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Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year Old

Published February 1, 2023 at 4:43PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Evelin Sanchez Gomez, a missing 14-year-old from Aspen Hill.

Sanchez Gomez was last seen on Monday, January 30, 2023 at approximately 7 a.m., in the 3500 block of Pear Tree Court. Sanchez Gomez is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

One Dead, One in Critical Condition After Fire in Aspen Hill Late Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published January 31, 2023 at 8:33AM | Updated February 1, 2023 at 3:16PM

Update: The family of the victims are raising funds for the funeral of Jesus Hernandez, who did not survive the fire, and fees associated with the hospitalization of Hilda Quezada, who is still in critical condition. The fundraiser can be found here.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a house fire on the 13400 block of Oriental Street in Aspen Hill/Rockville at approximately 11:15 on Monday night.

Groundbreaking for MoCo’s Largest Ever Affordable Housing Development

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 8:46AM

Montgomery County has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and AHC to build nearly 200 multi-family homes, located at Randolph Road and Bushey Drive, near Veirs Mill Road, in Silver Spring (Wheaton-Glenmont)– the project broke ground this week. According to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the county was able to leverage the land value, coupled with reduced property taxes, through the County’s PILOT program and a substantial loan from the County’s Housing Initiative Fund, which enabled this construction to move forward despite dramatic increases in both construction costs and interest rates.

“I am thrilled that this will include homeownership options for low-income residents. When we began discussing this project, I pushed for home ownership opportunities, and I am grateful to our partners for making sure that was included. It is an outstanding, innovative project. Because affordable housing is a priority, we must seek out partnerships and ideas like this to spark projects that deliver many deeply affordable units and benefit a broad range of wage earners.” said Elrich.

Victim’s Identity Released as Detectives Investigate Muncaster Mill Road Fatality

By Patrick Herron

Published January 16, 2023 at 3:42PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred the morning of Sunday, January 15, 2023, in the area of Muncaster Mill Road and Sycamore Lane in Aspen Hill.

At approximately 7:23 a.m., Montgomery County Police Officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision between two vehicles. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the driver of a black 2015 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Muncaster Mill Road when he crossed the center line and struck a silver 2004 Ford Escape that was traveling eastbound on Muncaster Mill Road.

Police Respond to Assault with Box Cutter at Korean Korner

By Patrick Herron

Published January 13, 2023 at 12:17PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a stabbing Thursday evening at the Stoney Mill Square Shopping Center on Veirs Mill Rd. According to MCPD, “On Thursday, January 12, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., MCP officers responded to the Korean Korner in the 12200 block of Veirs Mill Rd. in Silver Spring for the report of an assault that just occurred.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male suspect and the adult male victim had an argument in the parking lot. The suspect pulled out a box cutter, inflicted lacerations on the victim, and left the scene in a vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has not been apprehended.”

Approximately 50 Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Aspen Hill

By Patrick Herron

Published December 29, 2022 at 7:51PM | Updated December 29, 2022 at 8:23PM

Around 50 Montgomery County firefighters responded to a single-family house fire in the 13300blk of Georgia Ave, near Regina Dr, in Aspen Hill on Thursday. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the basement of the home, which appeared to be abandoned (however power was still connected). The fire was reported by a passerby who reported smoke coming from home. There were no injuries reported.

Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Update – Georgia Avenue, fire in basement, lots of stuff in basement, bulk of Fire is knocked down, checking for extension, no injuries”

‘Poke Bowl’ is Coming to Plaza Del Mercado

By MCS Staff

Published December 28, 2022 at 3:49PM

Maryland-based Poke Bowl, a restaurant serving poke bowls, bubble tea, a variety of appetizers, and more, is coming to 2229 Bel Pre Road in Plaza Del Mercado– replacing Smoothie King, between Pizza Stop and Aldi.

Poke Bowl has five locations in Maryland, primarily in the Baltimore region with one location in Frederick. Signage has just been posted on the window informing shoppers of the restaurant’s impending arrival, but an opening date is now available. Smoothie King, which closed permanently last month after four years at Plaza Del Mercado, has additional Montgomery County locations in Bethesda and Rockville (Fallsgrove and Congressional Plaza), and an upcoming location in Olney.

Smoothie King Closes After Four Years in Plaza Del Mercado

By MCS Staff

Published December 28, 2022 at 3:14PM

Smoothie King, which opened at 2229 Bel Pre Road in Plaza Del Mercado in September of 2018, closed permanently last month. Smoothie King will be replaced by Maryland-based Poke Bowl– a restaurant serving poke bowls, bubble tea, a variety of appetizers, and more.

Poke Bowl has five locations in Maryland, primarily in the Baltimore region with one location in Frederick. Signage has just been posted on the window informing shoppers of the restaurant’s impending arrival, but an opening date is now available. Smoothie King has additional Montgomery County locations in Bethesda and Rockville (Fallsgrove and Congressional Plaza), with an upcoming location in Olney.

Restaurants Opening in MoCo in 2023

By Patrick Herron

Published December 28, 2022 at 2:58PM | Updated December 30, 2022 at 2:09PM

The restaurant tells us, “There’s lots of misconception when it comes to “EggMania”. In American culture eggs based dishes are primarily used during breakfast whereas in popular Indian street food culture, eggs based dishes are made for entrees and served during lunch / dinner and full menu items, not just breakfast. EggMania is not breakfast place. Hope to serve the community and bring this delicious food options for our MoCo residents and surrounding very soon…!!”

Laperaux, the Journemanchef’s Bistro- Germantown

(Located) Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published December 19, 2022 at 4:38PM | Updated December 20, 2022 at 10:59AM

Update: Damary Hernandez has been located safe and unharmed. Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance […]

15 Year Sentence for 7-Eleven Shooting Involving Ex-Boyfriend of Co-Worker

By Patrick Herron

Published December 15, 2022 at 4:52PM

Per the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office: In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the honorable Judge John Maloney has sentenced defendant, Zekale Long, 42, of Silver Spring, to life in prison suspend all but 15 years. Long pleaded guilty on October 27^th, 2022, to Attempted First-Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony Violent Crime.

Judge Maloney handed down the sentence yesterday. It stems from a shooting on June 12, 2022, inside of a convenience store at 14101 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Long entered the store, argued with a female employee and fired at a male employee, grazing him with a bullet. The investigation by Montgomery County Police revealed Long had been in a previous romantic relationship with the female employee. She had entered into a new relationship, with the victim, about two weeks prior to the June 12^th incident. Long admitted to police that he used a privately manufactured firearm or “ghost gun” that he purchased online and manufactured himself. Assistant State’s Attorney Donna Fenton prosecuted this case.