Strong-arm robbery in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The robbery and assault were reported in the 100 block of Main Street at 3:00 PM Tuesday. That is at Kentlands Place.

Armed carjacking in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed carjacking in Germantown on November 12, 2024. The carjacking took place in the 13300 block of Dovedale Way "in the early morning hours," police said. Two suspects displayed an unspecified weapon, and took the adult male victim's vehicle. Police describe the suspects only as "2 males, no further descriptions." If you have any information about this incident, or that could lead to the arrest of the suspects, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Indecent exposure at Lakeforest Transit Center

Montgomery County police responded to a report of indecent exposure at the Lakeforest Transit Center in Montgomery Village on the afternoon of November 24, 2024. The incident was reported at 3:30 PM Sunday. An individual was also allegedly in possession of an unspecified weapon. The transit center is located at 9670 Lost Knife Road.

Thanksgiving burger this week only at Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg

Give thanks for the Thanksgiving Burger, the appropriate Burger of the Week at Dogfish Head Alehouse at 800 W. Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg this week. A 4 oz. beef patty is topped with turkey, melted provolone cheese, homemade stuffing, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. For $17, it comes with a side of Beach Fries. Pairing the burger with a pint of Punkin' Ale is the recommendation of the house. 

Photo courtesy Dogfish Head Alehouse

Armed robbery at Montgomery Village smoke shop

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a smoke shop in Montgomery Village on November 8, 2024. At 4:11 PM, the suspect entered Tobacco & Vape Outlet at 8407 Snouffer School Road. He allegedly displayed an unspecified weapon, and stole merchandise. Police describe the suspect only as a Black male of unknown age. If you can identify this suspect, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Gaithersburg man charged in fatal auto accident

A Gaithersburg man is facing charges in the July 20, 2024 crash that killed a Germantown man, Montgomery County police announced today. Agustin E. Jaramillo Lopez, 45, has been charged with negligent manslaughter by vehicle after his pickup truck rear-ended a Nissan Altima driven by Isaac Akomanyi, 39, of Germantown. Akomanyi later died at a local hospital.

Jaramillo Lopez' blood alcohol content was recorded at 0.159 one hour after the collision, police say, nearly twice the legal limit. He is currently being held without bond. His mugshot was not released by police.

Police searching for Montgomery Village attempted carjacking suspect

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a man they say attempted to carjack a vehicle in Montgomery Village on the evening of November 4, 2024. Police say the incident occurred at 8:10 PM at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and Midcounty Highway. Detectives describe the suspect as a Hispanic male with a beard and mustache, wearing a white hoodie, jeans, and a puffer jacket (gotta keep warm while carjacking, after all). They have released video of the suspect.