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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fredi Torres, a Gaithersburg man, died after an altercation at Silver Diner on May 21 in Rockville—police say he was restrained by employees after assaulting the manager and later pronounced dead at a hospital. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County police officer Cody Hobbs was not charged after he fatally shot Melvin Omar Chávez Paz on September 24 at 7:53 p.m. when agents responded to a 911 call on Janet Road in Wheaton, as Chávez Paz—seen leaving a backyard with a rectangular silver object in hand—received seven gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene with a 0.34% blood alcohol level, the Maryland Attorney General said. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ A former Wootton High student was sentenced on May 28th to 10 years in prison with only 12 months to be served—he was convicted of planning school shootings at Wootton High and Lakewood Elementary—and he must complete a mental health treatment plan, serve probation with community service, and attend biweekly court check-ins with his next appearance set for Sept. 25. FOX 5 DC
- ➤ A Montgomery County police officer, Cpl. Cody Hobbs, will not face charges for fatally shooting a 31-year-old Wheaton man in September 2024 after a Maryland Attorney General investigation found insufficient evidence of a crime+ body camera footage and 911 calls backed the decision. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An independent audit by the Attorney General revealed that nearly half of 87 cases reviewed from 2003 to 2019 by OCME should have been ruled as homicides—including 5 cases in Montgomery County—which shows systemic shortcomings in autopsy documentation and incident reporting. Montgomery officials said they will further review the findings to determine next steps in addressing these issues. Montgomery Community Media
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Brother Bill Quintet Live Jazz
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10-$20 suggested donation — Enjoy the classic 50's and 60's Blue Note jazz vibes from the Brother Bill Quintet.
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One Thin Dime Reunion Concert
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $20 — Catch the legendary blues-rock band One Thin Dime live as they reunite for a special evening of music.
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Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring Special Guests Murphy and Casey Henry
5-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 — Experience a night of progressive bluegrass with special guests and local talent.
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Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience an explosive yet intimate performance blending funky rhythms and lyrical mastery from Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound.
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DC Bluegrass Union Songwriter Showcase
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Live Music: ilyAIMY
6-9 p.m. — 7 Locks Brewing — Free entry — Experience a dynamic blend of bluegrass, heavy metal, and folk with ilyAIMY.
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The Hula Monsters Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 cover — Experience a lively blend of Hawaiian swing, country Latin, and rock and roll from The Hula Monsters.
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Songwriters Association Showcase
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation $10 - $20 — Enjoy an evening of original music from local songwriters in an iconic tavern setting.
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Porfirio Ayvar in Maryland
8 PM — Michael & Son Sportsplex at Rockville — Ticket prices available online — Experience the heartfelt performance of Porfirio Ayvar for the Peruvian community in the DMV area.
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