Education

MCPS: Five Things to Know for January 26; Fentanyl Awareness Forum on January 28, MCPS is Hiring, and More

By Patrick Herron

Panelists will share important information on the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl, prevention tools and protective factors for students, and resources for treatment. The event will be from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in the Clarksburg High School cafeteria, 22500 Wims Road in Clarksburg. Please RSVP. The event will also be livestreamed on the MCPS homepage. Ride On will provide free bus rides on Saturday from 7:00–2:00 p.m. on routes 10 and 75.

2. Help Rising High School Juniors and Seniors Learn About Your Workplace and Career Field

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen DC Currently Holding Preview Nights, Expected to Open Soon After

By MCS Staff

Gordon Ramsay’s new two-story waterfront restaurant, Hell’s Kitchen DC, sits in The Wharf (652 Wharf Street SW, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20024) with views overlooking the Potomac River. The space is over 14,000 SF and offers dining room, patio,  or terrace seating. The restaurant is currently holding “preview nights” from 1/25-1/27 (bookings no longer available), but is expected to open soon after. The menus offered at the restaurant can be seen here.

Hell’s Kitchen, Washington, D.C. serves iconic Chef Ramsay dishes like Beef Wellington, Pan-Seared Scallops, Lobster Risotto, and one of Chef Ramsay’s personal favorites, Sticky Toffee Pudding. “The design considers the waterfront location and ensures a relaxing yet luxurious experience. With beautifully-plated dishes, experiential cocktails being served in smoking lanterns, delectable desserts, and the famous red and blue kitchen, Chef Ramsay brings the energy of Hell’s Kitchen to Washington D.C.”

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Gaithersburg

Man Arrested and Charged Following Assault in Flower Hill Giant; Suspect Attacked and Made Anti-Semitic Statements Towards Victim

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section have arrested and charged 30-year-old Eugene Thompson (a.k.a. Michael Stewart), of Washington, D.C., with the strong-armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at approximately 3:50 p.m., at the Giant grocery store in the 18200 block of Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg.

The adult male victim stated that he was shopping inside the store when he observed Thompson along with a group of male suspects acting disorderly. When the victim approached the suspects and asked them to stop, the suspects surrounded the victim, with Thompson making anti-Semitic statements towards him.  Thompson then is alleged to have begun physically assaulting the victim, causing him to lose consciousness. Thompson and the other suspects then left store. The victim’s keys were taken following the assault.

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Crime

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Threatening a Member of Congress, “You have the right to your own opinions, but not the right to threaten a federal official’s life”

By MCS Staff

Justin Kuchta, age 39, of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a federal charge for threatening to murder a United States Member of Congress. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Chief J. Thomas Manger of the United States Capitol Police; and Acting Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, Lt. Colonel Dalaine Brady.

“You have the right to your own opinions, but not the right to threaten a federal official’s life,” said United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron.  “We’ll continue prosecuting these threats to the fullest extent of the law.”

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Crime

Three Teenagers Charged with Robbery After Assault at Richard Montgomery High School

By MCS Staff

On January 13, 2023, Rockville City Police responded to Richard Montgomery High School (RMHS) for the report of an assault which occurred inside the school and an allegation that a handgun had been displayed off school grounds forcing the school to enter a brief period of lockdown.

According to Rockville City Police, “through a joint investigation with RMHS Staff and MCPS Security, RCPD Investigators learned several students from Gaithersburg High School entered RMHS with the assistance of RMHS students. The Gaithersburg students were led to one of the school’s restrooms during school hours where they became victims of a robbery by several RMHS students.

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Rockville

Detectives Investigate UPS Delivery Truck Theft

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 1st District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating a theft from a delivery truck that occurred on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the 5700 block of Bou Avenue. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspects and their vehicles and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that at approximately 10:50 a.m., two unknown suspects entered a UPS truck, while the driver was inside a building making deliveries. Once inside, the two suspects forced their way into the back of the truck and stole multiple packages.  A third suspect, wearing a security uniform stood in the area as a lookout. All three suspects left the scene in two separate vehicles of similar style.

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Damascus

MCPS Student Program is Looking For Car Donations (Tax Deduction); Next Car Sale to Take Place February 11

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) is looking for car donations. Donations will help more high school students learn how to evaluate, repair and restore used cars. The ATF is a nonprofit that fosters automotive education by offering students hands-on instruction in maintenance, repair, sales and marketing. The students run a mini-dealership where people can purchase the refurbished cars. The ATF accepts donations year-round by appointment at Damascus, Gaithersburg and Seneca Valley high schools, at Thomas Edison High School of Technology and at the Shady Grove Bus Depot. Donations may be tax deductible. Call 240-740-2047 to donate.

MCPS students engage in a hands-on curriculum to refurbish used cars. As part of the automotive program, students sell the cars at three sales throughout the school year (www.cars2purchase.org). The next sale is coming up from 9–11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Damascus High School. Potential inventory of available cars will be posted closer to sale date (end of January/ early February). Additional information about the program below:

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Arts

MCPS Spring 2023 Theater Productions

By MCS Staff

Preparations are in full swing for the spring theater season throughout the school system at middle and high schools. Plan now to see these great performances, which run from February into May. From “Mean Girls” and “The Lightning Thief” to “Into the Woods” and “Mary Poppins,” there’s something for everyone. Grab your tickets and come on out! 2022-2023 Spring Theater Schedule below (courtesy of MCPS):

 

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Rockville

New Speed Cameras Coming to Veirs Mill Road

By Patrick Herron

The City of Rockville has announced that new speed cameras will be coming to 900 block of Veirs Mill Rd. The cameras will be installed around February 1, but citations will not begin being issued until March 1.  Per Rockville: “In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department will begin deployment this month of speed monitoring systems in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road, near the intersection with Gail Avenue.

The system will use portable cameras to monitor both eastbound and westbound traffic beginning on or about Feb. 1. While the system will be fully functional, citations will not be issued during February. Beginning March 1, citations will be issued for vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit by 12 mph or more. For more information, contact Socrates Yiallouros, RCPD’s photo/parking enforcement supervisor, at 240-314-8373 or [email protected].”

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MDLottery

Gaithersburg Woman Purchases $50,000 Winning Scratch-Off at Rockville 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

“I saw I had the matching number, but I couldn’t believe the prize amount I saw,” said the happy winner. “I asked the cashier to check to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.”

The Gaithersburg player shared with Lottery Officials that she will use her winnings to help in her household, to pay bills and plans to save what might be left. The fortunate winner purchased the popular scratch-off at the 7-11 #33250, located at 9900 Key West Avenue in Rockville. For selling a $50,000 top-prize winning instant ticket, the Baltimore County retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery. The $20 $50,000 Cash scratch-off game, that went on sale in December, began with 160 $50,000 top prizes, there are currently 148 remaining. There are also more than $1 million unclaimed prizes ranging from $20 to $5,000.

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Silver Spring

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old from Silver Spring.

Monte Bayne was last seen on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his residence on Martins Derry Circle in Silver Spring.  Monte is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.  Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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