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Car Driven ~30 Feet Into ‘Sniffers Doggie Retreat’ in Rockville Thursday Afternoon

Published May 12, 2023 at 7:03AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a “vehicle into a building” on Thursday afternoon. For reasons unknown at this time, a driver and their car ended up approximately 30 feet into Sniffers Doggie Retreat at 7300 Westmore Rd (opposite side of Montgomery College on 355) in Rockville around 4:30pm Thursday afternoon.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there were no injuries, but a dog ended up getting loose following the crash. No word at this time on when or if the dog was found. A building inspector was notified and the area has been closed off.

$15,000 Reward Offered for Information About Gun Store Burglaries in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2023 at 7:31PM

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Montgomery County Police are offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of individuals that stole seven pistols and five rifles from Atlantic Guns (15813 Frederick Road) in Rockville in November.

Per the ATF: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division and Montgomery County Police Department are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for burglaries and attempted burglaries of federal firearms licensees (FFLs).

Crews Resurfacing Parklawn Drive in North Bethesda

By Cordell Pugh

Published May 10, 2023 at 3:37PM

This week (May 8th), Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) contractors began resurfacing Parklawn Drive in North Bethesda. Crews will be working on weekdays from 9AM to 4PM, resurfacing all lanes of Parklawn Drive between Randolph Road and the CSX Rail bridge (just East of Nebel Street).

Montgomery County-based M. Luis Construction Co., Inc. is performing the work. Crews will be removing the top layer of asphalt and paving a new asphalt surface on top of the existing base course. Work is expected to wrap up in June, as long as the weather cooperates, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire in School Parking Lot

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 9:28AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy (former home of Peary High School) at 13300 Arctic Ave in Rockville on Tuesday, May 9 around 10pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was contained to the bed of a Ford F250 and was likely caused by “improperly disposed of cooking materials or logs/ash from camp fire placed into bags/boxes that were put in truck bed.” Damage is estimated to be ~$10K and there were no injuries reported.

We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

MCFRS Respond to Fire Caused by Lithium Ion Battery Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 9:11AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in 1300blk of Crawford Dr in Rockville around 2:30am on Wednesday, May 10. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located on the first floor of the single-family home and was caused by a “40V Lithium Ion battery that was plugged into a charger (battery overheating or electrical malfunction resulting in thermal runaway.)” Damage is estimated to be ~$20K and there were no injuries reported. Two adults, two dogs, and a cat have been displaced.

We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

BIBIBOP Offering Free Bowls to All Nurses on Friday, May 12th 2023

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2023 at 8:37AM

BIBIBOP Asian Grill, which has locations in Downtown Silver Spring (935 Ellsworth Drive) and Pike & Rose (11584 Old Georgetown Rd. Unit 1126), is offering free bowls for all nurses on Friday, May 12th (International Nurses Day). BIBIBOP offers fully customizable bowls with your choice of proteins, bases, toppings, and sauces. Options include Korean BBQ, steak, spicy chicken, and tofu.

Per BIBIBOP: “Nurses have gone above and beyond to take care of us, so we would like to take care of them! Offer: We are offering all nurses a complimentary bowl when they stop in at their local BIBIBOP on Friday, May 12th (International Nurses Day). Restrictions: Available in-store on 5/12/23 only. One bowl per nurse. Valid ID or proof of profession required.” Featured photo courtesy of BIBIBOP on Facebook.

BMW Stolen at Gunpoint in North Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 6:41PM

Montgomery County Police responded to an armed carjacking around 5pm on Tuesday, May 9 in North Bethesda. According to MCPD, “Officers responded to the 11300 block of Woodglen Dr. for the report of an armed carjacking. The suspect approached the victim and demanded her keys and displayed a handgun. The victim complied and the suspect drove away in a blue 2015 BMW 535i with Maryland Tag 9DE1456. The lookout for the suspect is a Black male, wearing a light colored beanie, black face mask, a grey hoodie and cargo style pants.”

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 12:47PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nasean Dion Waters, a missing 15-year-old from Rockville. Waters is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nasean Dion Waters is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Rockville Bear Trapped and Relocated

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:13AM

The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) announced this morning that “RCPD and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) safely and successfully trapped and relocated the Rockville bear to a new home outside the City and County. We wish we the bear the best in his new journey.” The Rockville City Police Department’s Neighborhood Services/Animal Control Division released a statement back on May 3 alerting the community that there had been several sightings of a large black bear throughout the city. A bear was also caught on camera going through the trash in a Kensington neighborhood near Connecticut Ave back on April 25.

Footage of the bear’s capture can be seen below courtesy of RCPD on Twitter.

MCPS Celebrated ‘Bike to School Day’ Last Week

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2023 at 7:18AM

Rock Creek Valley Elementary School (Rockville) students joined students across Montgomery County and around the world to participate in Bike & Roll to School Day today, May 3. Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass, County Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez and Chris Conklin, director of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, participated in the event, which promoted biking and walking to schools as a healthier, greener travel alternative. Watch the video.

Bike & Roll to School Day is a global event that encourages students to walk, bike or scooter to school. The initiative focuses on active lifestyles and the benefits of walkable communities. The event was organized by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MDCOT’s) Safe Routes to School program as part of the Vision Zero plan. MCDOT and Vision Zero staff were on site distributing safety education materials and giveaways. Students also met Zeal, the Traffic Safety Zebra, and Sparky, the Fire and Rescue Dog.

Wegmans/Twinbrook Quarter Update in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published May 7, 2023 at 7:58AM

Back in February, Clark Construction announced that it topped out (bringing the project to full height) Twinbrook Quarter, a 12-story mixed-use tower in Rockville, that will be the home of an 80,000 foot Wegmans store. Once complete, the transit-oriented project will feature 452 residential units, approximately 30,000 square feet of retail space, in addition to the grocery store. A recent update, per Twinbrook Quarter, is available below:

“We have started work on the building façade. Constructing the façade is done in layers, starting with steel framing, followed by blueboard sheeting, black weatherproofing and window frames. The crew will start laying the exterior brickwork in a few more weeks, beginning with the portion of the building that will face the extended Chapman Avenue. This phase is a big step forward in the construction process that will make the structure come “alive.” Approximately 400 crew-members are working on site.