Rockville man killed in rollover accident on Norbeck Road

A Rockville resident was one of two passengers killed when the gray 2025 BMW M8 they were riding in on eastbound Norbeck Road flipped over and wound up in a drainage ditch. Montgomery County police are investigating why the driver crossed the center median and lost control of the vehicle at 3:09 AM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The BMW struck a curb and a pedestrian signal post, flipped over, and skidded upside-down through the intersection with E. Gude Drive. It continued forward, striking another curb, another pedestrian signal post, and several trees before landing in the drainage trench alongside Norbeck Road. The BMW's onboard computer alerted 911 to the crash.

Alexander J. Medrano Cangalaya, 24, of Rockville and Abraham D. Huracaya Del Aguila, 24, of Silver Spring were pronounced dead at the scene. The unnamed driver of the BMW was pulled from the vehicle by Rockville City police officers, and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

County police say their investigation is ongoing, and may take several months to complete. They are welcoming any eyewitness information or details that might assist them. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.

Cycle Gear opening March 25 in Rockville

Cycle Gear will open for the first time on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1500 Rockville Pike, according to a sign posted in the window. As you can see, the shelves and displays inside are just about fully stocked. Cycle Gear is America's largest retailer of motorcycle gear, apparel, parts, and accessories. The opening date was first reported by The MoCo Show. Here's a sneak peek inside:

Assault reported in wooded area in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault in a wooded area yesterday afternoon, March 21, 2026. The assault was reported at 1:32 PM Saturday in the 2400 block of McCormick Road. However, the actual incident appears to have taken place a day earlier at 5:00 PM. Glenora Park is directly adjacent to McCormick Road.

Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda on March 19, 2026. The assault was reported at the mall at 5:00 PM Thursday. This is the third assault reported at the mall this year, with the first having taken place on January 10, and the second on January 26. The mall is now on-pace for 12 assaults this year at this rate, the same number that took place at the property in 2025.

Update on Sheetz construction at Walnut Hill Shopping Center (Photos)

Construction on the second Sheetz convenience store and mega gas station in the MD 355 corridor is advancing quickly at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center at 733 S. Frederick Avenue. The familiar building design and roofline are now visible. There's an interesting Sheetz Site Safety sign I have included a picture of below. It looks like the store could be open by summer at this point.

Armed robbery in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed robbery Monday night, March 16, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 100 block of Rockville Pike at 7:33 PM Monday. A firearm was the weapon employed in the incident.

J. Crew Factory to open at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg

J. Crew Factory is coming soon to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. The outlet arm of the preppy apparel brand has posted signage in the storefront windows at 20-A Grand Corner Avenue. J. Crew Factory will open in "Winter 2026," according to the signage. Very similar to Gap Factory, J. Crew Factory is not a liquidation outlet of past-prime J. Crew clothing, instead carrying a line of clothing designed specifically for Factory stores. 

What's the difference? Mostly in the materials used. They're going to be lower-quality but also much lower priced. The genuine wool sweater or scarf you might buy at J. Crew, for example, could be made of synthetic fabrics at Factory stores. So it's a way to get J. Crew styling for less, but the pieces might not last you as long as The Real Thing. How can you immediately recognize a Factory item on the resale market? J. Crew Factory items will have two tiny diamonds or dots on the brand label.