Violent assault in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a violent assault in Montgomery Village this past Saturday afternoon. The assault was reported in the 18700 block of Nathans Place at 3:17 PM. According to police, the victim was assaulted by an unspecified number of assailants, and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries as a result. It was a disturbing incident for two reasons: First, it continued the troubling 2026 Montgomery County crime trend of violent crime being committed during daylight hours. And second, it took place only a block east of the Lakeforest Mall site, where developers will soon be attempting to sell homebuyers on an expensive new community in one of the highest-crime hotspots in Montgomery County.

Aspen Dental, Jersey Mike's lease spaces at new strip mall in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg's newest strip mall has secured its first two tenants. Aspen Dental and Jersey Mike's have leased inline spaces at Matan Companies' Progress Way development at the intersection of Route 355 and Montgomery Village Avenue. The new strip mall structure is joining existing tenants Sheetz and Chick-Fil-A, which each have pad sites. Formerly home to IBM and Leidos, the property also has industrial buildings leased by AstraZeneca and Montgomery County Public Schools.

Assault at convenience store in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police were called to a convenience store in Montgomery Village yesterday afternoon, June 30, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The 2nd-degree assault was reported at a store in the 19200 block of Watkins Mill Road at 4:44 PM Tuesday. A 7-Eleven store is located on that block. Once again, we see the 2026 trend of violent crime taking place during daylight hours.

Armed robbery in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Montgomery Village yesterday afternoon, June 29, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road, one of the highest crime areas in Montgomery County. According to police, an alleged shoplifter was confronted by an employee as he attempted to walk out with merchandise. The suspect drew a knife and threatened to stab the employee, and successfully fled on foot. No description of the suspect has been released as of this writing.

Strong-arm bikejacking in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a strong-arm carjacking in Montgomery Village Monday night that turned out to be a bikejacking. The victim and suspect had agreed to meet in the 20100 block of Waringwood Way so the suspect could purchase the victim's dirt bike. But when the suspect arrived at 8:44 PM, they took the bike by force and rode off into the night. Police have not released a description of the suspect as of this writing.

Strong-arm robbery at gas station in Montgomery Village

"Crime is down" in Montgomery County, and if you don't believe it, just ask the afternoon cashier at the BP gas station in Montgomery Village. Three juveniles entered the station's convenience store at 5:15 PM on May 11, 2026. They proceeded to physically assault the cashier, and pocket some merchandise, to boot. Montgomery County police were able to locate and arrest one of the three youths.

Police are still looking for the other two juveniles, who remain at-large. They are described only as two Black males aged 13-14. Yet another violent crime taking place in broad daylight in Montgomery County, a disturbing recent trend.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Montgomery Village

Several Montgomery Village residents called 911 last night and reported hearing gunfire in the 18500 block of Locust Point Court. Montgomery County police were dispatched to the scene at 10:16 PM Thursday, May 21, 2026. Officers arriving at the scene were able to locate evidence that weapons had been discharged in that area. No injuries were reported, and no suspects are in custody at this time.

Police investigate cocaine dealing in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of drug dealing at a townhome in Montgomery Village this past Tuesday night, May 12, 2026. The alleged drug activity was reported at a townhome in the 19700 block of Greenside Terrace at 8:20 PM. Cocaine was the illegal substance allegedly being sold.

Armed robbery in broad daylight in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Montgomery Village yesterday afternoon, May 4, 2026. The robbery was reported at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and Wightman Road at 3:52 PM Monday. According to police, two suspects attempted to take property from the victim. When the victim resisted, one of the suspects pulled out a knife and threatened him. 

The two suspects then attempted to escape by boarding a Ride On bus. However, the bus was stopped and not immediately departing. The botched escape gave police time to catch up and arrest the two suspects.

Strong-arm robbery in Montgomery Village

When they lose the knife, they have to resort to bare hands. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we're heading back to one of the highest crime streets in Montgomery County, Lost Knife Road in Montgomery Village. Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery there at 2:31 PM on March 29, 2026. Two suspects assaulted and stole property from the adult male victim.

Police describe the suspects only as a male and a female. If you have any information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Armed robbery in broad daylight in Montgomery Village

Even lunchtime isn't safe anymore in Montgomery County. County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Montgomery Village on March 23, 2026. The robbery was reported on an unspecified block of Apple Ridge Road at 12:40 PM. Police say two suspects approached the victim, and one of the two displayed a firearm. They took property from the adult male victim and fled on foot.

Police describe the suspects only as two Hispanic males of unknown age. If you have any information about this case, call police at (301) 279-8000. This continues the recent, disturbing trend of violent crimes being committed during broad daylight hours in Montgomery County.

Strong-arm robbery in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Montgomery Village yesterday afternoon, March 29, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road at 2:31 PM Sunday. According to police, two suspects physically blocked a vehicle. Assaulting the driver, they ripped his watch off his wrist and fled on foot. Police have not released a description of either suspect.

Police officer shoots alleged gunman who fired at cops in Montgomery Village

A Montgomery County police officer shot an alleged gunman who police say fired two shots at officers first in Montgomery Village yesterday, March 24, 2026. The officers were proactively patrolling in the high crime area of Lost Knife Circle Tuesday afternoon. While in the vicinity of Montgomery Village Plaza on Contour Road, they observed suspicious activity, and approached an adult male suspect to investigate. The suspect took off running, and attempted to seek refuge in an apartment complex on Lost Knife.

As officers turned a corner at the complex in pursuit, the suspect allegedly fired two shots at them. One County officer returned fire, striking the suspect. They provided first aid to the suspect, who was then transported to a local hospital in stable condition. He is expected to survive. 

Officers recovered a handgun at the scene. No injuries were reported beyond the suspect. The officer who fired the shots has been placed on administrative leave, and the Major Crimes Division is conducting the investigation into the shooting. Police said this is an active and ongoing investigation, and that the suspect’s identity and charges will be released when they become available.

Suspicious activity in Montgomery Village leads to arrest of two

Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village is one of the highest crime addresses in Montgomery County, so it's good to hear County police were "conducting proactive enforcement" in that area this past Monday evening, March 9, 2026. Around 7:00 PM, officers observed suspicious activity involving a vehicle parked outside of an unspecified commercial establishment on Lost Knife. They quietly pursued the vehicle, and when the driver made a moving violation, conducted a traffic stop in the 17500 block of Towne Crest Drive. 

Searching the vehicle, officers allegedly recovered a firearm and narcotics. 78-year-old James Curtis Avant, of Bowie, and 29-year-old D’Andre Michael Wiggins, of Germantown, were arrested and charged with multiple drug and handgun-related offenses. 

Burlington sets opening date for Montgomery Village store

We now have an opening date for the new Burlington store at 19142 Montgomery Village Avenue at the Montgomery Village Center. The store is now scheduled to open on April 24, 2026, just in time to shop for your summer wardrobe. Burlington is replacing Big Lots at the center. I was sad about the closure of Big Lots, but Burlington is an excellent replacement, and better than I expected.

Indecent exposure in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of indecent exposure in Montgomery Village early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026. The incident was reported in the 20000 block of Goshen Road at 12:01 AM Sunday. An individual was also accused of assault in the same incident.

Police searching for suspects in Montgomery Village robbery

Montgomery County police have released some minimal details on the Christmas Eve strong-arm robbery that took place in front of new townhomes in Montgomery Village. Two suspects assaulted two adult victims, and took their property. Police describe the suspects only as two Black males, aged late 30s to early 40s. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Strong-arm robbery in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Montgomery Village early on Christmas Eve. The assault and robbery were reported in the 9600 block of Nature Trail at 1:15 AM Wednesday. That is in a recently-constructed townhome development.

Assault reported at Montgomery Village Middle School

Montgomery County police were summoned to Montgomery Village Middle School at 19300 Watkins Mill Road in Montgomery Village this past Monday, December 8, 2025. A 2nd-degree assault was reported at the school at 1:20 PM that afternoon.

Aggravated assault in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an aggravated assault in Montgomery Village on November 27, 2025. The assault was reported in the 9100 block of Rothbury Drive at 6:58 PM. Police say the two victims were confronted by a male suspect displaying a weapon. He allegedly proceeded to assault them and fled.

Police describe the suspect only as a Hispanic male of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.