Indecent exposure at Rockville Library

Rockville City police responded to a report of indecent exposure Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2024. The incident was reported at the Rockville Memorial Library at 21 Maryland Avenue at Rockville Town Square. Police were called at 2:40 PM Sunday.

Rockville police looking for knife-wielding man "wearing only brown pants"

Rockville City police are seeking the public's help in finding a man who tried to stab an acquaintance during a dispute on August 27, 2024. The suspect and the potential victim were arguing about borrowing a cell phone in the 800 block of Rockville Pike at 11:55 AM. Police say the suspect then produced a knife and unsuccessfully attempted to stab the intended victim. 

The suspect is described by police as a Black male, 50 to 59 years of age, "possibly named 'John,' [and] wearing only brown pants." If you can identify this suspect, or have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Dispute about public urination leads to assault in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault in the 800 block of Rockville Pike on August 26, 2024. Police say two suspects got into an argument about public urination with employees of a business on that block around 7:31 PM. The two suspects allegedly proceeded to assault the employees, and fled.

Police describe one of the suspects as a Black male, 20 to 29 years of age, with a medium build. He is approximately 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds. The suspect has brown eyes and "black dreads." No description of the second suspect has been released. If you can identify either suspect, or have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Indecent exposure on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of indecent exposure in the Twinbrook neighborhood on September 4, 2024. The incident was reported in the 5900 block of Halpine Road at 8:40 PM Wednesday. That is a residential section of Halpine east of the CSX/Metro tracks.

Finder's keepers: Rockville criminal takes lost debit card on shopping spree

An unidentified suspect stumbled across a lost debit card in the Rockville Town Center area, and decided to take it on a spontaneous shopping spree, Rockville City police report. The suspect recovered the lost card in the 300 block of N. Washington Street on August 25, 2024 around 4:30 PM, and proceeded to make $557 in purchases from nearby businesses in the Town Center. No description or photo of the suspect has been released as of this writing. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact police at 240-314-8900.

Rockville home broken into

Rockville City police responded to a report of a burglary in the Burgundy Estates neighborhood on Friday, August 30, 2024. The burglary was reported at a home in the 600 block of Denham Road at 5:30 AM Friday. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry and property damage at the home.

Liquor store employee blasted with pepper spray in Rockville

Rockville City police are looking for a suspect who allegedly used pepper spray on an employee at the Montgomery County Liquor & Wine store at 300 N. Washington Street in Rockville Town Center. The assault occurred at the store at 11:25 AM on August 14, 2024. Police describe the suspect as a Black female,18-20 years of age, with a thin build, 5'6" in height, and short blonde hair. She was wearing all-black clothing, with a black bonnet and red slippers, and carrying a black purse. If you can identify this suspect, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault in Rockville parking lot

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault in a parking lot early on the morning of August 18, 2024. The assault was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 700 block of Rockville Pike at 12:39 AM Sunday. At least one individual was also accused of weapons possession and disorderly conduct in the incident.

Burglar raids fridge in Rockville apartment

An apparently hungry thief raided a refrigerator in a Rockville apartment, Rockville City police report. Sometime between July 24 and August 7, 2024, the suspect smashed the rear door window of an apartment at David Scull Courts, in the 1200 block of First Street. They reached through the broken window to unlock the door from inside, and entered the apartment. The suspect then proceeded to steal several frozen food items from the refrigerator.

Police do not have a description of the unknown suspect at this time. If you have any information about this incident, or can identify the suspect, call police at 240-314-8900.

Police called after assault at Rockville office building

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at an office building early Friday evening, August 16, 2024. The assault was reported at an office property in the 700 block of Rockville Pike. The victim reported having been assaulted at 6:05 PM Friday.  

Assault at Rockville liquor store

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a liquor store in the Rockville Town Center area late Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024. The assault was reported at a store in the 300 block of N. Washington Street at 11:25 AM. It was identified as the Montgomery County-operated liquor store.

Pickpocket strikes at Rockville grocery store

Watch your wallet! Rockville City police were called after a victim's pocket was picked at the Safeway at 403 Redland Boulevard in the King Farm Village Center Sunday night, August 11, 2024. The theft was reported at the supermarket at 7:00 PM Sunday. Next, the thief apparently attempted to make purchases with the victim's credit card at a convenience store.

Purse snatched at Rockville hotel

Rockville City police were called to a hotel after a purse was reported having been snatched there Friday afternoon, August 9, 2024. Officers responded to the Best Western at 1251 W. Montgomery Avenue at 4:40 PM Friday. No force was used in taking the purse from the victim, reportedly.

Rockville police arrest 8 suspects in strong-arm robbery

Rockville City police have arrested eight suspects in the July 25, 2024 strong-arm robbery at the David Scull Courts housing complex. Officers took into custody an 18-year-old man, a 20-year-old woman, and six juvenile females who range in age from 14 to 16. Police say the eight ganged up on a lone victim, whom they assaulted and took unspecified personal property from.

The two adult suspects, of Upper Marlboro, have both been charged with felony robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and 2nd-degree assault. According to court records, they are being held without bond. A hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 23. 

Rockville shooting suspect identified by police

Rockville City police have identified the suspect in the August 2, 2024 shooting in the College Gardens neighborhood. Isaiah Warren Simpson, 33, of Washington D.C. is facing charges of attempted 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a firearm in a crime of violence, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, and loaded handgun on person. Detectives determined that Simpson is prohibited from possessing firearms.

The adult male victim, who was founded suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen in the 400 block of College Parkway just before 4:30 PM that afternoon, is now in stable condition at a local hospital. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Simpson is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Department at 240-314-8900 or your local law enforcement agency.  

Rockville shooting leaves victim in critical condition

Rockville City police responded to a report of a shooting in the 400 block of College Parkway yesterday afternoon, just before 4:30 PM. Officers arriving at the scene found an adult male victim outside of a residence suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdominal area. Out of an abundance of caution, police coordinated with security personnel at the nearby Rockville campus of Montgomery College, resulting in a lockdown of the campus. Ultimately, officers determined that the shooting was not in any way related to the college, and that there was no danger to students or staff there.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition Friday evening. Rockville police were deployed in the College Gardens neighborhood overnight, to assist as detectives investigated the incident and attempted to identify and locate the shooter, and to reassure the community. 

Anyone with any information about the shooting is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Department at 240-314-8900, or Cpl. Andreas Floros at AFloros@RockvilleMD.Gov. 

Sleeping victim awakens to find laptop stolen in Rockville

Dozing off in public places can make you an easy target for criminals in Rockville, as we saw earlier this year when a sleeping diner had their smart watch stolen. This time, the victim was sleeping on a sidewalk in the 1600 block of Rockville Pike early in the morning on July 23, 2024. Sometime between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, Rockville City police say, someone stole the victim's laptop as they slept. If you have any information about this incident, or can identify a suspect in the case, you are asked to call police at 240-314-8900.

Rockville police arrest suspect in July 20 stabbing of four

Rockville City police have arrested the suspect in the July 20, 2024 stabbing of four people near the intersection of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street. Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. of Rockville is now charged with four counts of 1st-degree assault, four counts of 2nd-degree assault, and four counts of reckless endangerment. The 1st-degree assaults are felonies; the rest of the charges are misdemeanors.

According to Maryland court records, Dyson is currently being held without bond. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 23, 2024 in District Court in Rockville. 

Records also indicate that Circuit Court Judge Eric Johnson reopened an existing 2021 drug conviction case, after ruling that the alleged assaults were a violation of Dyson's probation in that matter. Johnson issued a bench warrant for Dyson's arrest on July 25, and it was served today along with the warrants issued for the alleged stabbings.

Photo courtesy Rockville City Police Department

Police respond to assault outside Rockville home

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault outside of a home in the Twinbrook area Sunday morning, July 28, 2024. The assault was reported in the driveway of a home in the 700 block of Gail Avenue at 10:54 AM Sunday. That is right off of Veirs Mill Road near First Street.

Strong-arm robbery at Rockville housing complex

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at an apartment complex last Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024. The robbery was reported along the street in the 1200 block of First Street at 4:15 PM. That is outside of the David Scull Courts housing complex, located near David Scull Park and Gude Drive.