Aggravated assault at Wheaton bus stop

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at a bus stop in Wheaton late Sunday night, December 29, 2024. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 2300 block of Shorefield Road at 11:45 PM Sunday. A firearm was involved in the assault.

Knife-wielding assailant attacks in Takoma Park bank parking lot

A man wielding a knife suddenly attacked a bystander in the parking lot of a Takoma Park bank on December 23, 2024, Takoma Park police report. The victim was in the parking lot of the Capital One bank at 1181 University Boulevard at 6:40 PM, when they were attacked. Police say no motive for the attack has yet been established. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police describe the suspect only as a "male."

Good Counsel/WVU OL Kyle Altuner enters transfer portal

West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Kyle Altuner has entered the NCAA transfer portal, Sports Illustrated reported this morning. The Olney native and Our Lady of Good Counsel alumnus can now be contacted by other universities interested in recruiting him. A four-year starter for the Falcons, Altuner was a three-time Max Preps All-American, an Under Armour All-American, a three-time All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference First Team honoree, and a two-time Washington Post All-Metro Area First-Team honoree. Sports Illustrated reports that Altuner will retain four years of eligibility if he transfers to another program.

Photo courtesy WVU

Holy Chow to lower menu prices in Kemp Mill

Diners will begin pocketing a little bit more change when ordering at Holy Chow in Kemp Mill next week. The kosher Chinese restaurant announced yesterday that it will be significantly lowering prices on most menu items starting January 1, 2025. Contrary to the argument made by some economists and politicians that food prices, once hiked, cannot come back down, Holy Chow found that its suppliers were now willing to reduce their prices. As a result, some items on the menu will be as much as 20% cheaper than they have been recently. Holy Chow is located at 1331 Lamberton Drive, in the Kemp Mill Center.

Arrest in Aspen Hill attempted truckjacking

Montgomery County police arrested a suspect in an attempted armed truckjacking at the Aspen Hill Shopping Center on December 20, 2024. Around 1:45 PM, officers responded to a report of the incident in front of the Giant grocery store at the retail center. According to police, the victim was seated inside a box truck outside the supermarket, when the suspect jumped onto the step of the truck's door. Brandishing a box cutter, the suspect shouted at the victim, before smashing the window and wounding him with the box cutter.

The victim grabbed the keys to the truck, and managed to flee. Apparently unaware that the keys were now gone, the suspect climbed into the box truck, and attempted to put it into gear. When he was unsuccessful, he then attempted to escape on foot. Officers soon located the suspect nearby, and took him into custody without incident. 

Crepe Lena kiosk at Wheaton Plaza for sale

Aspiring restaurateurs have a potential business opportunity in the food court at Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall. The Crepe Lena & Ice Cream kiosk is now available for sale. Whoever buys it will also have to pay the $5000 monthly rent to Westfield. The 200-square-foot kiosk is being offered for $100,000, with all Crepe Lena equipment included. 

The kiosk lease runs until December 31, 2027. According to the sale listing, the current owner is putting the kiosk on the market in order to focus on another business. Crepe Lena employs five people, and the current owner will train the new owner for two weeks to get him or her up to speed.

Golf cart stolen in Aspen Hill

A golf cart was stolen in Aspen Hill on December 11, 2024, Montgomery County police report. The cart was parked in the 3200 block of Weeping Willow Court. Police believe the cart was taken sometime between 4:00 and 4:30 PM that afternoon, but do not have a description of the alleged thie(ves). If you have any information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.