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Police and Family Concerned for Welfare of 26-Year-Old Mother and 8-Month-Old Son

Published August 20, 2022 at 9:26AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3^rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 26-year-old, mother and her 8-month-old, infant from Silver Spring. Danielle Vines and her son, Christian Wilson were last seen on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in Prince Georges County.

Vines is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and 165 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a green tank top and gray pants. Wilson is approximately 20 pounds and was last seen with his mother, wearing a blue onesie. Police and family are concerned for their welfare.

Suspect Arrested for Strong-Armed Robbery of Hardware Store

By MCS Staff

Published August 19, 2022 at 4:39PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- 3rd District Investigative Section have arrested and charged 41-year-old Terry Claude Tompkins of Temple Hills, MD for the Saturday, July 30, 2022, for the strong-armed robbery of an employee of the Ace Hardware store in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue. At approximately 4 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the above location for a shoplifting in progress.

The investigation by detectives determined that the suspect entered the hardware store and began stealing multiple electrical cable and wire items. When the store employee confronted the suspect, the suspect then assaulted the employee and took the employee’s cell phone. Through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify Terry Claude Tompkins as the suspect.

(Located) Police and Family Concerned For Welfare of Missing 45-Year-Old Woman

By MCS Staff

Published August 19, 2022 at 3:39PM | Updated August 19, 2022 at 7:53PM

Afewerki is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a cream-colored top with black stripes, black pants and a red bandana on her head. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Saba Afewerki is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000or the 3rd District Investigative Section at (240) 773-6870. Callers may remain anonymous.

Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins Now Open in Four Corners

By MCS Staff

Published August 18, 2022 at 3:16PM

Last December we let you know that Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins would be coming to 115 University Blvd W, in the Four Corners area of Silver Spring. The location is now open, according to an employee of the store.

The new location has taken over the former home of Chevy Chase Bank and has a drive-thru like the most recent Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins in MoCo (located in the Rock Grove Center on 355/Shady Grove Rd.) and the upcoming Cloverly location, which is just a Dunkin’.

Over $20,000 Raised for Family of Montgomery County Uber Driver, Nesredin Esleiman, Killed While Working Earlier This Month

By MCS Staff

Published August 18, 2022 at 9:29AM

Nesredin Esleiman of Silver Spring is described as “a devoted Muslim family man, loved by his community, friends and family.” According to a GoFundMe started to raise money for his family, the Montgomery County man was working as an Uber driver when he was shot and killed on Wednesday, August 10, in what police describes as an attempted robbery. Mr. Esleiman has left behind a wife and three children.

Full report on the arrest of the suspect, per Prince George’s County Police: Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged 21-year-old Kiayon Strowbridge of Temple Hills in connection with the fatal shooting of 55- year-old Nesredin Esleiman of Silver Spring.

Arrest Made in Murder of Montgomery County Rideshare Driver Who Was Killed in Temple Hills

By MCS Staff

Published August 17, 2022 at 3:18PM

Per Prince George’s County Police: Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged 21-year-old Kiayon Strowbridge of Temple Hills in connection with the fatal shooting of 55- year-old Nesredin Esleiman of Silver Spring.

On August 10, 2022, at approximately 6:20 am, patrol officers were called to the 5400 block of Chesterfield Drive for a welfare check. Once on scene, officers located the victim inside of a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed Esleiman was operating as a rideshare driver at the time of the murder.

Open House at Thomas Edison High School of Technology Wednesday, August 17 (5:30pm-7pm)

By MCS Staff

Published August 17, 2022 at 11:25AM

Thomas Edison High School of Technology.

The Thomas Edison High School of Technology will be holding a Back-to-School Open House between 5:30pm and 7pm on Wednesday, August 17th. The school is attached to Wheaton High School and located at 12502 Dalewood Drive. The event will allow community members to join the TEHST leadership team for games, conversation, and school tours.

Anyone interested in joining the waitlist for one of the school’s programs for the upcoming school year (2022-2023) can click HERE to access the application page.

Suspect Charged with Auto Theft After Purchasing Two Vehicles with Fraudulent Checks

By Patrick Herron

Published August 16, 2022 at 3:42PM

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:54 a.m., 3rd District officers were dispatched to the location for the report of a fraud that occurred earlier.

The investigation by detectives has determined that on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., Young arrived at the dealership and purchased a 2020 Silver Toyota Prius and a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with two fraudulent checks.

Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care to Close Takoma Park Location Permanently on August 19

By MCS Staff

Published August 16, 2022 at 9:34AM

Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care, located at 7600 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, will close permanently to patients on August 19th at 5pm. The health care facility is rerouting anyone in need of urgent care following this date to Patriot Urgent Care in Laurel and White Oak Medical Center in White Oak. According to Adventist HealthCare, “a new Primary Care office will open in September nearby.” It will be located at 7610 Carroll Ave, Suite 410 in Takoma Park. A specific opening date has not yet been provided.

According to the Adventist HealthCare website, the new primary care facility will offer the following:

Police Investigate Assault at Takoma Park Sunoco

By MCS Staff

Published August 16, 2022 at 8:48AM

Units arrived to find a victim who had been assaulted by an unknown male subject. The victim stated that while exiting the Metro bus in the area of Larch Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue, he was approached by an unknown male subject last seen wearing a black face mask, black hooded sweatshirt and black pants with colorful shoes. An altercation occurred and the subject hit the victim over the head with an unknown object and then fled on foot in an unknown direction. Officers canvassed the surrounding areas with negative results. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Investigation continues under case #220034810. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.

Silver Spring’s Aziyo Biologics Announces CEO and $25 Million Loan Facility

By MCS Staff

Published August 15, 2022 at 2:44PM

Silver Spring-based Aziyo Biologics (located in Calverton), a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company, announced that Aziyo co-founder C. Randal (Randy) Mills, Ph.D. has assumed the President and Chief Executive Officer role on an on-going basis. Dr. Mills, who is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of regenerative medicine, has served as the Company’s interim CEO since June 2022. The company also announced that it has entered into a $25 million credit facility from SWK Holdings Corporation.

“Since creating Aziyo in 2015, Randy and I have worked together to build a company where regenerative medicine is used to its full potential,” said Kevin Rakin, co-founder and executive chairman. “Randy is a visionary leader with a track record of creating significant shareholder value in regenerative medicine. The Board and I look forward to partnering with Randy as we make his vision for this company a reality.”