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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Woman assaulted in church parking lot in Rockville

A woman was assaulted by a stranger in a church parking lot in Rockville on August 7, 2025. The female victim agreed to meet a friend at a church in the 600 block of Great Falls Road that evening, for the "repayment of money," Rockville City police say. However, when she arrived, she was confronted by an unknown male suspect, who allegedly assaulted her at 9:27 PM. Police have not released a description of the suspect as of this writing. If you have any information about this incident, or can identify the suspect involved, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall late Wednesday afternoon, August 6, 2025. The assault was reported at a clothing store in the mall at 4:58 PM. Police have not yet identified the name of the store. The assault occurred amid a shoplifting incident at the business.

This is the sixth assault reported at the property so far this year. It had been a relatively quiet summer up to this point at the mall, however. There were 11 assaults reported at the popular retail center in 2024, 5 in 2023, and 12 in 2022.

Rockville road rage incident ends in assault

A road rage incident on busy Rockville Pike escalated into an assault on the afternoon of July 29, 2025. Rockville City police report that the dispute concluded with one party assaulting the other at 3:22 PM in the 1600 block of Rockville Pike. No description of the suspect or any vehicle involved has been released as of this writing. If you have any information that can assist police regarding this case, call 240-314-8900.

Gun-wielding cyclist assaults victim in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an aggravated assault in the Twinbrook neighborhood on August 2, 2025. At 5:33 PM that afternoon, a man on a bicycle allegedly pointed a gun at the victim in the 12500 block of Ardennes Avenue. He then rode away on the bicycle. The victim and police have not yet determined the reason why the man did this, making it so far appear to be a random act committed for "unknown reasons," police say. If you can identify the suspect in this case, or have any other information about the incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Rockville library assault ends in arrest

Rockville City police were called to a public library on July 25, 2025, after someone was reported to have been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at the Rockville Memorial Library at 21 Maryland Avenue at 4:38 PM. That is located at The Square at Rockville. Police arrested an unidentified male, 30, at the library. He has been charged with assault and theft.

Police called after assault at hotel in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault at a hotel on July 25, 2025. The assault was reported at the Red Roof Inn at 16001 Shady Grove Road at 5:50 PM. Police say the victim was assaulted by an individual known to him, after he asked that person to leave the hotel room. 

Aggravated assault with firearm at restaurant in Derwood

Montgomery County police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at a restaurant in Derwood on July 4, 2025. The report came from a restaurant in the 15800 block of Frederick Road at 8:07 PM Friday. One or more suspects were accused of aggravated assault with a firearm, and of 2nd-degree assault, in the incident. There are a McDonald's and a Wendy's on that block of Frederick Road.