Occasions closes in Gaithersburg (Photos)

Occasions has closed at 113 Market Street at Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg. The gift shop opened this location in 2019. Occasions began as a home-based business two decades ago, and eventually transitioned to a bricks-and-mortar shop in Gaithersburg. That original store moved to Cabin John Village in Potomac, and remains open for business. 2022 was the last holiday season for the Kentlands store, which has been cleared out inside, and the signage has been removed from the storefront.

Car stolen from Gaithersburg apartment complex

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from an apartment complex in Gaithersburg. The vehicle was parked in the 17100 block of King James Way. It was reported stolen at 5:49 AM on New Year's Day. This is around the Londonderry Apartments near I-270.

Assault at Germantown grocery store

Montgomery County police were called to a grocery store in Germantown yesterday afternoon, after an individual reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at a supermarket in the 13000 block of Middlebrook Road at 12:40 PM Sunday. There is a Giant store on that block of Middlebrook.

Car stolen in Germantown

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of a vehicle in Germantown. The vehicle was parked in the 11400 block of Brundidge Terrace when it was stolen. It is believed the vehicle was stolen sometime between 9:00 PM Monday night, and 8:00 AM Tuesday morning.

Clarksburg home broken into

Montgomery County police are investigating a burglary in Clarksburg Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022. The break-in was reported at a home in the 12000 block of Chestnut Glen Road at 7:48 AM. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the home. 

Purse snatched at Gaithersburg supermarket

Montgomery County police were called to a Gaithersburg grocery store Monday afternoon, after at least one shopper's purse was snatched. The theft was reported at a supermarket in the 600 block of Quince Orchard Road at 5:15 PM on December 26, 2022. There is an Aldi on that block. Remember to never leave your purse unattended in a cart while shopping.

Assault at 7-Eleven in Germantown

Montgomery County police were called to a 7-Eleven store in Germantown on Christmas, after an individual reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at the 7-Eleven at 12861 Clopper Road at 6:04 PM on Sunday.