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Stolen Handgun Recovered by Fourth District Police Bike Patrol

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.

Police Respond to Stolen Vehicle at Dealership

By Patrick Herron

Published April 4, 2023 at 9:50AM

Montgomery County Police responded to the 10900 blk of Georgia Ave (Fitzgerald Wheaton) around 12:15am on Tuesday, April 4. According to MCPD, “shortly after midnight, 4D officers responded to a commercial alarm activation at the dealership and discovered a smashed out window in the showroom. The investigation showed the suspect break out a window. He entered the dealership and stole keys to a car in the lot. The suspect left with the stolen vehicle.”

DEALERSHIP SMASH-N-DASH BURGLARY: Fitzgerald Wheaton on Georgia Ave near Prichard Rd (Montgomery County, MD). ~12:15AM Tuesday, Officers found a shattered dealership window and damaged security fence. Police and staff working to determine if any autos were stolen. H/T @AlanHenney

Dollar Tree Now Open in Wheaton

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 5:13PM

Back in July we let you know that Dollar Tree is coming to 2321 University Blvd W in Wheaton, the former site of CVS (next to Max’s, which closed in July). CVS closed this location back in December 2019. The store is now open (photos sent in by @dalilaaaa._).

Dollar Tree has undergone several big changes over the past year. In January 2021, the company raised the price of all items in its stores from $1 to $1.25. At the time, Dollar Tree said the higher prices were not a result of inflation, but rather to allow the company to offer a wider range of merchandise. In April the chain added “Dollar Tree Plus” sections to area stores, with items priced $3 and $5. The higher priced items include cookware, headphones, chargers, and t-shirts (Baby Yoda, Lilo & Stich, etc.) similar to those found at FiveBelow.

Postponed: Montgomery Parks hosts Shine Brighter Together for Autism Acceptance Month

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 1:06PM | Updated April 14, 2023 at 2:01PM

Postponed: April 15, 2023, Shine Brighter Together event re-scheduled due to rain The new date for the event is April 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is hosting Shine Brighter Together, a free special event to promote autism acceptance.

Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years in Near-Decapitation Murder Case

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2023 at 5:15PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Jose Lara-Chacon of Wheaton was sentenced on Friday to life in prison suspend all but 40 years and five years of supervised probation upon release. A jury convicted Lara-Chacon of first-degree murder in November for the death of 21-year-old Dimer Diaz Martinez.

This stems from an incident on January 22, 2021 in an apartment along the 12000 block of Viers Mill Rd. in Wheaton. The defendant called 911 requesting emergency response to the scene, stating he and the victim had been drinking alcohol and that he injured the victim. During an interview with detectives, the defendant stated he hit the victim with a baseball bat twice in the head and “finished off” the victim by stabbing him in the neck. The victim was nearly decapitated. The defendant stated after he stabbed the victim, he placed a knife in the victim’s hand and then called 911.

Montgomery County to Sponsor Free Adult Electric Scooter Clinics in April, May and June

By Patrick Herron

Published March 28, 2023 at 6:54AM

Residents can stop in anytime during the two-hour clinics to take a test ride and learn about how to use electric scooters. Participants must have a valid driver’s license or ID. No registration is required to attend a clinic and walk-ups are welcome. Check tinyurl.com/cycleclss for cancelations due to inclement weather.

MCPS Student-Run Café Edison Open for Breakfast and Lunch Through May 19

By MCS Staff

Published March 24, 2023 at 2:06PM | Updated March 26, 2023 at 8:50AM

Café Edison, an in-school, student-run restaurant at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, is now open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays through Friday, May 19. The restaurant will be closed through spring break, but will reopen on Wednesday, April 12.

Breakfast is served at 8:40 and 9 a.m., and lunch at 12:05 p.m. and 12:20 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 240-740-2024 or emailing Hospitality and Tourism teacher Jason Potyk. Cash or check payments are acceptable. The menu is available on the flyer, available on the school website (via QR code). Café Edison gives students an opportunity to gain valuable, real-world skills in a working restaurant. Students greet and seat guests. They also cook and serve the meals, bus the tables and handle restaurant clean up. Edison High School is located at 12501 Dalewood Dr. in Silver Spring.

Wheaton Apartment Building Sells for $64 Million

By MCS Staff

Published March 22, 2023 at 7:31AM | Updated March 27, 2023 at 10:17AM

Solaire Wheaton, located at 10914 Georgia Ave., was completed by Washington Property Company (WPC) in April 2014. According to Biz Journals, it has been sold to Chicago’s 29th Street Capital for $64 million (according to records filed with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation).

Featured photo courtesy of WPC

Six MoCo High Schools Make the “Sweet 16” in Hot 99.5’s “Best High School in the DMV” Contest

By Patrick Herron

Published March 21, 2023 at 9:58AM

Radio station Hot 99.5 (WIHT FM) is currently running it’s annual “Best High School in the DMV” contest on Instagram. The six Montgomery County high schools to make the “Sweet 16” are Montgomery Blair, Northwest, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Walter Johnson, and Wheaton. The schools included in the tournament were selected after receiving the most nominations and the winning high school will be awarded with $1,000 (courtesy of Burn Bootcamp in Rockville.) Wheaton High School lost to Osbourn Park High School (Manassas, VA) in the final round of the 2021 tournament. Voting takes place in Hot 99.5’s Instagram page’s stories. Hot 99.5 (WIHT) broadcasts out of the IHeartMedia studios at 1801 Rockville Pike in Rockville.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqB3fRVL8WA/

Spring Cleaning of Montgomery County Public Parking Garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton to Begin on Monday, April 10

By Patrick Herron

Published March 21, 2023 at 9:11AM

Per MCDOT: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) on Monday, April 10, will begin its semi-annual interior washdown to degrease and clean 21 County-owned parking garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton on nights and weekends. The cleanings will start with the Bethesda garages and are scheduled to conclude with the Silver Spring garages on Saturday, June 3. Some garages will experience partial closures during the cleanings, including select entrance/exit areas and ramps. The full schedule of garage cleanings can be viewed here.

Moe’s Closes in Wheaton Mall; One Montgomery County Location Remains (Montgomery Village)

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2023 at 1:02PM | Updated March 18, 2023 at 1:51PM

Updated to reflect that the Montgomery Village location is the only Moe’s left in the county, rather than state.

Moe’s Southwest Grill made its triumphant return to MoCo when the fast-casual Mexican restaurant opened in the Wheaton Mall food court in late 2019. That restaurant has now closed permanently, a representative from the Montgomery Village location confirmed for us on Saturday morning.