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Lil Wayne to Perform in MoCo in April

Published January 31, 2023 at 12:50PM | Updated January 31, 2023 at 2:08PM

Often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all-time, multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne will be performing at the Fillmore in Silver Spring on Tuesday, April 18th at 8pm. Tickets are available via presale at noon on Tuesday, January 31.

Wayne’s career began when he was put in a duo with label-mate B.G.(at the time known as Lil Doogie). They recorded an album, True Story, which was released that year with Wayne (then known as Baby D), appearing on three tracks. The duo then joined Juvenile and Turk to create The Hot Boys and release their first album, Get it How You Live!, in 1997. Their popularity exploded nationwide when they collaborated on the single “Bling Bling” prior to the release of their second album, Guerrilla Warfare, in 1999.

Man Charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder For New Year’s Day Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published January 31, 2023 at 12:15PM

At approximately 6:05 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to his body. Officers provided life-saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

Police Respond to Report of Attempted Armed Robbery

By MCS Staff

Published January 31, 2023 at 10:19AM

On January 30, at approximately 6:35 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 300 block of Tulip Avenue for the report of an attempted armed robbery. According to Takoma Park Police, the victim was walking on Tulip Avenue when she was approached by four unknown suspects who had gotten out of a light colored sedan. The suspects demanded property from the victim at gunpoint. At this time, another vehicle/witness pulled up near the victim and the victim screamed. The suspects abandoned their efforts and got back into their vehicle and fled the area heading towards the District of Columbia.

No suspect descriptions. A lookout was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions. Investigation continues under case #230004936. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

One Dead, One in Critical Condition After Fire in Aspen Hill Late Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published January 31, 2023 at 8:33AM | Updated February 1, 2023 at 3:16PM

Update: The family of the victims are raising funds for the funeral of Jesus Hernandez, who did not survive the fire, and fees associated with the hospitalization of Hilda Quezada, who is still in critical condition. The fundraiser can be found here.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a house fire on the 13400 block of Oriental Street in Aspen Hill/Rockville at approximately 11:15 on Monday night.

Mark’s Kitchen to Remain Open Until Business is Sold; Last Day of Business Remains Unknown

By MCS Staff

Published January 30, 2023 at 8:55PM

Earlier this month it was reported by Source of the Spring that Mark’s Kitchen, a Takoma Park staple for 32 years, would be closing permanently. Recently, a sign was placed on the door stating the following: “Sorry for the confusion. Mark’s Kitchen will remain open until the business is sold.” A second sign below it states: “We do not know what is the last day. Sorry.” A third sign below that one states: “Thank you for your patience with this ongoing uncertainty.”

About Mark’s Kitchen: “Welcome to Mark’s Kitchen, a small neighborhood restaurant with an amazingly big menu full of so many choices that everyone can easily find something that will make them happy. Mark’s Kitchen is a very friendly place. It’s vegetarian-friendly, vegan-friendly, carnivore-friendly, kid-friendly, traditional family-friendly, alternative family-friendly and everyone else-friendly. A full meal or a light meal, a complete breakfast – most of which is available all day long – fresh juices, craft beers, wines, wonderful milkshakes, great ice cream desserts. That’s Mark’s Kitchen, a Takoma Park institution since 1990.”

Life in Prison Plus 25 Years for Defendant Who Shot 21-Year-Old Man in Broad Daylight

By Patrick Herron

Published January 30, 2023 at 6:43PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable John Maloney sentenced defendant, Abraham Douglas, 21, of Washington D.C. to life in prison plus an additional 25 years for the death of Ahamdou Bamba Gueye, 23, of Takoma Park.” Douglas received life for the first-degree murder charge, plus 20 years consecutive for Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony and another five years consecutive for Third-Degree Burglary. Douglas was convicted in December, 2022.

This stems from an incident on April 22, 2022, in broad daylight, in the parking lot of the Park Richie Apartments located at 7600 Maple Avenue in Takoma Park. Douglas can be seen on surveillance video exiting the passenger side of a vehicle, walking in the direction where a group of people were gathered off screen and then starting to run. In court, Assistant State’s Attorneys Marybeth Ayres and Lauren Turner explained that Douglas, wearing a ski mask, targeted Bamba Gueye, running toward him and shooting him in the back at close range. The bullet passed through the victim’s body, killing him, and then struck a nearby vehicle. Douglas also accidentally shot himself in the leg as he fled. He broke into a nearby apartment where he was ultimately located by responding officers with Takoma Park Police. Investigators recovered a 9mm pistol, a large 50 round drum magazine and red tipped bullets from the apartment.

Cars Seen Doing Donuts in Downtown Silver Spring Saturday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published January 30, 2023 at 3:57PM

Montgomery County Police responded to Fenton St. and Ellsworth Dr. in Silver Spring on Saturday, January 28, after crowds gathered to watch cars doing donuts in the intersection. Officers responded to the scene around 10:30pm and were able to disperse the crowd, according to a report by FOX5. No arrests have been made. In November we reported that Montgomery County Police Officers responded to a large car meet-up at a parking lot on Cherry Hill Rd in Silver Spring which involved more than 100 vehicles.

Multiple cars were seen doing donuts in the middle of a busy intersection in downtown Silver Spring on Saturday night, video from the area shows. https://t.co/4Z5XB4xGO2

Police Investigate First Degree Assault That Occurred Early Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published January 29, 2023 at 2:52PM

On January 29, at approximately 4:06 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of Maple Avenue for an assault that had just occurred.

According to Takoma Park Police, units arrived to find a victim who had been assaulted by an unknown male subject who he described as a black male, approximately 5’7, last seen wearing all black clothing with a black cap. Officers canvassed the surrounding areas with negative results. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Community Message From Takoma Park Police Chief on the Death of Tyre Nichols

By MCS Staff

Published January 29, 2023 at 9:43AM

I am deeply disturbed by the actions of the five Memphis police officers in the murder of Tyre Nichols. Watching the video of the beating death of Mr. Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers was extremely difficult and brought me to tears. The actions taken by the involved officers were merciless, heinous, and incredibly disturbing and went against the basic law enforcement principle of preserving life. The lack of compassion, abuse of power, and use of excessive force were inhumane and inexcusable. I am glad to see swift action was taken, and the five police officers involved in the murder of Tyre Nichols and the two firemen who failed to render proper medical care to Mr. Nichols have been fired. I am also glad to see the five police officers charged with murder and other criminal charges.

We can no longer sit back and allow these incidents to happen. Real change must happen. The fact that both Mr. Nichols and the five officers involved were African-American was not lost on me. As your police chief, I am acknowledging the role traditional police culture plays in many of these horrific incidents. The fact that the officers who murdered Mr. Nichols were assigned to a unit called the “Scorpions” speaks volumes about the mission of the unit and the mentality of the officers in the unit.

Public Hearing Scheduled for an Amendment to the Master Plan of Historic Preservation for Two Sites on February 23

By MCS Staff

Published January 29, 2023 at 9:36AM

The Montgomery County Planning Board will consider the Edward U. Taylor School and Weller’s Dry Cleaning sites for historic designation at the Planning Board meeting on February 23, 2023. The public is invited to offer testimony during the public hearing either in person or virtually. At the meeting, the Planning Board will make a recommendation for or against designation which will be sent to the Montgomery County Council for their final decision. The last amendment to the Master Plan of Historic Preservation was the historic designation of the Potomac Overlook District in 2022. View the public hearing draft of the amendment.

“We are so pleased to bring two important Montgomery County sites to the Planning Board for their consideration for historic preservation,” said Montgomery County Planning Department Historic Preservation Office supervisor Rebeccah Ballo. “Historic preservation is an integral part of planning, economic development and what makes our community special.”

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published January 28, 2023 at 5:39PM | Updated January 31, 2023 at 5:07PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Maria Eduarda Soares Tavira 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.