Argument with stranger ends with theft of car keys in Rockville

When we see scooters on the streets of Rockville these days, they are typically being used to make deliveries. One allegedly criminal rider used his to take something away, Rockville City police report. An unknown male suspect became engaged in an argument in the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road around 7:00 AM on March 6, 2026. He finally grabbed the victim's car keys, police say, and sped away on his scooter. 

Police have not released a description of the suspect beyond his gender. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault at residential intersection in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault in the Silver Rock neighborhood on February 25, 2026. The assault was reported at 10:00 PM at the intersection of Woodburn and Gilbert Roads. A motive for the assault is unknown. Police describe the suspect only as a Hispanic male in his 30s, wearing a Carhartt jacket. If you can identify this suspect, you are asked to call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault at apartment complex in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at an apartment complex Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2026. The assault was reported in the parking lot of an apartment property in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike at 4:30 PM Thursday. Woodmont Park apartments are located on that block.

Police called after fight at recreation center in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a fight at a recreation center in the Twinbrook area of Rockville this past Sunday, February 22, 2026. The fight was reported at 2:50 PM Sunday at the Twinbrook Community Recreational Center at 12920 Twinbrook Parkway. According to police, an argument between two people at a sporting event escalated into the two assaulting each other. However, when officers arrived, the two suspects declined to press charges against each other.

Assault at bus stop in Rockville

Whoever said it doesn't hurt to take the bus? Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop in the vicinity of the Rockville Metro station on the afternoon of February 13, 2026. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 200 block of Rockville Pike at 2:25 PM, making this a broad daylight attack.

Rockville police identify Wootton High School shooter, firearm

Rockville City police have identified the alleged shooter who wounded one person inside of Thomas S. Wootton High School yesterday afternoon. Kahlil White-Villatoro, 16, of Rockville, has been charged as an adult in connection with the shooting. White-Villatoro is charged with attempted second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, and various firearms-related charges, including possession of a dangerous weapon on school property. He is being held at the County jail pending a bond hearing. 

Detectives also identified the firearm they say White-Villatoro used in the shooting. It was a Polymer80 9 mm handgun (see sample image above). Although a suspect is in custody, the investigation is ongoing and remains active. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to call Rockville City Police Department detectives at 240-314-8900.

Shooting at Wootton High School in Rockville

A shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville this afternoon has left one student wounded, and another in custody. According to Rockville City police, the shooting took place inside the school, which is located at 2100 Wootton Parkway. Police were called at 2:15 PM, and found one student wounded in a school hallway. The student was transported to a local hospital, where they are in stable condition with a single gunshot wound. While the shooter fled the building, they were quickly identified as a Wootton student, and located near the campus by officers a short time later.

Students and parents were reunited at Robert Frost Middle School later in the afternoon. Police say there is no further danger to the students, or to the larger community. Charges against the suspect are pending.

Shoplifting incident leads to drug bust in Rockville

A shoplifting incident escalated at a grocery store in Rockville yesterday, when the suspect had more than store merchandise on their person. Rockville City police responded to a shoplifting report at a grocery store in the 1500 block of Rockville Pike at 10:48 AM Sunday. Officers determined the suspect possessed drug paraphernalia, and an individual was accused of obstruction in the same incident. Wegmans is located at 1590 Rockville Pike.

American flag burned in Rockville

Rockville City police are investigating the burning of an American flag on Rockville Pike last week. The flag was torched in the 1200 block of Rockville Pike sometime between 9:00 PM on January 22, and 10:00 AM on January 23, police say. Detectives do not have any suspect descriptions or motives in the case at this time. If you have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Gang of three robbers assault victim in Rockville

Three would-be robbers ganged up on a lone victim late in the night of January 14, 2026, Rockville City police report. The three demanded unspecified property from the victim in the 2100 block of Veirs Mill Road at 11:18 PM. When the victim refused, they proceeded to assault him and fled. Police describe the suspects only as three Hispanic males of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Rockville

Rockville City police are investigating a shots-fired incident that was reported on a residential street in the Twinbrook neighborhood on January 19, 2026. Police received a report of multiple suspects discharging firearms in the 1200 block of Allison Drive at 3:45 AM. There is no description of the suspects at this time, and no indication yet of any injuries or property damage. It's worth noting that a firearm was stolen from an unlocked vehicle a block away a day earlier, in the 1200 block of Clagett Drive. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Vehicles ransacked in Rockville office park

Several vehicles were ransacked by thieves in an office park in Rockville on January 3, 2026, Rockville City police report. At least three vehicles were damaged when the suspect(s) targeted an office park in the 1400 block of Research Boulevard at 7:08 PM that evening. Windows were broken on three cars, and items were stolen from the interiors. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Gun discharged into window of home in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of gunfire in the New Mark Commons community in Rockville on January 5, 2026. Officers found that an unidentified suspect had fired a gun at 11:30 PM. At least one round struck the window of a home in the unit block of Tapiola Court. Police do not have a description of the shooter at this time. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Home invaders assault two occupants in Rockville

A home invasion turned violent in Rockville on January 4, 2026. According to Rockville City police, two suspects targeted a home in the College Gardens neighborhood at 2:53 AM Sunday morning, in the 500 block of College Parkway. After damaging a door and failing to gain entry to the house, the suspects were successful in forcing their way through a different door. Once inside, they proceeded to assault two occupants of the home.

Police say they were able to identify one of the two alleged invaders, and have charged that individual. They are attempting to learn the identity of the second suspect. Police did not identify the charged suspect, and have not released a description of the invader who remains at large. If you have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Police respond to assault in Rockville parking lot

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault in a parking lot on Christmas night. The assault was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike at 7:48 PM last Thursday night. An individual was also accused of several other offenses in the same incident, including obstruction of a police investigation.

Rockville road rage ends in BB gun shooting

A road rage incident in Rockville ended with one driver being shot with a BB gun on December 17, 2025. The incident took place in the 700 block of busy Rockville Pike at 11:14 AM. Rockville City police say that the shooter "became upset while driving," and proceeded to fire multiple BB pellets at another vehicle, shattering its driver's side window and striking the victim in the chest. The shooter then fled the scene. Police report that they have determined the identity of the alleged shooter.

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!

Assault at Pokemon vending machine in Rockville

A disagreement at a Pokemon vending machine led to a physical assault in Rockville on Sunday afternoon. The two parties were in line to use the machine at the Safeway store at the Fallsgrove Village Center at 2:45 PM on December 14, 2025, when the altercation took place. Rockville City police officers were called to the store, and referred the combatants for charges.

11 vehicles ransacked in Rockville neighborhood

A theft spree in a residential neighborhood in Rockville resulted in at least 11 vehicles being ransacked - and in some cases, damaged, on December 8, 2025. Between 2:41 AM and 3:14 AM that morning, Rockville City police say, two male suspects entered unlocked vehicles and broke into others in the College Gardens community. If the door didn't open, they smashed windows to gain access to the car, and stole property from the interiors.

Police have no suspect descriptions at this time. They do say the two suspects were riding in a "blue sedan" of unspecified make and model year. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Ski-masked gang chase and assault victim in Rockville

A gang of four male suspects wearing ski masks attacked an individual in the Twinbrook area of Rockville on Monday, December 8, 2025. The victim was in the 1100 block of Lewis Avenue that afternoon, when they were pursued and physically assaulted by the four suspects between 3:40 PM and 4:15 PM. Following the attack, the four masked males jumped into a silver Honda Civic of unspecified model year, and fled the scene.

Police have no detailed description of any of the four suspects at this time. If you have any information about this incident that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.