Montgomery Village

Thirteen-Year-Old Arrested and Charged with Attempted Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged a 13-year-old male of Gaithersburg, with an attempted armed carjacking that occurred on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in the parking lot of the Montgomery Village Shopping Center at 19100 Montgomery Village Ave. 

At approximately 7:14 p.m., 6th District officers responded to the location for the report of an attempted armed carjacking that just occurred.  The investigation has revealed that the juvenile approached the adult male victim who was unloading tools from the rear bed of his red 2018 Ford F-150. The juvenile pulled out a knife and demanded the key to the Ford. The victim did not comply with the juvenile’s demand. At that moment, a vehicle drove by the area, which caused the juvenile to run away from the scene.  Through the investigation, detectives identified the 13-year-old as the suspect.

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Bethesda

CVS Employee Stabbed During Attempted Robbery

By Patrick Herron

A suspect is in custody after an employee at the CVS located at 7809 Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda was stabbed in the shoulder during an attempted robbery on Thursday evening. According to MCPD, “On Thursday, January 12, 2023, at approximately 3:51 p.m., MCP officers responded to the CVS store in the 7800 block of Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda. 

The preliminarily investigation has determined that the suspect entered the store, grabbed merchandise, and left the store without paying for the items. When confronted by an employee outside of the store, the suspect stabbed the employee with a knife and left the scene.  

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Aspen Hill

Police Respond to Assault with Box Cutter at Korean Korner

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police responded to a stabbing Thursday evening at the Stoney Mill Square Shopping Center on Veirs Mill Rd.  According to MCPD, “On Thursday, January 12, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., MCP officers responded to the Korean Korner in the 12200 block of Veirs Mill Rd. in Silver Spring for the report of an assault that just occurred.  

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male suspect and the adult male victim had an argument in the parking lot. The suspect pulled out a box cutter, inflicted lacerations on the victim, and left the scene in a vehicle.  The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has not been apprehended.”

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Business

Rockville Apartment Complex Sells For $90 Million

By MCS Staff

Fairstead grows Maryland footprint with the acquisition of Villas at Rockville, announces a rebranded residential campus as The Ivy Rockville. According to Biz Journals, the 210-unit Villas at Rockville (1699 Yale Place) were sold for $90 million. Additional information in the press release below.

Press release: Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development, and InterVest Capital Partners today announced the acquisition of Villas at Rockville, a residential community in the Shady Groveneighborhood of Rockville, Maryland. The community consists of 210 spacious townhomes, averaging more than 1,900 square feet of living space, and will be rebranded as The Ivy Rockville.

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Germantown

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Gianna Nicole Conley is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240)773-5000. Callers may remain anonymous.

 

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Takoma Park

Takoma Parks Wins Budget Award For Fifth Year

By MCS Staff

For the fifth year in a row, the City of Takoma Park received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its current fiscal year budget. “In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide, and as a communications device,” said Michele Mark Levine, Director of GFOA’s Technical Services Center, in a press release. “This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Its attainment represents a significant achievement by the organization.”

The award was created in 1984 by the GFOA to “encourage and assist state and local governments to prepare budget documents of the very highest quality that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s best practices on budgeting,” according to its website.

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Arts

Rap Contest (for 13-18 year old) About the Harmful Effects of Menthol Cigarettes/Vape

By MCS Staff

WHAT: Create your own Rap about the harmful effects of Menthol. Facts: More than 18.9 million people currently vape/smoke menthol cigarettes. Flavors, including menthol, are one of the main reasons kids start using tobacco products.* Also, Tobacco Companies target minority communities using  the more addictive menthol flavor.

WHEN: Entries due by April 15, 2023 by 9 PM.

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Takoma Park

Adventist Healthcare Opens Primary Care Office in Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

As part of the Washington Adventist Hospital relocation requirements, the City supported Adventist’s request to close the urgent care center and Adventist HealthCare agreed to open a primary care office that includes behavioral health counseling.

The office offers expert primary care services, including:

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Gaithersburg

City of Gaithersburg is Offering Free Tax Preparation For Those Who Qualify

By MCS Staff

The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership of the City of Gaithersburg & the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, is now accepting appointments to prepare 2022 taxes. Casey Community Center will host a VITA site on Mondays from 3 to 8 p.m. beginning on January 23, 2023.

The VITA program offers free tax preparation assistance to low- & moderate-income individuals who earn $60,000 or less per year. Preparation is done by IRS-trained volunteers who assist taxpayers in determining if they are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit & other tax credits. Services are offered in both English & Spanish. Appointments are available January 23 through April 14. Additional information below:

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Education

MCPS and Community Partners Open Sixth Food Pantry

By MCS Staff

Per MCPS: In an effort to help support families in need in the school community, Weller Road Elementary School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 12 to officially open a new food pantry. This food pantry is now sixth one opened at an MCPS school this school year to serve as an onsite resource to provide additional support to local students and families in need.

Weller Road is defined as a “community school,” which provides extra health, mental health, academic and extracurricular support services students and families need to flourish. Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz attended the ribbon cutting to highlight all who came together to make this effort possible.

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