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Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police
Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police New details have been released by Maryland State Police following a fatal hit-and-run crash on I-270 as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the early morning incident. Gaithersburg resident Luis Isaac Bran, 17, and 18-year-old Rebeca Gabriela Vasquez Moreno, of El Salvador, were both killed in Montgomery County in a crash on Friday, June 21 that also left their 50-year-old driver hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. It is believed that the driver was Bran's mother and Moreno's aunt. Troopers were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday to a stretch of the nort…
Man Accused Of Attempted Sexual Assault Of Teenager In Maryland Elevator, Police Say Man Accused Of Attempted Sexual Assault Of Teenager In Maryland Elevator, Police Say
Man Accused Of Attempted Sexual Assault Of Teenager In Maryland Elevator, Police Say A 26-year-old man with no known address is facing attempted rape and other charges following an attempted sexual assault of a teenager in Montgomery County, police say. Gaithersburg resident Samuel Deweh Gray, Jr. was arrested this week following an investigation into an alleged incident that was reported at an office building, authorities announced. Police say that shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, June 17, a teen girl walked into an elevator in the 800 block of Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg, at which point Gray allegedly began violently assaulting her until witnesses intervened. He then …
Murderous Husband Sentenced For Killing Wife Planning To Cut Him Off In Maryland: Prosecutors Murderous Husband Sentenced For Killing Wife Planning To Cut Him Off In Maryland: Prosecutors
Murderous Husband Sentenced For Killing Wife Planning To Cut Him Off In Maryland: Prosecutors A 45-year-old man will spend 45 years in prison after admitting to fatally shooting his wife - who planned to leave him - in September 2020 in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Allen Price, Jr. was sentenced this week after pleading guilty in December last year to second-degree murder and weapon offenses in connection to the death of his wife, Natasha Price inside their Gaithersburg home. According to court documents, on Sept. 17, 2020, Price shot his wife in the 19400 block of Sandy Lake Drive, then jumped out of a second-story window in an attempt to flee from the police, before b…
Attempted Armed Robber Targeted Two McDonald's Before Arrest In Maryland: Police Attempted Armed Robber Targeted Two McDonald's Before Arrest In Maryland: Police
Attempted Armed Robber Targeted Two McDonald's Before Arrest In Maryland: Police A woman who couldn't pull the trigger during a pair of botched armed robberies at Montgomery County McDonald's has been arrested, authorities announced. Carrie Lynn Nelson, 41, has been arrested and charged for her role in two separate attempted armed robberies that were reported minutes apart in Gaithersburg. Nelson's fruitless 18-minute crime spree began at approximately 3:34 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, when officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to McDonald's in the 600 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard to investigate an attempted armed robbery. Investigators say…
Man Accused Of Killing 30-Year-Old Found Shot In Maryland Home: Police Man Accused Of Killing 30-Year-Old Found Shot In Maryland Home: Police
Man Accused Of Killing 30-Year-Old Found Shot In Maryland Home: Police A man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 30-year-old man who was shot in Montgomery County and later died at an area hospital, authorities announced. Anthony Blackford, 39, has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of Ange Gadji over the weekend in Gaithersburg.  Shortly before 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, officers were called to the 19700 block of North Frederick Avenue to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Gadji suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries. An autopsy later determine…
Coach Who Sexually Abused Minor For Years In Maryland Released On Bond, Police Say Coach Who Sexually Abused Minor For Years In Maryland Released On Bond, Police Say
Coach Who Sexually Abused Minor For Years In Maryland Released On Bond, Police Say A former coach in Montgomery County has been accused of sexually abusing a minor, and now investigators are worried there could be other victims. Gaithersburg resident Damon Junior Cruz, 32, has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor and displaying obscene material to a minor, according to police. Investigators say that the alleged assaults came between November 2021 and February 2024 when Cruz was the victim's hitting and pitching coach. He was arrested earlier this month following an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police that was launched on Tuesday,…
Red Lobster Restaurant Closings: 4 MD Locations Among Dozens Abruptly Shuttered In U.S. Red Lobster Restaurant Closings: 4 MD Locations Among Dozens Abruptly Shuttered In U.S.
Red Lobster Restaurant Closings: 4 MD Locations Among Dozens Abruptly Shuttered In U.S. Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of locations across the United States. According to a Bloomberg, the fast-casual seafood restaurant has considered filing for bankruptcy. The following locations are listed as being temporarily closed on the Red Lobster website, with some set to be auctioned off. MD: Columbia, Laurel, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg NJ: Ledgewood, Lawrenceville, East Brunswick, Bridgewater PA: Erie VA: Newport News, Williamsburg, Colonial Heights TAGeX Brand, which bills itself as the world's largest after-marketplac…
Happy Accident Lands Secretive 'Lucky Woman' $200K Maryland Powerball Win Happy Accident Lands Secretive 'Lucky Woman' $200K Maryland Powerball Win
Happy Accident Lands Secretive 'Lucky Woman' $200K Maryland Powerball Win Feed her more. A Montgomery County woman going only by the monicker "Feedie," is feeling lucky after claiming not one, but two $100,000 third-tier Powerball jackpots that almost never happened for the Wednesday, April 10 drawing. The Gaithersburg resident said that she purchased two tickets from Giant in the 20000 block of Goshen Road in Gaithersburg, then picked up another pair from Goshen Plaza Beer and Wine on Rothbury Drive in Montgomery Village. Lottery officials said that one of the tickets she purchased on April 9 at Giant for the April 10 drawing included the "Power Play" and "Doub…
Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time
Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time Three men were given prison time for their roles in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Northwest DC in 2020, authorities announced. Two District residents and a man from Maryland are all heading to prison after admitting to their roles in the fatal shooting of Taijhon Wyatt that also left another person injured, according to the Department of Justice. Those charged:  Trey Prillerman, 19, of Washington, DC; Nelfy Hernandez, 20, of Washington, DC; Deandre Levy, 22, of Gaithersburg.  Court documents state that at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2020, Wyatt was walking …
3 Charged In Murder Of 35-Year-Old Man Whose Body Was Found In Maryland Woods: Police 3 Charged In Murder Of 35-Year-Old Man Whose Body Was Found In Maryland Woods: Police
3 Charged In Murder Of 35-Year-Old Man Whose Body Was Found In Maryland Woods: Police Three people have been arrested and charged in the murder of a Maryland man whose body was found in the woods last month. Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes detectives arrested Quinnton Eric Brown, 36, DeAngelo McRoy, 26, and Alicia Carson-Brown, 24, all of Gaithersburg, charging them with first-degree murder. The arrests were made about six weeks after Delondre Levert Sawyer, 35, of Germantown, was found unresponsive in a wooded area near the 11200 block of Game Preserve Road in Gaithersburg and later pronounced dead. An autopsy conducted on Sawyer’s body located a guns…
Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police
Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police A Maryland student was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to his high school on Tuesday, March 12, police said. Josue Rivas, 18, of Gaithersburg, was charged with underage possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded handgun, and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property after bringing the weapon to Gaithersburg High School, according to Community Engagement Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department. The officers responded to the school on the 100 block of Education Boulevard around 10:45 a.m. and met with members of the Montgomery County Public Schools security team…
Don't Miss Maryland Marketing Strategist, Cousin On 'Amazing Race' Don't Miss Maryland Marketing Strategist, Cousin On 'Amazing Race'
Don't Miss Maryland Marketing Strategist, Cousin On 'Amazing Race' A marketing strategist from Maryland is teaming up with her cousin for the new season of The Amazing Race. Kishori Turner, a 26-year-old senior marketing strategist from Gaithersburg, and her cousin, Karishma Cordero, a 22-year-old student from Austin, Texas, are among the new season’s 13 teams to compete in a race around the Americas for $1 million, the pair announced in a shared post on Instagram on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The full Season 36 cast was announced on Entertainment Weekly. “Surprise!” reads the post. “We’ve been holding in this secret for over a year now and we’re SO excited to f…
These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States
These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States Several Maryland cities were ranked among the US’s most culturally diverse in a new study by personal finance company WalletHub. The study breaks down the cultural diversity of more than 500 cities using key indicators like ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity, according to 2024 US Census Bureau data. WalletHub ranked the top five ethnically diverse cities as: 1. Gaithersburg, MD 2. Jersey City, NJ 3. Germantown, MD 4. Silver Spring, MD 5. Kent, WA Rockville, MD ranked at no. 8 on the list, as well. According to the study, Gaithersburg was chosen la…
Drunk Driver Who Killed Couple Crossing Street On Election Day In Maryland Sentenced Drunk Driver Who Killed Couple Crossing Street On Election Day In Maryland Sentenced
Drunk Driver Who Killed Couple Crossing Street On Election Day In Maryland Sentenced The drunk driver who killed a couple crossing a Maryland street on Election Day 2022 is headed to prison. Davinder Singh, 47, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to ten years in prison with all but eight years suspended and five years of supervised probation upon release, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Friday, Feb. 23. Singh was driving his Toyota Prius on School Drive on the day of the fatal crash when he struck and killed Miguel Antonio Ortiz, 65, and Ana Margarita Ortiz, 70, a married couple from Gaithersburg who were holding hands and crossing the street to vote at…
Repeat Bank Robber Heading Back Behind Bars In Maryland For Latest Heist: Prosecutors Repeat Bank Robber Heading Back Behind Bars In Maryland For Latest Heist: Prosecutors
Repeat Bank Robber Heading Back Behind Bars In Maryland For Latest Heist: Prosecutors A 59-year-old man who brandished a handgun and slipped a bank teller a note demanding cash in Maryland has been convicted by a jury, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced. Gaithersburg resident Samuel Harry Powell Jr. is facing up to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of armed robbery and robbery on Thursday, Feb. 15 stemming back to an incident in September 2021. Prosecutors say that on Sept. 29, 2021, Powell walked into the BB&T Bank in the 400 block of North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg wearing a medical mask, where he slipped the teller demandin…
6 Evacuated After Car Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (PHOTOS) 6 Evacuated After Car Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (PHOTOS)
6 Evacuated After Car Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (Photos) Six people were evacuated from two Montgomery County apartments after a vehicle slammed into the building on Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, authorities said. The crash occurred on King James Way in Gaithersburg around 7:25 a.m., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The Technical Rescue Team stabilized the structure as six people were evacuated from apartments above the area where the car struck, Piringer said. The storage and laundry areas of the building were damaged, but no injuries were reported. Scroll down to view additional photos from the scene. …
Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police
Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police Department after two cruisers were struck overnight while officers were responding to separate calls. At around 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 18, an officer from the 2nd District responded to assist with a shooting call in the 3rd District in Gaithersburg when he was rear-ended by a driver at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Grace Church Road, officials said. The driver attempted to flee, but the woman was later found in the area of Montgomery Village Avenue and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Accor…
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region The first big snow and ice threat of the season is heading toward the DMV, forecasters are cautioning. A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected to come from the south beginning on Saturday morning throughout the region, with some areas along the I-95 corridor expected to see several inches accumulating. Freezing rain is also expected with this system. https://t.co/jPdkwY9voh pic.twitter.com/MPSxeYddDt — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 4, 2024 The storm is expected to peak late on Saturday afternoon before trailing off at som point on Sunday, Jan. 7.&…
Educator Remembered For 'Ability To Make Anyone Fall In Love With Her' After Fatal MD Crash Educator Remembered For 'Ability To Make Anyone Fall In Love With Her' After Fatal MD Crash
Educator Remembered For 'Ability To Make Anyone Fall In Love With Her' After Fatal MD Crash Support is swelling for the family of a beloved 54-year-old mother and grandmother who was struck and killed by a driver in Prince George's County. More than $10,000 has been raised on behalf of Adelphi resident Rosa Guzman, who was identified by police investigators as the woman killed last week at an area hospital after being struck by a minivan crossing the road. Shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the area of Riggs Road and Ruatan Street in Guzman's hometown, where there was a report of a pedestrian who h…
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm Some parts of the DMV region fared better than others as slushy snow caused several major crashes and forced schools and other government agencies to open late to provide more time for the commute. Overnight, some areas were hit with as much as six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, which reported the totals for each county and municipality on Monday, Dec. 11. What started as rain slowly turned to snow as temperatures dipped, though some areas were able to largely avoid Mother Nature's wrath. National Weather Service These Maryland and Virginia towns received the …
Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police
Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police A 16-year-old from Gaithersburg will face serious charges after being caught in a stolen car with a loaded semiautomatic weapon in his pocket, according to police in Montgomery County. Last month, detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police's Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) spotted a stolen 2023 Honda Accord in the 12100 block of Darnestown Road, and when they approached, they found a 16-year-old in the driver's seat with a loaded Taurus 9mm semiautomatic in his pocket. He was arrested without incident. According to police on Monday, it was later determined that the ca…
Man Rear-Ended, Assaulted Woman On Side Of I-270 In Maryland, State Police Say Man Rear-Ended, Assaulted Woman On Side Of I-270 In Maryland, State Police Say
Man Rear-Ended, Assaulted Woman On Side Of I-270 In Maryland, State Police Say The man who assaulted a woman after rear-ending her on I-270 in Montgomery County has been apprehended weeks after assaulting her, authorities announced. Gaithersburg resident Jeremy Orellana, 21, has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run that led to him allegedly attacking a woman on the side of the road after he rear-ended her late last month. According to Maryland State Police investigators, late in the afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 26, troopers were called to the northbound lanes of I-270 near Shady Grove Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash and assault in the shoulde…
Man Rear-Ended, Assaulted Woman On Side Of I-95 In Maryland, State Police Say Man Rear-Ended, Assaulted Woman On Side Of I-95 In Maryland, State Police Say
Man Rear-Ended, Assaulted Woman On Side Of I-95 In Maryland, State Police Say The man who assaulted a woman after rear-ending her on I-270 in Montgomery County has been apprehended weeks later, authorities announced. Gaithersburg resident Jeremy Orellana, 21, has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run that led to him allegedly attacking a woman on the side of the road after he rear-ended her. According to Maryland State Police investigators, late in the afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 26, troopers were called to the northbound lanes of I-270 near Shady Grove Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash and assault in the shoulder of the roadway. Police say t…
Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In Maryland Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In Maryland
Shoppers Rejoice! IKEA Opening New Format Store In Maryland IKEA announced plans to open a new store in Maryland, increasing its footprint in the DMV region, officials announced. Later this year, IKEA US plans to open a Plan & order point with Pick-up in Annapolis, which will allow customers to shop online and then pick up their orders up at the new location. The new store will offer home furnishing inspiration and personalized interior design planning, according to officials. Purchases can also be arranged to be shipped to customers' homes or other points of delivery. It is expected to be complete in late 2023 at 2512 A Solomons Island Road in…
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Maryland Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Maryland Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Maryland Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Maryland starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for se…
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Train In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Train In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Train In Maryland (Developing) One person was killed in Montgomery County after being struck by a train, officials confirmed. Early on Sunday, July 30, first responders responded to a heavy rail train track behind Motel 6 on Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg when a man was hit by a train.  The person was struck on the tracks behind Motel 6 in Montgomery CountyGoogle Maps satellite view The incident was first reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. MCFRS is dispatched for a pedestrian struck by a heavy rail train behind the Motel 6 @ 497 Quince Orchard Rd. Units on the scene confirm 1 deceased w/n…
Big Winner: $4M 'Mega Millions' Lottery Ticket Sold At MD Convenience Store Big Winner: $4M 'Mega Millions' Lottery Ticket Sold At MD Convenience Store
Big Winner: $4M 'Mega Millions' Lottery Ticket Sold At MD Convenience Store Maryland's latest "Mega Millions" drawing led to the crowning of two new millionaires. One lucky Maryland Lottery player turned $1 into $4 million when he added the "Megaplier" feature to his ticket when he purchased it at Lobby Shop on North Charles Street in Baltimore, so when he hit a second-tier $1 million prize it immediately was quadrupled. Another player could be kicking himself after hitting on a $1 million ticket without the "Megaplier" that was sold at National Pike Fuel on Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville. The wining numbers were 19-22-31-37-54 with a Mega Ball of 18.…
Family Identifies Body Pulled From Maryland Creek Family Identifies Body Pulled From Maryland Creek
Family Identifies Body Pulled From Maryland Creek Family of the man whose body was found in a Montgomery County creek has identified him, police say. Jose Israel Centeno Velasquez, also known as Carlos, is the subject of a homicide investigation after the 43-year-old Gaithersburg resident was found over the weekend. Centeno Velasquez was last seen on Friday, July 7 leaving his home on Girard Street, investigators said. Following the discovery of his body, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that his death was to be ruled as a homicide. Police originally sought to identify the body by highlighting his distinct tattoos. …
Brothers Win $100K Playing Maryland Lottery Scratcher Bought During Work Stop Brothers Win $100K Playing Maryland Lottery Scratcher Bought During Work Stop
Brothers Win $100K Playing Maryland Lottery Scratcher Bought During Work Stop Two thirsty brothers from Anne Arundel County who made a pitstop for a bottle of water during a business trip found themselves showered in cash after winning big playing a Maryland Lottery scratcher. A "Power 10s" ticket bought at My Dollar & More in Gaithersburg led to two brothers from Severn cashing in a $100,000 prize that still has their heads spinning as they ponder what to do with the sudden windfall. The winning ticket was sold at My Dollar & More in Gaithersburg at 250 North Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg.Google Maps street view According to Lottery officials, the pair …
Here's When New Maryland Area Code Will Arrive As 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out Here's When New Maryland Area Code Will Arrive As 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out
Here's When New Maryland Area Code Will Arrive As 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out Officials in Maryland announced that the “227" area code will soon join the traditional “240” and “301" numbers, which are expected to run out sometime in the coming year. Once those numbers run out, all new businesses and residents will begin getting assigned the “227" area code. Anyone with a current "240" or “301” area code will not be impacted by the change. The change is set to be put into place beginning on Wednesday, June 14, according to the Maryland Public Service Commission, which approved the measure in September last year. Areas impacted by the "240/301/227 area code complex" i…
Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In MD Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In MD
Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In MD A family familiar with tragedy suffered yet another after a teen who was weeks away from graduating high school was killed during an argument inside a Metro station in mid-May. Bladensburg High School student Tenneson Leslie, Jr. was shot and killed by 16-year-old Gaithersburg resident Emmanuel Leonard Simmonds on Thursday, May 18 during a dispute that broke out between two groups of friends at the Wheaton Metro Station on Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County. Earlier story - Teen Shooter To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of 18-Year-Old In Wheaton Metro Station: Police The Greenbelt teen's d…