Pedestrian dies after being struck by driver in Germantown driveway

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal collision that took place today in Germantown. According to police, a 75-year-old man was in a residential driveway in the 11600 block of Drumcastle Terrace just after 12:30 PM, when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a family member. The driver remained at the scene, and is cooperating with the investigation, police say. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later tragically died from his injuries.

I think of this neighborhood as a townhome community without individual driveways, so I am somewhat puzzled by the description of "driveway." Police say the Collision Reconstruction Unit is conducting a full investigation of the incident. The identity of the decedent is being withheld until his relatives have been notified by police.

Gaithersburg church burglarized

How low will the criminals of Montgomery County go? Montgomery's Finest got an inkling when they responded to a report of a burglary at a church in Gaithersburg on Monday, April 27, 2026. The burglary was reported at a church in the 9000 block of Rosemont Drive at 9:54 AM. Police say the suspect entered the church through an unlocked door. They then allegedly took money from a collection jar, and fled. Police have no description of the suspect at this time.

Damascus native Pete Gilbert named sports director at WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore

Pete Gilbert, a native of Damascus, has been named the fourth Sports Director in the Baltimore station's history. He began his career as an intern at the station in 1995. After on-air stints at KECI in Montana, KHBS in Arkansas, and WGAL in Pennsylvania, Gilbert returned home to WBAL in 2004. He is a three-time recipient of the National Sports Media Association’s Sportscaster of the Year award.

"WBAL-TV 11 Sports Director is a position defined by history and prestige, and I am deeply honored to step into this role," Gilbert said in a statement this afternoon. "I am especially grateful to [outgoing Sports Director] Gerry Sandusky for his mentorship over the past three decades. From the Ravens and the Orioles to college and high school athletics, sports have a unique way of bringing our communities together. It’s a privilege to share those stories with our viewers every day."

Chipotle diner pummeled and robbed in Gaithersburg

A diner at the Chipotle restaurant in the Kentlands area of Gaithersburg was pummeled and robbed yesterday afternoon, April 27, 2026. The victim was seated to enjoy his meal at the restaurant at 96 Main Street at 3:30 PM, when a suspect approached him, and struck him in the face multiple times. After taking the victim's jacket, the suspect left the restaurant. Yet again, another example of the recent Montgomery County crime trend of violent crimes being perpetrated in broad daylight.

Police have not released a description of the suspect. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Hate crime reported at Rocky Hill Middle School in Clarksburg

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a hate crime assault at Rocky Hill Middle School at 22401 Brick Haven Way in Clarksburg last Friday, April 24, 2026. Police did not identify the time of day the alleged assault occurred. According to police, a male student at the school pulled off the hijab of a female classmate.

Update on Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen in Gaithersburg

The construction wall has come down at Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Alas, the view of the interior is still blocked from view, and only some of the basic exterior facade design is currently visible. Located at 212 Boardwalk Place, Kareem's now has a Montgomery County liquor license hearing scheduled for May 21 at 9:30 AM. For those seeking authenticity, the chef-owner is a native of Beirut.

Prime commercial properties for sale in Damascus

Two adjacent commercial properties in a high-visibility location are now available for sale in Damascus. 26323 and 26315-26317 Ridge Road (MD 27) are located near the intersection with Main Street in the downtown business district. There is a high volume of traffic passing daily from Montgomery County through Damascus, Mount Airy and Westminster, and even a fairly high number of semi-trucks from Pennsylvania. A drive-thru fast food restaurant could do quite well here. The asking price is only $800,000 for the whole thing, and we can say "only" because of the obscene price of real estate in Montgomery County these days. Land in a high-traffic spot in MoCo for just $800,000? A steal!