Neighborhood News - April 6, 2009

[Howard Hartman]

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Potomac Community Incident - The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you with updated information in light of the Rock Run incident:
 
On Saturday, April 4th, at 9:00 pm, 1st District Officers responded to the 10500 block of Bridle Lane for the report of unknown subjects ringing the doorbell of a complainant.  Similar to the previously reported incidents below, no one was seen when the homeowner inquired.  Soon thereafter, officers found three juveniles (14-15 years of age) in the community who admitted that they were out ringing doorbells as a prank.  All three juveniles live within the community. 
 
On the same night, 1st District Officers responded to the 11300 block of Gainsborough Road for the report of four (4) subjects wearing ski masks.  It was approx. 12:30 am when this call was dispatched.  Within a short time span, officers located all four individuals near the intersection of Tuckerman Lane and Willowbrook Drive.  Each subject was wearing a ski mask at the time and all were identified as juveniles (16-17 years).  They too mentioned their purpose for being out that late was to conduct pranks.  Officers made contact with parents regarding the actions of the juveniles.  Two (2) of the four (4) in this group live near Brickyard Road, while the other two are from the Gainsborough area. 
 
Although we do not have direct evidence that ties any of the juveniles to the previously reported Rock Run incident, there is good circumstantial evidence to suggest the same.  However, I encourage you to continue to exercise good personal safety habits at all times.  The Rockville Investigative Section will follow-up on both incidents and ensure all applicable parents are aware of the recent police encounters.  Feel free to share this information with your neighbors. 
 
Respectfully,
 
Captain Darryl W. McSwain, Commander
1st District Station
1451 Seven Locks Road
Rockville, Maryland 20854
Phone 240-773-6070
  
Arbor Day Celebration - You're invited to this free event on April Sunday, 26 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, celebrating our commitment to Montgomery County's trees and forests.  For more information go to:  http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/facilities/ag_farm.shtm

Montgomery County Police 2008 Annual Report - For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/pol/media/pdf/2008arfinal.pdf

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Mulch Sale - Proceeds from the sale will support B-CC High School's sports booster clubs. The sale will be held at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD.  On April 11 & 18, delivery starts after 9:00 am; April 25, walk-up sales are 9:00 am-2:00 pm. The cost of the mulch is $5.25 per bag; $6.25 per bag for delivery orders of less than 10 bags.  For more information please call 301-728-1168.

Recreation Department Plans Global Youth Service Day Activities - Middle and high school students who would like to make an impact in their communities are invited to attend Global Youth Service Day on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 3:30 pm at the Bauer Drive Community Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville. For more information and to register go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=5435

Healthy Kids Day and Splashdown - On April 18 there will be games, activities and open swim at the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 9401 Old Georgetown Rd.  The event is free and will be held from 10:00 am-3:30 pm. For more information please call 301-530-3725.

Montgomery County Recognized with Two Awards from Alliance for Workplace Excellence - Montgomery County government has earned the Workplace Excellence Award and the Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE).  For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=5434

Credit Card Use Grows at County Parking Garages - Since the beginning of the year, MCDOT's Parking Division has installed equipment at five select garages that allows motorists to pay for their parking with a credit card.  These garages are located in the Parking Lot Districts at Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Wheaton.  For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/dpwt/PressRelease/PR_details.asp?PrID=5436

Montgomery County Public Libraries - All MCPL branches will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009.

 

If you have any questions or comments, contact us by email or postal mail:
Montgomery County Government, Office of Public Information, 101 Monroe Street, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850.