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Rockville Man, Wanted for Murder of 20-Year-Old Woman, Arrested in Missouri

Published February 14, 2023 at 5:38PM

Per MCPD: A Rockville man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 20-year-old woman reported missing on Monday, January 2, 2023. Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez’s body was discovered on Saturday, January 28, in the Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park under the Paint Branch Overpass of MD 200 – Inter County Connector.

Through the course of the investigation, Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes, Homicide Division detectives identified the ex-boyfriend, 30-year-old Francisco Ramon Lara Garcia, as a suspect. Lara Garcia and Chavez-Dominguez were living together at the time of her disappearance.

Girl Scouts Robbed of Cookie Money in Front of Grocery Store

By Patrick Herron

Published February 14, 2023 at 12:48PM

A Girl Scout troop that was selling cookies in front of the Safeway at 14939 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville had their money box stolen over the weekend. According to Rockville Police, “On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. a mother and daughter were selling boxes of Girl Scout cookies outside of the Safeway in Fallsgrove Village Center. An unknown man walked up to their table and grabbed the money box containing approximately $300.00.” FOX5 reports that the troop does not want to press charges if the suspect is found, they only want their money back.

A parent involved in the incident posted the following message nextdoor: “Hi all, this is a community safety announcement as there are many Girl Scouts in the neighborhood. Today, my troop was robbed during their cookie booth sale in front of the Shady Grove Safeway. Fortunately, no one was injured. However, the “suspect” brazenly reached over the cookies on the table to grab the cash box directly in front of two girls with an adult female on either side…and a security camera looking directly on. Law enforcement are currently investigating.”

Wood Middle School Principal Sends Community Letter Regarding Presentation Titled “Homophobic Club Hub” Found on Student Chromebook

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 8:40AM

Earle B. Wood Middle School principal Heidi Slatcoff sent out a community letter on Friday information families of an investigation following a teacher’s discovery of a presentation titled “Homophobic Club Hub” on a student Chromebook. The investigation found the the student shared the documents with at least two other students prior to deleting them. There was no evidence of any other students participating in generating the documents, and no evidence that a club was actually formed. According to the investigation, the documents were generated 2 – 4 months ago. The full letter can be seen below:

This is clearly a hate/bias incident and I must say that discrimination in any form cannot be tolerated. It impedes MCPS’ and our school’s ability to discharge its responsibilities to all students and staff, and achieve our community’s long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity, inclusion, and acceptance for all. While students who commit this unacceptable act will receive consequences as per MCPS Student Code of Conduct, it is important that we continue our work with our students to help them understand the impact of hateful and hurtful words.

Man Arrested for Solicitation of Minor in Rockville After Attempting to Meet Who he Thought Was a 15-Year-Old Girl; Other Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 2:47PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Vice and Intelligence Unit (V&I) have charged a 51-year-old man with sexual solicitation of a minor after he attempted to meet up with who he thought was a teenage girl.

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Todd Eugene Immel, of Mt. Airy, initiated a conversation on a social media site with a V&I detective posing as a 15-year-old girl. Immel confirmed the “girl” was 15-years-old and continued to have sexually explicit conversations with her and asked to meet to engage in sexual activities.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 12:54PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old from Rockville.

Nakaya Alexander was last seen on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 100 block of King Farm Blvd. in Rockville. Nakaya is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue puffy jacket. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Rockville High School Sophomore Named Finalist for the Maryland State Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB)

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 11:43AM

Per MCPS: On Saturday, February 11, Madison Watts, a sophomore from Rockville High School, was elected as a finalist for the Maryland State Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Over 300 student leaders from across the state of Maryland attended the Maryland Association of Student Councils annual Legislative Session hosted by the Wheaton High School Student Government Association and the Montgomery Regional Student Government Association. The other finalist is Abisola Ayoola, a junior from Wilde Lake High School (Howard County). Maryland Governor, Wes Moore, will select one of these finalists as the next Maryland State SMOB in late spring.

Damso Korean BBQ Taking Over Saffron Indian Cuisine Location in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2023 at 2:23PM

In October, we let you know that a new Korean barbecue restaurant signed on to take over the space previously occupied by Saffron Indian Cuisine at Woodmont Station in Rockville (1319 Rockville Pike). We now know that restaurant is Damso Korean BBQ.

Construction is ongoing and signage is up at the upcoming Korean bbq restaurant. A hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is scheduled for next month and a mid 2023 opening likely for the restaurant. Saffron Indian Cuisine occupied the space from 2014 until it closed in May 2022. Featured photo by @YaoFomo on Instagram

Washingtonian’s 100 “Very Best Restaurants” List Contains Five MoCo Restaurants

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 6:26PM | Updated February 12, 2023 at 3:38PM

Washingtonian Magazine released its list of its 100 “very best restaurants” in the D.C. Metro area, the first since early 2020. The list contains a few restaurants right here in Montgomery County. Below, you’ll see the Montgomery County restaurants listed without having to sift through the ones that may be a little out of the way. On the Washingtonian’s list, the first 25 are ranked and the next 75 are listed alphabetically. Looking for other great local restaurants that may not have made this list? Our very own, Taste MoCo, had hundreds of dishes from MoCo restaurants if you’re interested in “seeing the dish.” See below:

6. Inferno Pizzeria (12207 Darnestown Rd., Gaithersburg, MD): Inferno was opened at 12207 Darnestown Rd. by Chef Tony Conte back in 2015. Last summer, USA Today published a ‘Top 50 Pizzerias in the US’ list, “as ranked by Italian pizza experts.” The list was created by 50 Top Pizza, a pizza evaluation site in Paestum, Italy, not far from Naples. New York City reigns supreme with 9 pizzerias on the list, but Montgomery County contributed with the 25th ranked pizzeria in the country– Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, located in Darnestown/Gaithersburg.

MCFRS Respond to Fire After Passerby Reports Smoke Coming From Home in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 2:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire after a passerby reported smoke coming from a home on the 15300 block of Delphinium Lane, off of Norbeck Rd (Flower Valley), in Rockville a little before noon on Saturday.

Upon arrival, the crews noticed that the fire was coming from the garage. Approximately 55 firefighters responded to the call. A neighbor advised crews that nobody was inside the home and the bulk of the fire was knocked down by 12:01pm and firefighters checked for extension on the first floor and attic of the house. The fire was completely extinguished soon after. The cause of the fire was likely a gas grill, but is currently under investigation, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Moderate damage, mostly contained to the attached garage, was incurred.

Twinbrook Quarter, the Future Site of Wegmans in Rockville, Has Topped Out

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 8:44AM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 3:12PM

Clark Construction has topped out Twinbrook Quarter, a 12-story mixed-use tower in Rockville, Maryland (rendering of completed project seen in our featured photo). The upcoming development located on the southwest corner of the property at Rockville Pike and Halpine Road. Since February 2022, the Clark team has placed 70,000 cubic yards of concrete to bring this project to full height (topped out). Once complete, the transit-oriented project will feature 452 residential units, approximately 30,000 square feet of retail space, and an 80,000-square-foot Wegmans Grocery Store. More on what to expect when the project is completed in 2024-2025, per Twinbrook Quarter:

Retail and Restaurants: The vibrant retail scene at Twinbrook Quarter has something for everyone — from everyday conveniences and staple services to creative offerings and unexpected finds.

Barra Brava Cevicheria Peruana to Take Over Old Hickory Grill Location in Burtonsville

By MCS Staff

Published February 10, 2023 at 5:30PM | Updated February 16, 2023 at 2:33PM

Barra Brava Cevicheria Peruana is “coming soon” according to signage on the location that was previously home to Old Hickory Grill at 15420 Old Columbia Pike B in Burtonsville. The restaurant opened its first location at 15921 N Frederick Rd in Rockville in October of 2017. The restaurant hopes to open in a few months.

The menu consists of seafood entrees, a variety of ceviches, non-seafood entrees like lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and more. We spoke with a representative from the Rockville location today who told us that they didn’t have an opening date for the upcoming Burtonsville location yet. We’ll have an update with additional information as soon as it’s available. Photos of some of the dishes available at the Rockville location can be seen below: