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Former FEMA Employee From Germantown Pleads Guilty to Aiding in the Preparation of False Tax Returns

Published May 4, 2022 at 9:49AM

According to a press release from United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Shanta Johnson, age 44, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to aiding in the preparation of false tax returns. The full press release can be seen below:

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Darrell J. Waldon of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, Washington, D.C. Field Office; and Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari of the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General.

MoCo History: Germantown Street Has Ties to Late 19th Century Horse Race

By Susan Soderberg

Published May 4, 2022 at 7:37AM | Updated May 9, 2022 at 2:40PM

By Susan Soderberg of the Germantown Historical Society

There is a street with a strange name off Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown — Kinster Drive. Just what or who was Kinster and why is there a street named for him?

Food Distribution Event Today in Germantown For Those in Need

By Patrick Herron

Published May 3, 2022 at 10:05AM

There will be a food distribution event today, May 3, at Germantown Elementary School (19110 Liberty Mill Rd) from 2-3PM. Please remain in your vehicle while food is being delivered.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Black Rock Center has temporarily transformed into the Upcounty Consolidation Hub. The Hub provides essential food, baby, and household supplies to over 1,000 families disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic every week. Learn more at blackrockcenter.org

Germantown Couple Facing Federal Indictment for a Series of Fraud Schemes, Including Passport Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Bankruptcy Fraud

By MCS Staff

Published May 2, 2022 at 8:06PM

Defendant Allegedly Used a Stolen Identity to Receive Child Care Subsidy Payments for Taking Care

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Andrews Oduro Brown, a/k/a Andrews Oduro, age 39, and Charmaine Miesha Brown, age 43, both of Germantown, Maryland, for conspiracies to commit passport fraud and wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, bankruptcy fraud, and making false statements in a bankruptcy proceeding. The indictment was returned on April 28, 2022, and unsealed upon the arrest of the defendants.

The King Barn Dairy Mooseum Will Open For the Season on Saturday, May 7

By MCS Staff

Published May 2, 2022 at 7:38AM | Updated May 2, 2022 at 2:46PM

The King Barn Dairy MOOseum Barn at South Germantown Recreational Park will open for the season this upcoming Saturday, May 7th from 10am-3pm. It will be open every Saturday from 10am-3pm and every 4th Sunday for special Farm Family days until October (Admission to the MOOseum is free to individual visitors and families on regular open days).

“Special Events each year include Montgomery County History Tour Weekend, the last weekend in June; Montgomery County Farm Tour & Sale, the last weekend in July, and we’ll also hope to see you at the Montgomery County Fair in late August. ” The Museum’s History can be seen below:

Germantown Flea Market Returns May 7

By Patrick Herron

Published May 1, 2022 at 8:37PM | Updated May 1, 2022 at 8:55PM

The number of vendors varies from 50 to 150 depending on the weather. Since the markets are outdoors, weather always plays a part in the activity, but the markets are only canceled for heavy steady rain or high winds. The markets are held on the first Saturday of the month – April though November – and the cold dark early mornings of the first and last months require heavy coats, gloves and flashlights. In the summer months a rogue thunderstorm can send vendors racing to cover their goods with tarps and to seek shelter in their cars, only to pop out again like prairie dogs from their holes when the sun comes out. But that isall part of the adventure.

Vendors are charged $25 for a 10’ x10’ space and must set up before 7am and pack up at 1pm. After the overhead of insurance, port-a-john, signage and security, all the proceeds go to three local non-profit organizations – the Germantown Historical Society, the Button Farm Living History Program, and a Boy Scout Troop. The Germantown Historical Society began the Flea Markets in 1993 to raise funds. There were only about two dozen vendors at that first market

Northwest Co-Ed Volleyball Finishes Regular Season Undefeated; Earns #1 Seed Heading Into Playoffs

By MCS Staff

Published May 1, 2022 at 4:27PM

The Northwest Jaguars Coed Volleyball Team, coached by Jaqueline Queirolo, finished its regular season with an undefeated record of 11-0, making them the #1 seed heading into the County Playoffs next week. “I’m so proud of this team who truly came together day after day and worked incredibly hard. They focused and fought for every point and hustled constantly,” Said Coach Quierolo.

Northwest did not drop a set all season (33-0). Co-captain Senior Andrew Ahn consistently led Northwest with kills and blocks and brought the team together through encouragement on and off the court. “We have worked extremely hard and deserve to be where we are, and I couldn’t ask for a better group of players to finish out my Senior year with,” said Ahn.

“Rally to Protect our Neighborhoods” This Saturday in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published April 29, 2022 at 2:45PM

The “Rally to Protect our Neighborhoods” will take place Saturday, April 30 from 12-2pm at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. The event will be hosted by Councilmember Craig Rice (District 2), Councilmember Sidney Katz (District 3) and Greg Wims of the Upcounty Regional Services Center.

The event is being run in conjunction with the ‘Justice for Jai’lyn Rally’, in honor of 17-year-old Jai’lyn Jones, who was murdered in Germantown back in January. Jai’lyn was a Germantown resident and a senior at Northwest High School. His body was found brutally stabbed and mutilated. As of today, no arrests have been made and the case remains active.

First Outdoor Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ of The Season Today Until Saturday at the Lancaster County Dutch Market in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2022 at 2:39PM

The Lancaster County Dutch Market is Germantown is hosting its first outdoor pig roast and chicken barbecue from today until Saturday at 12623 Wisteria Drive in Germantown.. Hours today, Thursday, April 28th, run until 6pm. Friday, April 29th goes from 9am until 7pm and Saturday, April 30th goes from 9am until 3pm.

19-Year-Old Germantown Man Fatally Shot By Secret Service Officers at Residence of Peruvian Embassy Ambassador After Report of Burglary in Progress

By MCS Staff

Published April 26, 2022 at 8:04PM | Updated May 1, 2022 at 12:10PM

A 19 year old Germantown man, identified as Gordon Casey, was fatally shot by United States Secret Service officers following a call for a burglary in progress on Wednesday, April 20th at the residence of a Peruvian Embassy Ambassador in the 3000 block of Garrison Street, NW DC.

According to a press release from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the Secret Service officers arrived to find multiple broken windows and located Casey, armed with a metal pole, in the backyard of the residence. Officers gave multiple commands to Gordon to drop the weapon. One USSS officer discharged their department issued electronic control device (ECD) towards the suspect, but the device did not take effect on the suspect. Two additional USSS officers discharged their service pistols striking the suspect. After lifesaving efforts, Casey was pronounced deceased.

Montgomery County Police Investigate Germantown Homicide

By MCS Staff

Published April 23, 2022 at 4:09PM

Per Montgomery County Police For Immediate Release: Saturday, April 23, 2022

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division are currently investigating the April 22 homicide that occurred in Germantown. On Friday, April 22, 2022, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Montgomery County Police – 5^th District officers responded to the 19500 block of Gunners Branch Road for the report of a shooting that just occurred.