Montgomery County police released a summary of reported incidents from April 21, 2026, highlighting cases across multiple districts, including a weapons offense involving a juvenile, several vehicle thefts, and a reported hate/bias incident at a local high school.
In the 1st District, which covers areas including Rockville and parts of Potomac, officers responded to a weapons offense at 1:01pm in the 14600 block of Falling Leaf Way. A loaded handgun was recovered from a juvenile’s residence after reports that a firearm had been posted on social media. The student was taken into custody.
In the 2nd District, which includes Bethesda and Chevy Chase, a police impersonation incident was reported on April 16 at 9:42pm near Connecticut Avenue and West Irving Street. A driver was pulled over by a vehicle equipped with police-style lights, but the operator did not identify themselves, provide credentials, or issue a citation. The driver was allowed to leave, and the incident remains under investigation. Two auto thefts were also reported in the district on April 21, one between 6:08pm and 7:10pm in the 7900 block of MacArthur Boulevard and another between 8:25pm and 8:59pm in the 4800 block of Boiling Brook Parkway. Both vehicles were taken from parking lots.
In the 3rd District, which covers Silver Spring and surrounding communities, a residential burglary was reported at 5:19pm in the 11200 block of Oak Leaf Drive. A residence was entered and property was taken from inside.
In the 4th District, which includes Wheaton, Glenmont, and Aspen Hill, a vehicle was stolen overnight between April 20 at 10:40pm and April 21 at 6:20am from the 4300 block of Bel Pre Road. The vehicle was taken from a driveway.
In the 6th District, which covers Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, two incidents were reported. A vehicle was stolen between April 20 at 11:45pm and April 21 at 2pm from the 800 block of Rabbitt Road near a public works facility. Additionally, a hate/bias incident was reported at Watkins Mill High School in the 10300 block of Apple Ridge Road, where a student made anti-semitic statements to a school instructor over a period of time.
These summaries reflect selected reported calls for service and do not include all incidents that occurred on that date.
