Man vandalizes multiple A/C units during heat wave in Rockville

Rockville City police are looking for a man who vandalized multiple air-conditioning units early yesterday morning, July 6, 2026. According to police, the man damaged at least six A/C units in the 600 block of Mount Vernon Place around 2:00 AM Monday morning. Police describe the suspect as Black male with a stocky build, and shoulder-length dreadlocks. He was wearing white shorts and a dark-colored shirt. If you have any information about this incident, or have discovered your unit was damaged as well, call police at 240-314-8900.

Strong-arm carjacking in Rockville - UPDATED

UPDATE - 5:32 PM, July 7, 2026: Rockville City police have indentified the vehicle stolen as a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm carjacking in the Croyden Park area early on the morning of July 4, 2026. The assault and robbery occurred in the 700 block of Mapleton Road at 1:00 AM Saturday. Police were dispatched to the scene 33 minutes later.

Rockville fireworks delayed until 9:45 PM

The City of Rockville announced last-minute changes to its official July 4th program tonight at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park at 1800 Piccard Drive in the King Farm neighborhood. Activities scheduled through 9:15 PM have been canceled. The fireworks display is still on, but has been delayed until 9:45 PM tonight. Severe weather was cited as the reason for the changes.

Montgomery County cooling centers open 11 AM to 7 PM on July 4

Montgomery County will be operating cooling centers open to the public who lack air conditioning on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026. There are six cooling centers, and they will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Though, frankly, they should be open longer hours than that, given the lack of relief after dark or in the morning. Note that services and amenities typically available at these facilities may not be available while they are in use as cooling centers. I wish all my readers a great July 4th! Stay hydrated and stay safe!

Second assault in 8 days at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall Sunday night, June 28, 2026. The assault was reported at 7:51 PM. This was the second assault to take place at the retail center in eight days, with the last having occurred on June 20. Six assaults have been reported at the mall so far this year, a pace on par with last year's grand total of twelve. 2024 saw eleven assaults, and 2022 brought twelve. A low of five assaults was recorded in 2023, when the police department opened a "resource room" at the mall.

Zbounce closes at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Zbounce has closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Signage has been removed from their space next to Hallmark. The children's moon bounce and play center first opened at the mall in the fall of 2016, so this could be a ten-year lease ending. Or an unannounced move within the mall, but Zbounce has not posted any message to customers regarding such plans.

Rockville woman facing charges after exposing herself to neighbor's surveillance camera

A Rockville woman is facing charges after allegedly putting on a show for a neighbor's surveillance camera. According to Rockville City police, the woman made "lewd gestures" and exposed herself in front of the camera in the 200 block of Congressional Lane on June 24, 2026. Police say they have identified the woman, and that charges against her are forthcoming.