Fugitive caught in Rockville

A fugitive with outstanding arrest warrants on other charges made the mistake of exposing himself in Rockville on March 24, 2025. Rockville City police were called to investigate the incident at the intersection of Wootton Parkway and Tower Oaks Boulevard at 1:58 PM. Officers determined that the suspect, a 36-year-old adult male, had outstanding warrants for trespassing and failure to appear in court. He was taken into custody.

Assault at Rockville Metro station

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault at the Rockville Metro station early Friday morning, March 28, 2025. The assault was reported at the station at 1:27 AM Friday. It reportedly occurred in the parking lot area of the station.

Rockville scammers threaten violence to get victim's money

A Rockville resident was threatened with physical violence if he did not turn over money from his bank account to an anonymous online bank scammer, Rockville City police report. The incident began when the male victim, a resident of West End Park, met the male suspect online on March 19, 2025. When the suspect allegedly demanded the victim purchase gift cards for him, the victim declined. The victim then began receiving threats of physical harm via text message from unknown senders. Police say that the original male suspect was ultimately able to make five fraudulent withdrawals from the victim's bank account later that day. 

"Ultimate Wagyu experience" coming soon to Rockville

Beef lovers in Rockville must prepare themselves for "the ultimate Wagyu experience," coming soon to the Twinbrook Quarter development. Genki Wagyu Shabu House will open later this year at 870 Festival Street. Signage posted at the location promises the "ultimate unlimited Wagyu experience" for diners. Wagyu, which is comprised of the four primary breeds of Japanese cattle, is among the most-expensive meats in the world.

Rockville dog walker accosted with racist threats

A person walking a dog in Rockville was accosted with verbal threats, which were deemed "racially motivated" by Rockville City police. The victim was walking the dog in the 100 block of First Street at 8:00 AM on March 18, 2025. An unknown male suspect began shouting at the victim. Police have not released a description of the suspect at this time.

UNIQLO construction advances at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda (Photos)

UNIQLO is going to be a large store when it opens at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda later this year. The latest stage of construction also suggests it may have a new exterior entrance punched through the mall's wall. Several new tenants at the mall over the last decade have obtained permission for this outward-facing feature. It's ironic that stores like Target at Westfield's Wheaton mall have reduced their number of access points recently, likely as a shoplifting deterrent, while it looks like UNIQLO may be increasing the number of entrances to guard.

Tesla confirms closure at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Tesla Motors has confirmed it has permanently closed its showroom at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. However, the company is terming the exit from the mall as a "move," and is directing potential customers to its Rockville dealership at 1300 Rockville Pike, and to its showroom in Georgetown at 3307 M Street NW. A peek inside the shuttered Montgomery Mall store finds a lone Tesla Cybertruck remaining of the cars that were on display until the operation abruptly closed, without explanation, early last week. 

The company is not yet publicly declaring the reason for the Bethesda closure. Tesla facilities and individual Tesla vehicles have been the target of vandalism and violent attack across the country in recent weeks, by opponents of Elon Musk's executive branch DOGE initiative within the administration of President Donald Trump. Outside the mall, a large Tesla billboard remains in place on a parking garage.