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Published July 14, 2022 at 5:51PM | Updated August 30, 2022 at 7:00PM

Planet Fitness will be opening a new location at 5520 Randolph Rd in Rockville (Montrose Shopping Center) in the space that was formerly occupied by Gold’s Gym, according to a report by Rockville Nights. No opening date has been announced. Planet Fitness currently has MoCo locations in Germantown, Rockville, and two in Silver Spring.

In June, Planet Fitness at 255 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg announced it would no longer be open 24 hours, seven days a week. The gym now closes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 9pm and reopens the following morning. The other MoCo locations will remain 24-7 according to a representative at the Gaithersburg gym. Also in Planet Fitness news, teenagers in MoCo can work out for free all summer at Planet Fitness through August 31st by downloading a digital key tag on PlanetFitness.com. Any teenager to sign up for the program is automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship (one winner per state). Additional information can be seen below.

MoCo Government

40th Anniversary of Shady Grove Transfer Station Celebrated by Beautifying Landscape with 33 New Shade Trees

By Patrick Herron

Published July 13, 2022 at 11:35AM

This beautification project is the first of its kind at the transfer station and is the first of several planned landscaping projects for the property.

The Transfer Station is located at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood. The County Recycling Center is adjacent to it. Both facilities are generally open seven days a week to accept trash and items for recycling. Last year, the transfer station received more than 730,208 tons of waste and the recycling center took in more than 70,000 tons of recyclable material.

Rockville

Detectives Investigate Theft from Auto and Fraud in Rockville; Surveillance Photos of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published July 12, 2022 at 1:36PM

The victim stated that on Thursday, June 2, 2022, multiple credit cards were stolen from his car while it was parked in the parking lot near OneLife Fitness, located on Research Blvd. One of the unknown suspects used the stolen credit cards and made fraudulent purchases at several stores in Virginia.

Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the stores and obtained photographs of the two suspects.

Rockville

Rockville Store Sells $50,000-Winning Powerball Ticket

By Patrick Herron

Published July 11, 2022 at 11:10AM | Updated July 11, 2022 at 11:30AM

Instructions on claiming prizes in person or by mail are available HERE. Players must redeem prizes larger than $25,000 by mail or at Lottery headquarters in the Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330 in Baltimore. The Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore is open by appointment only (no walk-ins). Click HERE to schedule an appointment. Winners can also drop off a winning ticket along with a completed claim form and copies of their photo ID and proof of Social Security/Tax ID number in the Lottery drop box in the Montgomery Park Business Center lobby.

Feature photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Rockville

Three Juveniles Arrested and Charged With Rockville Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published July 8, 2022 at 1:46PM

On Thursday, July 7, at approximately 1:30 p.m., 6th District officers responded to the 14800 block of Physicians Lane for a carjacking that just occurred. The adult male victim was sitting in his parked silver Honda CRV when one of the suspects approached and implied that he had a weapon.

During this time, patrol officers received notification of three runaways from RICA, which is located one mile from the carjacking scene.

MoCo Government

County to Update Rockville Mayor and Council About MCPS Bus Depot Proposal

By Patrick Herron

Published July 8, 2022 at 9:18AM

The county’s Department of Health and Human Services will also provide an update on a proposed restoration center on the site.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Find the agenda when it is posted at www.rockvillemd.gov/AgendaCenter.

MoCo Police

Montgomery County Police Hold Commemorative Ceremony to Mark 100th Anniversary, Governor Hogan and County Executive Elrich Attend

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2022 at 12:00PM

The Montgomery County Police Department held a commemorative ceremony this morning at the Red Brick Courthouse (29 Courthouse Square, Rockville) in recognition of the Montgomery County Police Department’s 100^th anniversary. Police Chief Marcus Jones, Governor Larry Hogan, County Executive Marc Elrich, and County Council President Gabe Albornoz were among those in attendance.

At the event, Chief Marcus Jones revealed the contents of a time capsule buried 25 years ago, which included a Polaroid camera, patches, and a uniform. Items placed in the new time capsule included a taser, COVID-19 mask, and body worn camera.

Rockville

UPDATE: Rockville Metro Station East Side Closure – Temporary Bus Stop Relocations – Extended Through Early October

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2022 at 10:58AM

Ride On Routes which have been Temporarily Relocated are:

Route Destination Temporary Bus Stop

Beyond MoCo

Man Arrested in Rockville on a Warrant for Homicide in Maine

By Patrick Herron

Published July 2, 2022 at 4:59PM

A Connecticut man was arrested in Rockville on July 1 on a warrant for a June 6 double-murder that occurred in Maine. David Barnett, 34, of Bristol, CT is alleged to have killed Kelzie Caron (21) and Pierre Langlois (21) at a residence in Auburn, ME. Barnett is currently being held in Montgomery County pending extradition, according to FOX5.

Barnett will be held at the Montgomery County Jail pending extradition proceedings. The Maine State Police and Auburn Police Detectives have been building this case with their interstate partners at the local, state, and federal levels in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Maryland. The investigation into the murders continues and people with information regarding this case are encouraged to contact the Auburn Police Department or the Maine State Police.”

Rockville

Two Charged in Connection With Red Roof Inn Homicide

By Patrick Herron

Published June 23, 2022 at 9:15PM

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 39-year-old Javier Gonzalez – Mena, suffering from a gunshot wound. Gonzalez – Mena succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The investigation by detectives determined that Gonzalez – Mena, who has no known address, was staying at the Red Roof Inn, when there was a knock at the door. Gonzalez – Mena stepped outside to speak with the two suspects, when he was shot.

Rockville

Seven Rockville Police Officers and Senior Center Employee Honored at Public Safety Awards

By Patrick Herron

Published June 23, 2022 at 12:48PM

This year, 34 members of the RCPD, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, and Montgomery County Department of Police, as well as Montgomery County Public Schools and City of Rockville staff members, were honored for their service. RCPD members were honored with the following awards:

The Distinguished Service Citation is presented to a member of a public safety organization, or a civilian, who served beyond the ordinary call of duty. It recognizes diligence, perseverance and timely judgement in the performance of a difficult task that resulted in the protection of life or property, the prevention of a major crime, or the apprehension of an armed and dangerous criminal. The following RCPD members were honored with the citation: