Rockville, MD – It was an evening of sirens and smiles as Rockville City Police fanned out across the city Tuesday night for National Night Out, greeting residents, handing out giveaways, and stopping in dozens of neighborhoods to connect with the community they serve. Officers visited block parties throughout the city, engaging with hundreds of … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A 15-year-old boy was injured Tuesday evening after being assaulted with an edged weapon during a dispute among juveniles at Maryvale Park, police said. Rockville City Police responded shortly after 7:00 p.m. to the 800 block of First Street following reports of a verbal altercation involving a group of male juveniles. During … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting on N. Washington Street, the Rockville City Police Department announced Friday. Caleb Jiron, 18, of Frederick, and Ferddy Gonzalez-Soto, 18, of Montgomery Village, were taken into custody shortly after the shooting. Both were armed with privately made firearms, known as … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD — An adult male was shot multiple times Thursday evening in Rockville, prompting a swift police response and the arrest of two suspects. Shortly after 6 p.m., officers from the Rockville City Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of N. Washington St. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Police in Rockville are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized Thursday, authorities said. According to the Rockville City Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of Blandford Street, where the incident took place. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim’s condition has not been … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the death of 49-year-old Fredi Torres, who died after an assault late Wednesday night outside a Rockville restaurant. At approximately 11:52 p.m. on May 21, 1st District officers responded to a report of an assault at the Silver … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Rockville City Police Department has heightened patrols around synagogues, houses of worship, and community centers following a series of hate-motivated killings in Washington, D.C. earlier this week. The department announced the move on social media Friday, stating it is taking “these concerns seriously” and working closely with faith-based and community leaders … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD — A Rockville man is facing felony charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver during a road-rage dispute on Interstate 270, Maryland State Police said. Joshua Johnson, 43, was arrested following the May 15 incident near Montrose Road in Montgomery County. He is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and the … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 61-year-old Rockville man died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a car while crossing a Gaithersburg roadway, Montgomery County Police said. David Albert Parker was crossing Watkins Mill Road around 5:30 a.m. when he was hit by a silver 2018 Toyota Camry near the intersection with Spectrum Drive. Emergency crews … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, MD. — A 77-year-old Rockville man died Thursday night after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Police. Paul Jerome Marangos was hit around 9 p.m. while walking from the median at the intersection of northbound Shady Grove Road and Blackwell Road. He was … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD — Two male juveniles were arrested Thursday after a 39-year-old man was stabbed, pepper-sprayed, and struck with a skateboard in a violent altercation at the Rockville Metro Station, police said. Rockville City Police responded to a report of a stabbing around 4:22 p.m. at 250 Rockville Pike. Authorities said the victim had been … Read more
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Far Rockaway man has been indicted for manslaughter and multiple intoxicated driving offenses following a high-speed crash in Rockville Centre that killed his 23-year-old passenger, Nassau County prosecutors announced. Samuel Gutierrez Orozco, 25, was arraigned Tuesday before Judge Joy Watson on a grand jury indictment stemming from the September 17, 2023, … Read more
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Far Rockaway man has been indicted for manslaughter and multiple intoxicated driving charges in connection with a September 2023 crash that killed a 23-year-old passenger in Rockville Centre, Nassau County prosecutors announced. Samuel Gutierrez Orozco, 25, was arraigned Tuesday before Judge Joy Watson on charges including second-degree manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, assault, … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A man and woman were arrested Wednesday after a theft at a Rockville 7-Eleven escalated into a gun threat, prompting a rapid police response that resulted in the seizure of two firearms and a large quantity of marijuana, police said. Key Points Gun pulled during store theft At approximately 2:00 p.m. on … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD – Authorities in Rockville are investigating a case of animal cruelty after multiple malnourished animals were discovered at a residence on Scott Avenue, police said. On March 14, Rockville City Police, along with Neighborhood Services Officers and Montgomery County Animal Control, responded to citizen complaints about neglected animals. Officers obtained a search and … Read more
Rockville, Md. — A driver was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after crashing into a townhouse in Rockville, officials said. Emergency crews responded to Marwood Court near Watts Branch Parkway around 2:30 p.m., where they found the vehicle had collided with the home. The driver, an adult, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Marvin Alexander De Leon Siguenza, 36, of Rockville, has been arrested and charged with stalking and fourth-degree sexual assault following an incident in Silver Spring, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced Friday. The investigation began after a report of stalking and assault was made on Thursday, January 16, 2025. According to … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a vehicular assault last month in which multiple people were intentionally struck by a dark-colored SUV. The suspect, identified as Walter Giovanni Marquez-Aviles of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was apprehended Thursday morning in Hyattsville after an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Montgomery County police have arrested Kaloyan Dimov Stoev, 25, in connection with the fatal shootings of two Rockville residents early Friday morning. Authorities say a 1st District officer discovered the first victim, 26-year-old Marcell Jordan Hebron, inside a white BMW with visible bullet holes near Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard around … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD — Montgomery County police are investigating two separate deaths that occurred just hours apart Friday morning in Rockville, with one body found at a hotel and the other inside a vehicle nearby. The first discovery was made around 7:40 a.m. in the parking lot of the Sleep Inn Hotel on Research Court. Officers … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. – A Rockville man is celebrating a $50,000 win after claiming the first second-tier prize on the Maryland Lottery’s MONOPOLY X200 scratch-off game. The Montgomery County resident, a maintenance worker, purchased the lucky ticket at Hilltop Wine & Spirits in Bowie. After scratching off the play area, he matched the number 11 and … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – A Rockville man has been arrested and charged in connection with two armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Montgomery County, police announced Friday. Christopher Huser, 36, was identified as the suspect in robberies that occurred on November 26 and November 28, 2024. In both incidents, Huser allegedly entered the stores, displayed a … Read more
BETHESDA, MD — Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on November 10 at Rockville Pike and Marinelli Drive. According to police, Derrick Lamarr Fields, 50, of Baltimore, was struck by a 2012 Hyundai Sonata while crossing the street at approximately 10:49 p.m. Fields … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Laytonsville man has been charged with homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol following a July collision that killed a Rockville woman, Montgomery County police announced Tuesday. Isaac Tomas Pellegrino, 29, was charged in connection with the fatal crash that occurred on Goshen Road near the intersection with … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with two commercial burglaries early Tuesday morning, allegedly committed alongside an 11-year-old and a 12-year-old, according to Montgomery County police. Officers from the 1st District responded at approximately 1 a.m. on November 19 to Superior Auto Service on the 12200 block of … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – A 17-year-old with an outstanding warrant was arrested in Rockville last week after police found him in possession of a loaded handgun and 250 suspected fentanyl pills. The arrest occurred on Friday, November 8, at approximately 1:30 p.m., when officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police’s 4th District Special Assignment Team … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 28-year-old Gaithersburg man has died nearly two weeks after being struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy road in Rockville, police said. The incident occurred on October 30, just before 5:30 a.m., when Luis Rios Chirinos was crossing Viers Mill Road from the median and was hit by … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Montgomery County Department of Police is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Rockville on October 30, after a pedestrian who was struck on Veirs Mill Road later died from his injuries. At approximately 5:24 a.m. on October 30, 28-year-old Luis Rios Chirinos of Gaithersburg was attempting to cross Veirs Mill … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Rockville man was arrested following a shooting incident on October 31 in Silver Spring, where gunfire struck nearby apartment buildings, according to Montgomery County Police. The shooting took place around 4:14 p.m. in the 14100 block of Whispering Pines Court. Officers from the 4th District responded to reports of gunfire, finding … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Gaithersburg man was taken into custody in Washington, D.C., on multiple charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting incident at Welsh Park on Saturday. Police say Kenneth Oates, 38, is accused of firing multiple gunshots in the parking lot of the popular Rockville park, located at 101 Welsh Park Drive, just … Read more
Shots Fired at Welsh Park, Police Investigating
**Rockville, MD** – On Tuesday afternoon, Rockville City Police Department responded to a report of gunfire at Welsh Park, located at 101 Welsh Park Drive, shortly after 12:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers found that multiple gunshots had been fired in the parking lot. According to reports, no injuries were reported following the incident.
A black Honda Civic was observed fleeing the scene after the shots were discharged. As the investigation continues, detectives and crime scene technicians are actively examining the details of the event.
Rockville City Police Department urges anyone with information or video evidence to contact their detectives at Detectives@RockvilleMD.Gov. Informants can choose to remain anonymous as the investigation remains ongoing.
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Rockville City Police Department is investigating a string of commercial burglaries that took place in the early hours of October 23, targeting businesses along Rockville Pike. According to police, the burglaries occurred between 1:00 a.m. and 1:40 a.m. at establishments ranging from the 800 block to the 1600 block of the … Read more
Suspect Identified in Rockville Stabbings
**Rockville, MD** – The Rockville City Police Department announced progress in a case involving two stabbings on October 13.
Initial efforts sought public assistance to identify a person of interest, who has since been ruled out as a suspect. Continued investigations, in collaboration with Metro Transit Police, led to identifying 28-year-old Rockville resident Muhammad Ibrahim Adam as the suspect.
Adam has been taken into custody and is charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Victor V. Brito, the chief of the Rockville City Police Department, has submitted his resignation after six years in the role, the city announced on Friday, October 18, 2024. Brito’s last day will be November 22, 2024, according to a statement from City Manager Jeff Mihelich. The announcement did not provide a … Read more
Rockville, MD- The Rockville City Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify an individual linked to two stabbings that took place on Sunday. The department has collaborated with community partners to obtain images of the suspect. Chief Victor Brito stated that the police department regards the matter with utmost seriousness. He emphasized … Read more
Rockville, MD– The Rockville City Police Department has obtained a still image of a suspect linked to two stabbings that occurred on Sunday shortly after 5:30 p.m. Authorities are working to gather more surveillance footage from local businesses. The incidents took place near the Twinbrook Metro station and the 1500 block of Rockville Pike. Police … Read more
Rockville, MD – The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to a stabbing incident at the Twinbrook Metro station shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Monday evening. An adult male was approached and stabbed by an unidentified suspect. The Metro Transit Police are managing the investigation of this incident. A separate stabbing occurred a few minutes … Read more
Montgomery County, MD- A collision is being investigated as a fatality, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. The driver involved remained at the scene following the incident. Northbound and southbound lanes of Rockville Pike at Tuckerman Lane have been temporarily closed. Authorities are asking drivers to find alternate routes. The police department made the … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Rockville City Police Department has named Officer Yocelin Bonilla and Sergeant David Trogolo as Officers of the Month for their exceptional service in January and August, respectively. The officers were recognized for their humanitarian and lifesaving efforts during separate calls for service. Officer Bonilla received the January award for her compassionate … Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Tuesday night in Rockville. At approximately 9:12 p.m., officers and fire rescue personnel responded to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Hungerford Road and Beall Avenue. The collision involved … Read more
Rockville, MD – The Rockville City Police Department conducted a safety talk at RPCNS nursery school. The event covered topics such as police uniforms, patrol cars, and safety measures. Officers engaged with children, sharing details about their daily duties. The highlight was the involvement of K9 Bolo, demonstrating how he assists officers in their roles. … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A traffic crash has forced the closure of all northbound lanes on Rockville Pike at Edmonston Drive, according to the Rockville City Police Department. The incident, announced by the department through social media, is expected to result in a closure of approximately 30 minutes. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes while … Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has identified the victims involved in a fatal shooting and subsequent suicide that occurred in Rockville on Thursday. Officers were dispatched to the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane shortly before 8 a.m. on August 29, responding to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered 60-year-old … Read more
VERNON ROCKVILLE, Conn. — A lucky player in Vernon Rockville has won $14,245 in the August 26, 2024, Connecticut LOTTO! drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Shoprite Of Tri City Plaza in Vernon. The Connecticut LOTTO! game offers players the chance to win life-changing prizes, with draws held every Tuesday and Friday.
ROCKVILLE, MD — A 20-year-old Maryland man has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash that left two passengers dead after he allegedly drove under the influence of alcohol. Jean Pierre Velasco was indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury on multiple charges, including two counts of negligent manslaughter by car, two counts of … Read more
Maryland – A Maryland Lottery player from Rockville won a $250,000 prize on a scratch-off ticket, while four other players each won $50,000 in Charlotte Hall, Edgewater, Joppa, and St. Leonard. During the week ending August 11, the Maryland Lottery awarded over $29.7 million in prizes. This includes 22 tickets worth $10,000 or more that … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD – The Rockville City Police Department, along with Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services, were called to a shooting incident in the 400 block of College Parkway on Wednesday. Upon arrival shortly before 4:30 p.m., responders found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the abdomen outside a residence. The victim was quickly … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD—A serious shooting incident occurred on Friday, just before 4:30 PM, leading to a temporary lockdown at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus. Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services were dispatched to the 400 block of College Parkway where they found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the abdomen outside a … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Rockville City Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Ricky Dyson, a Rockville resident, following a stabbing incident that occurred on the evening of July 20. At around 9:40 PM, officers responded to a report of an assault near Dawson Ave. and Upton St., where they discovered a large crowd … Read more
ROCKVILLE, MD—On July 20, at approximately 9:40 PM, the Rockville City Police Department responded to an assault report at the intersection of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd and blood evidence at the scene, indicating a stabbing had taken place. Shortly after the initial response, four adult victims arrived … Read more