Rockville police release more photos of double-stabbing suspect

Rockville City police detectives have obtained some clearer images of the suspect they are seeking in connection with the double stabbing that took place near the Twinbrook Metro station on October 13, 2024. The two male victims in the case were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone who can help identify the suspect, or have any information about this incident, is asked to contact the RCPD Criminal Investigations Unit at 240-314-8900, or at Detectives@RockvilleMD.Gov.

Rockville police release first photo of suspect in double stabbing

Rockville City police have released the first image of the suspect in the October 13 double stabbing near the Twinbrook Metro station. Detectives acknowledge the photo is blurry, and are still working to obtain clearer pictures and videos of the suspect from nearby surveillance cameras. Shortly before 5:30 PM on the 13th, police responded to a report of a stabbing at the Metro station. A separate call then came in for another stabbing victim in the nearby 1500 block of Rockville Pike. Both adult male victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police describe the suspect whom they are searching for as a Black male wearing all black clothing. The community is urged to remain aware of their surroundings while the suspect remains at large, and to call 911 if they see the suspect or observe any suspicious activity. Rockville police are expected to step up patrols in that area of the city as the search continues, the department said in a statement after Sunday's stabbing.

If anyone was in the area of the Twinbrook Metro station - or in the area of the 1500 block of Rockville Pike - Sunday evening and recalls seeing anyone matching this description, they are asked to contact RCPD criminal investigators at 240-314-8900 or at Detectives@RockvilleMD.Gov with any information, photos, or videos they can provide. Callers may elect to remain anonymous. Rockville detectives are coordinating their investigation with Metro Transit Police. 

Assault at Rockville bus stop

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop Thursday morning, September 7, 2023. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 1700 block of Chapman Avenue at 7:33 AM Thursday. That is one of the bus stops at the Twinbrook Metro station.

Assault at Twinbrook Metro station in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd degree assault at the Twinbrook Metro station Tuesday night, March 7, 2023. The assault was reported in a parking lot at the station at 8:46 PM.

Assault at Twinbrook Metro station in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to the Twinbrook Metro station on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2022, after an individual reported being the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at 3:00 PM Saturday.

Strong-arm robbery in Twinbrook Metro station parking lot in Rockville

A strong-arm robbery in the Twinbrook Metro station parking lot at 1600 Chapman Avenue was reported to Montgomery County police Tuesday. The robbery took place around ten minutes before midnight, according to crime data.

VIOLENT PURSE SNATCHER ATTACKING WOMEN IN TWINBROOK - ROCKVILLE CRIME ALERT

Anyone who walks home from the Twinbrook Metro station should be extra aware of his or her surroundings. Three women have been robbed of their purses in the Twinbrook neighborhood recently, after walking home from the Twinbrook Metro station around 8-10 PM.

All three women were walking alone; one received a head injury, and was dragged along the sidewalk until the suspect was able to get her purse. She was hospitalized for treatment. The locations of the attacks were Lemay Road and Ridgeway Avenue (December 5), Stanley Avenue and Matthews Drive (December 7), and Lemay Road and Holland Road (December 8).

The best description available of the suspect(s) currently is a 6 foot tall man wearing a dark-blue hoodie, black pants, light brown boots, and gray baseball cap with a red stripe. In each case, the suspect has assaulted the victim by striking or shoving her to the ground.

If it is necessary to walk home from the Metro station, take extra precautions and have your cellphone ready to dial 911 if necessary. Anyone who has a tip for Rockville Police in these cases, can call investigators at 240-214-8938.