Dozing burglar surprised by resident in Rockville

A sleepy home intruder ended up being caught after taking a short winter's nap in the Glen Hills neighborhood of Rockville. According to Rockville City police, the suspect entered a home in the unit block of Monterra Court at 5:30 AM on December 18, 2025. The suspect, whose identity is known to police, gained access to the house via a sliding rear door that had been left unlocked. A resident discovered the intruder asleep inside the house at 9:01 AM. Charges are forthcoming for the well-rested suspect, police report. Lock those sliding doors!

Homicide investigation after Rockville couple is murdered (Photo)

Montgomery County Police homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of a married couple in the Glen Hills neighborhood of Rockville. Richard Louis Vilardo, 65, and Julianne Humphries Vilardo, 67, were found dead by police Sunday, May 10, when officers responded to a 911 call at 12:18 PM.

Police say both victims were found with "trauma" to the upper body. Julianne Vilardo was found inside the home, and Richard Vilardo was located in the backyard.

Detectives say the two were scheduled to meet family members yesterday morning. When they did not arrive, family members went to the home, where they found the two deceased and called 911.

An autopsy will be performed by the state medical examiner in Baltimore, police said yesterday.

The Washington Post reports that Richard Vilardo was a co-founder of Pinnacle Hotel Management, which develops Marriott and Hilton hotels.

Anyone with information regarding the deaths of Richard and Julianne Vilardo is asked to contact Montgomery County Police at 301.279.8000.

Photo via Montgomery County Police