Pedestrian struck in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County first responders were dispatched to the scene of a collision in Gaithersburg involving a pedestrian early this morning. The collision took place in the southbound lanes of N. Frederick Avenue (MD 355) at its intersection with Christopher Avenue at 3:40 AM. Montgomery County police officers arriving at the scene found an adult male pedestrian suffering from unspecified injuries. His condition was not provided in the initial report from the police department. 

According to police, the driver who struck the pedestrian remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. All southbound lanes of MD 355 are currently closed between Watkins Mill Road and Christopher Avenue. 

Police identify victim in Potomac Woods Plaza shooting death

Montgomery County police have identified the victim in the fatal shooting at Potomac Woods Plaza at 1087 Seven Locks Road early Sunday morning, September 13, 2026. Homicide detectives have also released more details about the incident. According to police, the victim, Nicholas Njuki, 33, of Gaithersburg, had a "confrontation" with the unknown male suspect inside Quincy's Potomac Bar & Grille earlier. Following the confrontation, Njuki left the restaurant with a companion, with whom he got into a vehicle. While attempting to leave the shopping center, their vehicle encountered another vehicle driven by the suspect.

Police did not describe what precisely happened next, but said Njuki ultimately exited the vehicle at 2:02 AM, at which time the suspect shot Njuki once from inside his own vehicle. The suspect then allegedly fired a shot at Njuki's companion, who had remained inside their vehicle. His companion then drove away from the scene and called 911. The suspect fled the scene in his own vehicle.

Interestingly, a description of the suspect has not yet been released. But police are asking anyone with information about this homicide to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org, and click on the “P3 Tips” link at the top of the page, or call 1-866-411-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.

Fatal shooting at Potomac Woods Plaza in Rockville

Montgomery County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early yesterday morning at Potomac Woods Plaza at 1087 Seven Locks Road. The shooting was reported outside of Quincy's Potomac Bar & Grille, which was hosting a viewing of a UFC fighting event late Saturday night, at 2:02 AM Sunday. County and Rockville City police officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel arriving at the scene found an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, the victim tragically passed away at the scene. 

The shooter(s) remain at large this morning. Police have not yet released any suspect descriptions in the case. However, its press release regarding the shooting did not solicit the public's help in identifying or locating suspects.

Female pedestrian dies after being struck by driver in Rockville

A woman and child were struck by a driver while crossing a street in Rockville Monday night, August 17, 2026, and the woman tragically passed away at a local hospital later in the evening. Montgomery County police report that the child is suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, and is expected to survive. Police did not specify the precise location of the collision, saying it took place "near Chapman Avenue and Twinbrook Parkway." @TheDMVLive on Twitter cited the location as the intersection of Rockville Pike and Twinbrook Parkway.

Rockville City police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:25 PM. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the police investigation. @TheDMVLive reported that the striking vehicle veered off the road after the collision. The white vehicle, with Florida tags, could be seen resting among grass and bushes in video he posted.

Man shouts antisemitic statements outside synagogue in Rockville

Police responded to a hate speech incident outside a synagogue in Rockville Wednesday afternoon, July 8, 2026. According to Montgomery County police, a man shouted antisemitic statements at a person standing outside of Tikvat Israel Congregation at 2200 Baltimore Road at 4:44 PM Wednesday. He then walked away. 

Police have not released a description of the suspect. If you have any information about this incident, call Rockville City police at 240-314-8900.

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.

Armed robbery at ATM in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at an ATM machine in Rockville early last Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026. The robbery was reported at an ATM in the 12200 block of Rockville Pike at 1:01 PM Friday. An adult male suspect tried to grab the victim's wallet in front of the ATM, and threatened to shoot the victim if they did not let go of it. But the victim was able to not only hold onto their wallet, but overpowered the suspect and pinned him until officers could arrive. The suspect was taken into custody.

Police respond to assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this past Saturday night, June 20, 2026. The assault was reported at the mall at 8:21 PM Saturday. This was the fifth assault recorded at the popular retail center so far this year. Last year saw a total of 12 assaults reported at the property. County police officers were visibly on patrol inside the mall this past weekend.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Derwood

Montgomery County police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred in Derwood late Friday night, June 19, 2026. Residents in the 7800 block of Miller Fall Road called 911 after hearing gunfire from a nearby field at 11:00 PM. Police were dispatched to recover any potential evidence of a firearm being discharged. The Shady Grove Middle School baseball field is located at the end of that street.

Suspect arrested in Rockville hotel homicide

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the May 14, 2026 fatal shooting of a hotel guest outside of the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at 5701 Marinelli Road in Rockville. Terrance Brainell Williams, 41, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Quentin Tyrone Davis. Police initially had reason to suspect the alleged shooter had fled on foot to the nearby White Flint Metro station. But after reviewing surveillance video, they identified a person seen walking from a car toward the hotel just prior to the shooting. That same person was seen returning to the vehicle immediately after the shooting, and driving away.

Detectives allege that individual is Williams. They also assert that Williams and Davis knew each other prior to the shooting. Williams is being held at the County jail pending a bond hearing.

Montgomery County police searching for Rockville hotel killer

Montgomery County police are still searching for the suspect who allegedly shot and killed a man outside of the Marriott North Bethesda Hotel and Conference Center at 5701 Marinelli Road in Rockville at 11:35 AM yesterday, May 14, 2026. Police say the victim, Quentin Tyrone Davis, 41, was a guest at the hotel. He was walking in the parking lot toward the hotel entrance when he was "confronted" by the suspect, who then shot Davis. First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but Davis tragically died at the scene.

Incredibly, police have no description of the suspect, not even a gender. They say that County officers and Metro Transit police canvassed the area, the White Flint Metro station, Metro trains, and other Metro stations, but came up empty-handed. The suspect appears to have melted into the ether.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this homicide to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Knife pulled on commuter at Rockville Metro station

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at the Rockville Metro station late last night, May 4, 2026. The assault was reported at the station at 11:12 PM Monday. According to police, a suspect pulled a knife on the victim in the bus bay area of the station. Officers were able to identify and arrest the knife-wielding assailant. 

Montgomery County police arrest suspect in Montgomery Mall armed robbery

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the April 25, 2026 armed robbery at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Kilbert Rosales, 34, of no fixed address, was identified by one of the two victims. Officers located Rosales near the Transit Center on the mall property. He initially was cooperative, but after being handcuffed, he allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted police. Before being placed in the rear of a police cruiser, police say Rosales began to slam his head into the rear window of the vehicle, lacerating his face. 

Rosales has been charged with armed robbery, theft ($100 to under $1,500), disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, malicious destruction of property, assault, making a false statement to a police officer, and related charges. He is being held without bond at the County jail. Police recovered the box cutter he allegedly used to threaten the two victims in the parking garage outside of Nordstrom on his person.

Montgomery County police interview alleged WHCA dinner shooter's family in Rockville

Montgomery County police and the U.S. Secret Service have interviewed the sister of alleged White House Correspondents Dinner shooter Cole Allen at the family's residence in Rockville, Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports. Heinrich's sources told her that Cole Allen sent members of his family an alleged manifesto prior to last night's shooting at the Washington Hilton hotel. Avriana Allen reportedly told police that her brother had made radical statements in the past, and that he had stowed away firearms at the family home without her parents' knowledge.

Allen's sister also confirmed that Cole Allen had attended No Kings rallies in the past, and is allegedly a member of an obscure group called "The Wide Awakes." It was not confirmed if the shotgun Allen allegedly fired at a Secret Service officer in the lobby of the hotel was one of the firearms stored at the Maryland home. Montgomery County police have not yet publicly confirmed their involvement in the investigation. One Secret Service agent was injured in the shooting, and the suspect was apprehended before he could reach the ballroom where President Donald Trump, Vice-President J.D. Vance, and other Trump administration officials were participating in the event.

Man shot to death in Rockville

Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly shooting in Rockville last night. The shooting was reported in the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway at 10:20 PM Friday. Officers arriving at the scene found a 20-year-old man in a parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. @TheDMVLive reported the man had been shot in the face, and was in cardiac arrest. Police say officers began CPR on the victim, who was transported to a local hospital, where he tragically passed away.

No suspect has been identified so far by police. A homicide investigation is now underway. The victim will not be identified until family members can be notified, police say.

Teen stabbed at Safeway in Rockville

A teenage boy was stabbed multiple times outside of the Safeway grocery store at 403 Redland Boulevard in the King Farm Village Center in Rockville last night, March 25, 2026. The shocking crime took place just after 8:30 PM during a peak shopping time. Montgomery County and Rockville City police both responded to the incident, in which the juvenile victim was hospitalized with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. One suspect has been arrested, County police say, but they have not provided a description of the suspect in custody, nor of a second potential suspect they are still looking for. Eyewitnesses have stated there were at least six teens in the gathering outside the store that led to the altercation.

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.

Police respond to alleged prostitution activity at hotel in Rockville

Montgomery County police were called to a hotel in Rockville early Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, to investigate an alleged prostitution incident there. The activity was reported at a hotel in the unit block of Research Court at 1:29 PM Tuesday. There are two hotels on that block. Police have not yet identified at which hotel the activity took place.

Assault at condo complex in Rockville

Montgomery County police were called to a condominium complex in Rockville early Tuesday afternoon, February 17, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The 2nd-degree assault was reported in the 15300 block of Diamond Cove Terrace at 1:33 PM Tuesday. It took place in the parking lot of the complex. It is in the Shady Grove area, just south of Downtown Crown.

Clarksburg Banana Republic employee accused of videotaping women in dressing rooms

An employee of the Banana Republic Factory Store at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets mall has been arrested after several women reported seeing a cell phone video recording them in the dressing rooms of the store. Police say Fabio Delrio, 19, of Clarksburg was identified as the suspect after officers reviewed surveillance camera footage from the store, and discovered images of women in dressing rooms on his phone. Delrio also took pictures of women as they shopped in the store, police allege. They report that he is no longer employed at the store at this time.

Delrio has been charged with four counts of peeping Tom, four counts of visual surveillance with prurient intent in a private area, and other related charges. He is free on $5000 bond.

The known peeping Tom incidents were recorded in the store's dressing rooms between May and August of 2025. Detectives believe there may be additional victims. They are asking anyone who shopped at the Banana Republic Factory Store between May 2025 and August 2025 and may have been a victim of Fabio Delrio to call the 4th District Investigative Section at (240) 773-5530, or to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477.