POLICE SEARCHING FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE SUSPECTS IN ROCKVILLE, DERWOOD (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Police are asking for the public's help in locating two suspects wanted in indecent exposure incidents in Rockville and Derwood recently.

The first took place at Flagship car wash, at 2100 Chapman Avenue in Rockville, on September 4 at approximately 1:40 AM (what are people doing at a car wash at 1:40 AM, anyway?). A man exposed himself to 41-year-old woman, police allege, and fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a medium-skinned black male, between the ages of 50-60 years old, approximately 5’07″, 165 pounds, with short black hair and a mustache.  He was last seen wearing dark blue basketball shorts and a purple shirt with unknown writing on it.

A second indecent exposure was reported on August 28, at 3:18 PM, on a Ride On bus in the 8100 block of Needwood Road. The suspect fled southbound on Redland Road, seemingly heading toward the Shady Grove Metro station, police say.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male, approximately 6’00″ tall, 245 pounds, with brown eyes, very short black hair, a black mustache and goatee with facial stubble.  He was last seen wearing black cargo shorts, black and white shoes, a gray shirt, black baseball cap, and was carrying a red and white backpack.

Anyone who recognizes either suspect, or who has further information, is asked to contact the 1st District Investigative Section at 240-773-6084.

BELLINI JUVENILE DESIGNER FURNITURE CLOSING IN ROCKVILLE (PHOTOS)

Bellini Juvenile Designer Furniture is closing in the Pike Center, at the corner of Rockville Pike and Bou Avenue in south Rockville. The store is holding a closing sale, and "Everything Must Go!!!"

FedEx OFFICE STORE OPENS IN PIKE CENTER IN ROCKVILLE (PHOTOS)

A FedEx Office store has taken the place of Catherine's Plus Sizes at Pike Center on Rockville Pike. The shopping center is located at the intersection of MD 355 and Bou Avenue. FedEx Office stores offer not only the obvious shipping services one would expect, but also computer rentals, faxing and copying, passport services, office supplies and document shredding, among others.

ROY ROGERS PLANS EARLY NOVEMBER OPENING IN ROCKVILLE (PHOTOS)

Whatever the holdup was in Roy Rogers' return to Rockville has been resolved. Coming Soon signage and permits are finally up at the 718 Rockville Pike location (longtime site of a Ford dealership, across from Marlo Furniture) of the first Roy Rogers restaurant Rockville has had in decades. The restaurant is currently hiring staff, and expects to open the first week in November.

POTOMAC RIVER RUNNING CLOSES AT ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE (PHOTOS)

Potomac River Running is the latest tenant to close at Rockvile Town Square. One pink sock, a message from a loyal customer and a few odds and ends are all that remain of the family-owned, local chain's Rockville store.

Cosi, Oro Pomodoro, Pho & Rolls, Carbón and the Hair Cuttery, have all vacated the Federal Realty property in only the last 3 months. Capital One bank is scheduled to close its Rockville Town Square branch permanently on October 17 at 6:00 PM.

DERWOOD RESIDENTS ANGRY ABOUT GROUP HOME

Angry residents of Derwood are challenging Montgomery County officials over a group home for psychiatric patients they contend was improperly rubber stamped by government. The Gazette reports that the home, located at 6112 Granby Road, has been the source of 6 police responses, and 8 visits by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services so far.

"Crisis" patients, including those with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and manic depression, are staying in the home for 3 to 10 day residences, according to the Gazette. Some have been found wandering the neighborhood unsupervised.

Residents were dissatisfied with the county's response to their concerns at a meeting Tuesday evening, and are now considering a legal challenge, reports the Gazette's Terri Hogan.

Group homes have generated controversy in recent years, particularly when such operations came to light in Clarksburg and Aspen Hill only after violent crimes by residents drew public attention.

275 N. WASHINGTON STREET CONSTRUCTION UPDATE (PHOTOS)

A lot of progress has taken place at The JBG Companies' 275 N. Washington Street project in Rockville. One of the first Town Center Phase II developments, the building will include 28,000 SF of retail and restaurant space. A battle over how much parking the development would include was resolved by the Rockville Planning Commission recently. One part of the structure has a very traditional brick facade, which contrasts with the glass facade of the rest.