Gold Bar Scammer Preying On Elderly Becomes First In Montgomery County Sentenced To Prison Gold Bar Scammer Preying On Elderly Becomes First In Montgomery County Sentenced To Prison Gold Bar Scammer Preying On Elderly Becomes First In Montgomery County Sentenced To Prison
Gold Bar Scammer Preying On Elderly Becomes First In Montgomery County Sentenced To Prison The first gold bar scammer linked to an international crime ring targeting elderly residents in Maryland received a harsh sentence while making history in Montgomery County. On Monday, Dec. 11, Circuit Court Judge Margaret Schweitzer sentenced 26-year-old Ravinklejeet Mathon, of Rockville, to 10 years in prison, suspending all but five years, followed by five years of probation, well above the suggested guidelines for sentencing. Mathon was arrested in May after picking up the gold bars under the guise of being a courier.  The elderly victim, manipulated into believing his identity wa…
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Progress is rolling right along in Montgomery County as Wegmans prepares to open its ninth Maryland location next year.  Applications are now being accepted for the new Rockville store, which is slated to open in late summer 2025 near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road in the Twinbrook Quarter neighborhood. The 80,000-square-foot grocery store is expected to bring upwards of 500 full- and part-time jobs to the community and will be part of the new Twinbrook Quarter development.  For those worried about parking in the area, fear not—Wegmans officials confirmed the location will inclu…
Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island
Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island Attention shoppers: Long Island is getting its first Wegmans. The supermarket chain is putting the finishing touches on its newest store, set to open in Lake Grove at DSW Plaza on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. With 101,000 square feet to play with, the new store will have everything a dedicated Wegmans customer would expect, including a Market Café with fresh sushi, poke bowls, hot self-serve bars, and an old-fashioned sub shop. Whether it’s chef-created salads or homestyle comfort food, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Customers can plan on having 14 full-service registers, 14 self…
Montgomery County Restaurant Manager Charged After Using Customer’s Forgotten Credit Card: PD Montgomery County Restaurant Manager Charged After Using Customer’s Forgotten Credit Card: PD Montgomery County Restaurant Manager Charged After Using Customer’s Forgotten Credit Card: PD
Montgomery County Restaurant Manager Charged After Using Customer’s Forgotten Credit Card: PD A 30-year-old Montgomery County woman is facing charges after allegedly using a customer's credit card left behind at the restaurant where she worked, according to police.  Rockville resident Brooke Chambers, 30, has been charged with theft and credit card-related offenses following an incident in July at Silo Falls Restaurant in Brookeville, where she was a manager at the time, authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, the victim dined at the restaurant and mistakenly left their credit card behind.  Days later, the victim’s bank f…
Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025 Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025 Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025
Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025 A popular breakfast spot with several locations across the DMV is expanding its footprint in the region with a new location in Maryland. Bethesda Bagels announced that it will bee opening a new eatery at Cabin John Village in Potomac, markings its sixth store in the area. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bethesda Bagels (@bethesdabagels) Known for New York-style fare, Bethesda Bagels has been a fixture in the region since opening in 1982 before rapidly expanding its operations, now with other locations in Bethesda, one in Roc…
Rockville's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé Rockville's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé Rockville's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé
Rockville's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé Joan Vassos is off the market. The 61-year-old school administrator, widow, and proud grandmother from Rockville, MD got engaged on the thrilling season finale of "The Golden Bachelorette," which aired Wednesday evening, Nov. 13. Joan lost her husband to cancer after 32 years of marriage. Joan, who made history as ABC's first-ever senior Bachelorette, captured hearts across the nation with her warmth, wisdom, and willingness to take a second chance on love.  Audiences watched her journey unfold, and in a moment that fans won’t soon forget, she said “yes” to her final rose pick in a he…
Gaithersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Maryland: Police Gaithersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Maryland: Police Gaithersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Maryland: Police
Gaithersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Maryland: Police A Gaithersburg man struck by a car while crossing Veirs Mill Road in Rockville on Oct. 30 has died from his injuries, Montgomery County police said. Luis Rios Chirinos, 28, was hit around 5:24 a.m. by a black Lexus GS near the intersection with Robindale Drive as he attempted to cross from the median, police said.  The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Chirinos was transported to a nearby hospital but died on Monday, Nov. 11, according to authorities. The Montgomery County Collision Reconst…
No Hung Jury This Time: Man Guilty Second Time Around For Killing Friend In Montgomery Count No Hung Jury This Time: Man Guilty Second Time Around For Killing Friend In Montgomery Count No Hung Jury This Time: Man Guilty Second Time Around For Killing Friend In Montgomery Count
No Hung Jury This Time: Man Guilty Second Time Around For Killing Friend In Montgomery Count A man previously tried last year before being granted a temporary stay of execution by a hung jury was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the death of his 33-year-old friend in 2021, authorities announced on Monday. Rockville resident Jonathan Mohelski, 39, will face a decade in prison in connection to the death of Brandon Sutherland in November 2021 following multiple trials, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Brandon Sutherland Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office Mohelski was convicted following a 10-day trial after the jury wound up un…
Shooter Who Targeted Pair At Welsh Park Arrested In DC, Rockville Police Say Shooter Who Targeted Pair At Welsh Park Arrested In DC, Rockville Police Say Shooter Who Targeted Pair At Welsh Park Arrested In DC, Rockville Police Say
Shooter Who Targeted Pair At Welsh Park Arrested In DC, Rockville Police Say The shooting suspect wanted for opening fire in the parking lot of a Montgomery County park has been apprehended in Washington, DC, police say. Gaithersburg resident Kenneth Oates, 38, is facing multiple charges following an incident reported at Welsh Park in Rockville over the weekend, though no injuries were initially reported. Gunshots rang out at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the park, when Oates allegedly fired several shots in the parking lot and fled in a black Honda Civic that was later recovered in Frederick County. During the investigators, police say that detectives det…
Julius West Middle School Evacuated (DEVELOPING) Julius West Middle School Evacuated (DEVELOPING) Julius West Middle School Evacuated (DEVELOPING)
Julius West Middle School Evacuated (Developing) An elementary school in Montgomery County was evacuated on Monday morning and students are heading home early, officials say. Crews were called to Julius West Middle School on Great Falls Road in Rockville shortly before noon on Monday, where there were reports of elevated CO levels. Google Maps street view It is believed the issue was a leak in the boiler room. Students and staff were evacuated while first responders ventilated the building and officials organized the early dismissal. Update - Julius West middle school, Great Falls Rd., building evacuated, early dismissal, @mcfrs on…
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home There has been an outpouring of support for a popular family after a garage fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage and left them displaced in Montgomery County. More than $15,000 was raised in just days after the Wu family was forced to evacuate their Rockville residence in the Rockshire neighborhood when a fast-moving fire sparked in their garage and spread to the rest of the home. The Rockville fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage. Twitter Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gerald Street, near Bentley Court, when a fam…
Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again
Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again Buybuy Baby is closing all of its physical stores as the company transitions to a digital-first approach, according to a statement on its website. Last summer, the company announced it would be closing all stores amid parent company Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy liquidation. Months later, some stores reopened under a new parent company. But, those stores will be closing, again. They are located at: CONNECTICUT 1433 New Britain Ave., West Hartford DELAWARE 501 W Main St., Christiana MASSACHUSETTS 160 Granite St., Braintree MARYLAND 1683 Rockville Pike, Rockville NEW JERSEY …