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Suspect Charged with Assault and Robbery; Arranged to Meet Victims on Dating App

Published April 6, 2023 at 5:43PM

On Saturday, October 22, 2022, Montgomery County Police responded to a call for a robbery that just occurred. The victim, an adult male, stated that he had met the suspect on a dating app and the two exchanged messages.The suspect, later identified as Kane, and the victim agreed to meet. Shortly after arriving at the address given to him, the victim was physically assaulted by Kane, who then stole the victim’s wallet and forced the victim out of the apartment.

Kane was arrested on Thursday, April 6, 2023 and charged with two counts of robbery and first degree assault. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim by Brandon Darryl Kane, is asked to contact the Third District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 6, 2023 at 2:33PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Rackeal Thompson, a missing 17-year-old from Silver Spring. Thompson was last seen on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in the 600 block of Winona Court in Silver Spring. Thompson is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. Thompson has short brown hair, brown eyes, a nose piercing and a tattoo on the right forearm. Thompson was last seen wearing a gray sweatsuit, black shoes and carrying a black and gray backpack. Police and family are concerned for Thompson’s welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Rackeal Thompson is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery of Exxon

By Patrick Herron

Published April 6, 2023 at 12:14PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division, Robbery Section, are investigating an armed robbery of a gas station that occurred on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

At approximately 7:37 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the Exxon gas station in the 9300 block of Georgia Ave. The victim stated to officers that at approximately 6:42 a.m., a Black male, wearing a black Northface jacket with the hood up, black ski mask, black sunglasses, blue jeans, and dark colored shoes, entered the store and walked around.

Downtown Silver Spring Chalk Festival to Take Place on April 29

By MCS Staff

Published April 6, 2023 at 10:20AM

Per the Downtown Silver Spring Chalk Festival: “Join us for a colorful day of chalk art and community at the first ever Downtown Silver Spring Chalk Festival! Watch as artists decorate the roads with colorful chalk art, create your own masterpiece, or doodle in sidewalk chalk with the kids in our Community Chalk Zone. Our newest 400-foot-long street mural design will be unveiled to the public, and a DJ will keep the energy high. Fuel your day with food and drinks from the wide variety of restaurants in Downtown Silver Spring!”

The chalk art won’t last forever, so catch them before the next rain! Artwork will be located along Ellsworth Drive in between Fenton Street and Georgia Avenue, and blocked off to vehicles. There is no experience required for participating in our chalk festival! There are two opportunities for creation: a reserved artist square, or doodling in our community chalk zone.

Montgomery Parks to Host GreenFest Celebration at Brookside Gardens on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published April 6, 2023 at 9:14AM

GreenFest in the Gardens is part of a two-day celebration with Montgomery County: the second festival, GreenFest in the City, takes place Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is participating in a two-day GreenFest celebration during Earth Day weekend Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, 2023. The event includes GreenFest in the Gardens at Brookside Gardens and GreenFest in the City at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in downtown Wheaton. “This is our third year participating in GreenFest by hosting a fun, educational event at Brookside Gardens,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. “Brookside Gardens is the perfect venue for this event – where attendees can enjoy the beautiful 52 acres of gardens while learning practical ways to help the environment.”

GreenFest in the Gardens: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Brookside Gardens (1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902)

Celebration of April as ‘Earth Month’ Will Include Free ‘GreenFest in the Gardens’ on April 22 and ‘Greenfest in the City’ on April 23 in Wheaton

By Patrick Herron

Published April 5, 2023 at 7:15PM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s eighth annual GreenFest is back this year, taking place in two different locations, ‘GreenFest in the Gardens’ will take place at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton on Saturday, April 22. ‘GreenFest in the City’ will happen at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton on Sunday, April 23. Both will be free, family friendly events organized by a coalition of public, nonprofit and university partners. The Greenfest events, which are part of the County’s celebration of April as “Earth Month,” will feature more than 60 vendors at each location. The vendors represent green businesses, environmental nonprofits, arts and crafts vendors. They will feature educational activities for children and adults.

“GreenFest is one of my favorite yearly County events and I am pleased that we have now extended it to two days this year,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “GreenFest provides County residents climate-friendly actions we can all take at home, at work, and in our daily lives and I hope all community members will join us at Brookside Gardens and Marian Fryer Town Plaza to celebrate Earth Day. Montgomery County is dedicated to building a community culture of environmental responsibility and sustainability, and ‘GreenFest’ is a great example of how we can all work together toward that goal.”

Update on Fatal Stabbing in Wheaton

By Patrick Herron

Published April 5, 2023 at 3:38PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a call for a stabbing at approximately 12:25pm on Wednesday, April 5. According to MCPD, “two adult males were arguing inside of a Metro bus. They both got off the bus near University Blvd West and Amherst Ave. The male suspect stabbed the victim and ran away. There is no suspect in custody. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, where he later died. Officers have secured the area and are looking for the suspect. Major Crimes has responded to the location.

Amherst Ave. is shut down from University Blvd West to Reedie Dr. during this investigation. A news release will be distributed once more information becomes available, including the name of the deceased, following proper notification of next of kin.”

Altercation on Metrobus Leads to Fatal Stabbing Wednesday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published April 5, 2023 at 1:12PM | Updated April 5, 2023 at 2:32PM

Amherst Ave is shut down from University Blvd West to Reedie Dr. due to the investigation. Drivers should seek an alternate route. Public safety reporter Cordell Pugh reports that an Off-Duty Montgomery County Police Officer aided the victim prior to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services arrival. Montgomery County Police, Metro Transit Police, and Montgomery County Park Police are all assisting. We will post an update when additional information is available.

WHEATON CRITICAL STABBING: ~12:20PM Wednesday, Amherst Ave just South of University Blvd West near the Parking Garage. Victim critically stabbed near a C2 Metrobus. An Off-Duty Montgomery County Police Officer aided the victim prior to @MCFRS arrival. #WMATA H/T @MoCoPGnews (1/2)

Stolen Handgun Recovered by Fourth District Police Bike Patrol

By Patrick Herron

Published April 5, 2023 at 12:57PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District – Central Business District Team have arrested and charged 20-year-old Gregory Neverson of Upper Marlboro with illegal possession of a stolen handgun and possession with the intent to distribute Cannabis on Thursday, March 30, 2023. At approximately 2:45 p.m., officers were conducting bicycle patrol at the Wheaton Metro Station when they detected the smell of marijuana and observed an individual, later identified as Gregory Neverson, smoking in public. Neverson handed over the marijuana cigarette as well as a bag containing suspected marijuana to the officers.

Neverson gave officers consent to a search of his person. While conducting the pat down, officers located a handgun in the right pocket of Neverson’s jacket. Neverson then resisted arrest and ran away with the handgun towards to the rear area of apartments in the 11100 block of Georgia Ave. A concerned resident witnessed Neverson running away and told officers where Neverson was hiding.

Sticky Fingers, Founded by Two-Time Cupcake Wars Winner, to Take Over SouperGirl Location

By MCS Staff

Published April 5, 2023 at 9:57AM

Sticky Fingers, a vegan bakery founded in 2002, is will be taking over the space that was recently home to Soupergirl at 314 Carroll St NW in Takoma DC, just outside of Takoma Park (first reported by Source of the Spring). Sticky Fingers founder, Doron Petersan, has been making award-winning vegan sweet and savory items from the original bakery, Sticky Fingers and plant-based café, Sticky Fingers Diner (formerly known as Fare Well). She is a two-time winner of the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, and author of Sticky Fingers’ Sweets: 100 Super-Secret Vegan Recipes. Below is the announcement from Sticky Fingers:

“Yes, the rumors are true! Sticky Fingers is opening in Takoma Park this fall, in the space that was formerly Soupergirl. The new commercial kitchen space will give us the room we need for our rapidly growing mail order and wholesale baking mix production (order online at stickyfingersbakery.com), and will have a retail counter to sell our cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and buns. We’ll even have a grab and go to sell popular items from our H Street NE Diner as well as local favorites (like Soupergirl). For more information follow us here and sign up for our mailing list. You can also find our full menu of sweets along with a diner-style menu at StickyFingersDiner.com (formerly known as Fare Well)”

Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Dental Health Fair, with Free Oral Screenings, at Long Branch Library on Saturday, April 22

By Patrick Herron

Published April 5, 2023 at 9:05AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host a Dental Health Fair at the Long Branch Library from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. The Dental Health Fair will provide free oral health screenings for all ages (from young children to older adults) and general information about dental care, hygiene and dental services. The Long Branch Library is located at 8800 Garland Ave. in Silver Spring. No registration is required to attend.

The Dental Health Fair is part of the Narratives and Medical Education (NAME) Project. NAME is an experimental National Institutes of Health funded project that brings together different disciplines focusing on the role of racism in health care, specifically in dental care disparities. The free screenings will be provided by students of the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Maryland (UMD) School of Dentistry.