Thursday, April 18, 2013
Resident: "All of my neighbors were outside last night watching the flames which were huge."
A fire in a vacant North Potomac home Wednesday night took more than 55 firefighters to put out, a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman told Patch. Firefighters were dispatched to the 14900 block of Talking Rock Court at around 8 p.m., MCFRS spokesperson Beth Anne Nesselt said. First reponders reported a large fire in a vacant single-family home that is under construction. Firefighters took a defensive approach, controlling and extinguishing the fire quickly, Nesselt said. "All of my neighbors were outside last night watching the flames, which were huge," Robyn Rutland of North Potomac told Patch in an email. Rutland lives in Mills Farm neighborhood, which is off Quince Orchard Road. "We were amazed at how high the flames …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The following arrest information was supplied by the Montgomery County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Germantown An aggravated assault was reported at the Fox Chapel 7-Eleven at 19700 Frederick Road in Germantown around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25. The suspect attempted to assault the victim with a weapon and was arrested. Arrested: Male, age 30, no fixed address A residential burglary was reported in the 19300 block of Circle Gate Drive in Germantown on Tuesday, Dec. 25, between 6 and 10:55 p.m. Forced entry; property taken. A residential burglary was reported in the 19700 block of Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown on Wednesday, Dec. 19, between 1 and 8 p.m. No forced entry; property taken. A residential burglary was reported in the 19100 block of Cherry Bend Drive in Germantown on Thursday, Dec. 20, between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. No forced …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Forecasters aren't sure whether there will be any significant snow—or just rain
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
What did you see outside your window Wednesday morning? Share your snow photos with Patch.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the Montgomery County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Strong-Arm Robbery Suspects Sought Police said a male was beat up and robbed by five people in Germantown on Sautrday, Dec. 8. The attack was reported near Plummer and Fox Chapel drives at around 10:30 p.m., according to Montgomery County Police. A detailed description of the suspects—males, between the ages of 16 and 24—was unavailable. Police spokeswoman Rebecca Innocenti said the victim was approached by two suspects, who proceeded to beat him up. Innocenti said three others joined in the assault. Innocenti was unable to provide information about why the suspects approached the alleged victim. Car Battery Burglars Sought Police are looking for two men broke into a secured area of Walmart’s automotive area on Thursday, Dec. 6, between 9:…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Robberies reported on Gum Spring Drive and Gallant Fox Lane
Montgomery County Police are looking for masked robbers who targeted victims in North Potomac on Monday, Nov. 19. At around 7:45 p.m., two men in wearing dark ski masks and all black clothes threatened the alleged victim with a weapon in the 13600 block of Gum Spring Drive, according to police. An hour later in the 14600 block of Gallant Fox Lane, according to police, masked men assaulted an alleged victim but were unsuccessful in trying to take property. Police said one suspect was wearing a green ski mask and the other was wearing a dark blue ski mask. In other police news, a residential burglary was reported in the 11300 block of Amberlea Farm Drive in North Potomac on Friday, Nov. 16. Police said the suspect knew the victim.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
A Gaithersburg woman who was struck by a vehicle on Muddy Branch Road near Suffield Drive has died, police said.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
A Gaithersburg pedestrian who was hit by a car Monday has died, Gaithersburg Patch reports. Yessenia M. Martinez Rivas, 37, was hospitalized and died hours later from injuries she suffered after being hit by a Toyota Prius traveling north on Muddy Branch Road, police said. The accident occured at around 5:30 p.m. Rivas was in the roadway, near Suffield Drive. Police said the driver, Daniel Ray Levine, 66, of North Potomac, remained at the scene.. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision and have not spoken to detectives to please contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620. Callers may remain anonymous.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Democratic challenger John Delaney defeats incumbent U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
(Update, 10:45 p.m.) Maryland 5th District Rep. and Democratic WHIP Steny Hoyer introduced the state's new 6th District Rep. John Delaney at approximately 10:20 p.m. Delaney thanked Maryland's 6th District constituents and said his campaign was about standing together and working for the common good of the country. "I promise to work as hard as I can to make differences in your lives, pursue opportunities, and help overcome challenges," Delaney said in his acceptance speech to supporters at the Bolger Conference Center in Potomac. The newly elected Congressman thanked his family, staff, supporters and Rep. Roscoe Bartlett for his 20 years of service. Bartlett, 86, issued a statement after falling short in his attempt for an 11th term: It …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Deadly storm that lashed Cuba on Thursday could pounce DC metro region by Sunday
As power companies gear up for possible outages in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, they offer tips to residents to prepare and stay safe. The deadly, Category 2 storm lashed Cuba on Thursday; weather forecasters predict its effects could felt in the DC metro region by Sunday. Here are a few ways to stay safe, in the event of a major storm: Stay informed. Stay aware of changing weather conditions and plan ahead. Have a battery-powered radio with a weather band so you can hear emergency information when the power is out. Make a plan. Discuss and document an emergency plan with those in your care. Develop a family emergency plan that includes alternative arrangements should the need arise to leave your home. Make provisions for special needs of …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the Montgomery County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Group Robbed at Gunpoint Montgomery County Police are looking for two males suspected of forcing three people to the ground at gunpoint and robbing them, a police spokeswoman told Patch. The alleged armed robbery was reported at 6:45 p.m. in the unit block of Locbury Court. A detailed description of the suspects was unavailable. Clarksburg Man Arrested on Burglary Charges A Clarksburg man was among four arrested on burglary charges following reports of a burglary at a property in the 400 block of Branch Road in Silver Spring. Police said the alleged incident occurred at 3:30 a.m. Sept. 20. Patrick Wilson, 23, of Clarksburg, was charged with two counts fourth-degree burglary. Facing the same charges were: Markee Drew, 21, of Hyattsville; …
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