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.

Police called after jealous ex takes baseball bat to car in Rockville

Rockville City police were called after a individual used a baseball bat to damage a vehicle in the Burgundy Estates area on April 4, 2025. The incident took place in the 600 block of Edmonston Drive, near the Rockville Civic Center. According to police, the suspect observed a former partner sitting in a vehicle with another woman at 5:45 AM. The suspect then allegedly used the baseball bat to strike the car. 

Credit card skimmer found on ATM in Rockville

A credit card skimmer was turned over to Rockville City police after it was discovered on an ATM machine on April 6, 2025. The skimmer had been attached to an ATM at the CVS Pharmacy at 20 Upper Rock Circle. Police have not said how long the skimmer device, which captures the information from credit cards, was in place on the ATM. 

Detectives do not currently have a suspect description of the scammer. Be sure to monitor your account and statements for fraudulent activity, if you used this ATM in the days before April 6.

Rockville man finds gun in yard

A Rockville man called police to report he found a discarded handgun on March 29, 2025. Rockville City police were called to his home in the 600 block of Blandford Street at 3:05 PM that afternoon. The complainant told officers that he discovered the gun in the yard of the home. 

Police investigate report of shots fired at rec center in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of gunfire at a recreation center Monday night, March 31, 2025. The incident was reported at the Twinbrook Recreation Center at 12920 Twinbrook Parkway at 9:50 PM Monday. Gunfire was heard in the parking lot of the center. The center closes at 9:30 PM on Mondays.

Tesla vandalized in Rockville Town Center

Politically-motivated vandalism against Tesla vehicles and facilities has come to Rockville. A Tesla owner reported that their car was parked in the 200 block of N. Washington Street at 1:22 AM on March 26, 2025, when a male suspect approached and intentionally scratched a rear door on the vehicle. Rockville City police describe the suspect as a "Hispanic or light-skinned" Black male with long dreadlocks. He was wearing a black jacket with yellow shoulders and yellow-and-red trim, light-colored blue jeans, and a black shirt. No images of the suspect from the Tesla vehicle's many cameras have been released as of this writing. If you can assist detectives in identifying the suspect, call 240-314-8900.

Fugitive caught in Rockville

A fugitive with outstanding arrest warrants on other charges made the mistake of exposing himself in Rockville on March 24, 2025. Rockville City police were called to investigate the incident at the intersection of Wootton Parkway and Tower Oaks Boulevard at 1:58 PM. Officers determined that the suspect, a 36-year-old adult male, had outstanding warrants for trespassing and failure to appear in court. He was taken into custody.

Rockville scammers threaten violence to get victim's money

A Rockville resident was threatened with physical violence if he did not turn over money from his bank account to an anonymous online bank scammer, Rockville City police report. The incident began when the male victim, a resident of West End Park, met the male suspect online on March 19, 2025. When the suspect allegedly demanded the victim purchase gift cards for him, the victim declined. The victim then began receiving threats of physical harm via text message from unknown senders. Police say that the original male suspect was ultimately able to make five fraudulent withdrawals from the victim's bank account later that day. 

Rockville dog walker accosted with racist threats

A person walking a dog in Rockville was accosted with verbal threats, which were deemed "racially motivated" by Rockville City police. The victim was walking the dog in the 100 block of First Street at 8:00 AM on March 18, 2025. An unknown male suspect began shouting at the victim. Police have not released a description of the suspect at this time.

Uber delivery driver robbed in Rockville

An Uber delivery driver was robbed while attempting to deliver a package in the New Mark Commons community in Rockville Monday night, March 24, 2025. The driver arrived near the intersection of New Mark Esplanade and Don Mills Court at 6:20 PM Monday, Rockville City police report. Two male suspects identified themselves as the intended recipients of the package. However, they then grabbed the Uber driver's phone, and fled in a white Mercedes Benz.

Police have not released a description of the two suspects, the model and model year of the Mercedes Benz getaway car, or that vehicle's tag number. If you can assist detectives in closing this case, call 240-314-8900.

Rockville police catch Smoke Island burglars in the act

Early yesterday morning, Rockville City police caught a group of alleged burglars in the act at Saah Plaza. Around 1:15 AM Saturday, March 22, 2025, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Smoke Island at 811 Hungerford Drive. Four juveniles broke into the smoke shop, and stole merchandise. A timely response by Rockville's finest allowed the officers to catch all four suspects as they attempted to make their getaway from the scene.

All four suspects face charges in juvenile court. Officers were able to recover all of the stolen property from the business. Police said the suspects ranged in age from 13 to 16 years old.

Police investigate gunfire in Rockville park

Rockville City police are investigating a shots-fired incident in a park in the King Farm area of the city on March 11, 2025. Around 8:54 PM that evening, an unknown suspect discharged a firearm in King Farm Park, located at 401 Watkins Pond Boulevard. No injuries were reported. Police do not currently have a description of the suspect. If you can assist in this investigation, call police at 240-314-8900.

Argument escalates to assault at Rockville restaurant

An argument between two dining parties escalated into a physical altercation at a Rockville restaurant on March 3, 2025. The incident occurred at a restaurant in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 1:49 PM, according to Rockville City police. A man and a woman allegedly began arguing with another party of two women, and then physically assaulted them. The man and woman proceeded to flee the scene in a white Honda Civic. Police say they have obtained the tag number of the Civic. If you were a witness to the incident, and have any information that could help police, call the department at 240-314-8900.

Robbery at Rockville bus stop

Rockville City police responded to a report of a robbery at a bus stop in broad daylight on February 25, 2025. The robbery was reported at a bus stop in the 700 block of Rockville Pike at 1:30 PM. Police have not released a description of the suspect, but identified the getaway car used as "a white passenger car." If you have any information that could help detectives solve this case, call 240-314-8900.