Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 4, 2021
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have identified the remains of an adult male as Daniel Daipong Wang, age 78 of Derwood. Wang was reported missing on October 31, 2021.
On November 2, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to Mill Creek Towne Park, located at 17401 Shady Grove Rd., to assist the Maryland-National Capital Park Police with a call for the found remains of an adult male. The decedent was identified as Daniel Daipong Wang.
The preliminary investigation by detectives does not indicate any signs of foul play in the death of Wang.
Detectives ask anyone with information regarding Daniel Daipong Wang or this incident to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.
Original Post: Concern for Missing Derwood Man
Update Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 4,
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have identified the remains of an adult male as Daniel Daipong Wang, age 78 of Derwood. Wang was reported missing on October 31, 2021.
On November 2, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to Mill Creek Towne Park, located at 17401 Shady Grove Rd., to assist the Maryland-National Capital Park Police with a call for the found remains of an adult male. The decedent was identified as Daniel Daipong Wang.
The preliminary investigation by detectives does not indicate any signs of foul play in the death of Wang.
Detectives ask anyone with information regarding Daniel Daipong Wang or this incident to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Monday, November 1, 2021
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult male.
On Sunday, October 31, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Daniel Daipong Wang, age 78, was last seen leaving his residence on Catalpa Ct. in Derwood.
Wang is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 146 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, a gray long sleeved shirt and black shoes. He also wears glasses.
Police and family are concerned for his physical welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Daniel Daipong Wang is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line).
Back in April we let you know that Feasty Crab would be taking over the old Red, Hot, & Blue location at 16811 Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood/Redland/Rockville.
We spoke with a representative at the restaurant who told us that it would be open “in about a month” pending inspections.
There is no updates regarding the menu of the restaurant, but we will let you know as soon as we have more information.
Red Hot & Blue closed permanently back in July of 2019 after serving the Derwood area for 30 years. After almost two years of inactivity, Feasty Crab signage was put up in the spring. Construction has been ongoing and has made significant progress in the last month or so.
UPDATE: Victims’ Names Released in Sept. 13 Fatalities
Per MCPD:
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit have identified the two victims in Monday’s separate fatalities as 52-year-old Nwe Nwe Ni of Silver Spring and 28-year-old Jeffrey Loberiza Chatterjie of Derwood.
A GoFundMe has been started to help Chatterjie’s family with funeral expenses.
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Montgomery County Police Investigating Two Fatal Collisions
The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating two fatalities that occurred on the evening of Monday, September 13.
At approximately 9 p.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a call for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Veirs Mill and Farrara Roads in Silver Spring.
Responding officers and Fire Rescue personnel located a 52-year-old woman lying in the eastbound lane of Veirs Mill Road. The driver of the vehicle, a red 2019 Honda Passport SUV, remained on scene. The pedestrian died on scene as a result of her injuries.
It is not known at this time whether or not the pedestrian was in a crosswalk.
An hour later, at approximately 10:17 p.m., ECC received a call reporting a collision involving a 2016 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a 2018 Lexus RX350 near the intersection of Crabbs Branch Rd. and Indian Hill Dr. in Derwood. Upon arrival, Montgomery County officers and Fire Rescue units located a 28-year-old male who was pronounced dead on scene.
Preliminary investigation by CRU has determined that the operator of the Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling northbound on Crabbs Branch Rd. approaching Indian Hills Dr. The operator of the Lexus was traveling southbound on Crabbs Branch Rd. and was attempting to turn left onto Indian Hills Dr. The motorcycle collided with right passenger door of the Lexus. The operator of the Lexus was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Both are open and active investigations and names of victims are not being released at this time. Anyone with information regarding these collisions is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection released a facility update on the Shady Grove transfer station earlier this morning.
The update can be seen below:
8/28/21: Due to site conditions the Shady Grove Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility is CLOSED and may reopen Tues (8/31). No dumping of paint, batteries, light bulbs, gasoline, pesticides, chemicals, cleaners, or other HHW.
More updates will be provided if the reopening date is changed.
Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery at Derwood 7-Eleven
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate an August 3 armed robbery of a 7-11 that occurred in the 15000 block of Frederick Road in Derwood. Detectives are releasing surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
On August 3, at approximately 6 p.m., 1st District officers responded to a business located in the 15000 block of Frederick Road for the report of an armed robbery.
The investigation by detectives determined that the suspect entered the 7-11 where an employee was working behind the counter. The suspect displayed a knife, lunged across the counter and then exited the 7-11 with stolen property.
Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a Crime Solvers tip online or via the app. Crime Solvers may pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.
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Fire Investigators along with investigators from a private insurance company recently excavated the area on Granby Court in Derwood where a fire at a single family home destroyed a home last month while the occupants of the home were out of town.
The investigators were able to recover evidence from the scene and determine that the fire resulted from a lightning strike, causing approximately $1 million in damages.
Approximately 85 firefighters were on the scene to help contain and extinguish the fire.
Original article from 7/17/21 can be seen below:
A fire at approximately 2:15am this morning required approximately 85 firefighters.
The fire occurred at a single family home on Granby Court in Derwood in a non-hydrant area. The occupants of the home are out of town, and 911 was called by a neighbor who reported seeing flames coming from the roof of the home.
Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions upon arrival and several large capacity water tankers were required, in addition to water relay using large diameter hoses, to get water to the home from the water-fill area on Muncaster Road.
There were no injuries reported and the fire was completely extinguished by by approximately 4:30am.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but the family (currently out of town) will be displaced and the damage is valued at approximately $1 million. The fire caused the collapse of the roof and upper floor, as well as the partial collapse of several first floor walls.
Photos and information courtesy of MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.
The Party Place has opened its second location, officially opening its Burtonsville location earlier this week.
The store is located at 15632 Old Columbia Pike in the Burtonsville Town Center next to the newly opened Tobacco Hut.
They will offer a varied list of services including balloon arrangements and delivery, birthdays and general party decorations, gift-wrapping supplies and general party supplies for individuals, businesses and all social events including graduations, barmitzvah’s, weddings, engagements and all national holiday events.
The Party Place also has a location in Derwood.
Updated at 5:15pm to include additional information.
A fire at approximately 2:15am this morning required approximately 85 firefighters.
The fire occurred at a single family home on Granby Court in Derwood in a non-hydrant area. The occupants of the home are out of town, and 911 was called by a neighbor who reported seeing flames coming from the roof of the home.
Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions upon arrival and several large capacity water tankers were required, in addition to water relay using large diameter hoses, to get water to the home from the water-fill area on Muncaster Road.
There were no injuries reported and the fire was completely extinguished by by approximately 4:30am.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but the family (currently out of town) will be displaced and the damage is valued at approximately $1 million. The fire caused the collapse of the roof and upper floor, as well as the partial collapse of several first floor walls.
Photos and information courtesy of MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.
The Montgomery County Transfer Station, at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood, has stopped accepting roofing materials.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection posted a listing of alternative disposal sites, including Clarksburg-based C & D Recovery LLC. Other sites are located in Prince George’s County, DC, and Northern Virginia.
The Transfer Station accepts drop offs from Montgomery County residents and contractors. Acceptable items include: metal appliances and other scrap metal items; building materials in usable condition; clothing and shoes; electronics; fluorescent, LCD and LED bulbs and tubes; hazardous waste from residents hazardous waste from businesses (fee-based); paper and cardboard; bulky rigid plastics; yard trim; rechargeable batteries; motor oil; antifreeze; propane tanks and compressed gas cylinders, and tires.
More information can be found on the Department of Environmental Protection’s website and social media.
3 Pets Perish, Family Displaced in Derwood Fire
A fire at the Mallard Cove complex on Needwood Rd in Derwood caused approximately $125k in damages this morning.
The area of origin appears to be an appliance plugged in to an electrical outlet on the kitchen counter.
Sadly, 2 cats and 1 dog did not survive the fire, but MCFRS was able to resuscitate 1 dog which was taken to the vet.
Two adults and two children were displaced.
A GoFundMe was created to help with vet bills as their surviving dog fights for its life.
Information courtesy of MCFRS PIO, Pete Piringer
Video available here.
