Silver Spring

Police Looking for Suspect Who Used Pepper Spray on Boston Market Employee

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the Boston Market in the 3800 block of Aspen Hill Road in Silver Spring on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 8:16 p.m., the suspect entered the Boston Market, approached an employee at the counter and demanded money. When the employee failed to comply with the suspects demands, the suspect sprayed the employee in the face with pepper spray and then ran from the restaurant.  Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras and obtained a suspect description.  The suspect is described as an unknown race male, approximately 20-years-old and 5-feet, 10-inches tall. He was wearing black goggles, a black mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black and white Nike sneakers.

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Police Investigating Restaurant Burglary; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who committed a commercial burglary of a restaurant in Silver Spring.

On September 19, 2023, 3rd District officers responded to the Dragon City in the 800 block of Sligo Ave., for the report of a burglary.   The investigation by detectives determined that the suspect shattered the front of the business with a brick and stole property.

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Concern for Missing 66-Year-Old Last Seen September 2

By Patrick Herron

The Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jennifer Jaime Chepuras. Chepuras, 66, was last seen on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Westfield Wheaton Mall in the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Rd. She is 5′ tall, 135 lbs., with red hair and  hazel eyes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jennifer Jaime Chepuras is asked to call the Wheaton Investigative Section (240) 773-5545.

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Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival on Sunday, Oct. 15

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival, a showcase of creative marching art preceding a day of food, fun and entertainment, will return to Downtown Wheaton on Sunday, Oct. 15. The parade annually features exhibits that can be pushed, pulled, carried, worn or performed—but none that is powered by motors of any kind.

The parade, which starts at 10 a.m., traditionally has bands, dance groups, artists and large floats that march around the Wheaton Triangle Business District and finish at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza at 2424 Reedie Dr. in Wheaton. Entries in the parade can be organized by groups of all kinds, and in some cases, by individuals.

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Input Sought on Renovation of Jesup Blair Park, the Largest Park in Downtown Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery Parks is conducting an online survey, seeking community input on the renovation of Jesup Blair Park. At 15 acres, Jesup Blair Park is the largest park in Downtown Silver Spring.

Jesup Blair Park is located near the Washington, D.C. line and bordered by Georgia Avenue, CSX/transit railroad tracks, Blair Road and Jessup Blair Drive.

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Fifty-Two-Year-Old Man Arrested and Charged for Mail Theft and Destruction of Property

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: 52-year-old Scott Brigden, of Silver Spring, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of destruction of property and theft, for allegedly breaking into several mailboxes and stealing multiple pieces of mail and packages.

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at approximately 11:35 a.m., officers responded to the 1130 block of University Blvd. W. for the report of a vandalism and theft. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit developed Brigden as the suspect and determined that he broke into several mailboxes and stole mail and then stole multiple packages from the package room at the Warwick Towers Apartments.

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Construction Begins at MoCo’s First Taco Bell Cantina

By Patrick Herron

According to a report by Source of the Spring, construction is now underway at the future home of Taco Bell Cantina at 8662 Colesville Road, next to the Fillmore Silver Spring and across the street from Ellsworth Place in the space that was most recently home to Pollo Campero until it closed in late 2021. Taco Bell Cantina is known for its fast-paced environment, tech-forward innovations like kiosks and digital menu boards, and a variety of alcoholic beverages to go along with traditional Taco Bell fare.

The Taco Bell Cantina alcoholic drink menu “features an assortment of beers, wines, sangria and Twisted Freezes, including your favorite fermented alcohol”, but the exact drink menu varies by location. An opening timeframe is not yet available.

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11 Great Places in MoCo for Fall Foliage

By MCS Staff

Fall is here and the colors around us are about to change. Whether it’s the taste of a warm pumpkin-flavored latte, the cool breeze of a crisp fall morning, weekends full of football, or the yellow glow of the sun on a tall birch tree, autumn is often a contender for MoCo residents’ favorite season (however short it may be). Many locals are looking forward to combining all the best parts of fall and enjoying the foliage outdoors, so we’ve put together a small list of 11 where you can enjoy the foliage across the county:

Agricultural Reserve: A drive through the rural areas that the 93,000 acre Agricultural Reserve encompasses, along with the larger rural communities of Damascus and Poolesville and small crossroad communities such as Beallsville, Sunshine and Dickerson, are sure to give you your fill of fall foliage.

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$100,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at MoCo 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

A ride share driver is $100,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket from the 7-Eleven at 7980 Georgia Ave. Full story below courtesy of MD Lottery:

A father of three who spends hours on the road every day making his living as a contractor for a ridesharing company, made a lucky stop to fuel up at a 7-Eleven in Silver Spring.

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Downed Tree Causes Power Outages and Road Closures Monday Evening

By Patrick Herron

A large tree down at Dale Drive and Grace Church Road has caused power outages in the Silver Spring/Montgomery Hills/Forest Glen area on Monday evening. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, multiple people were briefly stuck on the elevators at the Forest Glen Metro station.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 5:53pm: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A down tree and wires has Dale Dr. closed between Crosby Rd. and Woodland Dr. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

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