Assault at office building in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to an office building in the King Farm neighborhood late Friday morning, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported at an office in the 800 block of Pleasant Drive at 11:23 AM. That is in the King Farm Village Center commercial area.

Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda on the evening of October 14, 2026. The assault was reported at 8:31 PM. It was related to a shoplifting incident at one of the stores in the mall. 

The assault is the first to be reported at the retail center since Westfield instituted a 3:00 PM juvenile curfew on September 28. It is the eighth assault reported at the mall this year. Twelve assaults were recorded at the property in 2025.

Montgomery County police called after assault at restaurant in Rockville

Montgomery County police were called to a restaurant in Rockville on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after someone was allegedly assaulted there. The assault was reported at a restaurant in the 11800 block of Grand Park Avenue at Pike & Rose at 6:20 PM, the height of the dinner hour. Police have not yet identified the specific restaurant where the assault took place.

Robbery at bus stop in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery yesterday morning, October 4, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 200 block of Rockville Pike at 8:13 AM Sunday. It took place at a bus stop in the vicinity of the Rockville Metro station. The victim was assaulted by the suspect, for whom no description has been released. While the suspect remains at large, police were successful in recovering items stolen from the victim.

Juvenile assaults police officer in Rockville

A 15-year-old suspect was arrested after assaulting a police officer in Rockville on September 24, 2026. The incident took place at Richard Montgomery High School. Rockville City police did not indicate if the suspect was a student there. However, he is accused of trespassing on school grounds, assault, assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

Two victims assaulted aboard Ride On buses in Rockville

Two people were assaulted while riding aboard Montgomery County-operated Ride On buses in recent days. The first victim reported being assaulted while riding the bus in the 100 block of Watkins Pond Boulevard in King Farm at 9:30 AM on September 22. A second victim was assaulted on a Ride On bus in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 1:53 PM on September 25. Rockville City police say that neither assailant was known to the victims.

Police describe the suspect in the first assault only as a "male." No description of the second suspect has been provided.

Police respond to assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda yesterday afternoon. The assault took place at 3:18 PM Monday. This was the seventh known assault reported at the busy retail center so far this year. It has been relatively quiet on that front since the last assault on June 28, and County police have maintained a more visible presence at the mall this summer. Twelve assaults were reported at the property in 2025.

Police called after assault at grocery store in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a grocery store this past Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2026. The assault was reported at a store in the 200 block of N. Washington Street in Rockville Town Center at 3:01 PM Saturday. That is the new Trader Joe's store at The Square at Rockville.

Police release description of King Farm assailant in Rockville

Rockville City police have released a description of the alleged assailant in the August 13 assault near King Farm Park. The suspect approached and assaulted the victim "between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM" in the 400 block of Deer Meadow Lane. Police describe the suspect as White male in his 50s or 60s, with gray and black hair and a beard. He was wearing a grey shirt and skinny blue jeans. If you have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault near King Farm Park in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault near King Farm Park Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2026. The assault was reported in the 400 block of Deer Meadow Lane at 3:00 PM Thursday. That is a residential street that runs alongside the park.

Double dog attack injures victim in Rockville

Rockville City police are investigating an animal bite incident that took place on July 8, 2026. The victim was in the 800 block of Nelson Street at 8:33 PM when they were attacked by two dogs. Both canines were described by the victim as possibly having been pit bulls. They attacked without provocation, the victim told police. The alleged owner of the dogs refused to provide identification, and fled the scene with the animals, police say. Following the attack, the victim sought medical treatment for their injuries.

Strong-arm carjacking in Rockville - UPDATED

UPDATE - 5:32 PM, July 7, 2026: Rockville City police have indentified the vehicle stolen as a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm carjacking in the Croyden Park area early on the morning of July 4, 2026. The assault and robbery occurred in the 700 block of Mapleton Road at 1:00 AM Saturday. Police were dispatched to the scene 33 minutes later.

Second assault in 8 days at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall Sunday night, June 28, 2026. The assault was reported at 7:51 PM. This was the second assault to take place at the retail center in eight days, with the last having occurred on June 20. Six assaults have been reported at the mall so far this year, a pace on par with last year's grand total of twelve. 2024 saw eleven assaults, and 2022 brought twelve. A low of five assaults was recorded in 2023, when the police department opened a "resource room" at the mall.

Armed robbery at ATM in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at an ATM machine in Rockville early last Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026. The robbery was reported at an ATM in the 12200 block of Rockville Pike at 1:01 PM Friday. An adult male suspect tried to grab the victim's wallet in front of the ATM, and threatened to shoot the victim if they did not let go of it. But the victim was able to not only hold onto their wallet, but overpowered the suspect and pinned him until officers could arrive. The suspect was taken into custody.

Assault at bus stop in Derwood

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop in Derwood late yesterday afternoon, June 26, 2026. The assault was reported at 5:45 PM. It took place at a bus stop in the 15900 block of Somerville Drive. There are bus stops on that block of Somerville, but that block can also refer to the bus stops within the adjacent Shady Grove Metro station, as well.

Police respond to assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this past Saturday night, June 20, 2026. The assault was reported at the mall at 8:21 PM Saturday. This was the fifth assault recorded at the popular retail center so far this year. Last year saw a total of 12 assaults reported at the property. County police officers were visibly on patrol inside the mall this past weekend.

Hugging thief strikes in Rockville

A thief used a hug as a distraction in Rockville this past Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2026. According to Montgomery County police, the suspect targeted a female victim in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive at 3:05 PM Saturday. The suspect hugged the victim, and allegedly removed several pieces of jewelry she was wearing during the embrace, before fleeing in a getaway vehicle. Police did not release a description of the suspect, or the getaway vehicle.

Assault at Montgomery Mall

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda Wednesday night, June 10, 2026. The assault was reported at the mall at 9:14 PM Wednesday. This is the fourth known assault to take place at the popular retail center so far this year. A total of twelve assaults were reported at the mall last year, so they are currently on a pace to improve on those numbers.

Assault reported at school in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a school yesterday afternoon, June 10, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported at a school in the 600 block of Great Falls Road at 1:50 PM Wednesday. Julius West Middle School is located at 651 Great Falls Road.

Lunchtime assault at Richard Montgomery HS in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to Richard Montgomery High School on Friday, June 5, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. A 2nd-degree assault was reported on-campus at 12:30 PM Friday. An individual was also accused of weapon possession in the same incident.