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Germantown Flea Market Returns This Saturday, September 2

Published August 30, 2023 at 8:35PM

The Germantown Flea Market returns this Saturday, September 2, from 8am-1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at the intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Bowman Mill Drive. Additional details below courtesy of the Germantown Historical Society:

The Germantown Community Flea Market is the place to find bargains and treasures. There’s something for everyone – toys & games – fashions and footwear – antiques and collectibles, lawn mowers and bicycles. You can search for your favorite CDs or books, discover kitchen gadgets you never knew you needed, jewelry to go with your favorite outfit – all kinds of things that you just can’t live without — and all at bargain prices! And the first bargain you find is when you come in – there is no admission or parking fee.

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings Now Open in Walmart

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 8:11PM

Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings is now open inside of the Germantown Walmart at 20910 Frederick Rd, in the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. Earlier this year, Charleys also opened a location at 19877 Century Blvd in Germantown, in the space that was previously home to Roll by Goodyear and Yogi Castle in the Shops at Town Center & Century Station shopping center.

Charleys is a Philly cheesesteak franchise that opened its first location across the campus of Ohio State University in 1986. While studying real estate at the school, Charley Shin worked in his mother’s Japanese/Korean restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. A wrong turn on a family trip to New York City resulted in Charley’s discovery of the Philly cheesesteak. Charley convinced his mother to sell her restaurant, and invest her life savings of $48,000 into Charley’s, a 450-square-foot restaurant across the street from Ohio State’s campus.

Germantown TopGolf Shooting Suspect Arrested in Ocean City

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 6:16PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section have arrested and charged 28-year-old Cyprian Nwaigwe with the shooting that occurred at Topgolf on Monday, August 29, 2023.

The investigation has revealed that at approximately 12:06 a.m., a 23-year-old Topgolf security guard informed Nwaigwe to leave the premises because they were closing for the night. Nwaigwe proceeded to get into a physical altercation with the security guard. The physical altercation continued to the front door area, where Nwaigwe pulled out a handgun and shot the security guard in his upper body. An 18-year-old Topgolf employee was also shot in his lower body. Nwaigwe then left the scene.

Traffic: Route 28 at 118 Closed Wednesday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 5:32PM

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following on Wednesday, August 30, at 5:05pm. “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Route 28 at 118 is shut down following a single-vehicle traffic collision. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes.”

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Update: Detectives Investigative Topgolf Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 12:11PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, August 29, 2023, at Topgolf in the 20100 block of Century Blvd. in Germantown.

At approximately 12:06 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. The investigation has revealed that an unknown male suspect allegedly shot two male employees following an altercation. The 18-year-old male victim was shot in the lower body and the 23-year-old male victim was shot in the upper body. The suspect then drove away in an unknown vehicle. The victims were transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Two Topgolf Germantown Employees Shot Shortly After Midnight

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2023 at 8:03AM

Shortly after midnight on Tuesday (12:06am), Montgomery County Police responded to a report of a shooting at Top Golf in Germantown (20101 Century Blvd). Police say, “On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at approximately 12:06 a.m., MCP officers responded to Top Golf in the 20100 block of Century Blvd. in Germantown for the report of a shooting.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an unknow suspect fired his firearm for reasons that are still under investigation, and two Top Golf employees (adult males) were shot. One was shot in the leg and the other one in the torso area. Both victims were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect left the scene in an unknown vehicle.”

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.

Germantown Oral Surgeon Found Guilty of Second-Degree Depraved Heart Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 7:03PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Cheryl McCally, a jury found defendant, Dr. James Michael Ryan, 50, of Clarksburg, guilty of second-degree depraved heart murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of 25-year-old Sarah Harris, along with possession with the intent to distribute midazolam and distribution of ketamine and diazepam. The jury deliberated for less than three hours following a two week trial. Ryan faces up to 55 years in prison when he is sentenced. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.

The victim, Harris, was found deceased in the home she and Ryan were renting in Clarksburg on January 26, 2022. A medical examiner determined her cause of death was ketamine, propofol and diazepam intoxication. Ryan had been supplying her with drugs, taken from his oral surgery practice, often administering them himself. Prior to their romantic involvement, Harris was Ryan’s patient who he recruited as an employee.

Germantown Walmart’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for $7 Million Remodel Rescheduled; Update on Charley’s Cheesesteaks

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:56AM

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Walmart (20910 Frederick Rd) in Germantown scheduled for Friday, August 25 has been rescheduled to Friday, September 1 at 7am. The event is being organized by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) to mark the completion of recent renovations at the location. According to the GGCC, “Join us for Walmart Supercenter’s ribbon cutting and unveiling of its new store remodel at the Germantown location! The $7 million remodel includes a new floor plan, parking lot project, new merchandise, food online grocery delivery , and 60 new associate hires. Walmart’s Germantown location currently employees nearly 500 people and is celebrating 20 years of being part of the community.”

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings will also opening inside the Germantown Walmart, possibly as soon as this weekend. Charleys is taking over the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. A representative at the restaurant tells us that they are just waiting for final inspections to be completed. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Suspects Arrested for Series of Residential Burglaries; Ghost Gun Recovered From Stolen Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:46AM

Detectives from the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Districts Investigative Sections, along with detectives from Gaithersburg Police, collaborated and determined that a series of residential burglaries were committed by the same suspects. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the two suspects posed as workers wearing a reflective vest, forced entry into at least 7 homes, stole property and left the scenes.

Authorities Investigate Possible Explosives at Department of Energy in Germantown Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published August 24, 2023 at 2:53PM

Around 9am this morning, Montgomery County Police tweeted that the entrance to the Department of Energy in the 19900 block of Germantown Rd. was closed as the result of an investigation by the Federal Protective Services. According to a report by FOX 5, a security dog alerted security personnel to the presence of possible explosives inside a vehicle at a Department of Energy checkpoint which prompted the investigation.

At 11am, the entrance to the Department of Energy was reopened. There were no injuries reported and the investigation is continuing off-site. We will post an update when additional information is available.