Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Mother and child assaulted at Rockville park
A mother and her child were both physically assaulted at a Rockville park on September 28, 2024, according to Rockville City police. Around 7:00 PM at Montrose Park at 451 Congressional Lane, the child was punched in the face by a juvenile male. When the child's mother confronted the juvenile assailant, she was assaulted by a female of unspecified age. No description of the assailants has been released as of this writing.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Rockville diner punches manager over bad service
Sometimes leaving a reduced tip, or writing a bad Yelp review, apparently isn't enough. Rockville City police are looking for a man who got violent after becoming "angry about food service at a business." The suspect was patronizing an establishment in the 2200 block of Veirs Mill Road at 4:28 PM on September 24, 2024. Angry about what he felt was bad service, he allegedly punched the store manager, and threatened to spray him with a can of mace.
Police describe the suspect as a balding Black male of medium-build, 32 to 33 years of age, and 5'9" in height. He was wearing a white T-shirt and white sweatpants, and carrying a "large square lunch bag." If you can identify the suspect, or have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Rockville police looking for knife-wielding man "wearing only brown pants"
Rockville City police are seeking the public's help in finding a man who tried to stab an acquaintance during a dispute on August 27, 2024. The suspect and the potential victim were arguing about borrowing a cell phone in the 800 block of Rockville Pike at 11:55 AM. Police say the suspect then produced a knife and unsuccessfully attempted to stab the intended victim.
The suspect is described by police as a Black male, 50 to 59 years of age, "possibly named 'John,' [and] wearing only brown pants." If you can identify this suspect, or have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Dispute about public urination leads to assault in Rockville
Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault in the 800 block of Rockville Pike on August 26, 2024. Police say two suspects got into an argument about public urination with employees of a business on that block around 7:31 PM. The two suspects allegedly proceeded to assault the employees, and fled.
Police describe one of the suspects as a Black male, 20 to 29 years of age, with a medium build. He is approximately 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds. The suspect has brown eyes and "black dreads." No description of the second suspect has been released. If you can identify either suspect, or have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Liquor store employee blasted with pepper spray in Rockville
Rockville City police are looking for a suspect who allegedly used pepper spray on an employee at the Montgomery County Liquor & Wine store at 300 N. Washington Street in Rockville Town Center. The assault occurred at the store at 11:25 AM on August 14, 2024. Police describe the suspect as a Black female,18-20 years of age, with a thin build, 5'6" in height, and short blonde hair. She was wearing all-black clothing, with a black bonnet and red slippers, and carrying a black purse. If you can identify this suspect, call police at 240-314-8900.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Assault in Rockville parking lot
Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault in a parking lot early on the morning of August 18, 2024. The assault was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 700 block of Rockville Pike at 12:39 AM Sunday. At least one individual was also accused of weapons possession and disorderly conduct in the incident.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Police called after assault at Rockville office building
Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at an office building early Friday evening, August 16, 2024. The assault was reported at an office property in the 700 block of Rockville Pike. The victim reported having been assaulted at 6:05 PM Friday.
Friday, August 16, 2024
Assault at Rockville liquor store
Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a liquor store in the Rockville Town Center area late Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024. The assault was reported at a store in the 300 block of N. Washington Street at 11:25 AM. It was identified as the Montgomery County-operated liquor store.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Oh, no, not again! Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda on Thursday afternoon, August 8, 2024. The assault was reported at 3:16 PM. Like some of the assaults at the mall in 2024, Thursday's was related to a shoplifting attempt. This was the ninth assault police have responded to at the mall this year.
There were 12 assaults reported at the popular retail center in 2022. That number dropped to 5 last year, after the Montgomery County Police Department opened a "resource room" at the mall, in response to the 2022 numbers. But the violence has rebounded this year, with the mall now on pace to more than triple last year's assault total.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Rockville police arrest 8 suspects in strong-arm robbery
Rockville City police have arrested eight suspects in the July 25, 2024 strong-arm robbery at the David Scull Courts housing complex. Officers took into custody an 18-year-old man, a 20-year-old woman, and six juvenile females who range in age from 14 to 16. Police say the eight ganged up on a lone victim, whom they assaulted and took unspecified personal property from.
The two adult suspects, of Upper Marlboro, have both been charged with felony robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and 2nd-degree assault. According to court records, they are being held without bond. A hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 23.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Rockville shooting suspect identified by police
Rockville City police have identified the suspect in the August 2, 2024 shooting in the College Gardens neighborhood. Isaiah Warren Simpson, 33, of Washington D.C. is facing charges of attempted 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a firearm in a crime of violence, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, and loaded handgun on person. Detectives determined that Simpson is prohibited from possessing firearms.
The adult male victim, who was founded suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen in the 400 block of College Parkway just before 4:30 PM that afternoon, is now in stable condition at a local hospital. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Simpson is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Department at 240-314-8900 or your local law enforcement agency.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Rockville police arrest suspect in July 20 stabbing of four
Rockville City police have arrested the suspect in the July 20, 2024 stabbing of four people near the intersection of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street. Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. of Rockville is now charged with four counts of 1st-degree assault, four counts of 2nd-degree assault, and four counts of reckless endangerment. The 1st-degree assaults are felonies; the rest of the charges are misdemeanors.
According to Maryland court records, Dyson is currently being held without bond. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 23, 2024 in District Court in Rockville.
Records also indicate that Circuit Court Judge Eric Johnson reopened an existing 2021 drug conviction case, after ruling that the alleged assaults were a violation of Dyson's probation in that matter. Johnson issued a bench warrant for Dyson's arrest on July 25, and it was served today along with the warrants issued for the alleged stabbings.
Photo courtesy Rockville City Police Department
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Police respond to assault outside Rockville home
Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault outside of a home in the Twinbrook area Sunday morning, July 28, 2024. The assault was reported in the driveway of a home in the 700 block of Gail Avenue at 10:54 AM Sunday. That is right off of Veirs Mill Road near First Street.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Strong-arm robbery at Rockville housing complex
Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at an apartment complex last Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024. The robbery was reported along the street in the 1200 block of First Street at 4:15 PM. That is outside of the David Scull Courts housing complex, located near David Scull Park and Gude Drive.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Rockville police identify suspect in stabbing
Rockville City police are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in the July 20, 2024 stabbing of four people. Detectives have identified Ricky Dyson of Rockville as the suspect, and have obtained a warrant for his arrest. Dyson is facing charges of 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Dyson is asked to call police at 240-314-8900 or 911.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
4 wounded in Rockville stabbing
Four people were wounded in a stabbing in Rockville last night. Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault near the intersection of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street at 9:40 PM. Officers arriving at the scene encountered a large crowd of people, and noticed trails of blood on the ground. Witnesses reported that a stabbing had taken place. Officers attempted to locate the victims at the scene, but found no one. At least one K-9 unit was called in to assist.
However, a short time later, four victims suffering from stab wounds arrived in the Emergency Department at a local hospital. Police say none of the wounds were life-threatening. Detectives have identified a person of interest in the assault, and are attempting to locate that person for questioning.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Cpl. Kelly Reidy at 240-314-8973 or at KReidy@RockvilleMD.Gov. Those providing information may remain anonymous.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Police called after assault at Rockville grocery store
Rockville City police were called to a grocery store at the King Farm Village Center, after an individual was allegedly assaulted there Saturday night, July 13, 2024. The assault was reported at the Safeway store at 403 Redland Boulevard at 9:05 PM. An individual was also accused of shoplifting in the same incident.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Assault at Rockville apartment building
Rockville City police were called to investigate an assault at an apartment building on Saturday night, July 13, 2024. The assault was reported in the 500 block of Monroe Street at 8:20 PM. It took place in the parking lot of the apartments.
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Strong-arm robbery at Rockville apartment complex
Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in the Twinbrook area of Rockville on Thursday, July 12, 2024. The robbery was reported at 4:30 AM in the 13200 block of Twinbrook Parkway. It occurred at an apartment building on that block, which is near Veirs Mill Road.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Assault at Shady Grove Metro station
Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at the Shady Grove Metro station early Sunday morning, July 7, 2024. The assault was reported at the station at 3:52 AM Sunday. No trains operate at that hour on Sunday. Police were called to the parking lot of the station, which is located in the 15900 block of Somerville Drive in Derwood, to meet the victim of the assault.