Suspects arrested in attempted armed robbery in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police have arrested two suspects in a botched armed robbery in Montgomery Village on April 21, 2024. In the early hours of that morning, police allege, Cesar Morales, 29, and Mabel Bermudez, 27, both of Gaithersburg, displayed weapons and attempted to take property from an adult male victim in the 19300 block of Montgomery Village Avenue. Police intervened and arrested both.

Morales has been charged with felony armed robbery, possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, felony 1st-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct. He was ordered held without bond by Judge John C. Moffett on April 22. 

Tesla Cybertruck deliveries picking up in Montgomery County (Photos)

Here's a rare sighting: A Tesla Cybertruck in the wild without an overpaid influencer behind the wheel. Deliveries of the king of trucks appear to be picking up at the Rockville Tesla facility at 1300 Rockville Pike. A purported halt of Cybertruck deliveries in mid-April due to an accelerator pedal issue clearly has ended, at least here in Maryland. 

There was only one Cybertruck on this car carrier loaded with Teslas, but at least three more could be seen parked on the top level of the facility's garage. It seems that the production numbers of Cybertrucks and Tesla stock are both trending in an upward direction.

Suspect arrested in Montgomery Village carjacking

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the carjacking reported in Montgomery Village on April 17, 2024. The carjacking was reported at 9:05 PM that evening in the 9700 block of Shadow Oak Drive. Police have recovered the stolen vehicle. They have arrested Keoni Brown, 18, of Rockville as a suspect in the case. No mugshot of the suspect has been released.

Brown was arrested on April 18, and has been charged with felony carjacking. He was initially ordered held without bond, but the next day, Judge Patricia L. Mitchell set bond at $7,500. Brown posted bond on April 19, and was released from jail that day. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for May 17 in Montgomery County District Court in Rockville.

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls opening soon at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls will soon be the newest restaurant addition to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. It will be located at 201 Boardwalk Place, near Chipotle. Their traditional lobster roll recipe is stuffed with lobster from Maine. But they serve both Maine and Connecticut-style rolls. 

Quincy's Clubhouse under construction in Gaithersburg

Construction is underway on Quincy's Clubhouse at 245 Kentlands Boulevard in Gaithersburg. Abramson Construction Corporation of Bethesda is the lead contractor for the project. A construction permit in the window states that the restaurant and bar will feature "interior golf stations." This was formerly home to Not Your Average Joe's.

Han Spot "coming soon" to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg

Han Spot is opening soon at 9841 Washingtonian Boulevard at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. If the architecture looks familiar, this used to be home to Union Jack's. "Coming soon" signage covering the windows displays large photographs of many appetizing dishes that will be served at the new Chris Zhu concept. According to Eater DC, Han Spot will offer an unlimited tasting menu, some of the most popular menu items from Zhu's other restaurants, and all-day Cantonese dim sum.

Montgomery County firefighter among 226 to be honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

A former Montgomery County firefighter will be among 226 fallen firefighters to be honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland on May 4 and 5, 2024. Master Firefighter Mark R. Fisher Jr. passed away on July 24, 2014 from illness related to his response to the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Fisher was also a member of the Maryland Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue Team, with whom he responded to other disasters, including Hurricane Katrina. He was with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service for 22 years, and also served as an instructor for the department. 

Fisher was a member of the Johnny Swamper Club, Frederick Elks Lodge No. 684, and the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 948 in Charles Town, West Virginia, and a life member of the United Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 3 Frederick. He left behind a wife, three children and five grandchildren. Fisher briefly played pro football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was 59 years old at the time of his passing.

Two main events will be held on the memorial weekend at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park in Emmitsburg. The National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service will be held on May 4 at 7:30 pm ET, hosted by Fire Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service is on May 5 at 10:00 am ET, and will be hosted by actor Jeremy Holm. Both events are open to the public, but will also be streamed online live for those who cannot attend in person.