Police called after assault at Rockville restaurant

Rockville City police were called to a restaurant after someone was assaulted there on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025. The assault was reported at a restaurant in the 14900 block of Shady Grove Road at 9:16 AM Wednesday. An emergency petition for an involuntary mental health evaluation was filed in relation to the incident.

Squatters strike again in Rockville

The squatting phenomenon continues to build momentum in Maryland, and most recently in the City of Rockville. Two men somehow gained access to an apartment building in the unit block of Monroe Place in Rockville Town Center on an unspecified date, Rockville City police report. They "took up residency" in a vacant unit in the building. A staff member of the property eventually discovered the squatters after unlocking that apartment's door at 12:15 PM on June 29, 2025, and told them they had to leave. Police determined the two squatters were homeless.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and legislators had promised to take swift action on squatting, but have appeared impotent to stop it this summer. State Delegate Mike Griffith (R) said yesterday that he will be introducing legislation in the state legislature next year to close loopholes that currently blur the line between a legal tenant and a squatter. He told WBFF Fox 45 that a business client of his currently has squatters living in five of his Maryland properties. "It’s 100% a multimillion-dollar issue here in the state that we need to address," Griffith said.

Strong-arm carjacking in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm carjacking in the Twinbrook Forest neighborhood late Saturday night. The carjacking and assault were reported in the 400 block of Meadow Hall Road at 11:10 PM Saturday. That is in the vicinity of the original Carl Sandburg Elementary School/Learning Center. 

Squatter takes up residence in Rockville home

A squatter took up residence in a Rockville home for three days last weekend, before Rockville City police were called to the property. The suspect, whom police said is homeless, was inside a vacant home in the 300 block of Howard Avenue from 4:30 PM on June 13, 2025 to 4:00 PM on June 16. New attention is being paid to the phenomenon of squatting across Maryland in recent weeks, as the activity has spiked in Baltimore and other parts of the state. In some cases, people in genuine need of shelter are taking the initiative on their own, but many recent cases in the Baltimore area have involved organized squatting networks operating online, who are taking money from the squatters in exchange for house keys and falsified documents.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) told WBFF Fox 45 TV in Baltimore that his administration is "taking immediate action" on the issue. Maryland Delegate Ryan Nowrocki (R) disputed the governor's claim. "We have done nothing at the state level to address squatting in Maryland," Nowrocki responded in an interview with Fox 45. "I understand that the governor is making all kinds of claims about this issue, but at the end of the day, the governor is certainly entitled to his own opinion on the matter, but not entitled to his own set of facts. The facts are that squatting is out of control, and frankly, we have no law-and-order in this state right now, and that is partly the governor’s fault."

Early morning assault in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an aggravated assault yesterday morning, June 15, 2025. The assault was reported in the 100 block of Talbott Street at 4:30 AM Sunday. It was reported along the street, which runs from Rockville Pike past the Talbott Center and several apartment complexes.

Shooting in Rockville Town Center

UPDATE - 9:59 AM - June 14, 2025: Rockville City police have identified the two suspects who were arrested following the shooting:  Caleb Jiron, 18, of Frederick, and Freddy Gonzalez-Soto, 18, of Montgomery Village. Both men were allegedly armed with "ghost guns," police said. They have been charged with   Attempted First Degree Murder, First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and multiple firearms violations. Police report that the victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.

UPDATE - 9:39 PM: Rockville City police have confirmed there is one victim in the shooting. The adult male victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds when he was encountered by officers in the 200 block of N. Washington Street shortly after 6:00 PM tonight, June 12, 2025. He was transported to a local hospital, where he is now in stable condition. Officers identified two suspects in the area, and arrested them.

However, the investigation is ongoing.  The 200 block of N. Washington St. will be closed for an extended period for that purpose. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at

Detectives@RockvilleMD.Gov or 240-314-8900. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Rockville City police are on the scene of a shooting in the Town Center area, the department announced minutes ago. Police say the shooting took place in the 200 block of N. Washington Street. "This is an active and evolving investigation," the department said in a statement. "Expect an increased police presence in the area."

Burglars target Rockville's newest neighborhood

Burglars gave themselves a private tour of several homes at Rockville's newest neighborhood, the Farmstead District, located at 2590 Farmstead Drive, last week. The development is adjacent to King Farm, and is just south of Shady Grove Road. Rockville City police say that one or more burglars entered at least five homes that are under construction in the 2500 block of Farmstead Drive, and stole unspecified property from the interiors. The burglaries are believed to have taken place between 9:00 PM on May 28, 2025, and 9:00 AM on May 29. 

Police do not have any suspect descriptions. If you have any information that can assist detectives in identifying these suspects, call police at 240-314-8900.

Rockville names Jason West Rockville City police chief

The City of Rockville has named Interim Police Chief Jason West as the permanent chief of the Rockville City Police Department. City Councilmember Adam Van Grack announced the appointment on social media this evening. "Chief West is an incredible leader, dedicated officer, and wonderful person," Van Grack wrote on Facebook. "I am truly proud to have him leading our Police Department." Chief West replaces the previous chief, Victor Brito, who resigned last October. 

Photo courtesy Councilmember Adam Van Grack

Rockville ride-sharing driver ghosts passenger after devious theft

A ride-sharing passenger had a lighter load after arriving at their destination in the Woodley Gardens area of Rockville on the morning of May 22, 2025, Rockville City police report. The victim exited the car, but the driver allegedly sped off with the victim's belongings before they could be retrieved from the vehicle. When the victim attempted to contact the driver through the ride-sharing app, in case it had been an honest mistake, the driver ghosted the victim and ceased responding. The incident took place in the 600 block of Warfield Drive at 8:28 AM. Police have not released the identity of the driver, and have not identified the ride-sharing company in question.

Teen girls arrested after assault in Rockville park

Two teenage girls were arrested following an altercation in the King Farm area of Rockville on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Rockville City police were called to investigate a 2nd-degree assault at King Farm Park at 401 Watkins Pond Boulevard at 2:50 PM Sunday. Officers took a 17-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl into custody. Their cases will be handled through the juvenile justice system. Police have not yet indicated who was victimized in the alleged assault.

Police called after assault at hotel in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a hotel early Friday morning, May 23, 2025, after someone reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at a hotel in the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road at 4:00 AM Friday. A Red Roof Plus+ hotel is located on that block of Shady Grove Road.

The Farragut Flasher strikes in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a flasher in the Twinbrook Forest area on May 8, 2025. The female victim was in the 1600 block of Farragut Avenue at 2:40 PM when an unknown suspect exposed his privates to her. He fled in a black SUV. Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male in his 30s, with long hair and wearing an orange shirt. He spoke only Spanish, police say. If you can identify this suspect, call police at 240-314-8900.

Fake U.S. Marshal scams Rockville resident

An imposter posing as a U.S. Marshal swindled a Rockville resident on April 30, 2025, Rockville City police report. At 4:00 PM that afternoon, police say, an individual claiming to be a U.S. Marshal contacted a resident of the 700 block of King Farm Boulevard. The fake marshal told the female victim that one of her accounts had been compromised, and directed her to purchase gift cards from three businesses. She was told to furnish information from the cards to the marshal in order to recoup the stolen funds. Obviously, the laughably-cockamamie story was a scam.

According to the (real) U.S. Marshals Service, this is a nationwide fraud scheme that has been carried out since January. “The U.S. Marshals would never ask for a credit, debit or gift card number or banking routing numbers, or ask for funds to be wired for any purpose," U.S. Marshal Gary Grimes said. "If the caller is urging you to provide this type of information or any other personal or financial information, hang up and report the call to the Marshals and the Federal Trade Commission. You can even report to both agencies anonymously.”

Photo courtesy U.S. Marshals Service

Rockville resident surprises burglars in bedroom

A Rockville resident disrupted a midday burglary in her home on Monday, April 28, 2025, Rockville City police report. The two female suspects had already picked up items from bedrooms in the home in the 500 block of S. Horners Lane, and then entered the victim's bedroom at 12:30 PM. When the victim surprised them, the two women ran out of the home with the stolen valuables, and fled in a dark-colored Chevrolet Suburban. 

The victim had earlier locked the front door, she told police, but officers determined that the suspects had still been able to break in through the door despite the lock. They were apparently not aware that the victim was at home at the time.

Police describe the two suspects as White women with "noticeably thick accents," approximately 40 to 50 years in age, heavy-set, 5'4" to 5'7" in height, with long, black hair. They were wearing "long robe-style dresses" and white shoes. If you can assist detectives in identifying either of the suspects in this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Rockville hotel maid finds gun while cleaning room

Another unattended firearm has been recovered by Rockville City police. A hotel maid called police after finding a gun while cleaning a guest room at 8:26 AM on April 17, 2025. The gun turned out to be loaded, and it was believed to have been left by the guest who had just checked out of the hotel, which is located in the unit block of Research Court. There are two hotels on that block, a Ramada Inn, and a Sleep Inn. 

Assault at bus stop in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop yesterday afternoon, April 25, 2025. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive (MD 355). It occurred at 3:15 PM Friday. In other exciting bus stop news, just 27 minutes before the assault call, Rockville City police had located a fugitive from another Maryland county at a bus stop in the 300 block of W. Montgomery Avenue.

Garbage time: Trash can employed in Rockville assault

Quick reflexes allowed a victim to escape injury when a trash can was hurled in their direction in the Rockcrest neighborhood of Rockville on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The victim, and a suspect known to the victim, were engaged in a verbal argument in the 1500 block of Rockwood Drive at 7:11 PM Sunday. When the dispute escalated, the suspect hoisted a garbage can, and threw it toward the victim. 

The victim was able to sidestep the trash can, but their vehicle was not as fortunate. It was damaged when the can slammed into it instead of its owner, leaving a dent. Rockville City police responded to the scene, and after investigation, the case was referred for charges.

Rockville road rage ends with knife attack

A road rage incident near the I-270 interchange with W. Montgomery Avenue in Rockville escalated until one driver pulled out a knife and attacked the other vehicle involved in the dispute. According to Rockville City police, the male driver of a blue Ford SUV became enraged with two women in another vehicle at the intersection of W. Montgomery and Nelson Street at 3:08 PM on April 11, 2025. He allegedly yelled racial epithets at the women. 

Eventually, police say, the suspect emerged from the SUV brandishing a knife. He allegedly proceeded to strike a window of the women's vehicle, and then stab one of their rear tires. The suspect then fled in the SUV.

Police describe the suspect as "a male of unknown race with light skin," heavy-set, and wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. If you can identify this suspect, call police at 240-314-8900.

Intruder trashes rental room in Rockville

An intruder entered a Rockville home and trashed a rental room on April 7, 2025, Rockville City police report. The suspect snuck in through a rear door, and was apparently targeting a specific rental room inside the home in the 300 block of Baltimore Road in Croydon Park. Between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM that afternoon, police say, the intruder overturned the room, leaving items strewn about. No description of the suspect, or their motive, has been released at this time. If you can identify the intruder, or have any other information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Feces left in grocery delivery bag in Rockville

An online grocery shopper in the Burgundy Hills area of Rockville found an unexpected surprise in their order when it was delivered. Rockville City police report that a resident of the 300 block of Taylor Avenue found that feces had been placed in one of the grocery bags that were delivered to the doorstep of their home on April 7, 2025. Police determined that a suspect they describe only as "an unknown woman" had placed the feces into the bag at approximately 6:00 PM that evening. If you have any information that can assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.