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Goings on in Gaithersburg, Maryland

July 29th, 2007

District 6 Police Report, 07/17/07 — 07/25/07

From the County’s website. Note that there’s at least one repeat (Lake Marion) in here.

  • A 17-year-old male riding his bike was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday 7/22 around 0125 hours at North Amity Drive and Washington Grove Lane. The four suspects drove past the victim in a newer model red 4-door, then stopped and turned around. One suspect held a gun to the victim’s face while others searched him. Money and a cell phone were taken.

    Suspect; B/M 20 to 23, 6′0″ to 6′2″, black bandanna, black shorts, silver revolver/black handle

    Three other suspects: B/Ms 20 to 23 years, 5′8″ to 5′11″, black tee shirts, black shorts

    Amity Drive intersects Washington Grove Lane just south of Midcounty Hwy, but I can’t find a “North Amity Drive”.

  • An adult male was beaten and robbed outside of the 18400 block Lost Knife Circle on Thursday 7/19 around 2300 hours. Two suspects grabbed the victim and demanded his phone. The victim was kicked while on the ground by both suspects, who were possibly intoxicated.

    Suspects: Two H/M 25-28 years

  • An adult male was robbed of his wallet outside of the 500 block of Girard Street on Wednesday 7/18 around 1740 hours. The victim was knocked to the ground from behind and struck several times in the head. The suspects fled on foot.

    Suspect: H/M 20 years, 5′7″, 150, short hair, white tee shirt, blue jeans

    Suspect: B/M 23 years, 6′, 160, crew cut, black sleeveless tee shirt

  • An attempted robbery occurred at Deer Park and Route 355 on Wednesday 7/18 at 0545 hours by a suspect she advised tried the same thing back in June. In the recent event, the suspect threw the victim to the ground and tried to steal her purse, but obtained nothing.

    Suspect: B/M 20 to 22 years, 6′ to 6′2″, 150-170, crew cut, black tee shirt

  • One aggravated assault occurred between roommates in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle on Friday 7/20 around 2345 hours. Arguing over the use of the bathroom, the suspect stabbed the victim in the foot and fled. Investigation is continuing.

    Suspect: “Oscar” H/M 35 years, 5′10″ 170, drives a tan vehicle, possibly a Ford

  • The second aggravated assault also occurred in the 18300 block of Lost Knife, in the hallway around 2245 hours. The suspect (not known to the victim) wanted the pizza the victim was carrying home and when the victim refused, the suspect shot a rock at him using a slingshot. His name was provided by a juvenile witness.

    Suspect: “Hectorito” AKA: “Jorgeito” H/M NFD

  • The third assault occurred on 270 at Montgomery Village Avenue on Sunday 7/22 just after 1800 hours during a road rage incident. Somewhere along the line, a suspect pulled a small black revolver and pointed it at the victim as they were both driving.

    Suspects: Two B/Ms, both bald/clean shaven with goatees, one in a red tank top, the other in a multi-colored short sleeve shirt

    Suspect Vehicle: Red Ford Escort, partial WV tags

  • A somewhat familiar flim-flam against elderly victims occurred at 9715 Medical Center Drive on Friday 7/20 around 1130 hours. Three suspects joined the elderly couple in the elevator and one pretended to get his arm stuck in the door. When the victim went to assist, another lifted his wallet. Fraudulent credit card purchases were made soon after.

    Suspects: Two B/Ms about 30 years in polo shirts; a third 1/M about 40 years, white shirt

  • The Latin lotto scheme was employed at the Bottom Dollar store, 16567 South Frederick Avenue, on Wednesday 7/18 around 1200 hours. As is always the case, the victim was approached by two subjects claiming to have won the lottery but they were unable to cash in as they were not US citizens. The victim gave them $2400 in “good faith” money and, of course, was given shredded paper in return.

    Suspect: H/F 60 to 65 years, 5′3″ to 5′7″, 110-130, tan clothing

    Suspect: W/F 30 to 25 years, 5′ to 5′5″, 120-135, black & white shirt, tan purse w/”XOXO”

  • An adult male was jumped outside the McDonald’s at 9100 Rothbury Drive on Saturday 7/21 around 2200 hours and had his cell phone stolen.

    Suspects: Four B/Ms, 18-19 years, around 6′, wearing white tee shirts and black pants.

    Suspect: B/F long hair, red & yellow shirt, yellow skirt

    Rothbury Drive is off Goshen Rd, just south of Wightman/Snouffers School Rd; there’s a Giant Food and a Safeway near there.

  • A peeping tom report was reported at Big Acre Square on Friday 7/20 around 2130 hours after the resident saw a man standing at her back door.

    Suspect: M 20 to 25 years, 5′5″-6′0″, 175-200, short black hair, white tee shirt over a long sleeve blue shirt, blue jean shorts, no further description was provided.

    Big Acre Square is off School Drive, which intersects Muddy Branch just north of Diamondback.

  • Two vehicles in the 10000 block of Vanderbilt Circle were broken into, between Sunday 7/22 at 1500 and Monday 7/23 at 0900 hours. A door lock was pried to gain entry and both were searched. No property was taken from either.

    Vanderbilt Circle is northeast of Sam Eig & Great Seneca Hwy.

  • Tammy Moore, the suspect involved in numerous theft/credit card fraud cases, was arrested on Friday 7/20 around 0400 hours outside the 7-11 at 3 Professional Drive. After a struggle, the suspect was also found in possession of a vial of PCP.

    Defendant: Tammy Moore W/F 5′7″, 160-170, DOB/10-27-76, no fixed address

  • Multiple suspects were seen after a burglary to the Lake Marion Community Center, 8821 East Village Avenue, on Wednesday 7/18 at 0200 hours. A rear locker room window was broken to access the building. Every locker was opened, property was stolen, and the vending machine was broken into. Some property was recovered during a foot chase.

    Suspects: Four B/Ms, 16-19 years, black shirts .

  • As detailed in the recent Crime Alert distributed on Monday, most of the vehicle-related thefts occurred in the Maple Leaf Drive area with a window broken to remove loose items.

    Maple Leaf Drive is off Apple Ridge, near the north end of Montgomery Village Ave.

  • A couple miles or so south of the Maple Leaf area, a vehicle was broken into at Stedwick Drive and Capehart Drive on Tuesday 7/17 at midnight. A witness gave a lookout to responding units who managed to give chase on foot. Though none were captured, one suspect dropped his phone, thus giving potential suspect information.

  • A subject was seen hiding in the bushes attempting to call juvenile females over to him at Shadow Oak Court and Brookridge Court on Friday 7/20 at 2050 hours. The subject was 2934 and arrested for DWI when he left the area. Inside his vehicle was a pair of children’s panties and a child’s tea cup.

    Suspect: Francisco Faustino H/M 5′6″, 150, DOB/12-24-76, 9345 Bremerton Way

    This is still in the Maple Leaf Drive area.

  • An apartment burglary occurred on North Summit Avenue on Wednesday 7/18 around 2200 hours. The resident found three suspects inside and all fled upon the confrontation. Conveniently, the resident’s 18 year old son gave names of all three. A Palm Treo cell phone was stolen.

    Suspect: “Justin” B/M 6′, 180, corn rows, black tee shirt, blue jean shorts

    Suspect: “Calvin” B/M black tee shirt, 2nd tee shirt around his head

    Suspect: “Menace” B/M medium length black hair

  • A rear window was pried to access the residence on Russell Avenue on Wednesday 7/18 between 0100 and 1200 hours. A 20″ flat panel TV was stolen and the victim suspects the below named individual, whom her son has had dealings with in the past.

  • Between 7/19 and 7/22, three sport utility vehicles were broken into on Swanstream Drive and Driftwood Court. Either a door was pried or a window was broken. Portable GPS units appeared to be the target.

    This is south of the intersection of Muncaster Mill and Woodfield Roads.

July 29th, 2007

8/2/07 meeting of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

Agenda - Historic Preservation Committee Meeting, 8/2/2007
Posted 7/27/2007
CITY OF GAITHERSBURG
31 South Summit Avenue
Telephone: 301-258-6330

AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:30 p.m.

The HPAC will conduct a site visit at

201 East Diamond Avenue, on
Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. .

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

II. PUBLIC HEARINGS

HAWP-104 Applicant: Peter Geiling, for City of Gaithersburg
7 South Summit Avenue
B&O Railroad Station
Rolling Stock Park

HAWP-92C Applicant: Michael Stumborg

15 Walker Avenue
Removal of Rear Solarium/Replace with Enclosed Porch

HAWP-109 Applicant: Neang Lin, for Hak Srun Lin
24 Chestnut Street
Expansion of Concrete Driveway

HAWP-95B Applicant: Irfan Khan
(Retroactive) 112 Meem Avenue
An Amendment to HAWP-95
Change of Materials/Window Style/Roof

III. RECOMMENDATION to Historic District Commission

Historic Significance of 201 East Diamond Avenue
A demolition request has been filed by Charles Blessing, for the Inter-Continental Group

IV. UPDATES

  1. Meeting Dates
  2. Status of Various Projects