Pickpocket strikes at gym in Gaithersburg

Watch your wallet while working out in Gaithersburg! Gaithersburg City police were called to a fitness center in the 10100 block of Washingtonian Boulevard at 9:24 PM Saturday night, after someone's wallet was allegedly pilfered by a pickpocket. Police have not yet identified the gym, but Life Time is located at 10121 Washingtonian Boulevard.

Shooting at Gaithersburg McDonald's

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.

Assault in townhome development in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of an assault at a townhome community Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025. The assault was reported at a townhome development in the 400 block of Carousel Court at 9:50 AM Tuesday. That is a neighborhood behind the Gaithersburg Aquatic Center. The assault took place in the residential parking lot.

Assault at hotel in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police were called to a hotel Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025, after a 2nd-degree assault was reported there. The assault was reported at a hotel in the 200 block of Professional Drive at 7:02 PM Wednesday. An Extended Stay America hotel is located on that block.

Assault at bus stop in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop early Saturday morning, November 15, 2025. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road at 1:24 AM Saturday. An individual was also accused of a liquor law violation in the same incident. Lost Knife Road and Lost Knife Circle remain crime hotspots with frequent calls for police, as the Montgomery County Council continues to slumber at the switch.

Armed robbery in Kentlands area of Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the Kentlands area of Gaithersburg early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025. The robbery was reported in the 100 block of Kentlands Boulevard at 1:15 AM Tuesday. It took place in a parking lot. At least one individual was also accused of aggravated assault in the incident.

Victim slashed by tree branch in Gaithersburg

They lost the knife, so they had to use a tree branch. That's the story from the latest violent crime on one of Montgomery County's most crime-ridden streets, Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg. According to Gaithersburg City police, two individuals were engaged in an altercation at the Lakeforest Transit Center in the 9600 block of Lost Knife at 8:27 PM Saturday night, June 21, 2025. A bystander attempted to intervene, but was severely cut on the hand when one of the male brawlers swung a tree branch at the other man. 

Driver arrested in fatal Sam Eig Highway collision in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police arrested the driver of a Jeep Compass that struck a Toyota Corrolla that was stopped at a red light on Sam Eig Highway from behind around 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Montgomery County police report that the Jeep driver was taken into custody for driving without a license, and suspicion of driving under the influence. The case became much more serious this week, when one of the two occupants of the Corrolla, Myrtle Gottlieb, 88, of Rockville, tragically passed away from her injuries on June 4. She and the driver of the Corrolla had both been transported to local hospitals after the crash, with Gottlieb in critical condition at the time.

A couple of interesting notes about this case: The press release stated that DUI test results for the driver "are pending at this time." It does not indicate what type of test what administered to determine blood alcohol level of the driver. A breathalyzer test would have provided instant results; blood test results would indeed take weeks, if not longer. Second, the driver's name and hometown were not provided in the press release, even though the driver is 18 years old - an adult. 

Strong-arm robbery in Kentlands

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in the Kentlands area on Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025. The assault and robbery were reported in the 100 block of Kentlands Square Place at 4:38 PM. That is at Kentlands Market Square.

Another strong-arm robbery in Gaithersburg

It's been a rough couple of weeks in Gaithersburg. Gaithersburg City police were again dispatched in response to a strong-arm robbery, this time at Rio Lakefront. The robbery and assault were reported in the unit block of Grand Corner Avenue at 9:40 PM on May 10, 2025. They took place along the street.

Strong-arm robbery in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in broad daylight on May 5, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 700 block of Russell Avenue at 12:12 PM Monday. That's a high-crime area near the shuttered Lakeforest Mall.

Police called after assault at Gaithersburg hotel

Gaithersburg City police were called to a hotel after someone reported having been assaulted there Sunday night, May 4, 2025. The assault was reported at a hotel in the 400 block of Quince Orchard Road at 5:50 PM. There is a Motel 6 at 497 Quince Orchard Road.

Indecent exposure, assault at Gaithersburg hotel

Gaithersburg City police were called to a hotel near the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, after someone reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there Sunday morning, April 13, 2025. An incident of indecent exposure was also reported. The alleged crimes occurred at 11:05 AM Sunday, at a hotel in the 600 block of Perry Parkway. There is a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on that block.

Assault at bus stop in Montgomery Village

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop in Montgomery Village this past Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2025. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road at 5:07 PM Saturday. That is at the Lakeforest Transit Center.

Armed robbery at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg Monday evening, February 17, 2025. The robbery was reported along the street in the 200 block of Boardwalk Place at 7:27 PM Monday. That is the first block of Boardwalk that extends out from the movie theater building entrance. A weapon other than a firearm was employed in the robbery.

Maryland AG office investigating Gaithersburg death in police custody

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that his office's Independent Investigations Division (IID) is beginning an investigation into the death of a person who was in Gaithersburg City police custody on the night of December 24, 2024. Officers were dispatched for a disturbing the peace call in the 300 block of N. Summit Avenue at 10:15 PM that night. Arriving at the scene, they found a man covered in blood on the ground outside of an apartment building.

The man was conscious, but acting erratically, Brown said. After the man rose from the ground and began to walk away from the scene, he was grabbed by the officers, and placed back on the ground. The officers called for assistance from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services, and held the man down while awaiting their arrival. The man then lost consciousness, and stopped breathing. Officers attempted to render lifesaving care, which was taken over by MCFRS personnel after they arrived at the scene.

MCFRS transported the man to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Brown said. His office said it will release body camera footage from the officers within 20 days of the incident, unless more time is needed for the investigation, or to contact family members of the decedent. 

Strong-arm robbery in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The robbery and assault were reported in the 100 block of Main Street at 3:00 PM Tuesday. That is at Kentlands Place.

Assault at Gaithersburg park

It's been a rough week in the parks of Montgomery County. Another violent crime in a park was reported in Gaithersburg early Monday evening, May 20, 2024. Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a park in the 600 block of Coral Reef Drive at 7:49 PM Monday. That appears to be Malcolm King Park.

Break-in at Gaithersburg hardware store

Gaithersburg City police responded to a burglar alarm at a hardware store early Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024. The alarm was triggered at 2:03 AM Tuesday at a store in the 700 block of E. Diamond Avenue. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the store. There is no word yet on what, if any, merchandise or money was stolen.

Indecent exposure at Gaithersburg grocery store

Gaithersburg City police responded to a report of indecent exposure at a grocery store Tuesday night, January 9, 2024. The incident was reported at a supermarket in the 18700 block N. Frederick Avenue at 8:13 PM Tuesday. A suspect was also accused of possession of amphetamines and related drug paraphernalia in the incident.