Police investigate shots-fired incident in Rockville

Rockville City police are investigating a shots-fired incident that was reported on a residential street in the Twinbrook neighborhood on January 19, 2026. Police received a report of multiple suspects discharging firearms in the 1200 block of Allison Drive at 3:45 AM. There is no description of the suspects at this time, and no indication yet of any injuries or property damage. It's worth noting that a firearm was stolen from an unlocked vehicle a block away a day earlier, in the 1200 block of Clagett Drive. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Shocking dinnertime shooting at McDonald's in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police are investigating a shooting that took place at the McDonald's restaurant at 465 N. Frederick Avenue last night, January 19, 2026. Officers from the City and Montgomery County police responded to a report of a shooting there at 7:08 PM Monday. They found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. He was transported to a local hospital, where his injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening. 

Police refer to there being multiple suspects in the shooting, who fled the scene and remain at large. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Gaithersburg Police Department Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Gaithersburg Tip Line at 301-330-4471.

Vehicles ransacked in Rockville office park

Several vehicles were ransacked by thieves in an office park in Rockville on January 3, 2026, Rockville City police report. At least three vehicles were damaged when the suspect(s) targeted an office park in the 1400 block of Research Boulevard at 7:08 PM that evening. Windows were broken on three cars, and items were stolen from the interiors. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

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.

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.

Dozing burglar surprised by resident in Rockville

A sleepy home intruder ended up being caught after taking a short winter's nap in the Glen Hills neighborhood of Rockville. According to Rockville City police, the suspect entered a home in the unit block of Monterra Court at 5:30 AM on December 18, 2025. The suspect, whose identity is known to police, gained access to the house via a sliding rear door that had been left unlocked. A resident discovered the intruder asleep inside the house at 9:01 AM. Charges are forthcoming for the well-rested suspect, police report. Lock those sliding doors!

Rockville restaurant broken into

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at a restaurant in Rockville on December 11, 2025. The burglary was reported in the early morning hours at Torchy's Tacos at 12266-A Rockville Pike at Federal Plaza. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business. However, it was determined that, after all of the effort to break into the restaurant, the burglar(s) left empty-handed. Police say they have no suspect descriptions at this time. It's unclear how surveillance cameras failed to provide footage of the incident.

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.

11 vehicles ransacked in Rockville neighborhood

A theft spree in a residential neighborhood in Rockville resulted in at least 11 vehicles being ransacked - and in some cases, damaged, on December 8, 2025. Between 2:41 AM and 3:14 AM that morning, Rockville City police say, two male suspects entered unlocked vehicles and broke into others in the College Gardens community. If the door didn't open, they smashed windows to gain access to the car, and stole property from the interiors.

Police have no suspect descriptions at this time. They do say the two suspects were riding in a "blue sedan" of unspecified make and model year. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

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.