Gaithersburg man fatally shot in Rockville

A Gaithersburg man was fatally shot in the Town Center area of Rockville eaarly yesterday morning, November 4, 2026, according to Montgomery County police. Rockville City police and County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were originally dispatched to the 200 block of N. Washington Street at 12:25 AM Wednesday, after a report of a person laying in the street near Trader Joe's was received. When first responders arrived at the scene, however, they discovered the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Despite lifesaving efforts, he tragically passed away at the scene.

Homicide detectives have identified the victim as Richard Ulysses Hernandez, 33, of Gaithersburg. His body was transported to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where the cause of death was determined to be homicide. Any suspect(s) in the case remain at large. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this homicide to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimesolversmcmd.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of $250 to $10,000.

Rockville resident assaulted for using gas leaf blower

The Montgomery County Council's infamous war on gas-powered leaf blowers came to blows on Halloween, according to Rockville City police. A resident of the 400 block of Silver Rock Road in the Silver Rock neighborhood was using a gas-powered leaf blower at 1:14 PM. This angered a nearby neighbor, police say, who confronted the resident about the leaf blower. The argument escalated, and the neighbor allegedly proceeded to physically assault the leaf-blowing victim. Police say they know the identity of the assailant, and have advised the victim of their ability to file assault charges.

Armed robbery at gas station in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station in Rockville last night, November 2, 2026. The robbery was reported at a gas station in the 5400 block of Randolph Road at 7:40 PM Monday. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery. The specific gas station has not yet been identified by police, but there are at least two on that block.

Assault in parking lot in Rockville

Rockville City were called to a parking lot this past Friday night, October 30, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive at 10:30 PM. It took place in a commercial parking lot there.

Assault on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault on a residential street yesterday afternoon, October 31, 2026. The assault was reported in the 400 block of Silver Rock Road at 1:14 PM Saturday. That is in the namesake Silver Rock neighborhood along Veirs Mill Road.

Assault at convenience store in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a convenience store on Rockville Pike this past Sunday, October 25, 2026, after someone was assaulted there. The assault was reported at a store in the 700 block of Rockville Pike at 10:50 PM. Police have not identified the specific business, but there is a 7-Eleven store at 785 Rockville Pike. 

According to police, a verbal argument escalated when one of the participants assaulted the other. The identity of the alleged assailant is known to police, but no description of the suspect has been released at this time.

Police respond to assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police officers responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall last night, October 24, 2026. The assault was reported at the mall at 7:00 PM Saturday. This assault is the second to be reported at the retail center since Westfield instituted a 3:00 PM juvenile curfew on September 28. It is the ninth assault reported at the mall this year. Twelve assaults were recorded at the property in 2025.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Rockville

Rockville City police are investigating a shots-fired incident that took place on a residential street near Rockville Town Center and Mount Vernon Park on October 12, 2026. According to police, they have confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the 400 block of Blandford Street around 2:00 PM that afternoon. However, no suspect has been identified yet. Police say that the shooting was not reported to them until the following day.

Armed robbery on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed robbery on a residential street in the Twinbrook neighborhood this past Saturday night, October 17, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 13200 block of Atlantic Avenue at 10:15 PM. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery. No suspect description is available at this time.

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.

Thief rummages through cars, garage in Rockville

A thief searched vehicles and a garage at a home in Rockville early Monday morning, Rockville City police report. The incident took place in the unit block of Big Tree Court at 4:23 AM on October 12, 2026. A suspect entered and rummaged through two unlocked vehicles that were parked outside the home. Finding a garage door opener inside one of the vehicles, the suspect used it to open the garage door of the house. Apparently again failing to find anything of interest or value, the suspect fled. 

No description of the suspect has been released at this time. It's another inconvenient reminder to lock your car, remove all valuables from the interior, and never leave keys or key fobs inside the vehicle.

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.

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Armed robbery at convenience store in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed robbery this past Tuesday night, October 6, 2026. The robbery was reported at a convenience store in the 200 block of Park Road at 10:15 PM. That appears to be 24/7 Grocery and Food at 202-B Park Road. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Gun-wielding suspect tries to force way into home in Rockville

A scary home invasion episode drew a police response early Tuesday morning in Rockville. At 1:45 AM, a would-be intruder attempted to force their way into a home in the unit block of Lynn Manor Court. Failing to gain entry, the suspect then drew a handgun and pointed it at the residence. The threat apparently did not convince residents to open the door. No description of the suspect has been released as of this writing.

Squatter discovered in vacant apartment in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to an apartment building on September 30, 2026, after a squatter was discovered inside a vacant unit there. The squatter was found inside a building in the 700 block of Monroe Street. This appears to be at the Parkside Landing apartment complex. Police say the identity of the squatter is known, and that charges are pending.

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.

Juvenile curfew goes into effect at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

A new 3:00 PM curfew for juveniles goes into effect today at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The controversial new policy comes in response to juvenile crime at the popular retail center, primarily in the forms of shoplifting, assault, and robbery. All patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 3:00 PM, seven days a week. That adult will be held responsible for any crimes committed by the minors under their supervision at the mall.

The policy essentially ends the American pastime of teens hanging out at malls after school, and at night, at Westfield's Montgomery and Wheaton Plaza malls. This past Saturday night, teens crowded into Montgomery Mall's Dining Terrace food court, the last to enjoy a rite of passage of a Saturday night at the mall. In a sign of what brought us to this point, however, Montgomery County police officers were seen rushing to respond to a crime in progress at Champs Sports.