🌟 Germantown Teen’s Robbery Spree: How Police Brought It to a Halt 🌟

Good morning, Germantown! We’re back in your inbox with the latest updates on what’s happening in our community. ☕️️

In this edition:

• Details on how a robbery spree involving local teens came to an end
• Overnight crime reports from Germantown’s 5th District

Also on today’s agenda: Connecting the Community along with four other events.

Today’s riddle: What is the DJ’s favorite candy? 🤔 (Find the answer below!)

Weather Update:

• Saturday: Expect warm weather with a mix of clouds and sunshine, high of 86°F and low of 51°F. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Cooler temperatures with morning showers, high of 59°F and low of 39°F.
• Monday: Mostly sunny with a cool breeze, high of 55°F and low of 33°F.

📰 News Highlights

• Teen Robbery Crew Arrested After Germantown Crime Spree (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Authorities have charged three local juveniles, including two 16-year-olds facing adult charges, following a series of robberies targeting teenagers. Police are investigating two street robberies from March near Great Seneca Highway and a related incident in Gaithersburg. Anyone with information is urged to contact the non-emergency line.
   

• April 17 Daily Crime Report: Burglaries, Auto Thefts, and Assaults (mocoshow.com) — A commercial burglary was reported on Leaman Farm Road early Friday morning in the 5th District, which includes Germantown and Clarksburg, along with an auto theft on Woodfield Road. The report also covers recent robberies, assaults, and auto thefts in nearby areas like Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Gaithersburg, and Montgomery Village, though it doesn’t encompass every service call.
   

★ Featured Events ★

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Other Local Events

Tuesday, April 21

• Budget-Friendly Wellness Tips
  Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown
  6:30 PM

Saturday, April 25

• Connecting the Community
  Wesley Grove United Methodist Church, 23640 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg
  11:00 AM
• Germantown Library
  Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown
  11:30 AM
• Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
  250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville
  12:00 PM

Sunday, April 26

• Silver Spring Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Spring Fair @ Veterans Plaza
  Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring
  12:00 PM

Thursday, May 7

• Inner Engineering
  The Highlands at Germantown, 20260 Goldenrod Ln, Germantown
  6:00 PM

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🗓 Nearby Events

Saturday, April 18

• Free Tax Preparation Assistance by VITA
  Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg
  11:00 AM
• “I Put A Spell On You: Nina Simone” at Signature Theatre
  Benjamin Gaither Center, Diamond Square Apartments, 80 Bureau Dr A, Gaithersburg
  11:30 AM
• Clarksburg Varsity Baseball @ Watkins Mill
  Watkins Mill High School, 10301 Apple Ridge Rd, Gaithersburg
  2:00 PM
• Resident Artist Workshop: Collage Techniques – Gaithersburg, MD 2026
  Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg
  5:30 PM
• Musica Viva Fundraiser — Kentlands Community Foundation
  Lakelands Clubhouse, 960 Main St, Gaithersburg
  6:00 PM

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💬 Community Conversations

What your neighbors are discussing on social media:

• 16Apr26 – If you’ve been around for a while, you know I often raise butterflies for release.
  This year, I’m starting with Painted Ladies. The first batch is about to ‘J’ and form their chrysalis. I’ll… (Nextdoor Elton Manor)
• Looking for licensed electricians and HVAC technicians for subcontract work.
  Steady jobs available. Must have experience, tools, and transportation. Contact: 240-701-1182 (Nextdoor Richter Farm Rd)

• Sam’s Club has a job opening for a Stocking Team Associate in Germantown. Apply