MoCo Police

Community Rallies to Support Family of 45-Year-Old Husband and Father Who Was Murdered on Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff
Courtesy GoFundMe

Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz, a 45-year-old husband and father, was killed early Sunday morning in Wheaton when he was stabbed on the 11300 block of Fern Street in Wheaton. A suspect, 30-year-old Jose Emilio Ortiz Alba, was arrested and charged in Virginia and will be extradited to Montgomery County. Cruz’s daughter has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with funeral arrangements.

Per the GoFundMe fundraiser: “We tragically lost our dad, Saul, on Sunday morning. He was a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes and was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement. In this difficult time, we ask of you to help us with our cause and donate whatever you can so that we can lay our dad to rest. Thank you all in [advance].”

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Crime

Police Respond to Shooting and Firearm Seizure in Separate October 14 Incidents

By Patrick Herron

District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos announced on Twitter/X that on October 14, 2024, Silver Spring experienced two weapons-related incidents: a shooting during an argument on Darrow Street where no one was injured, and a separate incident where officers seized a fully loaded modified Glock and arrested a suspect following a traffic stop on Automobile Boulevard. (more…)

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Announcement

Why I built an app to help DC-area guys make real friends

By Alex Vans, Founder, Choros

When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.

I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.

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Event

Oktoberfest at Woodcraft of Rockville/The Woodworkers Club

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Woodcraft of Rockville

11910 Parklawn Dr.

Rockville, Maryland 20852

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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.

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Derwood

‘Find Your Boo:’ MoCo Animal Services and Adoption Center to Hold Fee-Waived Adoption Event for Dogs

By Patrick Herron

The Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center (7315 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood) is hosting a “Find Your Boo” fee-waived adoption event for all dogs from October 19th to 31st, allowing potential adopters to bring home a new pet with no fees and without an appointment.

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MoCo Government

“Noise Cameras” Coming to Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council approved a pilot program to deploy automated noise monitoring systems, or “noise cameras,” to help enforce state laws against excessive vehicular noise. Introduced by Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González, the program aims to reduce noise pollution by issuing warnings and fines for vehicles that exceed noise limits, with the pilot ending on June 30, 2026. (more…)

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DMV

“Mild, Snowy” 2024-2025 Winter Forecast by The Old Farmer’s Almanac

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Old Farmer’s Almanac

The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac is now available everywhere complete with its 2024-2025 winter weather forecast. Winter arrives this year on December 21, 2024 and sometimes brings shoveling, snow blowing, dealing with bad roads, and unbearable temperatures with it. Lately, we haven’t had too much snow to talk about in our area, and this winter, according to the almanac, is expected to be”mild and snowy” for our area (map available above) but differs based on specific location. Below, you’ll see forecasts for the Atlantic Corridor and the Appalachians, which covers all of our area.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Receives $150,000 Grant to Launch Food Truck Electrification Pilot

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County has announced it has received a $150,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration to launch the Food Truck Electrification Pilot program, which aims to replace diesel-powered food truck generators with electric systems, reducing carbon emissions and supporting local businesses through direct subsidies, zero-interest loans, and community partnerships. (more…)

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MCPS

MCPS High School Football Week 7 Preview

By Damon Anderson

This matchup is set to be a massive collision between two evenly matched teams, with huge playoff seeding implications on the line. The winner will gain a crucial edge for a top-two seed in the 4A North region. Both teams come in with identical records and comparable resumes, but subtle differences suggest Blair might have a slight edge.

Both teams have showcased stout defenses, and this game promises to be a defensive chess match. The key contrast will come in offensive styles: BCC’s triple-option attack is rare in the MoCo area, making it a tough system to prepare for. Its run-heavy, clock-controlling style could be a difference-maker, especially with the game being played on BCC’s home field. Blair, however, features a more traditional offensive approach and can attack through the air when needed, with a strong ground game spearheaded by star RB Junior Rodriguez.

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