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Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Bethesda Store Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Bethesda Store
Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Bethesda Store Eagle-eyed employees at a Montgomery County grocery store assisted police in apprehending a man who attempted to return stolen merchandise for cash and assaulted an employee along the way.  Rafael Stedman Diaz-Powell, 25, who has no known address, returned to the scene of the crime and found himself behind bars for his troubles in connection to a strong-armed robbery over the summer. On Tuesday, June 25, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called before noon to the Giant Food in the 7100 block of Arlington Road in Bethesda, investigate a reported robbery. Inv…
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Bethesda Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Bethesda Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Bethesda Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police A Virginia man who crossed over state lines to burglarize at least two Maryland homes in the middle of the day has been apprehended, authorities announced. Manassas native Gregory Jerome Stamps, 65, is facing charges in Montgomery County after being flagged by a Bethesda homeowner who caught him on camera red-handed breaking into an area home. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, Stamps was arrested in connection to at least two residential burglaries that were reported earlier this months in the 6000 block of Brookes Lane in Bethesda. Investigators …
Drug Dealer Avoids Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Maryland Teen: DOJ Drug Dealer Avoids Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Maryland Teen: DOJ
Drug Dealer Avoids Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Maryland Teen: DOJ The Maryland drug dealer who authorities said sold the fentanyl dose that killed a minor will avoid a lifetime in prison. Silver Spring's Mikiyas Maryie Kefyalew, also known as “Mick,” 24, was charged with the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of teen Landen Hausman, of Bethesda, US Attorney Erek Barron announced. Last week, Kefyalew pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl resulting in the death. He faces up to 20 years in prison after his plea, previously having faced a lifetime behind bars. Due to the fatal overdose in January 2022, investigators said they discov…
Indy Man Accused Of Killing Sister In Bethesda Apartment During Domestic Incident, Police Say Indy Man Accused Of Killing Sister In Bethesda Apartment During Domestic Incident, Police Say
Indy Man Accused Of Killing Sister In Bethesda Apartment During Domestic Incident, Police Say A man from Indianapolis was taken into custody overnight after he was found in a Montgomery County apartment, where his 37-year-old sister was found dead, police say. Devon Miller, 30, was arrested and charged in connection to the homicide of Bethesda resident Shanon Marie Barnett on Monday night, according to officials. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 9, the Montgomery County Police Department's Emergency Communication center received a call regarding a suspicious situation in the 10500 block of Westlake Drive.  A second call was reported at the same location 20 minutes later. …
One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (UPDATED) One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (UPDATED)
One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (Updated) One suspect has been taken into custody without further incident following a standoff with police at a Montgomery County building, police say. Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, officers were called to the 5300 block of Willard Avenue in Chevy Chase to investigate a burglary at a vacant home that was located on park property.  According to Maryland-National Park Police in Montgomery County, responding officers found Jose Angel Diaz-Vasquez, 66, inside armed with a knife, and he barricaded himself inside the building. NOW IN BETHESDA: @ParkPolice & MCP’s SWAT team on …
Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign
Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign A Maryland community came together to help clean up hateful graffiti that was found spray painted outside a Montgomery County elementary school. Anti-semitic imagery was found on a sign at the Bethesda Elementary School on Arlington Road, though crews and neighbors were quick to clear the paint on Sunday morning. Many thanks to @2dCommander, @mcpnews, @BethesdaUP, Dr. Taylor & Marcus Jones at @MCPS, and @CentralFarmMKTs Bethesda team as well as local residents for the response & efforts today to clean up deeply offensive graffiti today.“Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can d…
DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report
DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report Some athletes hailing from the DMV are among the social media stars who stand to gain the most followers - and potential new earnings - on Instagram, according to a new report. Bethesda's Katie Ledecky, who set multiple Olympic records already during the Paris Games, and DC native Kevin Durant, who starred in a standout performance against South Sudan, stand to gain a new following, ActionNetwork found. The organization collected info on the Instagram accounts of more than 500 athletes representing the Red, White, and Blue to find out "who has the largest following and who could potentially…
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, earlier this month, a Bethesda man contacted them to advise he believed he had been scammed after seeing local news reports of a woman being bilked out of nearly $1 million in a simi…
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Buildings Evacuated After Driver Struck Gas Meter Attached To Montgomery County Building Buildings Evacuated After Driver Struck Gas Meter Attached To Montgomery County Building
Buildings Evacuated After Driver Struck Gas Meter Attached To Montgomery County Building A library and day care in Montgomery County were among the buildings evacuated on Tuesday afternoon when a driver struck a gas meter attached to a building. First responders were called to Davis Library on Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda at around 3:30 p.m. on July 16, where there was a reported gas leak after the crash, officials say. Twitt Crews from Washington Gas responded to the scene and were able to shut off the high-pressure gas line to the damaged meter. Aerial of the scene of a reported vehicle fire on 1200blk Spotswood Dr. pic.twitter.com/zVkdrHvO9z — Tim Pruss, MyDrone.Pro…
Shoplifter Returning Stolen Items Slugs Employee, Snatches Cash At Maryland Food Store: Police Shoplifter Returning Stolen Items Slugs Employee, Snatches Cash At Maryland Food Store: Police
Shoplifter Returning Stolen Items Slugs Employee, Snatches Cash At Maryland Food Store: Police A failed attempt at subterfuge resulted in a theft suspect punching out an employee and snatching cash at a Maryland grocery store, police say. New surveillance photos have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police following a reported strong-arm robbery late last month at the Giant food store in Bethesda. The wanted suspect. Montgomery County Department of Police Police say that at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, officers were called to the grocer in the 7100 block of Arlington Road to investigate a reported robbery and assault. According to the inves…
19-Year-Old Arrested For String Of Armed Robberies Using Carjacked Minivan In Maryland: Police 19-Year-Old Arrested For String Of Armed Robberies Using Carjacked Minivan In Maryland: Police
19-Year-Old Arrested For String Of Armed Robberies Using Carjacked Minivan In Maryland: Police A 19-year-old man who went on a short-lived crime spree in a carjacked minivan is in custody following a string of armed robberies in Montgomery County, police say. Sean Charles Wright IV is facing charges following a series of incidents reported earlier this week over the span of less than an hour and a half in the Bethesda area. According to police, at approximately 8:02 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to the 7100 block of Democracy Boulevard, where there was a reported armed carjacking. It is alleged that Wright approached his …
Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (DEVELOPING) Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (DEVELOPING)
Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (Developing) Some residents in Montgomery County were evacuated on Thursday morning when a troublesome gas leak was reported outside an area home. An alert was issued at approximately 11 a.m. on June 6 when HazMat units were called to the 5600 block of Spruce Tree Avenue in Bethesda when a two-inch gas line was struck in front of a residence, officials said. In response, some residents in the area, as well as the YMCA on Old Georgetown Road were evacuated as a precaution, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson said. Roadways were also closed while crews worked to control the leak…
'Mega Millions' Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Maryland Gas Station 'Mega Millions' Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Maryland Gas Station
'Mega Millions' Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Maryland Gas Station Maryland's first Mega Millions millionaire of 2024 is sitting on a ticket worth a seven-figure prize, though it remains unclaimed after the Tuesday, June 4 drawing. A second-tier winning ticket was sold at a Montgomery County gas station, while two other $10,000 winners were sold in Bethesda and Ocean City. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were: 19-37-40-63-69 with a Mega Ball of 17. The million-dollar ticket was sold at Aspen Hills Citgo on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, and the $10,000 tickets were sold at Talbert’s Ice & Beverage Service on River Road …
Student From Maryland Falls $1 Short Of Massive Upset In Jeopardy! Debut Student From Maryland Falls $1 Short Of Massive Upset In Jeopardy! Debut
Student From Maryland Falls $1 Short Of Massive Upset In Jeopardy! Debut It came down to the wire, but a student from Maryland came up just short to a three-time champ in her nail-biting Jeopardy! debut on Monday. Bethesda resident Ivonne Zhou who studied biology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill made the most of her time on the quiz show, missing out on a monumental upset by a mere one dollar. Zhou's episode aired on Monday, May 20. During the episode, she was able to accrue a $7,000 score before doubling it on the Final Jeopardy! question for an impressive $14,000 total that was only bested by three-time champ Grant DeYoung, a grocery clerk f…
Threats Take Down Bethesda Schools Like Dominos Threats Take Down Bethesda Schools Like Dominos
Threats Take Down Bethesda Schools Like Dominos Threats were being called into Bethesda schools one after the other on Friday, May 17. Walt Whitman High School in Montgomery County was evacuated due to a threat Friday, May 17, around 12:20 p.m., police said. The threat was deemed unfounded just before 1:30 p.m. Twenty minutes later, the Bethesda Elementary School was evacuated due to a threat. The school in lockdown as of 1:50 p.m. At 2 p.m., the threat was deemed unfounded No others had been called in as of 2:50 p.m.
'Golden Bachelorette:' Maryland School Admin Named Leading Lady Of Popular Dating Series 'Golden Bachelorette:' Maryland School Admin Named Leading Lady Of Popular Dating Series
'Golden Bachelorette:' Maryland School Admin Named Leading Lady Of Popular Dating Series Joan Vassos: Golden Bachelorette. A 61-year-old school administrator and grandmother from Maryland has been named the first-ever leading lady of ABC's senior "Bachelor" franchise. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Vassos, of Rockville, left Gerry Turner's season of "The Golden Bachelor" just after a one-on-one date. She had gotten a call from her daughter, who had given birth in a complicated C-section 15 days before she left for the show. Since then, Vassos has remained friendly with the …
Twin Stepping Up To Take Care Of Brother's Young Son After Fatal Hit-Run Crash In Maryland Twin Stepping Up To Take Care Of Brother's Young Son After Fatal Hit-Run Crash In Maryland
Twin Stepping Up To Take Care Of Brother's Young Son After Fatal Hit-Run Crash In Maryland The legacy of a beloved 27-year-old skateboarder who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Montgomery County is being carried on by his twin brother. In early April, Jacques Price was riding along Veirs Mill Road shortly after midnight when he was struck and killed by 42-year-old Gilver Yuviny Zelaya Diaz, who sped away and was at large until his arrest this week. Now, the reeling family is left picking up the pieces, including his twin brother Joshua, who has been left to care for Price's 5-year-old son Jamie. "Jacque's absence leaves a void in the lives of his loving and devoted mother, …
'Glitter Bomb' Sought For Beloved Maryland Teacher Following Devastating House Fire 'Glitter Bomb' Sought For Beloved Maryland Teacher Following Devastating House Fire
'Glitter Bomb' Sought For Beloved Maryland Teacher Following Devastating House Fire A popular teacher in Montgomery County who spent her life serving children in her community lost everything in a fire. Now that community is giving back. On the morning of Monday, April 22, dozens of firefighters were called to the 5800 block of Greenlawn Drive in Bethesda, where a massive fire broke out leaving a family displaced due to the damage caused, officials said. Update - around 10a HOUSE FIRE, 5800blk GREENLAWN DR * LONE OAK/BETHESDA, Fire in 2-story single-family house, heavy fire in rear upon arrival of FFs, fire is under control, likely 3 adults, 2 Teens & 1 pet displace…
Undercover Child Sex Chat Sting Nets 6 Creeps In Virginia: Sheriff Undercover Child Sex Chat Sting Nets 6 Creeps In Virginia: Sheriff
Undercover Child Sex Chat Sting Nets 6 Creeps In Virginia: Sheriff Six men who thought they were having sexual chats with children online were actually speaking with undercover detectives, authorities in Loudoun County announced. The arrests were the result of a week-long internet chat operation between the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Northern Virginia—Washington DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA-DC ICAC) during the week of April 8. All six adult males believed they were communicating with children under the age of 15 on a variety of chat and social media platforms, the county sheriff's office said. Those arrested in…
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Bethesda Was Suicide: WMATA Man Struck, Killed By Train In Bethesda Was Suicide: WMATA
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Bethesda Was Suicide: Wmata A pedestrian died by suicide in a train strike Sunday evening, April 14 in Bethesda, WMATA officials said. The unidentified man walked beyond the end gate a the North Bethesda station and intentionally placed himself in the path of the train at approximately 8 p.m., a spokesperson for the agency said. Emergency personnel responded, however, there were no signs of life and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Red Line trains temporarily bypassed the station due to the emergency response and shuttle buses were provided for affected customers. Service resumed to the station just before 9…
Driver Hospitalized Following 3-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County Driver Hospitalized Following 3-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County
Driver Hospitalized Following 3-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County A driver was taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle accident in Montgomery County early Thursday morning, March 14. The collision occurred on on Old Georgetown Rd. at Center Drive near NIH Headquarters in Bethesda around 6:15 a.m., the B-CC Rescue Squad said. One of the drivers was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Scroll down to view additional photos from the scene. At 6:15am, Ambulance 741B responded with NIH Firefighters AT751 to the 3-vehicle accident on Old Georgetown Rd at Center Drive near NIH Headquarters. One driver transport…
DC Billionaire From Maryland Wins Oscar For Wes Anderson Short Film DC Billionaire From Maryland Wins Oscar For Wes Anderson Short Film
DC Billionaire From Maryland Wins Oscar For Wes Anderson Short Film An esteemed Montgomery County native who is the co-founder of a billion-dollar DC conglomerate can add another accolade to his impressive resume: Academy Award winner. Bethesda-born Steven Rales, 72, won an Oscar on Sunday night for producing the best live-action short film along with renowned director Wes Anderson for "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," an adaptation of a Roald Dahl story written decades ago. #Oscars 2024Best Live Action Short Film #TheWonderfulStoryOfHenrySugar #Netflix #WesAnderson & #StevenRales pic.twitter.com/RQV7YP5JNL pic.twitter.com/iCMYsbtLlu — The Cine…
Video Shows Armed Robbery At Montgomery County Dunkin', Police Offer $10K For Clues On Suspect Video Shows Armed Robbery At Montgomery County Dunkin', Police Offer $10K For Clues On Suspect
Video Shows Armed Robbery At Montgomery County Dunkin', Police Offer $10K For Clues On Suspect Police are attempting to identify a man who robbed a Dunkin’ in Montgomery County at gunpoint earlier this month. It happened at the store on the 7500 block of Georgetown Road in Bethesda around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, Montgomery County Police said. The suspect — described as a man in his 20s or 30s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighing about 150 pounds — entered the business, approached the employee behind the counter and implied that he had a handgun in his waistband, according to police. The man then demanded money, prompting the employee to take out an undisclosed amount of…
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center Guests at a fitness center in Montgomery County had to evacuate due to a chlorine leak early on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The leak was confined to a small area in the basement of One Life Fitness at 4400 Montgomery Ave. in Bethesda, Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. HazMat crews entered the building to assess damages as guests evacuated. Two patients were transported for evaluation, Piringer added. Update: - 4400 Montgomery Av - One Life Fitness...Chlorine leak isolated to a small area in the basement. Hazmat has made entry to assess & contain issue. 2 patie…
Woman Arrested For Robbery, Assault On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Woman Arrested For Robbery, Assault On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say
Woman Arrested For Robbery, Assault On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say A woman arrested for a robbery and assault on a metro bus in Maryland fought with officers taking her into custody, police said. Crystal McArthur, 37, is accused of assaulting a woman and stealing her phone “for no apparent reason” while riding a Metro bus near the 7600 block of Wisconsin Ave. in Gaithersburg around 9:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, according to Montgomery County Police. McArthur, of Bethesda, then got off the bus and walked away toward Old Georgetown Road, while the victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. She also assaulted two offic…
Levantine Restaurant ‘ala’ Sets Opening Date For New Maryland Location Levantine Restaurant ‘ala’ Sets Opening Date For New Maryland Location
Levantine Restaurant ‘ala’ Sets Opening Date For New Maryland Location Levantine-inspired restaurant ‘ala’ has set an opening date for its new Maryland location. ala-Bethesda is opening its doors Friday, March 1 at the former Positano restaurant space at 4948 Fairmont Avenue. Similar to its Washington DC location, the new spot’s cuisine couples Levantine-inspired creations with others from the Levant region of Turkey, Syria, and Israel. The eatery sits 90 indoors and 30 more on the patio and is owned by Deniz Gulluoglu, who lives in the Cabin John area of Bethesda. “We have always wanted to open a second restaurant closer to our home, in our community,” …
Skate Shop Owners Seek Community Support During Transition In Maryland Skate Shop Owners Seek Community Support During Transition In Maryland
Skate Shop Owners Seek Community Support During Transition In Maryland A Maryland skate shop is seeking support from patrons during its transition to encompass a music and art space. Kaare Wieneke, owner of Bethesda Boards on Woodmont Avenue, has been working to transform the indoor skate shop into ‘The Alley’ — a lively and welcoming music and art space — for more than 12 years, according to a GoFundMe launched to help make it happen at long last. “The truth is we didn't anticipate the full length and expense of this transition,” writes Wieneke. “Your support will help us complete architectural, electrical, and plumbing blueprints, build two new handicapped…
Montgomery County Angler ‘Shatters’ Long-Standing State Record For Rainbow Trout Catch Montgomery County Angler ‘Shatters’ Long-Standing State Record For Rainbow Trout Catch
Montgomery County Angler ‘Shatters’ Long-Standing State Record For Rainbow Trout Catch A Maryland angler has “shattered” the record for the largest rainbow trout ever caught in the state, officials have confirmed. Jean-Philippe Lartigue of Bethesda, a retired fisheries biologist originally from Morocco, caught the trout in the section of Antietam Creek running through Devil’s Backbone County Park in Washington County on Saturday, Feb. 10. “I knew the fish was a very large trout, but I did not see how big it was at the beginning of the fight,” Lartigue told the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. “I finally saw the fish, and it made two very long runs to the o…
Double Stabbing Under Investigation Following 'Large Fight' In Montgomery County: Police Double Stabbing Under Investigation Following 'Large Fight' In Montgomery County: Police
Double Stabbing Under Investigation Following 'Large Fight' In Montgomery County: Police There was a double-stabbing after a "large fight" earlier this month in Bethesda, authorities said. The fight occurred on Sunday, Jan. 14, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police, when a scuffle broke out at approximately 2 a.m. outside of the La Catrina Bar and Lounge in the 4900 block of Cordell Avenue. Ten minutes later, as one of the victims was leaving the business, he was struck by an unknown suspect, causing him to fall to the ground, police said. While on the ground, a second suspect joined, and both suspects began to strike the victim, they added.  When h…
Maryland 'Accident So White' Featured On SNL's 'Weekend Update' Maryland 'Accident So White' Featured On SNL's 'Weekend Update'
Maryland 'Accident So White' Featured On SNL's 'Weekend Update' A Montgomery County car crash garnered national attention over the weekend as "Saturday Night Live" comics Colin Jost and Michael Che joked on the show’s "Weekend Update" skit. The Sunday, Jan. 14 crash occurred when a driver slammed through the produce section of Whole Foods on River Road in Bethesda around 12 p.m., Daily Voice reported. The car went through the Whole Foods in Bethesda Montgomery County Fire and Rescue According to NBCWashington, both occupants of the vehicle, as well as a pedestrian, were left with minor injuries. “A Volvo crashed through the front of a Whole Foo…