Assault at Magruder High School in Derwood

An assault was reported at Colonel Zadok Magruder High School at 5939 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood the morning of Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The assault was reported at 8:57 AM Wednesday. 

Police investigate human trafficking case at Rockville hotel

Montgomery County police were called to investigate a prostitution-related incident at a hotel in Rockville on Wednesday, including prostitution, procurement of a prostitute, and human trafficking for the purpose of commercial sex acts. Police were called to a hotel in the 2600 block of Research Boulevard at 4:54 PM on Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2023.

Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall at lunchtime yesterday, January 12, 2023. The assault, which involved a weapon that was not a firearm, was reported at the mall at 12:00 PM Thursday. This was the 13th assault reported at the mall since May 18, 2022, but the first of 2023.

UPDATE: RISE Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken opening in February in Rockville

RISE Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken will soon open its newest location at 16248 Frederick Road, on the border of Rockville and Gaithersburg. The restaurant currently expects to open in February 2023. It is located in the Rock Grove shopping center at Shady Grove Road, which is also home to Qdoba, Minerva and Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins.

Rockville apartment burglarized

Rockville City police responded to a report of a burglary at an apartment late Tuesday night, January 10, 2023. The burglary was reported at an apartment in the 700 block of Monroe Street at 10:44 PM. Officers found damage to the property.

Construction wall comes down at Lovisa at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

The construction wall has come down at Lovisa at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. A sign outside advertises free piercing services. The Australian jewelry boutique should be opening soon, as through the curtains merchandise can be seen on the display cases and shelves. Lovisa will be on Level 1, next to Journeys.

Currency Exchange experiencing staffing shortages at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

The Currency Exchange kiosk at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda will be closed today, Thursday, January 12, 2023, due to a shortage of staff. They are hoping to reopen at 11:00 AM tomorrow for normal business hours. You may want to call the mall's main number (301-469-6000) before going, if you are only going there to exchange currency.