Robbery in Rockville parking lot

Rockville City police are investigating a robbery that occurred in a parking lot on Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 1900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 10:35 AM. That's the commercial area in Twinbrook.

Assault at Rockville grocery store

Rockville City police were called to a grocery store in the Twinbrook area yesterday afternoon, December 5, 2022, after an individual reported being the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at a supermarket in the 1900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 3:20 PM Monday. Lotte Plaza Market is located on that block.

Rockville convenience store burglarized

Rockville City police responded to a report of a burglary at a convenience store in the Twinbrook area early Friday morning, November 4, 2022. The burglary was reported in the 2200 block of Veirs Mill Road at 3:17 AM. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business.

Peeping Tom spotted in Rockville

A Peeping Tom was reported to Montgomery County police in Rockville early yesterday morning, October 28, 2022. The sex offense incident was reported at an apartment building in the 13000 block of Twinbrook Parkway at 3:10 AM Friday. That is in the vicinity of the Halpine View apartments.

Rockville shooting suspect sought by police

Montgomery County police detectives are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect in a shooting in Rockville last Friday night, October 7, 2022 around 9:20 PM. Minutes later, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway. The first officer to arrive at the scene saw a black male, approximately 30 years of age, with short black hair. This individual was also wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and a baseball cap.

The officer noticed the man was allegedly holding a black handgun with an extended magazine down at his side. As the officer exited his unmarked vehicle, the man began to raise his arm to point the gun at the officer. When the officer identified himself, and ordered the man to drop his weapon, the man complied but fled on foot.

Upon examination, detectives determined the gun was a black "Privately Made Firearm (PMF)" with a 30-round extended magazine. County and Rockville City police officers who scoured the area located multiple shell casings.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Montgomery County Police-1st District Investigative Section at (240) 773-6084. 

Assault in Rockville parking lot

Montgomery County police were called after an individual reported being the victim of a 2nd-degree assault in a parking lot in the Twinbrook area of Rockville early Saturday morning, September 10, 2022. The assault was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 2100 block of Veirs Mill Road at 2:30 AM.

Car stolen in Twinbrook area of Rockville

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of a vehicle in the Twinbrook area of Rockville. The vehicle was parked along the street in the 13100 block of Ardennes Avenue, near Twinbrook Elementary School. It is believed that the vehicle was stolen sometime between 10:00 PM Sunday night, and 5:30 AM Monday morning.

Armed carjacking in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed carjacking late Sunday night, August 28, 2022. The carjacking was reported in the 5700 block of Fishers Lane at 11:33 PM Sunday. 

Photo courtesy RCPD

Rockville police called after assault at restaurant

Rockville City police were summoned to a restaurant in the Twinbrook area after an individual reported being the victim of an aggravated assault there. The assault was reported at a restaurant in the 2200 block of Veirs Mill Road at 10:11 PM Sunday night. 

New apartment building proposed by Twinbrook Metro station in Rockville

Development firm Hines, in partnership with WMATA, is proposing a new mixed-use development adjacent to the Twinbrook Metro station in Rockville, which would require approval of an amendment to the existing Twinbrook Commons project plan. The development would be built on an assembled lot of 1800 and 1818 Chapman Avenue and a portion of WMATA property at 1700 Chapman Avenue. A one-story auto repair business at the corner of Chapman and Thompson Avenues will remain in place, and is not part of the project sites being assembled.

The 120'-tall building proposed would include 437 apartments, 5,075 square feet of ground floor retail/restaurant space, a 7,800 SF courtyard and green roof, and a 437-space parking garage. 15% of the apartments would be moderately-priced dwelling units. Hines will work with the City to coordinate design of the public space on the property with a proposed future park and plaza to be constructed by the municipality. City staff noted that there is a lack of parkland in that area today. Unfortunately, the developer has not provided any renderings of the proposed architecture of the development.

New bus circulation routes proposed;
future building shown in gray

A new access point into the Metro station bus loop would be constructed off of Thompson Avenue as part of the project. Current city parking standards require 600 parking spaces for a project of this scope. The applicants are seeking a waiver that would allow them to provide only 437. City planning staff are recommending the waiver be granted, citing the location's proximity to Metro, multiple bus routes and Metro parking garage among the justifications.

One Twinbrook resident who lives on the other side of the Metro/CSX railroad tracks wrote to city staff in opposition to the parking waiver. He said overflow parking from the increasing number of multifamily developments with such waivers will spill over onto residential streets in Twinbrook. "I purchased my house in 1989 with my entire life savings as my down payment," he wrote. "I am convinced that my neighbors did the same thing. We should not be disrespected by the City by ignoring our concerns which directly negatively affect our daily lives." He also noted that there is already insufficient space for the existing bus routes that service the Metro station there, questioning how WMATA can afford to give any away.

There is currently insufficient
sewer capacity for the proposed
development, including this line
shown in orange far from the 
building site in Twinbrook

Another concern expressed by City officials, is sewer capacity.  On July 18, the city's Chief of Engineering, John Scabis, wrote that the Department of Public Works "has determined that portions of the City existing sewer system do not have adequate capacity to serve your proposed development." Scabis outlined several mitigation solutions that Hines will be required to fund and facilitate to receive approval for the project. The existing deficiencies extend to the sewer system in the Twinbrook neighborhood on the other side of the tracks, adding to resident concerns beyond the parking matter.

The sites proposed for assembly are currently home to two industrial buildings. You may recall that they were reviewed for historic designation last year, before the green light was given for their demolition. The project will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at its meeting tonight, July 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Staff are recommending approval of the amendment to the Twinbrook Commons project plan.

Burglary and assault at Rockville home

Rockville City police responded to a report of a burglary in the Twinbrook area early yesterday morning. The burglary was reported at a home in the 5900 block of Halsey Road at 2:08 AM Monday. Officers did not find evidence of forced entry, meaning the intruder(s) entered through an unlocked door. At least one person reported they were the victim of a 2nd degree assault during the incident.

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Victim assaulted in vehicle in Rockville

An individual told Rockville City police officers that they were the victim of a 2nd-degree assault in their vehicle this past Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2022. Police were called to the 1500 block of Broadwood Drive at 3:09 PM Wednesday. That is a residential street in Twinbrook near Rockcrest Park.

Victim reports being assaulted in Rockville parking lot

Rockville City police responded to a report of an aggravated assault in a parking lot Monday night, July 11, 2022. The assault was reported at a commercial parking lot in the 2000 block of Chapman Avenue at 7:31 PM Monday. An unspecified weapon other than a firearm was employed in the assault.

Pickpocket strikes at Rockville shopping center

Rockville City police responded to a report of a pickpocketing incident at a shopping center in the Twinbrook area yesterday afternoon. The incident was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 1900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 1:21 PM. Watch your wallet, and remember to not leave purses unattended in shopping carts.

Police respond to assault outside 7-Eleven in Rockville

Montgomery County police were called to a 7-Eleven store in the Twinbrook area of Rockville Sunday evening, after a 2nd-degree assault was reported in the parking lot there. The assault was reported at the convenience store in the 13200 block of Atlantic Avenue at 7:35 PM.

Assault at Rockville grocery store

Rockville City police officers responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a grocery store Friday afternoon, June 24, 2022. The assault was reported at a supermarket in the 1900 block of Veirs Mill Road in the Twinbrook area at 2:51 PM. A suspect was also accused of shoplifting in the incident. Lotte Plaza Market is located on that block.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville shopping center parking lot

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a shopping center in the Twinbrook area early Sunday evening, June 19, 2022. The robbery was reported in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 6:55 PM.

Police investigate report of shots fired in Twinbrook area of Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a 911 caller who reported hearing shots fired in the vicinity of a Rockville apartment complex early yesterday morning. The incident was reported in an apartment parking lot in the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway at 3:05 AM Tuesday morning. 

There has been an increase in "shots fired" calls to police in Rockville, and in Montgomery County, over the last two years. In March, shots were fired at the Fireside Park Apartments, and police located a discarded firearm on the property after responding. Last year, police responded twice to shots-fired calls in the Broadwood Manor neighborhood, finding shell casings in at least one of those incidents.

Car stolen in Twinbrook area of Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Rockville yesterday morning. The vehicle was reported stolen in the 13100 block of Twinbrook Parkway. That is in the area of the Halpine View apartments. It is believed the vehicle was stolen sometime between 7:00 PM Tuesday night and 5:50 AM Wednesday morning.

Assault at Twinbrook Recreation Center in Rockville

A victim reported being assaulted at the Twinbrook Recreation Center in Rockville Thursday afternoon. Rockville City police were summoned to the facility at 4:30 PM, according to crime data. An individual reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault. Several assaults have been reported in nearby parks and on trails in the vicinity in recent weeks.