Police respond to assault at school in Clarksburg

Montgomery County police were called to a school in Clarksburg yesterday afternoon, after someone reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at a school in the 23900 block of Burdette Forest Road at 5:12 PM Wednesday. Little Bennett Elementary School is located at 23930 Burdette Forest Road.

Shooting in Damascus

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a shooting in Damascus last night. The shooting was reported in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road at 10:33 PM. That is a notoriously high-crime area of Damascus, and home to a cluster of Section 8 housing. Officers responding to the scene found a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. Police have not provided an update on his condition as of this writing.

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.

Strong-arm robbery at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg Saturday night, June 13, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported on Rio Boulevard at 10:08 PM Saturday. 

Germantown test ride turns into grand theft electric dirtbike

Who is stealing the dirt bikes of upper Montgomery County? There is another theft to report today, this time of an electric model. According to Montgomery County police, a seller met a supposed prospective buyer of an electric dirt bike in the 13100 block of Middlebrook Road at 6:00 PM last night. The "buyer" asked if they could take a test ride on the bike. Alas, the test rider rode off into the night, never to be seen again. Police have not released a description of the suspect, nor of the bike model stolen, 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.

Two aggravated assaults in 2 hours & 10 minutes on same block in Germantown

What's going on in the 13100 block of Waters Landing Drive, folks? It was a rough afternoon outside of Waters Landing Elementary School in Germantown yesterday, May 31, 2026. Montgomery County police responded to two separate reports of aggravated assaults on that block just two hours and ten minutes apart. At 3:48 PM Sunday, multiple people were assaulted and injured by a suspect. And at 5:58 PM, two juveniles were walking along when they were assaulted by an unspecified number of suspects. Police have not released a description of any of the suspects involved in either assault.

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.

Switchblade-wielding juvenile threatens cineplex employee in Gaithersburg

Movie theater workers have it hard enough, sweeping up spilled popcorn and mopping up sticky soda after every screening for modest pay. Monday night at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, they also had to deal with a violent customer. According to Montgomery County police, a patron at the AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18 pulled out a switchblade at 9:37 PM Monday, and threatened a theater employee. The juvenile suspect apparently escaped arrest. 

Car stolen from apartment complex in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at an apartment complex in Germantown yesterday, May 25, 2026. The vehicle was parked outside of a building in the 13400 block of Daventry Way. Police believe the vehicle was taken sometime between 7:00 PM Sunday night, and 1:00 AM Monday morning. They say that the owner "accidentally left the keys inside" the vehicle.

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.

Airsoft guns fired inside Germantown McDonald's

An Airsoft-toting posse rolled up on a McDonald's in Germantown and treated diners to an eight gun salute yesterday afternoon, May 19, 2026. According to Montgomery County police, seven or eight male suspects entered the restaurant at 12982 Middlebrook Road at 5:00 PM Tuesday. They allegedly were carrying Airsoft guns, which they proceeded to fire inside the restaurant, and outside in the parking lot. Police have not released descriptions of the suspects involved.

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.

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 at CVS in Derwood

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a CVS Pharmacy in Derwood yesterday, May 12, 2026. The robbery took place at the CVS at 17651 Redland Road at 5:35 PM Tuesday. According to police, three suspects entered the store and attempted to shoplift merchandise. When the store manager confronted them, one of the suspects drew a knife and told the manager they would kill him. The three suspects then successfully fled the store with stolen merchandise.

Police have not released descriptions of the suspects. They did not indicate how the three avoided appearing on the many surveillance cameras inside the CVS. This was - yet again - another violent crime taking place during daylight hours, the latest trend in the six year Montgomery County crime wave.

Aggravated assault at Safeway in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of shoplifting and aggravated assault at the Safeway store at 19718 Germantown Road on April 29, 2026. The incident was reported at 3:48 PM that afternoon. According to police, the suspect stole merchandise and then brandished a knife outside the store. Police describe the suspect only as a Black male of unknown age. If you have any information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

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!

Assault at Roberto Clemente MS in Germantown

Montgomery County police were called to a school in Germantown yesterday, May 5, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported at Roberto Clemente Middle School at 3:27 PM Tuesday. Roberto Clemente MS is located at 18808 Waring Station Road. 

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.