Aggravated assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda early Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2026. The assault was reported at the mall at 1:00 PM Thursday. It took place in a parking garage on the property. This assault is the third to be reported at the retail center since Westfield instituted a 3:00 PM juvenile curfew on September 28. It is the tenth assault reported at the mall this year. Twelve assaults were recorded at the property in 2025.

Crust & Crumb Bakery Cafe opens in Rockville

Crust & Crumb Bakery Cafe is now open at 718 Rockville Pike in Rockville. That was formerly home to Roy Rogers. Operating hours of the Taiwanese-inspired bakery are 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, seven days a week. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for November 13 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be free gift bags for the first 50 customers, activities, giveaways, and music by a live DJ.

Sneak peek: Xi'an Famous Foods in Rockville

Xi'an Famous Foods is opening soon at 12031 Rockville Pike at Montrose Crossing in Rockville. The fast-casual Chinese restaurant is currently expanding into the Washington, D.C. region, and Rockville's status as one of the top destinations for Asian cuisine on the East Coast made it a priority opening. You can see the menu below, and it looks fantastic. Highlights include their signature pulled-to-order biang-biang noodles, and the cumin-spiced lamb burger raved about by none less than Anthony Bourdain. Initial operating hours will be 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week.

Gaithersburg man fatally shot in Rockville

A Gaithersburg man was fatally shot in the Town Center area of Rockville eaarly yesterday morning, November 4, 2026, according to Montgomery County police. Rockville City police and County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were originally dispatched to the 200 block of N. Washington Street at 12:25 AM Wednesday, after a report of a person laying in the street near Trader Joe's was received. When first responders arrived at the scene, however, they discovered the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Despite lifesaving efforts, he tragically passed away at the scene.

Homicide detectives have identified the victim as Richard Ulysses Hernandez, 33, of Gaithersburg. His body was transported to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where the cause of death was determined to be homicide. Any suspect(s) in the case remain at large. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this homicide to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimesolversmcmd.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of $250 to $10,000.

Rockville resident assaulted for using gas leaf blower

The Montgomery County Council's infamous war on gas-powered leaf blowers came to blows on Halloween, according to Rockville City police. A resident of the 400 block of Silver Rock Road in the Silver Rock neighborhood was using a gas-powered leaf blower at 1:14 PM. This angered a nearby neighbor, police say, who confronted the resident about the leaf blower. The argument escalated, and the neighbor allegedly proceeded to physically assault the leaf-blowing victim. Police say they know the identity of the assailant, and have advised the victim of their ability to file assault charges.

Armed robbery at gas station in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station in Rockville last night, November 2, 2026. The robbery was reported at a gas station in the 5400 block of Randolph Road at 7:40 PM Monday. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery. The specific gas station has not yet been identified by police, but there are at least two on that block.

Assault in parking lot in Rockville

Rockville City were called to a parking lot this past Friday night, October 30, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive at 10:30 PM. It took place in a commercial parking lot there.