Squatter evicted from Gaithersburg apartment

A squatter was discovered inside a vacant apartment in Gaithersburg last Friday, June 12, 2026. The squatter was found inside an apartment in the 800 block of Clopper Road at 5:00 PM. When confronted, the suspect fled the building.

Home invasion in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a home invasion in Gaithersburg Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2026. A suspect entered a townhome in the 200 block of Lazy Hollow Drive at 2:33 PM. The intruder was confronted by a resident who was home at the time, and fled. Police did not release a description of the home invader.

Woman surprised by intruder in her Gaithersburg apartment

Crime is down in Montgomery County! Sure, Jan. A woman returning to her apartment in Gaithersburg yesterday was surprised to find an intruder inside. Montgomery County police say the intruder, whose gender and description were not detailed, was hiding inside the apartment in the 9800 block of Mahogany Drive when the woman returned home at 5:12 PM Monday. According to police, the intruder left the apartment after being discovered, and did not physically harm the woman. The suspect presumably remains at large.

Montgomery County government liquor store burglarized in Clarksburg

Montgomery County's six-year crime wave has been being felt by Montgomery County government itself this week, with government property falling victim to the pro-criminal policies of its own elected officials. A County government vehicle was stolen last weekend in Silver Spring. At 12:00 AM yesterday, the Montgomery County government liquor store at 12051 Chestnut Branch Way at the Clarksburg Village Center was burglarized. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the store. When you think about the County Council support for defunding the police, lightweight prosecution on lesser charges, and short or no jail terms...and then realize that you, the taxpayer, will pay to repair the damage to the store and any lost merchandise... Heckuva job, Brownie!

Gaithersburg church burglarized

How low will the criminals of Montgomery County go? Montgomery's Finest got an inkling when they responded to a report of a burglary at a church in Gaithersburg on Monday, April 27, 2026. The burglary was reported at a church in the 9000 block of Rosemont Drive at 9:54 AM. Police say the suspect entered the church through an unlocked door. They then allegedly took money from a collection jar, and fled. Police have no description of the suspect at this time.

Thief ransacks cash register at Rio in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at a restaurant at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg yesterday morning, April 20, 2026. The burglary was reported at a restaurant in the 200 block of Boardwalk Place. It is believed to have occurred between 6:00 and 8:00 AM. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the restaurant. A cash register had been cleaned out.

Police have no suspect descriptions at this time. They did not explain how the suspect managed to evade multiple surveillance cameras during the incident. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call (301) 279-8000.

Montgomery County government liquor store burglarized in Germantown

One of the Montgomery County government liquor sales monopoly stores was burglarized late last month in Germantown. The burglary took place at Kingsview Wine & Liquor at 18323 Leaman Farm Road in the early morning hours of March 27, 2026. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the store. They determined merchandise had been taken from inside.

Police describe the suspects only as a White or Hispanic male of unknown age, and two additional males of no further description. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Clarksburg equipment rental business burglarized

Montgomery County police responded to a burglar alarm at a Clarksburg equipment rental business in the early morning hours of January 22, 2026. The burglary was at Rentals Unlimited at 24000 Frederick Road. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business. They determined property had been stolen from inside the facility, which supplies rental equipment for landscaping and construction work, and is highly-rated in online reviews.

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

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.

Burglary spree in Poolesville

One burglar went on a broad daylight burglary spree in a residential neighborhood in Poolesville on December 1, 2025. According to Montgomery County police, the burglar was successful in obtaining entry to three homes in the Stoney Springs neighborhood between 12:13 PM and 2:00 PM that afternoon. One home entered was in the 17600 block of Cobb Avenue, and the other two were in the 20200 block of McNamara Road. Police describe the suspect only as a White male of unknown age.

Criminals strike twice at Maserati dealership in Germantown

Montgomery County police are investigating two incidents at Criswell Maserati at 19570-A Amaranth Drive in Germantown. At 5:00 AM on October 28, 2025, two male suspects trespassed on the dealership property, and attempted to steal two cars. They were unsuccessful and fled.

Four days later, police responded to a burglary call at the dealership in the early morning hours of November 1. Officers arriving at the scene found evidence of forced entry to a building on the premises. They determined property had been taken from the dealership.

Police describe the suspects in the second incident as "two Black males or two Hispanic males" of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing either of these cases, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Barn burglary in Damascus

If the tariffs and moribund Montgomery County economy haven't gotten your farm, the ongoing Montgomery County crime wave will. A barn in Damascus was burglarized on October 12, 2025, according to Montgomery County police. Officers responding to the scene that evening found evidence of forced entry at the barn. They determined property had been taken. Police say they have no descriptions of the suspect(s) at this time. The barn in question is located in the 11200 block of Mountain View Road.

Burglary at Germantown gas station

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at a gas station in Germantown in the early morning hours of September 5, 2025. The incident occurred at the Liberty gas station at 13411 Kingsview Village Avenue. Officers arriving at the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business. They determined that merchandise had been stolen from inside the Liberty Market convenience store at the station.

Police describe the suspect only as a Black male of unknown age. No surveillance camera footage has been made available as of this writing. If you can identify the suspect, or have any other information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Alleged Ledo Pizza burglar arrested in Montgomery Village

Ledo Pizza doesn't cut corners, and neither do Montgomery's Finest. Montgomery County police arrested a man whom they allege broke into the Montgomery Village location of the Maryland pizza chain at 19200 Montgomery Village Avenue, in the Montgomery Village Center at on July 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the pizzeria, but determined that nothing had been stolen. Jason Cole, 20, of Falmouth, Virginia was arrested. 

Cole has been charged with felony 2nd-degree burglary. He was released from custody by Judge Patrick Mays after posting a $5000, unsecured bond on July 28. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 22 in Montgomery County District Court in Rockville.

Pepco substation broken into in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police report that a Pepco electrical substation in Gaithersburg was broken into earlier this month. The break-in occurred sometime between 3:14 PM on July 11, 2025 and 6:00 AM on July 14. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at Pepco Substation 56, which is located in the 19400 block of Watkins Mill Road. 

Police said nothing appeared to have been stolen from inside the facility. However, this is an event that draws scrutiny from law enforcement, as the U.S. Department of Energy reports that there were 175 attacks, or threats of attacks, on electrical infrastructure in the United States in 2023 alone. If you have any information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Milano's Pizza & Pasta burglarized in Germantown

Milano's Pizza & Pasta at 13220 Wisteria Drive in the Churchill Business Center in Germantown was burglarized sometime between 10:00 PM on May 20, 2025, and 9:30 AM on May 21, Montgomery County police report. Officers responding to the scene on May 21 found evidence of forced entry at the restaurant. They determined that money had been stolen from inside the business. Police describe the suspect only as a "male." If you can help police identify the burglar, call (301) 279-8000.

Subway burglarized in Clarksburg

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at the Subway store at 23237 Stringtown Road in Clarksburg in the early morning hours of May 10, 2025. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the restaurant. They determined that money was taken. Despite the assumed presence of surveillance cameras, police say no description of the suspect(s) is available. If you can assist detectives in solving this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Who is breaking into Clarksburg Closet?

Clarksburg Closet, a non-profit operation of Cedarbrook Community Church that provides free clothing to those in need, has been targeted by burglars three times in recent months. Montgomery County police are investigating the incidents, the most-recent of which occurred Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Clarksburg Closet and detectives are seeking any information you may have regarding these incidents, and who may be involved.

The first two attempts to break down a rear door of the building failed. On Tuesday, at 3:38 PM, one or more suspects used a rock to bend and damage the bottom of the back door of their facility at 23810 Stringtown Road. They then pried the door open and entered. A second rear door and window were then opened by the intruder(s). 

A stapler was used to vandalize two tables, and items were scattered about. So far, detectives and staff have determined that 10 pairs of size 12 basketball shoes were stolen. Clarksburg Closet will have to pay for the repair of the rear door.

Because all of the attempted and successful break-ins occurred between 3:30 and 4:00 PM, and based on evidence of litter indicating juveniles were loitering on the premises outside the building after-hours, the staff believes juveniles may be behind the incidents.

If you can help identify anyone who may have been involved with the break-ins, email info@clarksburgcloset.org, or call police at (301) 279-8000. 

El Nazareno Latin Market burglarized in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at El Nazareno Latin Market at 19609 Frederick Road in Germantown in the early morning hours of April 2, 2025. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the store. Inside, they determined that money and property had been stolen from the business.

Police describe the suspect in the burglary only as a "male." If you have any information that would assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Two-time burglars arrested in Germantown

Two Germantown men who allegedly broke into a credit union on St. Patrick's Day did not have the luck of the Irish when they tried to break into an apartment building later that night. Montgomery County police say the two suspects forced their way into the Skypoint Federal Credit Union office at 19785 Crystal Rock Drive at Crystal Rock Place in the early morning hours of March 17, 2025. They allegedly took unspecified property from inside the office, and fled.

Later that night, at 9:01 PM, police allege the same two men attempted to burglarize the nearby Pinnacle at Town Center apartments at 19860 Century Boulevard. Instead of the pot of gold, they found Montgomery's Finest, who took them into custody.

Anthony Lamont Jackson, 28, has been charged with two felony counts of 2nd-degree burglary, four misdemeanor counts of 4th-degree burglary, and felony 2nd-degree assault of a law enforcement officer. He posted $2000 bond, and was released on March 25. 

Nelson Mifogmi-Tchuomeni, 25, was also arrested. However, that name returns no results in Maryland court records.