Walmart burglarized in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a burglar alarm at the Walmart Supercenter at 20910 Frederick Road at the Milestone Shopping Center in Germantown in the early morning hours of December 20, 2025. Officers arriving at the scene found evidence of forced entry at the store. Merchandise was stolen from inside. Police have no descriptions of the burglar(s) at this time. They have not yet indicated how surveillance cameras inside and outside the store would have failed to capture images of any individuals involved.

Walmart thief had concealed weapon, police say after Germantown arrest

An alleged thief inside the Walmart Supercenter at 20910 Frederick Road at the Milestone Shopping Center in Germantown was packing heat, Montgomery County police say. The suspect entered the store at 6:03 PM on October 8, 2024, and allegedly took merchandise. Daryl Howard, 44, of Gaithersburg was arrested, and officers allegedly found he was carrying a weapon.

Howard has been charged with multiple firearms charges, two of which are felonies. He has also been charged with resisting arrest, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, illegal possession of ammunition, theft, malicious destruction of property, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, and obstructing and hindering an officer. According to Maryland court records, Howard is being held without bond.

Sneak peek: Charleys Philly Steaks at Germantown Walmart (Photos)

Charleys Philly Steaks looks ready to open any day now at the Walmart at 20910 Frederick Road in Germantown. The corporate website is still saying "July 2023" for the opening, however. All seating is in place, and electronic menu boards are operating. They'll have the Old School cheesesteak with extra steak, Cheez Whiz and sauteed onions. Just what you need to restore your strength after having your receipt checked on the way out of the store!! This location will be open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM seven days a week.

Signage installed at Charleys Philly Steaks inside Walmart in Germantown

The signs are up at Charleys Philly Steaks inside the Walmart at 20910 Frederick Road in Germantown. It was sad to see one of the best restaurants in the world, McDonald's, leave the store. But the sandwiches at Charleys are much bigger, and may be perfect after working up an appetite pushing your shopping cart up and down the aisles of Walmart. Columbus, Ohio-based Charleys has also added this location to its website, and has indicated what the operating hours will be.

Christmas decorations hit the shelves at Walmart in Germantown (Photos)

Halloween isn't even here yet, and Walmart in Germantown is already gearing up for Christmas. A selection of Christmas decor is now on display. Santa, gnomes, nutcrackers, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf...the gang's all here.

Charleys Cheesesteaks to take over vacant McDonald's space at Walmart in Germantown

This story has been hard to track down, but there is finally going to be a replacement restaurant at the Walmart in Germantown. A source tells me Charleys Cheesesteaks will fill the vacant McDonald's space at the front of the big box store at 20910 Frederick Road, in the Milestone Shopping Center. That space is currently being used as storage by Walmart.

Current state of the former 
McDonald's space at Walmart

The Columbus, Ohio-based Charleys has two existing locations in Montgomery County, at Montgomery Mall and Wheaton Plaza. If you've dined there, you know they also specialized in loaded fries, and have limited-edition cheesesteaks throughout the year. Now upcounty residents will finally have a Charleys of their own. The new restaurant is expected to open this summer.