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Child Struck by Driver Near Middle School; Suffers Minor Injuries

Published September 5, 2023 at 1:45PM | Updated September 5, 2023 at 2:05PM

WUSA9 reports that Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a child on Tuesday, September 5, near Rocky Hill Middle School in Clarksburg. According to police, “MCPD responded to the area of Frederick Road and Little Seneca Parkway at approximately 7:49 a.m., for the report of a pedestrian struck. A juvenile victim has been transported with minor injury to an area hospital. The driver remained on scene.”

We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Sunday Afternoon; 2nd Alarm Declared Due to Heat

By Patrick Herron

Published September 3, 2023 at 2:39PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a townhouse fire in the 23300 blk of Brewers Tavern Way in Clarksburg on Sunday afternoon. According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, “units reported heavy fire to the rear with extension to both exposures. Fire is reported out, and there are no injuries at this time.”

Two adults and one child have been displaced. Reports of an explosion were from a grill that was located near the fire. Approximately 68 MCFRS personnel responded to the scene. A 2nd alarm was declared due to the heat. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Recent Seneca Valley Graduate and Family Lose Home in Friday Afternoon Fire; Community Rallies to Support

By MCS Staff

Published September 2, 2023 at 8:48PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a fire on the 23900 block of Trading Post Drive in Clarksburg around 3:30pm on Friday, September 1. Lucien Lee, a recent graduate of Seneca Valley High School, reached out to let us know he and his family lived in the home that was destroyed by the fire. The young man started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help the family as everything gets sorted out and they recover from their loss.

“Hello everyone i’m fundraising for my family and I, today september 1st 2023 our house was burned down. My parents are first generation immigrants and we’ve lived in maryland our whole lives. And now we have nothing other than our clothes on our back and our car. Today we lost everything I hope you guys could help us get back on our feet. God bless everyone.”

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Friday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published September 1, 2023 at 4:32PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a fire on the 23900 block of Trading Post Drive in Clarksburg around 3:30pm on Friday, September 1.

According to Assistant Chief David Pazos, “Units encountered fire through the roof with exposures on the left and right of the townhouse. One civilian is being evaluated on the scene,” and “Units will remain on the scene for an extended time while various hot spots are extinguished, and fire investigators have completed their work.”

Detectives Investigate Residential Burglaries in Clarksburg and Germantown; Reward of up to $10,000 Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

By Patrick Herron

Published August 28, 2023 at 9:50AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating two residential burglaries that occurred on Friday, June 30, 2023, and Thursday, August 3, 2023.

On Friday, June 30, 2023, 5th District officers responded to a residence in the 12300 block of Houser Dr., in Clarksburg, where the victim noticed his rear door smashed in and found multiple pieces of property were stolen. On Thursday, August 3, 2023, 5th District officers responded to a residence in the 19900 block of Crystal Rock Dr., in Germantown, where the victims advised that when they returned home, their door had been pried open and found multiple pieces of property and an undisclosed amount of money stolen.

Aldo to Open Clarksburg Location

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2023 at 3:28PM

Aldo, a shoe and accessory store for men and women, is opening its third Montgomery County location at the Clarksburg Outlets (featured photo courtesy of @LillyMagillys). Also currently has locations in Montgomery and Wheaton malls. The Clarksburg location is currently hiring and aims to open this fall.

Aldo announced a restructuring in May of 2020 when it filed for creditor protection during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. In 2022 the company announced a successful restructuring, which would “mark the beginning of a new chapter” for the company that has been in business for over 50 years. Current CEO David Bensadoun, whose father Aldo founded the chain in 1972, stated the following in 2022, “It is with great relief that we put this process behind us, and with excitement that we now look ahead.”

Motorcyclist Dead After Collision on 270 Thursday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published August 10, 2023 at 9:31PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fatal collision involving a single motorcycle on Thursday, August 10. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on NB I270 between Route 27 and Route 121, on the ramp to Exit 18, around 7:30pm.

According to police, via FOX 5’s Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) on Twitter, “Shortly after 7:30 p.m. this evening, troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack responded to northbound I-270 to MD 121 for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a single motorcycle. Preliminary investigation reveals a Motorcycle was traveling on the ramp from N/B I-270 when for unknown reasons, traveled off the roadway and struck a guardrail. The operator and sole occupant on the Motorcycle, who has not been identified, was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. All lanes have since reopened. The cause of the crash is under investigation.” We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Community Kickoff Meeting Takes Place Wednesday, July 26

By MCS Staff

Published July 25, 2023 at 9:29AM

The Montgomery County Planning Department will hold a community kickoff meeting for the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan at Clarksburg Neighborhood Park (22501 Wims Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871) on Wednesday, July 26th, starting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the indoor building near the entrance to the park.

The Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan will examine undeveloped areas—specifically, the eastern side of I-270 within the I-270 corridor—that have largely remained unchanged in the last 30 years. Alongside extensive local input and in-depth conversations with residents, business owners, and the tech and life sciences communities, Montgomery Planning staff will evaluate the plan area’s trends and conditions before developing recommendations for realizing a thriving Clarksburg that works for the future of both its residents and the surrounding county.

Montgomery County Man Arrested for Stealing Vehicle in Missouri; Multiple Unregistered and Unsecured Loaded Firearms Seized

By Patrick Herron

Published July 24, 2023 at 4:26PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 25-year-old Jerald McCalla, of Clarksburg, with auto theft related charges.

In July 2023, detectives from the Auto Crime Enforcement Section began an investigation into a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT that was stolen in May 2023 through fraudulent means from a car dealership in Farmington, Missouri. During the investigation, detectives identified McCalla as the suspect.

Champion is Now Open in Clarksburg

By MCS Staff

Published July 23, 2023 at 1:45PM

Featured photo courtesy of @Champion_Clarksburg on Instagram.

Five New Skate Parks Are Coming to MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published July 23, 2023 at 9:11AM

Montgomery Parks currently operates three skate parks:

There are also skate parks operated by the City of Gaithersburg and City of Rockville. Montgomery Parks is planning to build five additional parks in the following areas: