Glenmont

Fully Automatic Ghost Gun and Hundreds of Fentanyl Pills Seized After Community Complaint

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Community Action Team have arrested 20-year-old Alan Garcia of Silver Spring and a juvenile female following a community complaint in the shopping center located at 12345 Georgia Avenue in Glenmont.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 4:50 p.m., officers were patrolling the shopping center in response to a community complaint made by business owners and residents of the area, regarding on-going alcohol, drug and disorderly conduct offenses occurring in the shopping center. Officers observed Garcia and the juvenile female in a stairwell to the rear of 12331 Georgia Ave., which is an area of the shopping center that is marked with posted “No Trespassing” signs. Upon approaching them, officers observed drug paraphernalia in their possession. Garcia attempted to run, but he was quickly apprehended and placed under arrest.

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Suspect Arrested After Rollover Hit-and-Run

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle on Friday morning in Glenmont. According to MCPD, “At approximately 10:50 a.m., a MCPD officer came across a two-vehicle collision in the area of Randolph Road and Glenmont Circle. The driver of the striking vehicle fled on foot after his vehicle overturned. A brief foot pursuit ensued.  The adult male was quickly apprehended and transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.  No additional injuries have been reported.”

According to public safety reported Cordell Pugh, Montgomery County Park Police assisted during the incident. We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured image courtesy of @0_o_willliam_o_0 on Instagram.

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MCPS Student-Run Café Edison Open for Breakfast and Lunch Through May 19

By MCS Staff

Café Edison, an in-school, student-run restaurant at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, is now open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays through Friday, May 19. The restaurant will be closed through spring break, but will reopen on Wednesday, April 12.

Breakfast is served at 8:40 and 9 a.m., and lunch at 12:05 p.m. and 12:20 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 240-740-2024 or emailing Hospitality and Tourism teacher Jason Potyk. Cash or check payments are acceptable. The menu is available on the flyer, available on the school website (via QR code). Café Edison gives students an opportunity to gain valuable, real-world skills in a working restaurant. Students greet and seat guests. They also cook and serve the meals, bus the tables and handle restaurant clean up. Edison High School is located at 12501 Dalewood Dr. in Silver Spring.

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MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle Wednesday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a two vehicle collision on Randolph Road, near Glenmont Circle, around 8pm on Wednesday, March 22. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, one sedan overturned onto its roof and only minor injuries were reported. Both involved vehicles were towed from the scene. Photos courtesy of @0_o_willliam_o_0 on Instagram.

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MCPD: Seven Juveniles Charged with Auto Theft After Crashing Stolen Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have charged seven juveniles, one 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds, and one 17-year-old, with auto theft. On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the 12300 block of Livingston St. for the report of a suspicious situation.

Detectives from the Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) were in the area conducting proactive enforcement, with 4th District patrol, in response to Hyundai and Kia theft trends and responded to the location as well. The preliminary on scene investigation revealed that officers observed a red Hyundai Sonata leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers determined that the Sonata was reported stolen from Washington, D.C.

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Lidl Continues MoCo Expansion With Bethesda Location

By MCS Staff

Lidl is coming to Bethesda. The grocery store will open at the 41,300 SF location that was formerly home to Safeway on Old Georgetown Road for over 25 years, according to a report by Robert Dyer. Safeway closed at 7625 Old Georgetown Road in in March 2018 after opening in 1991. An opening date for the upcoming Lidl is not yet available.

Lidl opened its first grocery store in Takoma Park in December 2020. That was followed by a store in Glenmont in 2021, and the grocery store then opened a location in Montgomery Village about a year ago. Locations in Germantown and Rockville are also planned.

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MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving School Bus

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a school bus on Monday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred around 3:30pm on Randolph Road and Goodhill Road in Glenmont and involved an SUV and a school bus. The bus was occupied and EMS evaluated all passenger.

Piringer tweeted, “3 or 4 patients with minor, non-life the injuries” and “uninjured passengers are being transferred to another bus and continuing on ride home.” Randolph Rd is currently closed in both directions. We will post an update when additional information is available.

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Pedestrians Struck by Vehicles in Three Separate Incidents Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to three separate collisions involving pedestrians, all before 8am, on Thursday, January 26. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer:

We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

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Update on Tuesday Morning Coop Fire; Several Chickens Perish

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 3700blk of Kayson St, off Connecticut Avenue, in Wheaton-Glenmont on Tuesday around 11am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire involved two sheds and an aviary shelter/coop. It was originally reported that all animals had escaped unharmed, but we now know that several chickens perished in the fire. The majority of the flock migrated to an attached ‘run’ area.  Damage is estimated to be ~$5,000 . Investigators believe the fire began when a lamp fell to floor and ignited bedding materials (for fowls).

Update – R/O Kayson St, coop had a heat lamp hanging from ceiling above area most damaged; Investigators believe a lamp fell to floor, ignited bedding materials (for fowls); Unfortunately several chickens perished in the fire, but majority of flock migrated to attached ‘run’ area https://t.co/J8f2f95x2E pic.twitter.com/KgnLp4rBb3

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MCFRS Respond to Fire at Aviary Shelter/Coop

By Patrick Herron

Update – R/O Kayson St, aviary shelter/coop, all animals (chickens/ducks) escaped unharmed, fire is extinguished (involved 2 sheds & coop), Damage ~$5K, a few chickens/roosters(?) & ducks will be displaced, cause of fire under investigation (likely electrical in nature) https://t.co/DUDxaeQDo8 pic.twitter.com/SldjM3KoWd

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 24, 2023

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