Olney

On May 18, 2022, at approximately 3:25 a.m., residential surveillance video captured the suspects at a home on Grapevine Way, entering the victim’s vehicle. The suspects did not remove anything from the vehicle.

Between approximately 10 p.m., on May 21, 2022, and 8:30 a.m., on May 22, 2022, the suspects entered a victim’s vehicle at a residence on Moss Side Lane, and stole two bank cards. The suspects then used the banks cards at a Target store.


Beyond MoCo

Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina said the body of 21-year-old Yannick Dbumeni-Ndaleu was recovered at approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. According to Willard, Dbumeni-Ndaleu is a Silver Spring resident. Willard said that the Silver Spring man was helping another man pull his son from a rip current when he disappeared under the water.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department and Fire Department searched the area of 7th Avenue North on Monday afternoon, but were unable to find the body. Dbumeni-Ndaleu’s body was recovered at approximately 3:30am on Tuesday and it was determined that he died of asphyxiation due to drowning, according to the coroner’s office.


MoCo Government

“Violent crime has increased both locally and nationally, but we can utilize camera technology to help solve these crimes,” Councilmember Rice said. “Police recently used security camera footage to help solve a tragic murder in Germantown. By making security cameras available to members of the community who might not otherwise be able to afford them, we are empowering our residents to help make our communities safer.”

“I am pleased to support this program. It is another step forward as our community comes together to help solve crime in all ways possible,” said Councilmember Katz, who serves as the Public Safety Committee Chair.


Restaurants

Alyssa’s Mangoneadas is coming to 2670 University Blvd W in Wheaton, taking over the location that was recently home to El Olam Iglesia Pentecostal and previously home to Wheaton Tile Center and Doña Bessy’s Pupuseria.

As of now, we only know that mangoneadas will be on the menu. A mangoneada, which is also known as a chamango, chamoyada, mangollada, or mangonada, is a Mexican beverage that can double as a dessert. It’s mango-based, with fresh mangoes forming it’s foundation that’s sometimes supplemented with mango sorbet. The drink is sweet, spicy, and salty, and is often served with straws wrapped in tamarind paste and a dusting of tajin.


North Bethesda

Back in September we let you know that South Block, a smoothie and juice bar best known for their acai bowls, would be opening a new location in Pike & Rose. South Block has been aiming for a summer 2022 opening, and announced this morning that it will be opening on Tuesday, June 21st.

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Aspen Hill

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting at the 7-Eleven located at 14101 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring at approximately 3:18am on Sunday morning. MCPD officers located two victims, Enrique Devaul and Kristie Thrappas, both employees of the store.  Thrappas’ ex-boyfriend, Zekale Long, allegedly entered the 7-Eleven and shot at Devaul, grazing his midsection.

According to MCPD, “the investigation by detectives determined that the adult male victim was in the store when the suspect entered the store and began having an argument with him for dating his ex-girlfriend. The verbal argument escalated to a physical altercation when the suspect brandished a handgun and fired one round at the victim. The round grazed the victim who sustained minor injuries. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.


Silver Spring

Aritra Kishan Roy, age 23, was last seen on Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 9:45 a.m., in the 1030 block of Ruatan Street.

Roy is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a light grey shirt and black jacket.


Olney

Maryland-National Capital Park Police responded to the Olney Indoor Swim Center at 16605 Georgia Ave in Olney on Tuesday morning around 10am for a bomb threat. According to police, a note was found inside of a locker at the center that mentioned a bomb.  On Twitter, Park Police said that the building had been swept by K9 and has been deemed safe. Detectives are currently on the scene investigating and there is no threat to public safety at this time.

The swim center was evacuated at the time of the threat but has since reopened. We will post an update when more information becomes available.


Germantown

The Independence Day celebrations will take place at the following locations:


Germantown

There will be a food distribution event today, June 14, at Germantown Elementary School (19110 Liberty Mill Rd) from 2-3PM. Please remain in your vehicle while food is being delivered.

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