Argyle Middle School principal James Allrich was featured in the November issue of Principal Leadership- a publication of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. His article, titled “Rebuilding School Community and Culture: The move to restorative justice,” is featured in the issue.
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Earlier this year we let you know that Planet Fitness announced it will be opening new locations at 6881 New Hampshire Ave. in Takoma Park and 2201 Randolph Rd. in Wheaton (Glenmont). The Glenmont location, which will be next to the existing Lidl, has announced its opening date.
Per MCPD: Montgomery County Department of Police detectives continue to investigate the Stewart Ln. block party shooting that occurred on Friday, June 2, 2023, where a 16-year-old girl was shot. No suspects are in custody at this time and detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s).
During the investigation, detectives learned that a group of people were at the block party when a dark colored sedan with possibly three to four occupants, drove up and began firing into the crowd. Except for the teenage girl, no one else was injured during the shooting. Three cars parked at an apartment building were hit by bullets. Officers recovered over 30 shell casings at the crime scene from a handgun and high-powered rifle.
Per MCPD: “A 13-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the shooting that occurred on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in the 1500 block of November Circle in Silver Spring. Through the course of the investigation, detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section identified the teen as one of the suspects and shared the information with officers from the 3rd District Community Action Team (3D DCAT).
On Friday, November 3, 2023, 3D DCAT officers were conducting proactive patrol in the 11500 block of Stewart Lane when they observed a black Toyota Rav4 commit traffic violations and pulled it over in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Elton Road.
Per MCPD: “A third suspect wanted in connection with the March 5, 2023 shooting death of Deandre Keith Ellis has been arrested. D’Andre Lukes was located in Drums, PA and taken into custody by Butler Township Police. The 21-year-old is currently being held in PA, as he awaits extradition to Montgomery County. Ellis was shot and killed inside of a car outside of the Sweet Sweet Kitchen in the 900 block of Bonifant Street. A fourth suspect, 24-year-old D’Angelo Holley, remains at large.
Anyone with information regarding the location of D’Angelo Holley is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Tips may remain anonymous.”
Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tanease Callends, a missing 15-year-old. Callends was last seen on Tuesday, November 7, at approximately 2:45 p.m., in the 11200 block of Georgia Ave. in Wheaton. She is 5’6″, with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a blue Abercrombie and Fitch sweater, blue jeans, white sneakers and carrying an aqua blue duffle bag with orange zippers.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tanease Callends is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
Per the United State’s Attorney’s Office: “Quaysa Flumo, 35, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 234 months in prison and Emmanuel Sumo, 29, of Takoma Park, Md., was sentenced to 214 months for a string of armed robberies that struck a series of gas stations, liquor stores, convenience stores, and restaurants in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, all within a four-week period in 2018.
According to the government’s evidence, Flumo and Sumo were members of a trio – which included Enyinna “Reggie” Onyewu, 31, of Silver Spring, Md. – and were found guilty by a jury in U.S. District Court on March 28, 2022, of federal conspiracy, robbery, and (for Flumo and Sumo) related weapons charges. The government’s evidence showed that Onyewu took part in five of the robberies; Sumo in seven of the robberies; and Flumo in all 10 of the robberies.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Christopher Calderon, a missing 14-year-old. Calderon was last seen on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at approximately 6 a.m., in the 1700 block of Mt. Pisgah Ln. in Silver Spring. He is 5’4″, 130 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Christopher Calderon is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, is hosting a series of 10 “Community Conversations” from September through December to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. The next conversation, from 7:30-9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Place in Downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 11700 blk of Lovejoy St in Silver Spring for a collision involving multiple persons on Wednesday, November 8. According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, the collision involved two vehicles, with one vehicle hitting a tree. EMS has transported three adults to an area hospitals with non-life threatening injures.
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Starting on Sunday, December 3rd, the 2023 holiday shopping season kicks off in Takoma with the annual Pajamarama Holiday Shopping Event and Market. Pajama-wearing shoppers are rewarded with discounts for […]