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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian died after being hit by a white Honda Accord near the intersection of Frederick Road and Indianola Drive in Rockville Wednesday morning—police located and took the driver into custody while the Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the fatality. WJLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rockville man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for coercing a 15-year-old to send explicit images on Snapchat — federal and local officials announced his plea followed revelations that he directed the minor and sent explicit photos of himself. WJLA
- ➤ Timothy Pack, 22, from Virginia pleaded guilty to gross negligent manslaughter and was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for a fatal high-speed crash on April 27 on Route 355 near the Federal Plaza Shopping Center in Montgomery County—he drove over 100 MPH in his Dodge Charger when he struck and killed 25-year-old Jasmine Ashley Gimon and injured his passenger. WJLA
- ➤ Montgomery County officials warned seniors about scams during a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event Tuesday at Holiday Park Senior Center as police and the state’s attorney detailed tactics such as gold bar scams and phone texts claiming unpaid tolls (with data showing a 41% rise in reported scams over three years) while advising vigilance in monitoring accounts. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County police are moving forward with plans to encrypt their radio transmissions to protect sensitive public safety information. As of mid-June, almost all portable radios and about half of patrol vehicles are encrypted while Rockville's channels remain unencrypted — a council briefing on encryption is set for July 7. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Coach Dembroski's Basketball Camp 2025 Session 1
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Rockville High School — Check website for details — Hone your basketball skills with expert coaching and teamwork activities.
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Beginner and Intermediate Swing Dance Lessons
7 p.m. — Dawn Crafton Dance Connection — $140 for eight-week session — Discover swing dance essentials from six-count patterns to lead-and-follow skills in a fun, partner-rotating environment.
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Mary Ann Redmond Trio Performance
2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $20 — Experience a delightful afternoon of original tunes and special covers by Mary Ann Redmond and her ensemble.
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The Grandsons Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience a fusion of New Orleans rhythm, rockabilly, and swing as The Grandsons celebrate their dedication to American music.
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The Poor Ellen Smith Band
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy Americana sounds from a seasoned band with vintage Bluegrass and Blues vibes.
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Chechito Live in Maryland
8 PM — Michael & Son Sportsplex at Rockville — Tickets available — Experience Chechito and his orchestra bringing Peruvian cumbia to Rockville for the first time.
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