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.

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.