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MCPD: Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Semi-Automatic Rifle in Germantown

Published March 10, 2023 at 11:16AM

Montgomery County Police issued a press release today announcing that a traffic stop in Germantown on February 17 led to the discovery of a stolen semi-automatic rifle and drug paraphernalia containing methamphetamine. Last week, MCPD announced that a separate traffic stop led to the discovery of over 2,000 fentanyl pills. Traffic stops have been the topic of debate recently as Councilmember Will Jawando introduced Bill 12-23, the Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (STEP) Act, on February 28, which will limit traffic stops that he says have resulted in racial disparities.

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Community Action Team have filed criminal charges against 28-year-old Humberto Guerra Jr. of Silver Spring and 41-year-old Freya Marla Casanova, unknown address, following a February traffic stop. On Friday, February 17, 2023, at approximately 11:25 p.m., officers observed a Toyota Camry travel eastbound on Wisteria Dr. and Great Seneca Hwy. Officers initiated a traffic stop of the Toyota for maintaining a suspended registration in the area of Middlebrook Rd. and Great Seneca Hwy.

CM Chicken in Germantown Now Chicken Pocha

By Patrick Herron

Published March 7, 2023 at 5:35PM | Updated March 7, 2023 at 8:43PM

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Board of Educations Approves Four Administrative Appointments Tuesday Morning; Two Acting Principals Appointed as Principals

By MCS Staff

Published March 7, 2023 at 4:41PM

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Tuesday morning:

Northwest High School Junior, Dwarakesh Baraneetharan, Was Finalist in Statewide Black History Month Essay Contest

By MCS Staff

Published March 3, 2023 at 8:21AM

Dwarakesh Baraneetharan, a junior at Northwest High School in Germantown, was one of 20 finalists in a Black history essay contest sponsored by WJZ-TV, CBS Baltimore. His full essay can be seen below:

George Washington Carver once said that “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” While true, the keys and doors are actually multiple, freedom a multi-level building with incremental levels separated by doors. As you acquire more education, you receive keys to unlock higher levels, gaining eligibility for opportunity. Of course, people aspire to reach different degrees of freedom. Some aspire to have the freedom to possess a lavish lifestyle, while others may aspire to escape poverty. Education is key in both scenarios.

MCPD Respond to Incident Involving Barricaded Person Thursday Afternoon; No Threat to Community

By Patrick Herron

Published March 2, 2023 at 5:26PM

Montgomery County Police responded to the 11800 block of Morningstar Drive for a barricaded person. The adult male has been taken into custody, and there is no threat to the community. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/w83k69bwIw

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) March 2, 2023

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Germantown Wegmans

By Patrick Herron

Published February 28, 2023 at 10:44AM

Powerball and Double Play drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night. The Powerball drawing happens at 11 p.m., and is followed by a separate Double Play drawing 30 minutes later. Powerball tickets are $2, and players can add the Double Play option for an additional $1, making the ticket good for both drawings.

The Powerball jackpot has rolled to an estimated annuity value of $143 million for the March 1 drawing, with an estimated cash option of $73 million. This year, the Maryland Lottery has sold 17 third-tier winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 to $150,000 and four third-tier Double Play tickets.

Amentum Announces Relocation of Headquarters From Germantown to Fairfax County

By MCS Staff

Published February 27, 2023 at 9:31PM

Today, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Amentum Services, Inc., a leading provider of engineering and advanced solutions and services to the U.S. government, allies, and commercial companies, will invest $495,000 to relocate its headquarters from Germantown, Maryland (20501 Seneca Meadows Parkway #300) to Fairfax County. In 2022, the company acquired PAE Incorporated, another leading government services contractor, and will consolidate its integrated operation at Amentum’s office at 4800 Westfields Boulevard in Chantilly. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland for the project, which will create 157 new jobs.

Per the announcement: “Fairfax County offers the location, access to decision-makers, and talent pipeline that global providers like Amentum are seeking, and we are proud to welcome the company’s leadership and operations team to Virginia,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Amentum joins the ranks of the Commonwealth’s diversified ecosystem of more than 800 corporate headquarters across a broad cross-section of industries.”

$100,000 Winning Scratch-Off Sold in MoCo; $2 Million Winning Scratch-Off Sold in Maryland

By Patrick Herron

Published February 27, 2023 at 7:57PM

A $100,000 winning $100,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off sold at Hillandale Beer ‘N’ Wine (10117 New Hampshire Blvd) was the top lottery prize claimed in Montgomery County for the week of February 20 – 26. Other local winners this past week included a $10,000 winning scratch-off sold at Safeway (9807 Main Street) in Damascus and a $14,204 winning Racetrax ticket sold at Beer on Tapz (19520 Walters Road) in Germantown. Additional information on winners across the state of Maryland, including a $2 million winner in Millersville, below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Claims Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes of up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations. All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem tickets up to and including $600. More information is available on the How To Claim page of mdlottery.com.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 11-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 25, 2023 at 8:11PM | Updated February 26, 2023 at 9:13AM

Sernetiy is approximately 4-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 95 lbs. She has hazel eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing gray leggings and a black hooded sweatshirt that has a white rabbit and pink writing on the front. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sernetiy Mackenize Evans is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police and Family Concerned for Two Missing Juveniles

By Patrick Herron

Published February 24, 2023 at 10:38PM | Updated February 25, 2023 at 3:53PM

Tony is believed to be with 15-year-old Fernanda Azevedo, who was last seen on Friday, February 24, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m., at her residence on Bronco Court in Germantown. Fernanda is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weights 130 lbs. She has brown eyes and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a black Adidas jacket and black Adidas pants. Police and family are concerned for their welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tony Offutt and Fernanda Azevedo is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

MS-13 Members Involved in Murders That Took Place in Gaithersburg and Germantown Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering, Murder, Extortion, and Federal Drug Charges

By MCS Staff

Published February 24, 2023 at 7:56AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has sentenced Luis Flores-Reyes, a/k/a “Maloso,” “Lobo,”’ and “Viejo Lovvon,” age 42, of Arlington, Virginia and Jairo Jacome, a/k/a “Abuelo,” age 40, of Langley Park, Maryland, to life in federal prison, for charges related to a racketeering enterprise known as La Mara Salvatrucha, or “MS-13.” Jacome and Flores-Reyes were convicted by a federal jury on September 29, 2022, of a racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, and an extortion conspiracy. The jury also found Flores-Reyes guilty of a drug distribution conspiracy. Flores-Reyes was sentenced yesterday and Jacome was sentenced today. The defendants and co-defendants were also involved in murders that took place in Gaithersburg and Germantown.

On January 12, 2023, Judge Xinis also sentenced co-defendant Brayan Contreras-Avalos, a/k/a “Anonimo” and “Humilde,” age 28, of Langley Park, Maryland, to life in federal prison for his participation in the same racketeering conspiracy.