Gun discharged into window of home in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of gunfire in the New Mark Commons community in Rockville on January 5, 2026. Officers found that an unidentified suspect had fired a gun at 11:30 PM. At least one round struck the window of a home in the unit block of Tapiola Court. Police do not have a description of the shooter at this time. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda late yesterday afternoon, January 10, 2026. The assault was reported at the mall at 5:58 PM Saturday. This is the first assault of 2026 at the mall. Twelve assaults were reported at the property in 2025, and eleven in 2024.

Strong-arm robbery on residential street in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery on a residential street in Rockville on Wednesday afternoon, January 7, 2026. The robbery and assault were reported in the 5500 block of Burnside Drive at 4:13 PM Wednesday. That is a street that winds through several multi-family housing developments near Rock Creek Park and Norbeck Road.

Home invaders assault two occupants in Rockville

A home invasion turned violent in Rockville on January 4, 2026. According to Rockville City police, two suspects targeted a home in the College Gardens neighborhood at 2:53 AM Sunday morning, in the 500 block of College Parkway. After damaging a door and failing to gain entry to the house, the suspects were successful in forcing their way through a different door. Once inside, they proceeded to assault two occupants of the home.

Police say they were able to identify one of the two alleged invaders, and have charged that individual. They are attempting to learn the identity of the second suspect. Police did not identify the charged suspect, and have not released a description of the invader who remains at large. If you have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Police called after assault at movie theater in Rockville

Montgomery County police were called to a movie theater in Rockville after someone reported having been assaulted there this past Saturday night, January 3, 2026. The assault was reported at the iPic Theater at 11830 Grand Park Avenue at 8:10 PM. It was classified as a 2nd-degree assault by police.

2025 assault total officially tops 2024 tally at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

 

A 2nd-degree assault reported at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda yesterday bumped the year's tally of assaults at the property past last year's total. Montgomery County police were summoned to the mall Tuesday afternoon at 2:33 PM, after someone was physically assaulted during a shoplifting incident. Yesterday's assault was the twelfth reported at the mall in 2025, officially surpassing 2024's total of eleven. Police have been more visibly patrolling the mall in recent months, working closely with mall security officers. But the permissive attitude of County elected officials regarding crime - including retail theft - has made it challenging, with a relentless parade of shoplifters ransacking stores countywide.

Police respond to assault in Rockville parking lot

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault in a parking lot on Christmas night. The assault was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike at 7:48 PM last Thursday night. An individual was also accused of several other offenses in the same incident, including obstruction of a police investigation.

Christmas Eve 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 Christmas Eve. The assault was reported at the mall at 11:17 AM Wednesday. This was the eleventh assault to take place at the popular retail center this year. That ties the eleven reported at the property in 2024.

Rockville road rage ends in BB gun shooting

A road rage incident in Rockville ended with one driver being shot with a BB gun on December 17, 2025. The incident took place in the 700 block of busy Rockville Pike at 11:14 AM. Rockville City police say that the shooter "became upset while driving," and proceeded to fire multiple BB pellets at another vehicle, shattering its driver's side window and striking the victim in the chest. The shooter then fled the scene. Police report that they have determined the identity of the alleged shooter.

Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police were called to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda midday Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after an assault was reported there. The assault was reported at 12:26 PM Wednesday. This was the tenth assault reported at the mall this year. Eleven assaults were tallied at the popular retail, dining, and entertainment center in 2024.

Assault at Pokemon vending machine in Rockville

A disagreement at a Pokemon vending machine led to a physical assault in Rockville on Sunday afternoon. The two parties were in line to use the machine at the Safeway store at the Fallsgrove Village Center at 2:45 PM on December 14, 2025, when the altercation took place. Rockville City police officers were called to the store, and referred the combatants for charges.

Ski-masked gang chase and assault victim in Rockville

A gang of four male suspects wearing ski masks attacked an individual in the Twinbrook area of Rockville on Monday, December 8, 2025. The victim was in the 1100 block of Lewis Avenue that afternoon, when they were pursued and physically assaulted by the four suspects between 3:40 PM and 4:15 PM. Following the attack, the four masked males jumped into a silver Honda Civic of unspecified model year, and fled the scene.

Police have no detailed description of any of the four suspects at this time. If you have any information about this incident that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Store rage escalates to road rage in Rockville

A vehicular altercation in a Rockville parking lot began before either individual got behind the wheel on November 29, 2025. Rockville City police report that the male suspect and female victim were inside a store in the 1500 block of Rockville Pike at 6:10 PM that evening. They became embroiled in an argument, and the male suspect followed the victim into the parking lot outside the store. He allegedly ripped the passenger side mirror off of a vehicle, and threw it at the victim's car before fleeing the scene. Police have not yet shared a description of the suspect or his vehicle.

2 assaults in 2 days at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police on patrol at the mall Saturday 

Montgomery County police responded to two reports of assaults last week at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. A 2nd-degree assault was reported at the retail center on November 25, 2025,  at 5:26 PM. Just over 24 hours later, an aggravated assault was reported at the property. That assault was related to a shoplifting incident. These were the eighth and ninth assaults reported at the mall this year. At this pace, Montgomery Mall is likely to have fewer assaults this year than last, when eleven were reported. 

Montgomery County police had a more visible presence at the mall this past weekend. Officers were wearing the new back patches that identify they are with the County police. These were demanded by the Montgomery County Council to distinguish them from ICE officere working in the County.

Rockville assault victim fights back with rake, is shot with airsoft gun

Never bring a rake to a BB gun fight. Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault in the 700 block of Fordham Street on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 2:45 PM. The male victim was assaulted by two suspects, and attempted to fight back with a rake. His assailants then produced weapons, and shot him with an airsoft gun. Police have no suspect descriptions at this time. If you have any information about this incident that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Strong-arm robbery at apartment complex in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at an apartment complex in Rockville early last night, November 20, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the parking lot of a complex at 5500 Besley Court at 6:28 PM Thursday. That is at the Halpine View apartments. Unspecified property damage was also reported in the same incident.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive at 4:19 PM Saturday. That's a commercial stretch of MD 355 just north of the Rockville Town Center area.

Assault at hotel in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a hotel in Rockville early Saturday afternoon, November 8, 2025. The assault was reported at a hotel in the 2600 block of Research Boulevard at 12:24 PM Saturday. There is an Extended Stay America hotel on that block.

Assault at convenience store in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a convenience store in Rockville Wednesday night, November 5, 2025. The assault was reported at a store in the 5400 block of Randolph Road at 7:10 PM. There is a 7-Eleven store on that block. 7:10 at 7/11!

Assault at auto dealership in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at an auto dealership yesterday, November 4, 2025. The assault was reported at a dealership in the 800 block of Rockville Pike at 11:30 AM Tuesday. Ourisman Mazda and Chevrolet are located on that block. An individual was also accused of property damage in the same incident.