Montgomery Parks’ historic Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel will provide its last ride at Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, October 27, 2024. After that, the carousel, which has thrilled thousands of children, will be refurbished and relocated to its new home in Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg. Tickets are still available for a nostalgic ride on the carved wooden horses.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is bringing back MonsterFlash, a Halloween-themed bus, for two events on October 26 and 27, offering family-friendly activities and information on the Flash Bus Rapid Transit system, with opportunities to tour the themed bus and learn about new transit plans in the county.
On Monday, the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred September 21, 2024, in Wheaton. (more…)
Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District will host “HalloWheaton” on October 26-27, featuring a bar hop for adults on Saturday and a free, family-friendly festival with crafts, games, and a costume contest on Sunday at Marian Fryer Town Plaza. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-car collision on Colie Drive near Barbara Road in Wheaton on Sunday night. (more…)
District 4 (Wheaton) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared that specialized team recently officers recovered illegal firearms and pressed fentanyl during two traffic stops on Bel Pre Road and the ICC, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Additionally, a police cruiser was struck during one of the stops, resulting in minor damage but no injuries. (more…)
The Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel will offer its final rides at Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, October 27, before being refurbished and relocated to its original intended home at Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg. A new carousel is planned for Wheaton in spring 2025, while the beloved miniature train will continue to operate at the park. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Karina Ortega Ramirez, a missing 17-year-old from Wheaton.
Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz, a 45-year-old husband and father, was killed early Sunday morning in Wheaton when he was stabbed on the 11300 block of Fern Street in Wheaton. A suspect, 30-year-old Jose Emilio Ortiz Alba, was arrested and charged in Virginia and will be extradited to Montgomery County. Cruz’s daughter has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with funeral arrangements.
Per the GoFundMe fundraiser: “We tragically lost our dad, Saul, on Sunday morning. He was a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes and was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement. In this difficult time, we ask of you to help us with our cause and donate whatever you can so that we can lay our dad to rest. Thank you all in [advance].”
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man in connection with an October 13 stabbing in Wheaton. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to support his family.