Strong-arm carjacking in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a strong-arm carjacking in broad daylight Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022 at 2:45 PM. A black male in his 40s with a slim build jumped into a red, 2016 Nissan Altima (MD Tag 6DH0170) in the 800 block of Hungerford Drive, police say. The suspect was last seen driving the car north on Hungerford (MD 355).

Montgomery County police detectives have now taken over the investigation of the case. If you spot the vehicle, call police at 301-279-8000. If the situation appears to be an emergency, call 911.

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Another assault at Rockville Metro station

Less than a week after an individual was assaulted in a parking area at the Rockville Metro station, Rockville City police were investigating a second assault reported there Saturday afternoon. A 2nd-degree assault was reported in a surface parking lot at the station at 4:45 PM on Saturday, according to crime data. If you are parking at this station, I recommend remaining aware of your surroundings at all times.

Truck crashes over wall at Fireside Park Apartments in Rockville

A Chevrolet SUV crashed over a retaining wall at the Fireside Park Apartments at 735 Monroe Street in Rockville yesterday. Rockville City police responded to the incident. Officers determined there were no injuries, and called a tow truck in to remove the vehicle from the wall. Police did not say what caused the collision.

Photo courtesy Rockville City Police Department

Strong-arm robbery reported at Rockville hotel

Rockville City police were called to a hotel on Shady Grove Road Friday night, after an individual reported having been the victim of a strong-arm robbery there. The robbery was reported at a hotel in the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road at 11:30 PM, according to crime data. A Red Roof Inn is located on that block.

Assault at Twinbrook Recreation Center in Rockville

A victim reported being assaulted at the Twinbrook Recreation Center in Rockville Thursday afternoon. Rockville City police were summoned to the facility at 4:30 PM, according to crime data. An individual reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault. Several assaults have been reported in nearby parks and on trails in the vicinity in recent weeks.

2 burglaries on same block of Rockville Pike in one hour

Rockville City police responded to a break-in at a construction site on Rockville Pike Tuesday night, April 26, 2022. The burglary was reported at a construction project in the 1500 block of Rockville Pike at 7:45 PM, according to crime data. Officers found evidence of forced entry at the scene.

About an hour later, officers responded to a second burglary on the same block. This break-in was at a nearby department store. One or more burglars forced their way into the business, causing property damage in the process.

Horizon Therapeutics-leased life sciences building under construction in Rockville (Photos)

A new 10-story, 200,000 square foot life sciences facility called Alexandria Center is now under construction at 9810 Darnestown Road in Rockville. Delivery of the building is expected in 2023. Horizon Therapeutics, an Irish biotech firm, has signed a full-building lease for the property. It plans to use the new space as its primary U.S. East Coast research & development and technical operations hub. Interior fit-out for Horizon will begin once the building is ready for occupancy next year. 

“I am thrilled that Horizon Therapeutics has decided to call Montgomery County home for their East Coast research and development hub,” Montgomery County Executive, Marc Elrich said in a statement released by Horizon. “The mission and work of Horizon make them a natural fit for Montgomery County, and we stand ready to make them feel welcome in Rockville. Horizon’s move to the county is another point to show that Montgomery County is the home for life sciences in the region, and we are excited to continue our work to bring more companies of Horizon’s caliber to the region.”