Amazing Lash Studio now open at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg

Amazing Lash Studio looked ready to open in recent weeks at Rio Lakefront, and now it finally is. Appointments can now be made for a wide array of services in an individual private studio setting. Amazing Lash Studio is located at 20-D Grand Corner Avenue, across from Target.

Shuttered KFC in Gaithersburg now for lease

A KFC restaurant that closed recently at 426 N. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg is now available for lease. It's unclear why the popular fried chicken restaurant closed, although the chain's parent company said last spring that it would close 7000 Yum Brands stores around the world due to the pandemic. There's still an Oreo ice cream topping box on-site.

Text to 911 now available in Maryland

Callers in emergency situations who cannot, or do not wish to, speak on the phone now have a silent option. Text-to-911 service is now available in the state of Maryland. Residents and visitors alike can contact emergency services via text using the service.

To use Text-to-911 service, follow these steps:

1. Enter 911 in the “To” line.

2. Enter a brief message that includes the location of the emergency and type of service needed – police,              fire, or ambulance.

3. Hit send.

4. Respond to questions from the responding 911 specialist, and follow the instructions he or she provides.

Aggravated assault in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of aggravated assault in Germantown Friday night. The assault took place along the street in the 15300 block of Hannans Way around 9:05 PM, according to crime data.

Strong-arm robbery in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery Saturday night. The robbery was reported in the unit block of Montgomery Avenue around 6:40 PM, according to crime data.

Photo courtesy City of Gaithersburg

Mi Rancho burglarized in Germantown

An intrepid burglar broke into a locked office at Mi Rancho at 19725 Germantown Road around 12:40 PM on January 5, Montgomery County police say. He stole cash, and then fled through a basement exit. 

Detectives have released surveillance video of the alleged burglar. In it, he wears a black, puffy, hooded winter coat and a baseball cap.

Anyone with information about this suspect or this burglary is asked to call the 5th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237.  Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers by phone: 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), online, or via the Crime Solvers app.  Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case.

Car stolen, property taken from another in Poolesville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a stolen car in Poolesville early Tuesday morning. The vehicle was reported stolen from a residential parking lot in the 19500 block of Fisher Avenue around 2:23 AM, according to crime data. 

Property was stolen from another vehicle in Poolesville the previous evening. That car was parked in a lot in the 19500 block of Wootton Avenue. 19500...Another numerologist criminal?