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$10,000 Scratch Off Ticket Sold in Olney

A $10,000 winning Bingo X10 scratch off was sold last week at Young Gourmet Beer and Wine (3422 Olney-Laytonsville Road) in Olney.  Lottery players across the state of Maryland won more than $29.6 million during week ending July 31. Additional details below courtesy of mdlottery.com:

A historic Mega Millions jackpot was won in Illinois on July 29, and meanwhile, amid excitement about the $1.337 billion prize, 49 Maryland Lottery players across the state won prizes of $10,000 or more last week on a variety of tickets.

Three tickets worth $100,000 or more delivered the biggest prizes, including a FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Bases Loaded progressive jackpot of $133,638 sold in Middle River and a FAST PLAY Lucky Numbers progressive jackpot of $108,479 sold in Burtonsville.

Also among the big winners in Maryland were 13 Mega Millions players, 11 of whom picked up $10,000 third-tier prizes for matching four white balls plus the yellow Mega Ball. The other two players had the same match, but paid an extra $1 for the Megaplier option, which multiplied their prizes to $30,000 in one case and $20,000 in the other.

In all, 49 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed in the seven days ending July 31, and the Lottery paid more than $29.6 million in prizes during that span.

Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes of up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations. All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem tickets up to and including $600. More information is available on the How To Claim page of mdlottery.com.

Here is the weekly roundup of big winners:

Scratch-off Prizes Claimed July 25-31:

$100,000 Prize

$50,000 Prize

$10,000 Prizes

FAST PLAY and Draw Game Tickets Sold for Drawings July 25-31:

FAST PLAY

  • $133,638 Home Run Riches Bases Loaded ticket sold July 31 at Martin Exxon, 2333 Eastern Boulevard, Middle River (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $108,479 Lucky Numbers ticket sold July 30 at Giant #2301, 15618 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $50,000 Towering 10s ticket sold July 29 at Central City Liquors, 401 West Washington Street, Hagerstown (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)

MEGA MILLIONS

  • $30,000 ticket sold July 25 at JB Liquors, 5842 Silver Hill Road, District Heights (claimed)
  • $20,000 ticket sold July 29 at 7-Eleven #39338, 4450 Solomon’s Island Road, Harwood (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 25 at Main Street Mini Mart, 222 Main Street, Annapolis (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 26 at Liberty Sunoco, 5900 Liberty Road, Baltimore (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 29 at 7-Eleven #29997, 3570 Crain Highway, Bowie (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 29 at Klein’s Shop Rite, 2101 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 26 at Wawa #8518-E, 101 Hissery Road, Grasonville (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 29 at Kent Village Shell, 7301 Landover Road, Hyattsville (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 28 at Walmart #5129, 6210 Annapolis Road, Landover Hills (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 29 at Twin Arch Spirits, 1001 Twin Arch Road #11, Mount Airy (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 29 at Potomac Sunoco, 11355 Seven Locks Road, Potomac (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 26 at Telegraph Exxon, 805 Reece Road, Severn (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $10,000 ticket sold July 29 at Timonium Exxon, 2127 York Road, Timonium (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)

PICK 5

  • $50,000 ticket sold July 26 at Food Stop Mini Mart 2, Inc. 2415 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $50,000 ticket sold July 23 at Bryans Road Liquors, 3105 Marshall Hall Road, Bryans Road (claimed)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 25 at McLellan Liquors, 6320 Sherwood Road, Baltimore (claimed)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 29 at Food Lion #1664, 122 Cranbrook Road, Cockeysville (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 25 at Wawa #825, 7710 Millstone Parkway, Hanover (claimed)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 28 at the Rod ‘N’ Reel, 18161 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 29 at Food Rite, 308 East Market Street, Snow Hill (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 26 at Towson Shell, 935 York Road, Towson (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 28 at Giant #347, 10480 Campus Way, Upper Marlboro (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 28 at Meadows Market and Restaurant, 9400 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro (claimed)
  • $25,000 ticket sold July 25 at Bud Liquors, 2539 Old Washington Road, Waldorf (claimed)

POWERBALL

  • $50,000 ticket sold July 29 at 7-Eleven #39796, 16201 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)
  • $50,000 ticket sold July 26 at Tucker’s Liquors and Restaurant, 9205 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro (unclaimed as of Aug. 1)

RACETRAX

  • $13,449 ticket sold July 25 at Coventry Way Exxon, 6441 Coventry Way, Clinton (claimed)
  • $11,117.50 ticket sold July 25 at Central Avenue Convenience, 1 Yost Place, Capitol Heights (claimed)

The Maryland Lottery encourages players to check their tickets by scanning them at any Lottery retailer or with the Lottery’s mobile apps. Draw game winners have 182 days from the date of a drawing to claim their prizes, and scratch-off winners have 182 days from the announced end-of-game date.

Last claim dates for scratch-off tickets are published in the scratch-off section of mdlottery.com.

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Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old From Olney

Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Monday, July 18, 2022
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old from Olney.

Fernando Rivera was last seen on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 9 a.m., in the 17400 block of Winter Laurel Dr.

Rivera is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing.

Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Fernando Rivera is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

 

Fernando RiveraFernando Rivera (Original Image)

 

 

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Olney’s 27th National Night Out Returns on August 2

Per the Olney Chamber of Commerce:
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, National Night Out, one of Olney’s most popular summertime traditions, returns on Aug. 2. The event will bring residents, fire and rescue personnel, law enforcement agencies, community groups and businesses together in celebration of Olney’s 27th National Night Out (NNO) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fair Hill shopping center, located at Olney-Sandy Spring Road and Spartan Road.

The family-friendly event is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and locally by the Olney Chamber of Commerce. More than 16,400 communities worldwide will participate in NNO this year.
“We are thrilled to be able to host this event again,” said Terri Hogan, executive director of the Olney Chamber of Commerce. “As indicated by the crowd size at other recent community events, people are happy to be out gathering and participating. And our Chamber members have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get out in front of the community again.”

The focus of National Night Out is to enhance the partnership among neighbors, law enforcement, and businesses, to cultivate a true sense of community.  “While Olney already has a good relationship with our first responders, this event provides a great opportunity to thank and engage those who keep us safe,” added Hogan. “It’s also a chance to get out and meet your neighbors, and that truly is what National Night Out is all about.”

Lieutenant Doug Miller, Deputy Commander of the Montgomery County Police Department’s Fourth District, said the police look forward to participating in Olney ‘s NNO event. “National Night Out is a great way to build community partnerships and engage with our Olney residents,” he said. “We enjoy connecting with our citizens, educating the community in crime prevention tips, sharing the best practices to stay safe, and quite simply having fun listening to music and eating delicious food.”

Olney’s celebration is the premier event in Montgomery County. Over the years, Olney has received numerous awards from NATW for its large turnout and community support. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Police Chief Marcus Jones, Fire Chief Scott Goldstein, and other dignitaries are scheduled to attend several National Night Out events around the county on Aug. 2, but are expected to once again begin their evening in Olney.
They will travel in a motorcade from the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department’s Station 40 to kick off Olney’s NNO at 5 p.m.

The event will feature demonstrations, information on fire prevention, exhibits, emergency vehicles, equipment and apparatus displays, police horses and rescue dogs, U.S. Secret Service child ID fingerprint kits, a cell phone collection to be used for domestic violence victims, crafts and other children’s activities, raffles, and entertainment.
“For the first time, our National Night Out event will feature food trucks,” said Hogan. “We’ve had several trucks join the Chamber recently, so we thought they would be a great addition to our event. There will be a variety of dinner options, as well as cool treats.”

The Chamber is grateful to the sponsors (all Chamber members) for supporting the event.
Platinum event sponsors are Brooke Grove Retirement Village, MedStar Health, and RJ Soni of Northrop Realty.
Gold sponsors are Carlos Covarrubias/State Farm; Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab; James Creek Lawn & Landscape LLC; Kang’s Black Belt Academy; Life Chiropractic, Nick Comeau/Caliber Home Loans; Olney Studio of Dance; Preferred Hearing Center; Sandy Spring Friends School; Stein Sperling, Bennett, DeJong, Driscoll, PC; The Greater Olney News; Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center; Everything Entertainment and Fair Hill.
The net proceeds from the event will be donated to the Olney Police Satellite Station, Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, and the Officer Noah Leotta “Act Responsibly” Scholarship.
For more information, go to www.olneymd.org.

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Dozens of Homes Damaged by Fallen Trees and Power Lines in Olney

Dozens of Olney families have been displaced due to damage to their homes from storms that came through the area Tuesday evening between 5-7pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, numerous homes and vehicles in the area were damaged by fallen trees and powerlines, and many residents are still currently without power.  In a video posted to Twitter, Piringer says that damage was likely caused by a tornado based on the twisted wood/trees and the significance of the damage.

No serious injuries have been reported at this time. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Aftermath from the storm below:

 


on houses, no reports of any serious injuries, power outage in Olney area

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Cheesesteak Eating Contest Announced for July 4 in Olney

Brew Belly at 18065 Georgia Ave in Olney has announced it will be holding a Cheesesteak Eating Contest on July 4 at 12:00pm. The winner of the contest, which is open to the first 20 people to sign up, will win free cheesesteaks from the restaurant for one year. The $20 entry fee will be donated to K9s for Warriors. In addition to cheesesteaks, Brew Belly boasts of over 250 Maryland-born brews, between its ever-changing (24 tap) beer list, to its well-stocked (12 door), reach-in, self-serve cooler.

Per Brew Belly:
“We’re so excited to host another Cheesesteak Eating Contest on July 4th at 12:00pm! We’re looking for 20 Brew Belly Cheesesteak Lovers to compete!
Whoever is able to finish a 12-inch, 2-pound Cheesesteak the quickest wins 1 FREE CHEESESTEAK / WEEK UNTIL JULY 4, 2023!!!
Get your name on the list before it fills up by DMing us on Facebook or Instagram, by calling in, or in person! We’re accepting names NOW!
The entry fee is $20, which will go directly to K9s for Warriors (a non-profit organization dedicated to providing highly-trained service dogs to veterans in need)! We celebrate Independence Day because of the bravery and sacrifice our military personnel exhibit, so we chose this organization to give back to. If you would like more information or would like to make a direct donation, visit their website at k9sforwarriors.org”

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Detectives Investigate Theft from Auto Related Crimes in Olney

Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects who committed an attempted theft from auto and a separate theft from auto in the Olney area. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Patrol Investigative Unit have released surveillance video of the suspects.

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.

Detectives believe that the same suspects are involved in the theft from auto and attempted theft from auto.

Anyone with information regarding these suspects is asked to call the 4th District Patrol Investigation Unit at 240-773-5476.

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Police Respond to Bomb Threat at Olney Indoor Swim Center, Building Deemed Safe

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.

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2nd Annual Farmers & Friends Festival This Saturday at Lone Oak Brewery

Lone Oak Brewery at 5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney is holding their second annual Farmers and Friends Festival on Saturday, June 11. The entry fee will get you five tasting tickets which you can redeem amongst the six breweries, winery, meadery, and cidery that will be in attendance.  Tickets available here.  

Per Lone Oak:

ALL. DAY. FUN! You won’t want to miss LONE OAK FARM’S 2nd ANNUAL FARMERS AND FRIENDS FESTIVAL! We’re talkin’ 6 BREWERIES, A WINERY, DISTILLERY, MEADERY, AND CIDERY – plus 3 food trucks, 12 vendors and Nashville’s own JOHN KING COUNTRY BAND!  

ADULT TICKETS ARE $30, ‘UNDER 21’ TICKETS ARE $12. CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER ARE FREE 

*Entrance fee: $30/pp, includes 5 tasting tickets you can redeem with any brewery, winery, meadery, cidery or distillery

*1 ticket = one 4oz sample of beer (smaller sample sizes for a winery/distillery)

*Guests can purchase additional tickets on-site

PARKING IS $10

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Silver Spring Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter For Role in 2019 Multiple Vehicle Collision

Per the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office:
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the honorable Judge David Boynton, a jury has found defendant, Noe Daniel Suriel, 29, of Silver Spring, guilty of Driving a Motor Vehicle in a Race or Speed Contest and Gross Negligent Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle for the death of Rene Antonio Hernandez Jr., 32, of Olney. Suriel is facing a maximum of 10-years in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 19th, 2022. The verdict came in late last night and stems from Suriel’s role in a multiple-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on September 6th, 2019, along Georgia Avenue at an entrance ramp for MD 200 (the Intercounty Connector- ICC).

A 2018 Dodge Challenger, 2014 Infiniti Q50S, and 2004 Ford Explorer were traveling north on Georgia Avenue.  A 2009 Honda Civic was traveling south on Georgia Avenue and was attempting to make a left turn onto the entrance ramp of eastbound MD 200 (the ICC) when the collision occurred. The Challenger swerved in front of the Civic making glancing contact between the rear portion of Challenger and front bumper of the Civic. The Infiniti then struck the Civic, spun off and was struck by the Explorer. The driver of the Civic, victim, Rene Hernandez Jr, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Numerous witnesses informed investigators that prior to the collision, the Challenger and Infiniti were traveling at a very high rate of speed, weaving through traffic to pass other vehicles, revving engines at stop lights, accelerating heavily from stop lights, and “obviously racing.” Roadway evidence and vehicle damage were also consistent with a high-speed collision. In September 2019, pursuant to a District Court search warrant, an investigator imaged the Infiniti’s Event Data Recorder, which indicated that the Infiniti (which was second in the race behind the Challenger) was traveling 106 mph 5 seconds before striking the Civic.

–The Dodge Challenger was owned and operated by Noe Daniel Suriel.

–The Infiniti Q50S was owned and operated by Camilo Jose Ahumada Serje, 27, of Olney, who pleaded guilty to Gross Negligent Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle in October 2021 and is facing a maximum 10-year sentence. Sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 1, 2022.

–The Ford Explorer was owned and operated by Regino Andres Gonzalez Pena, 38, of Gaithersburg, who pleaded guilty to Gross Negligent Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle in May 2022 for joining the race already in progress. He faces an agreed upon maximum sentence of 18-months in prison. Sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 7, 2022.

“This should send a message to anyone who would consider the highly dangerous and potentially deadly act of drag racing at excessive speeds. Any driver participating in a race may be convicted of manslaughter by motor vehicle regardless of which vehicle is involved in a fatal collision. I thank Assistant State’s Attorney Kyle O’Grady for his tireless work in prosecuting this case and express deep condolences to the family of the victim, Rene Hernandez Jr.,” said State’s Attorney John McCarthy.

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One Family Displaced After House Fire in Olney on Friday Morning

A fire on the first and second floor of a two-story townhouse on the 32000 block of St. Augustine Court in Olney has left at least one family (including two adults and two children) displaced, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer.  Close to 75 firefighters responded to the scene around 9:30am on Friday morning.

The fire has been extinguished and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. We will post an update when more information becomes available.  Fire safety tips below courtesy of MCFRS.

 

Per Montgomery County Fire & Rescue:
10 Fire Safety Tips

Fire Chief Scott Goldstein of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) wants you to know that a serious fire recently occurred in your community. To help prevent further tragedies, and to improve the odds of survival for you and your family should your house catch fire, he urges you to carefully review the 10 Fire Safety Hints listed below. Taking action today may prevent tragedy tomorrow!

  1. Install & Maintain Smoke Detectors
    Install them on each level of your home and outside of each sleeping area. Test them at least once a month and replace batteries at least twice a year (or whenever a detector chirps to signal that its battery is low).
  2. Plan & Practice To Escape
    Plan TWO ways out of every room! Choose a meeting place outside where everyone will gather. Once you are out, STAY OUT! At least twice a year, have the whole family practice the escape plan.
  3. Crawl Low Under Smoke
    Smoke kills! If you encounter smoke, use an alternate escape route. If you must exit through smoke, the cleanest air will be 12 to 24 inches (30 – 60 centimeters) above the floor. Crawl on your hands and knees to the nearest safe exit.
  4. Smoking
    Carelessly discarded cigarettes are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States. Never smoke in bed or when you are drowsy. Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers, and put water on butts before discarding them.
  5. Cooking
    Never leave cooking unattended. Keep the handles of your pots turned inward so the pots can not be knocked or pulled over.
  6. Candles
    Never leave candles unattended. Make sure they are in appropriate holders with a wide base to catch wax drippings. Make sure they are not near anything that can burn and keep pets and kids away.
  7. Fire Place Ashes
    They can start fires up to 5 days after use. Please place any unused ashes in a metal container with metal lid and store away from your house. NEVER place in a plastic bag or trash can.
  8. Space, Portable, and Hot Water Heaters and Furnaces
    Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn. Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed. Keep children and pets away from them. Keep any items that can burn at least 3 feet away from hot water heaters and furnaces.
  9. Matches and Lighters
    Use child-resistant lighters and store all matches and lighters up high where kids can not reach them – Preferably in a locked cabinet. If children find matches or lighters, they should not touch them but go find an adult they know and tell that person immediately.
  10. Electricity
    If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately and have it repaired. Replace any electrical cord that is cracked or frayed. Do not overload extension cords or run them under rugs.

 

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Employees at Olney Starbucks Vote to Join Union

On Friday, May 20, employees of the Starbucks at 16806 Georgia Ave in Olney voted 9-4 in favor of unionizing, according to a tweet by Starbucks Workers United.  In April, employees of the store sent a letter to Starbucks President Howard Schultz announcing their intention to unionize, saying they had attempted on numerous occasions to communicate with management regarding their grievances but believe their concerns fell on deaf ears. The letter went on to say that the employees had, “grown increasingly exhausted and stressed, not to mention faced with constant, inconsistently enforced changes.”

Olney is the third Maryland Starbucks location to unionize, joining stores in Baltimore and Linthicum Heights. On Friday Council Vice-President Evan Glass tweeted support for the Olney Starbuck’s, saying he was “really proud that the Starbucks on Georgia Ave in Olney is officially the first Starbucks in Montgomery County and 3rd in Maryland to unionize. Stopped by today to support the workers as they voted. Congrats and thank you.”

Feature photo courtesy of Google maps.

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