Gaithersburg man fatally shot in Rockville

A Gaithersburg man was fatally shot in the Town Center area of Rockville eaarly yesterday morning, November 4, 2026, according to Montgomery County police. Rockville City police and County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were originally dispatched to the 200 block of N. Washington Street at 12:25 AM Wednesday, after a report of a person laying in the street near Trader Joe's was received. When first responders arrived at the scene, however, they discovered the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Despite lifesaving efforts, he tragically passed away at the scene.

Homicide detectives have identified the victim as Richard Ulysses Hernandez, 33, of Gaithersburg. His body was transported to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where the cause of death was determined to be homicide. Any suspect(s) in the case remain at large. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this homicide to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimesolversmcmd.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of $250 to $10,000.

Rockville resident assaulted for using gas leaf blower

The Montgomery County Council's infamous war on gas-powered leaf blowers came to blows on Halloween, according to Rockville City police. A resident of the 400 block of Silver Rock Road in the Silver Rock neighborhood was using a gas-powered leaf blower at 1:14 PM. This angered a nearby neighbor, police say, who confronted the resident about the leaf blower. The argument escalated, and the neighbor allegedly proceeded to physically assault the leaf-blowing victim. Police say they know the identity of the assailant, and have advised the victim of their ability to file assault charges.

Assault in parking lot in Rockville

Rockville City were called to a parking lot this past Friday night, October 30, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive at 10:30 PM. It took place in a commercial parking lot there.

Assault on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault on a residential street yesterday afternoon, October 31, 2026. The assault was reported in the 400 block of Silver Rock Road at 1:14 PM Saturday. That is in the namesake Silver Rock neighborhood along Veirs Mill Road.

Assault at convenience store in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a convenience store on Rockville Pike this past Sunday, October 25, 2026, after someone was assaulted there. The assault was reported at a store in the 700 block of Rockville Pike at 10:50 PM. Police have not identified the specific business, but there is a 7-Eleven store at 785 Rockville Pike. 

According to police, a verbal argument escalated when one of the participants assaulted the other. The identity of the alleged assailant is known to police, but no description of the suspect has been released at this time.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Rockville

Rockville City police are investigating a shots-fired incident that took place on a residential street near Rockville Town Center and Mount Vernon Park on October 12, 2026. According to police, they have confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the 400 block of Blandford Street around 2:00 PM that afternoon. However, no suspect has been identified yet. Police say that the shooting was not reported to them until the following day.

Armed robbery on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed robbery on a residential street in the Twinbrook neighborhood this past Saturday night, October 17, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 13200 block of Atlantic Avenue at 10:15 PM. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery. No suspect description is available at this time.

Assault at office building in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to an office building in the King Farm neighborhood late Friday morning, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported at an office in the 800 block of Pleasant Drive at 11:23 AM. That is in the King Farm Village Center commercial area.

Thief rummages through cars, garage in Rockville

A thief searched vehicles and a garage at a home in Rockville early Monday morning, Rockville City police report. The incident took place in the unit block of Big Tree Court at 4:23 AM on October 12, 2026. A suspect entered and rummaged through two unlocked vehicles that were parked outside the home. Finding a garage door opener inside one of the vehicles, the suspect used it to open the garage door of the house. Apparently again failing to find anything of interest or value, the suspect fled. 

No description of the suspect has been released at this time. It's another inconvenient reminder to lock your car, remove all valuables from the interior, and never leave keys or key fobs inside the vehicle.

Armed robbery at convenience store in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed robbery this past Tuesday night, October 6, 2026. The robbery was reported at a convenience store in the 200 block of Park Road at 10:15 PM. That appears to be 24/7 Grocery and Food at 202-B Park Road. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Squatter discovered in vacant apartment in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to an apartment building on September 30, 2026, after a squatter was discovered inside a vacant unit there. The squatter was found inside a building in the 700 block of Monroe Street. This appears to be at the Parkside Landing apartment complex. Police say the identity of the squatter is known, and that charges are pending.

Robbery at bus stop in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery yesterday morning, October 4, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 200 block of Rockville Pike at 8:13 AM Sunday. It took place at a bus stop in the vicinity of the Rockville Metro station. The victim was assaulted by the suspect, for whom no description has been released. While the suspect remains at large, police were successful in recovering items stolen from the victim.

Juvenile assaults police officer in Rockville

A 15-year-old suspect was arrested after assaulting a police officer in Rockville on September 24, 2026. The incident took place at Richard Montgomery High School. Rockville City police did not indicate if the suspect was a student there. However, he is accused of trespassing on school grounds, assault, assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

Two victims assaulted aboard Ride On buses in Rockville

Two people were assaulted while riding aboard Montgomery County-operated Ride On buses in recent days. The first victim reported being assaulted while riding the bus in the 100 block of Watkins Pond Boulevard in King Farm at 9:30 AM on September 22. A second victim was assaulted on a Ride On bus in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 1:53 PM on September 25. Rockville City police say that neither assailant was known to the victims.

Police describe the suspect in the first assault only as a "male." No description of the second suspect has been provided.

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.

Police called after assault at grocery store in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a grocery store this past Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2026. The assault was reported at a store in the 200 block of N. Washington Street in Rockville Town Center at 3:01 PM Saturday. That is the new Trader Joe's store at The Square at Rockville.

Lion statues stolen in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of theft in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on August 18, 2026. The theft was reported in the 200 block of Frederick Avenue. According to police, two lion statues were stolen from a home sometime prior to July 29. The statues stood by the driveway of the residence. If you have any information about the whereabouts of these statues, contact police at 240-314-8900.

Porch pirate steals child's bike in Rockville

A porch pirate hijacked a child-size set of wheels in the College Gardens neighborhood of Rockville on August 12, 2026. According to Rockville City police, an 18-inch blue Huffy bicycle was stolen from the front porch of a home in the 1700 block of Yale Place at 7:00 PM. Police did not specify if it was a boy's or girl's Huffy model. If you have any information or doorbell video from this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Police release description of King Farm assailant in Rockville

Rockville City police have released a description of the alleged assailant in the August 13 assault near King Farm Park. The suspect approached and assaulted the victim "between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM" in the 400 block of Deer Meadow Lane. Police describe the suspect as White male in his 50s or 60s, with gray and black hair and a beard. He was wearing a grey shirt and skinny blue jeans. If you have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.