Accident at River Road and Ogden Road in Bethesda, lanes blocked

An accident around 7:00 PM tonight at the intersection of River Road and Ogden Road in Bethesda is impeding traffic in both directions. Police and fire personnel are on the scene, and officers are directing traffic. I would avoid the area right now, and use an alternative route.

Disorder on St. Elmo Ave., vehicle burglary on Ogden Rd. + more - Bethesda crime update

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on October 3, according to crime data:

Disorderly conduct. 4900 block St. Elmo Avenue.

Theft. 7100 block Woodmont Avenue.

Drug arrest. Southbound Wisconsin Avenue at Bethesda Avenue.

Theft. 4400 block Montgomery Avenue.

Drug arrest. East-West Highway at Edgevale Street.

Vehicle burglary. 5700 block Ogden Road (Springfield).

Vehicle burglary. 5300 block Wakefield Road.

Vehicle burglary. YMCA.

Theft. 12000 block Rockville Pike (Pike District).