🌱 Patch AM: Germantown Man Charged with Attempted Murder – Here’s What Happened

In this edition:

• A Germantown man faces attempted murder charges
• Details on a reported bias incident in the Germantown police district

Also on today’s agenda: 🐣🌸 Easter EGGstravaganza at Mary’s Land Farm along with three additional events.

🪻🌷Spring is here! 🪻🌷 Have a beautiful spring photo from Germantown? Share it as Germantown’s photo of the day! If you don’t have a photo but want to recognize someone special, do it here. 🌱🌱

Riddle of the day: Where does the man who was not there park his car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 49°F and a low of 28°F.
• Sunday: Breezy in the morning; sunny with temperatures reaching a high of 62°F and a low of 45°F.
• Monday: Clouds giving way to some sunshine, with a high of 70°F and a low of 57°F.

📰 News Highlights

• Germantown man shot by police now faces attempted murder charges (wcbm.com) — A local resident was hospitalized and subsequently arrested after being shot by Montgomery County police during a gunfire exchange in Montgomery Village. The 27-year-old allegedly fired at an officer pursuing him on foot and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
   

• Police Investigate Stabbing, Robbery, and Gunfire in March 25 Crime Report (mocoshow.com) — Authorities in Montgomery County are examining a bias-related incident reported at Hallie Wells Middle School on March 25, which falls within the 5th District that includes Germantown. That same day, a stabbing occurred in Rockville, along with hate-related vandalism in Bethesda, multiple auto thefts, and late-night gunfire near Game Preserve Road, although no injuries were reported from the shooting.
   

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🗓 Nearby Events

Saturday, March 28


• Casey’s Bunny Bash
  Casey Community Center, 810 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg
  9:00 am
• Classical Music with The Back to BACH Project
  Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg
  11:00 am
• Hats off to Spring! Hat Decorating Social and Lunch
  Benjamin Gaither Center, Diamond Square Apartments, 80 Bureau Dr A, Gaithersburg
  11:45 am
• Getting the Jump on Seed Starting with Master Gardeners
  Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg
  2:00 pm
• Encore Comedy @ Saints Row Brewing (Gaithersburg, MD)
  Saints Row Brewing, 15 Fulks Corner Ave Suite 101-102, Gaithersburg
  7:00 pm

Sunday, March 29


• Pickleball Active Skill Training Spring II (adults)
  North Creek Community Center & Pool, 20125 Arrowhead Rd, Montgomery Village
  9:00 am

Friday, April 10


• Clarksburg Varsity Baseball @ Damascus
  Damascus High School, 25921 Ridge Rd, Damascus
  3:15 pm
• Damascus JV Softball @ Clarksburg
  Clarksburg High School, 22500 Wims Rd, Clarksburg
  3:45 pm

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💬 Community Conversations

What your neighbors are discussing on social media

• EDIT – owner verified and reunited!
  A golden retriever was found near Germantown Elementary. We have him in our yard! (Nextdoor Town Center)
• Subject: Helping Germantown neighbors find reliable local trades
  Hi neighbors! I’m a UMD alum living here in Germantown. I’ve noticed how challenging it is to find trustworthy help for home repairs… (Nextdoor Brandermill)

• Harris Teeter has posted a job opening for Part Time Scan Coordinator/Vendor Receiver Back Up in Germantown. Apply here.
• Molly Maid has a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Germantown. Apply here. You can also search for other jobs near Germantown here.

🗞 News from Nearby Areas

Montgomery Village

• Xavier Gilliam makes an early impact in the defensive interior for the Vols (timesfreepress.com)
• Spotless Brands’ proposal for a Montgomery Village car wash faces initial opposition (mocoshow.com)
• Winners announced for Montgomery County’s ‘Head Up, Phones Down’ teen video contest (wusa9.com)

Clarksburg

• Construction advances on Montgomery County’s second Sheetz (mocoshow.com)

Rockville

• Significant changes ahead for MoCo students (patch.com)

Alright Germantown! Now you’re in the know about what’s happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! If you enjoy this newsletter, invite a friend to Patch AM!

— The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: In the Mirage (Thanks to Bob T. for sharing!)
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