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.

ICE arrests 2 on its "Worst of the Worst" list in Rockville

Nilo Herrera-Sanchez

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has located and arrested two men it says are on its "Worst of the Worst" list in Rockville. Agents from the ICE Baltimore, Maryland office arrested Nilo Herrera-Sanchez on November 7, 2025. ICE states that he is a Peruvian in the country illegally, and has been convicted of 2nd-degree rape and another 2nd-degree sex offense in Rockville. He is currently in custody at the Jena/La Salle ICE detention facility in Louisiana.

Jose Rivera-Medrano

Agents with the Baltimore office also arrested Jose Rivera-Medrano of El Salvador on November 6. According to ICE, he has been convicted of sexually abusing a child in Rockville. The ICE detainee locator returns no results for his current location.

Electric scooter stolen in Rockville

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of an electric scooter in Rockville. The scooter was stolen from the 13800 block of Travilah Road on October 29, 2025, between the hours of 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Police say they have no suspect descriptions to share at this time. If you have any information about this incident that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Early morning indecent exposure in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of indecent exposure early Monday morning, November 10, 2025. The incident was reported in the unit block of Maryland Avenue at 6:55 AM Monday. That is at The Square at Rockville.

Criminals strike twice at Maserati dealership in Montgomery County

 

Montgomery County police are investigating two incidents at Criswell Maserati at 19570-A Amaranth Drive in Germantown. At 5:00 AM on October 28, 2025, two male suspects trespassed on the dealership property, and attempted to steal two cars. They were unsuccessful and fled.

Four days later, police responded to a burglary call at the dealership in the early morning hours of November 1. Officers arriving at the scene found evidence of forced entry to a building on the premises. They determined property had been taken from the dealership.

Police describe the suspects in the second incident as "two Black males or two Hispanic males" of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing either of these cases, call police at (301) 279-8000.

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.

Rockville child confesses to Halloween candy needle hoax

Rockville City police detectives investigating a report of sewing needles embedded in Halloween candy distributed last Friday night have concluded that it was a false report. A child in the household that reported finding the needles inside gummy bears received while trick-or-treating finally confessed to having stuck them into the bears themselves. Police say the 9-year-old made the confession while having additional conversations with their parents following police involvement in the case. The parents had discovered the needles while running a magnet over the candy collected by their children on Halloween.

Police had little choice but to warn the public out of an abundance of caution until they could conclude their investigation. Online commenters who argued that such reports are always proven false were vindicated in this particular case. “This incident understandably raised concern within our community, and we are grateful that it did not present a broader threat to public safety,” Rockville Police Chief Jason L. West said in a statement. “I commend the professionalism and diligence of our officers and detectives for their swift response, thorough investigation, and commitment to ensuring the facts of this case were fully uncovered.”

Assault at apartment complex in Rockville

More trouble in the parking lot of a Rockville apartment complex where an armed robbery took place last month. Montgomery County police were again called to the Village Square West apartments at 12401 Village Square Terrace on Halloween night. A 2nd-degree assault took place there at 8:22 PM that evening.

Police warn needles found in Halloween candy in Rockville

UPDATE - 7:39 PM, November 3, 2025: Rockville City police have determined the report was a hoax. Click here for full report.

Sewing needles were found in Halloween candy distributed to trick-or-treating kids in Rockville last night, Rockville City police are warning. Two children were given packages of gummy bears that contained the needles, police say. Those packages were handed out at a home in the area surrounding Welsh Drive and West Edmonston Drive. The needles were embedded in the gummy bears, not just in the packages. Detectives are investigating.

Police are warning parents to inspect all candy collected by children last night. If you find any suspicious items that appear to have been tampered with, police are asking you to confiscate those items, and keep them to give to detectives. Do not throw them away. Contact the Rockville City Police Department’s non-emergency line at 240-314-8900 to file a report and arrange for an officer to collect the item.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Rockville yesterday afternoon, October 28, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike at 4:30 PM Tuesday. It took place in a residential parking lot.

Assault at industrial park in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to an industrial park last Friday night, October 24, 2025, to investigate an assault that was reported there. The assault was reported in the unit block of Southlawn Court at 10:30 PM Friday. It took place outside in a parking lot.

Assault at school in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a school last Friday, October 24, 2025, after an assault was reported there. The incident was reported at a school in the 1000 block of 1st Street at 12:00 PM Friday. Maryvale Elementary School is located at 1010 First Street.

Woman attacked at bus stop in Rockville

Montgomery County police have arrested a man they claim physically assaulted and attempted to rape a woman waiting at a bus stop in Rockville. The victim was walking toward a bus stop on the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital campus in the 9800 block of Medical Center Drive yesterday at 5:26 AM, police say, when the suspect assaulted her. When police arrived, they located the suspect aboard a bus attempting to leave the area. Jerrell Lee Fullwood, 25, of Silver Spring was taken into custody. He has been charged with attempted first-degree rape and first-degree assault. 

Fullwood is being held pending a bond hearing. Detectives who reviewed surveillance video claim Fullwood was seen following the woman prior to the attack.

Police investigate concealed weapon at school in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a school to investigate a report of a concealed weapon this past Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025. The weapon was reported at Thomas S. Wootton High School at 2100 Wootton Parkway at 7:40 AM Wednesday. What type of weapon was involved has not yet been identified by police.

Armed robbery at apartment complex in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at an apartment complex in Rockville early yesterday morning, October 20, 2025. The robbery was reported at the Village Square West apartments at 12401 Village Square Terrace at 5:45 AM Monday. It was reported in the parking lot of the complex.