As detailed in the statement of charges, the victim was leaving work. She had unlocked her vehicle and placed some items inside. Then she stepped back to put on a long sleeve shirt that she was holding and was quickly approached by the defendant. Millhouse pointed a gun at her and demanded her vehicle. She complied and walked away. She then realized she was still holding the key fob and threw it toward the defendant. He retrieved it from the ground before fleeing.

Montgomery County Police detectives worked with investigators from the Prince George’s County Police Department in determining the carjacked vehicle’s location within Prince George’s County.  Millhouse was later arrested in Washington, D.C. with assistance from officers from the Metropolitan Police Department. Assistant State’s Attorney Peter Larson prosecuted this case. Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/mcpnews/posts/3735897099821145


Delarosa is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has brown eyes and red/brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, black vest and black pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Soley Beatrice Delarosa 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.


The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, which encourages students who have a safe path and live near their elementary school to walk to school, will join in the national recognition of “Walk to School Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Most County elementary schools will participate, with a special event starting at 8:30 a.m. that day being held at Wheaton Woods Elementary School in Rockville.

The event in front of Wheaton Woods Elementary School will have fanfare including music, balloons, giveaways, police officers, firefighters, firetrucks and a special appearance from MCDOT’s Zeal the Safety Zebra. The school is located at 4510 Faroe Pl. in Rockville.


The new Takoma Park Maryland Library, new Computer Center, and improved Community Center facilities are happening at last. The Takoma Park Maryland Library is setting up shop in a temporary space during construction at the Community Center. Temporary Location: 7505 New Hampshire Avenue Suites 201-208 Takoma Park, MD 20912. The temporary library space will open on Wednesday, October 19.

The Takoma Park Library, Computer Center, and Community Center is currently undergoing a major remodel and expansion project (video rendering available below). Wednesday, August 24, 2022, marked the last day the library was open.


Montgomery Parks will begin selling tickets for Brookside Gardens’ annual Garden of Lights outdoor, walk-through winter light display on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Tickets are available on Eventbrite starting October 11 at 9 am (video of the display available below).

Garden of Lights features glimmering one-of-a-kind displays adorning the flowerbeds and pathways throughout Brookside Gardens. New features this year include a winter wonderland scene with tall ice-like formations and falling snow in the Rose Garden and oversized colorful flower forms throughout the formal gardens. All new displays were handcrafted by Montgomery Parks staff.


Tropical Smoothie Cafe is now open at 10141 Colesville Rd in Silver Spring, at the Woodmoor Shopping Center, in the space formerly occupied by Hoover-Fisher Florists. Tropical Smoothie’s most recent MoCo location opened in Germantown on December 26 and the company has additional locations in Aspen Hill , Bethesda, 2 in Gaithersburg, Travilah, and White Oak.

The café offers more than just smoothies as the menu contains flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, bowls, breakfast, and a lot more.


Both Moderna and Pfizer bivalent boosters will be available at the BOO!sterama.  Anyone 12 and older who had their last vaccine dose at least two months ago should get the updated booster shot. The event will be held at Westfield Wheaton Mall, outside of the Carter’s store on the second floor.  Individuals who receive their booster at the event will be entered in a drawing to receive one of five $50 gift cards that can be used throughout Westfield Wheaton’s wide variety of retailers.

“Over the past month, Montgomery County became the largest jurisdiction to become 90% fully vaccinated,”  said County Executive Marc Elrich. “However, being ‘fully vaccinated’ doesn’t protect us enough and we must convince every eligible individual to get the new bivalent booster.  These booster shots are free and can protect you from the risk of serious illness from COVID-19.  I am grateful and appreciative of our partnership with Westfield Wheaton to provide space, incentives and access to get our vaccines directly in front of potential recipients.”


Reservations are required to skate and can be made at www.silverspringiceskating.com/. Additional information below courtesy of the Silver Spring Urban District: The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza is offering staggered skating sessions with online reservations and ticket purchasing. The rink itself is outdoors, in the open air. This makes it a great place for families and adults looking for fun, winter themed outings, especially if they are hesitant to attend indoor gatherings due to the increased spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant.

The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink requires social distancing while at the facility, on the ice rink itself, and while waiting to enter the facility. Masks must be worn inside the facility.


The Silver Spring Zombie Walk returns on Saturday, October 29. The walk begins at Denizens Brewing Company at 1115 East-West Hwy in Silver Spring and ends on Ellsworth Dr. Additional information below courtesy of the Silver Spring Urban District:

The Silver Spring Zombie Walk is back in 2022! Kick off the walk at the Denizens Beer Garden with music, face painting, & costume contest. The pre-walk gathering is free and family friendly. Outrageous costumes strongly encouraged!


The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza is offering staggered skating sessions with online reservations and ticket purchasing. The rink itself is outdoors, in the open air. This makes it a great place for families and adults looking for fun, winter themed outings, especially if they are hesitant to attend indoor gatherings due to the increased spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant.

The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink requires social distancing while at the facility, on the ice rink itself, and while waiting to enter the facility. Masks must be worn inside the facility.


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