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Update: The Washington Post now has a story by Ernesto Londoño, Montgomery Legislator Arrested for Drunk Driving:

Barve pulled out of a parking lot in the 200 block of East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg at approximately 11:40 p.m. last night. Gaithersburg Officer Shane Eastman noticed the delegate’s green Acura Integra drive out through a driveway marked as an entrance, Gaithersburg police spokesman Sgt. Rudy Wagner said.

Growlers is located in the 200 block of E Diamond Ave.

Patricia M. Murret and Douglas Tallman write in the Gazette, Top state lawmaker arrested for drunk driving in Gaithersburg

Kumar P. Barve, 49, of Gaithersburg was arrested by Gaithersburg City Police just before midnight for driving while intoxicated, said Chief John A. King.

Barve, who represents District 17, was charged today with driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence, failure to obey a traffic device and failure to drive right of center, King said.

I don’t think I’ve posted this before; from the City’s website:

Gaithersburg Police Announce Crime Tip Hotline
Posted 8/31/2007

The Gaithersburg Police Department has established a Crime Tip Hotline to allow residents to report criminal activity they may be aware of or observe.

The tip line will allow members of the public who wish to report suspicious activity, criminal activity, or other information directly to the Gaithersburg Police Department. Callers may choose to remain anonymous or leave contact information in order to be contacted by an investigator. The tip line does not capture, record or display any information about the caller. There is no means to contact the caller unless the caller chooses to provide contact information.

Callers are greeted by a message in English and Spanish, and messages may be left in either language. The calls received on the tip line are recorded on a voice message system and will be retrieved by investigative personnel who will evaluate each message and conduct appropriate follow up or referral on information provided.

The tip line is not associated with Crime Solvers, nor does it provide rewards in return for information provided. It is not connected to the Montgomery County Public Safety Communications Center and is not intended for witnesses to report crimes in progress or that have just occurred.

Victims of or witness to a crime that requires a police response should continue to call 911 or the non-emergency number of 301-279-8000 for police assistance.

The new Gaithersburg Police tip line number is 301-330-4471.

From the City’s website:

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Burglary

On 11/28/07, at about 3:53 a.m., police where called to the 600 block of Cedar Spring Street for a report of a burglary. Once on scene, police learned that unknown suspect(s) broke into the building, damaged property and stole a television.

Cedar Spring Street is in Hidden Creek, near Odend’hal & Goshen roads.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Significant Events

On 11/26/07, at 5:45 p.m.. there was a fatal hit and run accident on Southbound Route 355 at South Westland Road. A pedestrian was struck and the striking vehicle left the scene.

Suspect vehicle: A maroon Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible with Virginia license plates.

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Sunday, November 25, 2007

Burglary

Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on 11/24/2007 and 11:40 a.m. on 11/25/2007, an unknown suspect burglarized numerous storage units at Bob’s Storage, 26 West Diamond Avenue. Property was taken.

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Saturday, November 24, 2007

Burglary

Sometime between 11:00 a.m. on 11/17/07 and 9:00 a.m. on 11/24/07, an unknown suspect burglarized Andy’s Parties located at 422 Main Street. Property was stolen.

422 Main Street would be in the Market Square area of Kentlands.