Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Rockville yesterday afternoon, October 28, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike at 4:30 PM Tuesday. It took place in a residential parking lot.

Assault at industrial park in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to an industrial park last Friday night, October 24, 2025, to investigate an assault that was reported there. The assault was reported in the unit block of Southlawn Court at 10:30 PM Friday. It took place outside in a parking lot.

Assault at school in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a school last Friday, October 24, 2025, after an assault was reported there. The incident was reported at a school in the 1000 block of 1st Street at 12:00 PM Friday. Maryvale Elementary School is located at 1010 First Street.

Woman attacked at bus stop in Rockville

Montgomery County police have arrested a man they claim physically assaulted and attempted to rape a woman waiting at a bus stop in Rockville. The victim was walking toward a bus stop on the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital campus in the 9800 block of Medical Center Drive yesterday at 5:26 AM, police say, when the suspect assaulted her. When police arrived, they located the suspect aboard a bus attempting to leave the area. Jerrell Lee Fullwood, 25, of Silver Spring was taken into custody. He has been charged with attempted first-degree rape and first-degree assault. 

Fullwood is being held pending a bond hearing. Detectives who reviewed surveillance video claim Fullwood was seen following the woman prior to the attack.

Assault at bus stop in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop on Friday afternoon, October 3, 2025. The assault was reported in the unit block of Mannakee Street at 4:00 PM Friday. That is in the West End Park area near W. Montgomery Avenue. The bus stop in question was probably on W. Montgomery, as I do not believe there is a bus stop on that block of Mannakee.

Police officer assaulted in Rockville

A Rockville City police officer was assaulted while responding to a shoplifting call on September 17, 2025. The officer was dispatched to an appliance/electronics store in the 1500 block of Rockville Pike sometime after 5:00 PM. At the store, the officer was allegedly assaulted at 5:24 PM by an unknown male subject who apparently was able to flee the scene.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male, 6’2” in height, with a black goatee. He was wearing gray pants, a gray hoodie, black New Balance sneakers, and a Philadelphia Phillies baseball cap. If you can identify this suspect, or have any other information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault at bus stop in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop in Rockville Friday morning, September 19, 2025. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 12100 block of Rockville Pike at 8:45 AM Friday. That is in the vicinity of the Montrose Crossing shopping center.

Assault at apartment complex in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault in the Twinbrook area of Rockville on September 5, 2025. The assault was reported in the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway at 4:14 PM last Friday. It took place in the parking lot of a garden apartment complex on that block. 

Parking lot dustup leads to assault in Rockville

Rockville City police were dispatched to a parking lot on August 24, 2025, after an assault was reported there. The assault was reported in a commercial parking in the 800 block of Rockville Pike at 4:45 PM. According to police, a worker cleaning the parking lot blew debris onto a person, and that person became angry and assaulted the worker. Police did not indicate whether the worker's action was intentional or accidental.

5 robbers gang up on victim in Rockville

Five would-be robbers ganged up on a man in Rockville on August 20, 2025, Montgomery County police report. The man was confronted by five men in the 12400 block of Parklawn Drive at 10:11 PM. They allegedly assaulted him, and attempted to steal his money, but were unsuccessful. Police did not say how the victim managed to outwit and out-muscle his five opponents.

The suspects are described only as 4 Black males of unknown age, and a fifth man of unknown age who is either Black or Hispanic. If you can identify any of the suspects, or have any information about this case, call police at (301) 279-8000. 

Assault reported at Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to Robert Frost Middle School at 9201 Scott Drive yesterday morning, August 29, 2025. Someone reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there at 7:58 AM Friday. Police were dispatched to the school at 11:51 AM.

Cyclist and pedestrian clash on sidewalk in Rockville

A bicyclist and a pedestrian entered into a standoff that ended in an assault on a sidewalk in Rockville on August 19, 2025. Rockville City police say the two individuals encountered each other on a sidewalk in the 12500 block of Parklawn Drive at 3:37 PM. They allegedly proceeded to argue about which of them had the right-of-way on the sidewalk. The pedestrian then blocked the cyclist's path forward, police say, and kicked one of the bicycle's tires. In response, the cyclist allegedly knocked away the pedestrian's phone, which was damaged when it landed on the ground. 

Assault at grocery store in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault at a grocery store early Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2025. The assault was reported at a supermarket in the 800 block of Rockville Pike at 12:10 PM. There is a Food Lion on that block. An individual was accused of theft in the same incident.

Police officers assaulted at public library in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to the Rockville Memorial Library at 21 Maryland Avenue on August 19, 2025. A case of indecent exposure was reported at the library at 2:07 PM. That is located at The Square at Rockville in Rockville Town Center. Officers apparently engaged in a struggle with the suspect after arriving at the library.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with two felony counts of 2nd-degree assault of a law enforcement officer, a felony count of disarming a law enforcement officer, and indecent exposure. He posted a $5000 unsecured bond, an amount set by Montgomery County District Court Judge John C. Moffett. Maryland court records do not yet indicate that he is free on bail, however.

Police respond to Metro station assault in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a Metro station on August 19, 2025, after someone reported having been the victim of an assault there in broad daylight. The assault occurred at the Twinbrook Metro station at 3:37 PM Tuesday. It took place in the station's parking lot. At least one individual was also accused of causing property damage in the same incident.

Suspect arrested in rape at gas station in Rockville

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the August 14, 2025 sexual assault that allegedly took place at a gas station in Rockville. Carlos St. James Hover, 34, of Washington, D.C. entered the gas station early that evening, police say, and allegedly assaulted and raped the victim inside. Hover was captured by police after officers responding to a bank robbery call the next morning in Wheaton recognized the suspect in that armed robbery because he was wearing some of the same distinctive pieces of clothing the previous night's rape victim had described to detectives.

Hover was transported to the County's Central Processing Unit where he was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree assault, armed robbery, resisting arrest, and other related crimes. He is being held without bond.

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Police respond to assault at hotel in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault at a hotel on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The assault was reported at the Red Roof Inn at 16001 Shady Grove Road at 2:56 PM Saturday. A 37-year-old man was arrested. He has been charged with three counts of 2nd-degree assault, obstructing and hindering a police officer, and resisting arrest. The suspect is being held without bond at the Montgomery County jail, pending an October trial.

Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall Thursday afternoon, August 14, 2025. The assault was reported at the mall at 4:12 PM Thursday. This is the seventh assault police have responded to at the property this year. It had been a relatively quiet summer at the mall up until August 6, when the last assault took place during a shoplifting incident at a clothing store. There were 11 assaults reported at the popular retail center in 2024, 5 in 2023, and 12 in 2022, putting this year's numbers in line with last year's so far.

Sexual assault reported at gas station in Rockville

UPDATE - August 19, 2025, 5:51 PM: This article has been updated to indicate a suspect is now in custody.

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm sexual assault at a gas station in Rockville on Thursday evening, August 14, 2025. The assault was reported at a gas station in the 300 block of E. Gude Drive at 7:05 PM. A suspect was arrested the next morning during a bank robbery in Wheaton, after officers recognized the man matched the description of the suspect in this case.

ICE arrests illegal immigrant it says was convicted of assault in Rockville

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency says a Salvadoran national illegally in the U.S. has been arrested by its Baltimore field office in Maryland. ICE states that Jose Menendez, 46, was convicted of 2nd-degree assault here in Rockville. The agency says Menendez will remain in custody pending deportation proceedings. According to the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, he is currently being held at the Farmville ICE detention center in Farmville, Virginia.

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