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1. Stabbing, Armed Robberies, and Auto Thefts Included in Montgomery County Police Weekend Crime Recap (mocoshow.com) — Several weekend crimes affected the 6th District area that includes Gaithersburg, with vehicle thefts and a store robbery on Flower Hill Way where a suspect threatened an employee and was arrested. Montgomery County Police also detailed stabbings, armed robberies, and auto thefts in Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton, and other nearby communities. The recap highlights when and where each reported incident occurred.
2. Police Identify Gaithersburg Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision (mocoshow.com) — A 61-year-old Gaithersburg resident, Craig Anthony Budd, was struck and killed while crossing North Frederick Avenue near Professional Drive on Friday night. Montgomery County police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with collision investigators. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit.
3. How to care for a senior pet: A veterinarian's guide for pet owners (baltimorestyle.com) — A Gaithersburg veterinarian, Dr. Sandra Laden of Maple Springs Veterinary Hospital, shares practical advice for caring for aging pets, from mobility aids and home tweaks to mental stimulation. She stresses planning for medical costs, considering pet insurance or savings, and having honest conversations about quality of life and end-of-life decisions. Her guidance encourages regular checkups and thoughtful family discussions as pets grow older.
4. Maryland families, law enforcement demand tougher DUI laws for repeat offenders (wjla.com) — A deadly March crash on Woodfield Road in rural Gaithersburg killed 26‑year‑old Raphaela Weinsweig after a drunk driver with a long DUI history crossed the center line. Her family and local law enforcement are now pressing Maryland leaders for tougher penalties on repeat offenders, highlighting gaps in probation monitoring, warrant timing, and the state's lack of a felony DUI law. The case has intensified calls for reforms to keep chronic impaired drivers off the road.
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