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Sarku Japan Now Open in Wheaton Mall

Published August 30, 2023 at 5:12PM | Updated August 31, 2023 at 1:58PM

Sarku Japan has reopened in Wheaton Mall in a new location just outside of Costco, near the relatively new Sydney’s Burger. Sarku Japan is often found inside of malls and has a mall location in Bethesda’s Montgomery Mall. Its other MoCo location can be found a standalone store (located within a strip mall rather than in a food court) in the White Oak shopping center. The chain offers made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills as well as a limited amount of sushi rolls.

History of Sarku: “In Japan, lunches are often taken quickly from small stalls where freshness and quality are key. Shops value their reputations very highly. This was the same dedication of our founders when they opened the first Sarku Japan in 1987.

Pie Contest to Crown The Best Pie Will Take Place Sunday, September 17th

By MCS Staff

Published August 30, 2023 at 3:49PM

Home bakers and professional bakers are invited to enter their best 1 or 2 crust pies made using seasonal ingredients available at the market – both sweet and savory. Celebrity judges taste the pies and winners are named in the following categories: Best Apple Pie, Best Peach Pie, Best Other Pie – Sweet, Best Other Pie – Savory, Best Kid’s Pie, Most Unusual Pie, Yummy Mess Award, and Professional Baker. Following judging, the market slices up the pies and sells them to the public to raise money for the market’s Federal Benefit Match Program. Tickets for pie slices will be sold inside the farmers market which is adjacent to the event. There are no fees to enter.

Woman Convicted on Murder Charge for Death of 17-Year-Old Brother

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 2:10PM | Updated August 30, 2023 at 4:12PM

Courtesy Google Maps

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable John Maloney, a jury found defendant, Leaundra Matthews, 25, of Accokeek, guilty of second-degree murder for the death of Christian Matthews, her 17-year-old brother. Christian Matthews was fatally strangled during an attack by the defendant’s boyfriend and another co-defendant while he was asleep inside the family’s Silver Spring home in the early morning hours of March 21, 2017.

Leaundra Matthews faces up to 30 years in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 19, 2024 at 2 p.m. In January of 2019, a jury convicted Leaundra’s boyfriend, 26-year-old Tysean Lipford, on a charge of second-degree murder for the death of Christian Matthews. He was sentenced in June of 2019 to 30 years in prison and is currently serving that sentence. Daniel Howard is the other codefendant facing murder charges. His trial is scheduled for April 2024. In addition, Leaundra’s twin sister, Lemae Matthews, pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to murder in October of 2021 and will be sentenced following the conclusion of Howard’s April 2024 trial.”

Police and Family Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 1:42PM

Concern for Missing Sixteen-Year-Oldhttps://t.co/cQmw6nmwCl #mcpnews #missingperson pic.twitter.com/tBtXhW9us1

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) August 30, 2023

Police: Victim Shoots At Masked Suspects Who Approached With Guns Drawn

By MCS Staff

Published August 30, 2023 at 1:30PM

On August 29 at approximately 11:12 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Sunoco) for an assault that had just occurred. According to Takoma Park Police:

“Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim drove his vehicle into the Sunoco gas station parking lot to the air pump area. The victim noticed a vehicle drive up behind his and saw two masked suspects exit the vehicle with guns drawn. The victim produced a legally owned firearm and a shooting occurred. The suspects fled the area.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 17-Year-Old Last Seen August 23

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 7:45AM

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Rossy Sis Rossy, a missing 17-year-old. Roast was last seen on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her residence in the 14300 block of Georgia Ave. She is 4-feet, 8-inches tall with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, gray pants, white tennis shoes and carrying a Bell medium sized suitcase.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Rossy Sis Rossy is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Police and Family Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Last Seen August 15; Possibly With Other Missing Teen

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 8:31PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hailey Welch, a missing 16-year-old. Welch was last seen on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the 12000 block of Tamarack Road in Silver Spring. She is 5’3″, thin build, with brown hair and brown eyes. She may be with Hagan Rousseau, who is also missing.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hailey Welch is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour

Student Taken Into Custody After Bringing Ghost Gun Part to Blair High School

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 5:57PM

Today our security staff discovered that a student was in possession of one part of a ghost gun (not a complete operating firearm). As soon as this was discovered, our school security staff promptly intervened and followed our established safety protocols to address the situation immediately. The student’s parent was contacted, and the student was taken into custody by Montgomery County Police. As stated in the Montgomery County Public Schools’ Code of Conduct, having parts of a firearm on school property is illegal and prohibited.

I want to assure you that I take this incident very seriously, as the safety of all our students and staff is very important to me. We are committed to maintaining a secure and nurturing environment where all students can thrive academically and socially.

Man Assaults Wife and Family Member With Knife Monday Night in Glenmont

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2023 at 4:12PM

At approximately 7:39 p.m., Montgomery County Police officers responded to an apartment in the 12500 block of Winexburg Manor Drive in Glenmont for the report of a stabbing/assault.

According to police, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that there was a domestic dispute between a husband (adult male) and a wife (adult female) as well a family member (adult male). The husband cut his wife on her arm and cut the family member in the face with a knife. The family member punched the husband in the face.

Wheaton Mall to Host Hispanic Heritage Celebration

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 3:07PM

Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 30 from 1-5pm. The event will feature live music, folklore dancing, face painting, balloon figures, clown shows, and a bilingual theatrical showcase. Full details below:

“Westfield Wheaton is excited to announce its upcoming Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. A continued example of the mall’s unwavering commitment to cultural and educational enrichment, the free and open to the public event welcoming the Montgomery County community and more will take place from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, September 30 in the Macy’s Lower Court. The region’s premier family shopping destination serving one of the most diverse populations in the nation will host a stellar lineup of entertainment throughout the day. Festivities promise to transport mall patrons across borders while encouraging creativity through dance, music, and meaningful connections.

Over 30 Himalayan Cats/Kittens Have Been Found in Montgomery County Since This Past Weekend

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2023 at 1:24PM

Over the weekend, the Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition (MC C³) announced via social media that 33 Himalayan cats/kittens have been found in two Montgomery County parks. All 33 are currently in foster care with a trapper out for another cat that has been spotted.

According to MC C³, Himalayan cats and kittens have been found in the Wheaton area, most of them near the Sligo Creek Trail or in Wheaton Regional Park. Some have also been found in nearby neighborhoods. Citizens are engaged in an active effort to search for these cats and kittens and report sightings. Initially, over 20 of these cats were found and trapped and a later updated stated that 33 were found. Currently, there is no word on who released the cats in the area or why, with efforts concentrated on ensuring their safety.