ROBBERY ON WAYNE AVE., 2 WHEATON & 2 WHITE OAK ASSAULTS + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 17, according to crime data:

Theft. 5500 block Burnside Drive (Aspen Hill).

Burglary. 4000 block Postgate Terrace (Aspen Hill/Bel Pre).

Theft. 13700 block Marianna Drive (Aspen Hill).

Burglary. 12600 block Farnell Drive (Wheaton).

Theft. 2200 block Glenallen Avenue (Glenmont).

Assault. 2700 block University Boulevard W.

Assault. 11100 block Veirs Mill Road (Wheaton).

Assault. 11500 block February Circle (White Oak).

Assault. 1500 block November Circle (White Oak).

Theft from vehicle. Tracy Drive at Renick Lane (White Oak).

Robbery. 300 block Wayne Avenue.

Assault. 100 block Schuyler Road.

Burglary. 9000 block Piney Branch Road.

Assault. 8200 block Dixon Avenue.

ASPEN HILL/WHEATON SERIAL ROBBER GETS 12 YEARS IN SLAMMER

A Germantown man who robbed several gas stations and stores in Rockville, Wheaton, and the Aspen Hill area was sentenced to 12 years in prison Monday. Duane James, 53, pled guilty to a spree of 7 robberies in  Rockville and Silver Spring, according to U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein. In each case, James wore a ski mask.

Among the businesses victimized by James were the Rockville Shell station, Twinbrook Shell gas station, and Bel Pre Beer and Wine. James also bagged $10,000-worth of jewelry from The Gold Spot store on Georgia Avenue. He was accused by police of robbing 2 other businesses in Wheaton - Tienda Sula Musica, Wheaton Deli - and the AT&T Store in Aspen Hill.

James was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow, and federal prosecutors received assistance from the ATF and Montgomery County Police in the case.

Photo: Montgomery County Police

HERR'S OLD BAY CHEESE CURLS REVIEW (VIDEO)

Old Bay Seasoning is an essential for Maryland natives, as well as newcomers. The only question today, is what food can you not find it being added to around our great state? Herr's Foods of Pennsylvania has been one of the most prolific creators of Old Bay-licensed snacks in recent times. If you're a cheese puff fan like me, you'll probably want to start with their Herr's Old Bay Seasoned Cheese Curls. Herr's and Bachman have arguably the best cheese curls on the market, so expectations are high for this product.

How does the flavor combination turn out? Watch my review and find out!

ROBBERY ON CHESTER ST., SEXUAL ASSAULT ON THAYER AVENUE + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 14, according to crime data:

Theft. 14000 block Georgia Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Burglary. 4100 block Peppertree Lane (Aspen Hill).

Theft. 12200 block Bushey Drive.

Burglary. 13700 block Night Sky Drive (Layhill).

Stolen car. 200 block University Boulevard E.

Assault. 11400 block Lockwood Drive (White Oak).

Burglary. 3800 block Wildlife Lane.

Sexual assault. 500 block Thayer Avenue.

Assault. 8300 block Roanoke Avenue.

Robbery. 8100 block Chester Street.

2 ROBBERIES IN ASPEN HILL, ANOTHER IN FAIRLAND + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 13, according to crime data:

Robbery. 3300 block Beaverwood Lane (Aspen Hill/Bel Pre).

Robbery. 3300 block Hewitt Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Theft from vehicle. 14100 block Valleyfield Drive.

Assault. 13300 block Lydia Street (Harmony Hills/Aspen Hill).

Theft from vehicle. 4900 block Baltic Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Burglary. 12500 block Littleton Street.

Assault. 500 block Randolph Road (Colesville).

Robbery. 12800 block Stonecrest Drive (Fairland).

Assault. 9100 block Manchester Road.

Assault. 8400 block Colesville Road.

Assault. 2500 block Ross Road.

Robbery. Flower Avenue at Houston Avenue.

Stolen car. 8000 block Eastern Avenue.

STOLEN CARS IN GLENMONT, WHEATON; 2 ASSAULTS IN ASPEN HILL - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 12, according to crime data:

Assault. 3500 block Pear Tree Court (Aspen Hill).

Theft. 14000 block Georgia Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Assault. 3000 block Hewitt Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Assault. 2300 block Randolph Road (Glenmont).

Stolen car. Shorefield Road at Georgia Avenue (Glenmont).

Stolen car. 1900 block Carmody Drive (Wheaton).

Assault. Bushey Drive at Veirs Mill Road.

Assault. 2100 block Dexter Avenue.

Assault. Renfrew Road at Lanark Way.

Assault. Sundale Drive at East-West Highway.

Assault. 8400 block Georgia Avenue.

Assault. 7300 block Trescott Avenue.

Burglary. 8800 block Piney Branch Road.

ROBBERY IN WHITE OAK, 3 ASSAULTS + STOLEN CAR IN DT SILVER SPRING + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 11, according to crime data:

Assault. 3800 block Bel Pre Road (Aspen Hill).

Theft. 13700 block Connecticut Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Theft. 13300 block Keating Street (Aspen Hill).

Theft. 2200 block Veirs Mill Road.

Theft. 400 block Beaumont Road (Colesville).

Theft. 4200 block Colie Drive.

Assault. 13900 block Castle Drive (Fairland).

Assault with deadly weapon. Fairland Road at Old Columbia Pike (Fairland).

Assault. Sandy Spring Road at Columbia Pike (Burtonsville).

Robbery. 800 block Northwest Drive (White Oak).

Theft. 10200 block New Hampshire Avenue (Hillandale).

Stolen car. Fenton Street at Ellsworth Drive.

Assault. 8400 block Colesville Road.

Assault. Wayne Avenue at Georgia Avenue.

Assault. 8200 block Schrider Street.

Stolen car. 900 block Benson Terrace.

Assault. 11400 block Georgia Avenue (Wheaton).

Assault. 1100 block Jackson Avenue.