I-495

Questions about the work can be directed to the State Highway Administration District 3 Office at 301-513-7300 or 1-800-749-0737. For a list of all major State Highway projects, go to its project portal or visit its homepage at roads.maryland.gov. To see real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov


Pike & Rose

Sunil Bastola is a skilled culinary professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.  Recognized for his comprehensive knowledge of international cuisines, he opened Commonwealth Indian at Pike & Rose in 2019 with the desire to bring a contemporary Indian dining experience to the area.


Germantown

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ankit Bagai, a missing 30-year-old from Germantown. Bagai was last seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., in the 12000 block of Panthers Ridge Drive.Bagai is 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair and a brown beard. He was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket, light gray pants and white shoes. Family and police are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ankit Bagai is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.


MDLottery

The 44-year-old found her lucky instant ticket at Del Mercado Exxon located at 2201 Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring, where she frequently stops on her way home from work. She bought two In the Money scratch-offs and three of the new Frogger instant tickets, which offer a second-chance promotion. It’s only fitting that she revealed her $100,000 top prize while at home cooking dinner. The Montgomery County resident also won $43 on the Frogger games. Soon after her discovery, she phoned her mother to share the great news.

When asked of her plans for her prize, the happy winner said that she will purchase a new home and continue taking care of her beloved niece and nephews. The $10 In the Money instant ticket went on sale in February with eight $100,000 top prizes; five remain along with seven unclaimed $20,000 prizes and 18 unclaimed $10,000 prizes. Her lucky Montgomery County retailer, Del Mercado Exxon, will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery for its role in selling a top-prize winning scratch-off of $100,000.”


Bethesda

Abby Meyers is Whitman High School’s all-time leading scorer with over 1,700 points and was the Ivy League Player of the Year last year before transferring to the University of Maryland for her senior season. Meyers, who was a captain in her only year with the Terps, was drafted 11th overall in the first round of the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.

In an interview with the Diamondback earlier this year, she credited her  junior and senior years at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda as helping her evolve as a teammate and leader, playing a big role in being named a captain ahead of her first season at Maryland. ESPN’s post-draft analysis states, “After three seasons at Princeton, Meyers was impressive against upgraded competition in the Big Ten. She averaged 14.3 PPG and routinely made tough shots. Meyers also had career highs in assists and steals, and almost immediately took over as a leader for a Terrapins team that made the Elite Eight. The Wings roster is now ballooning with four players acquired in the first round, but Meyers could slide in as a backup at either guard spot. — Charlie Creme.”


Beyond MoCo

Detectives located Dove in Clarksburg and attempted a traffic stop. Dove led police on a pursuit into Frederick County and Frederick City. Maryland State Police, Frederick City Police, and Frederick County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Montgomery County in the attempt to apprehend Dove.


Crime

Per Takoma Park Police: On April 12, at approximately 1:44 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 900 block of Merrimac Drive (7-11) for the report of an armed robbery that occurred earlier. The suspect entered the 7-11 and displayed a black handgun and demanded cash.  The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot from the store towards Carroll Avenue.

The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 18-20 years old, last seen wearing a black face mask, gloves, black hooded sweater, blue jeans and tan “Timberland” style boots. Officers conducted a canvas of the area with negative results. Lookout information was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions.


Bethesda

Montgomery County Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on March 4th at Cubano’s in Bethesda. MCPD tweeted the following on Tuesday, April 11: “Detectives from the 2D Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a theft that occurred on Sat., March 4, at the Cubano’s Restaurant in the 4900 block of Cordell Ave. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.” Video below.

Cubano’s opened its Bethesda location in February 2020 and has additional locations in Silver Spring (1201 Fidler Ln.) and Fort Lauderdale, FL.