The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a homicide on the 600 block of Blandford St. in Rockville on Saturday morning.
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Updated to include press release from Rockville Police
The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to a shooting in the 200 blk of N Washington St at approximately 6pm on Thursday, June 12. (more…)
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On June 11, 2025, at 11:15 p.m. the Rockville City Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Montgomery County Police Department and the Montgomery County Division of Fire Rescue Services responded to the 600 block of Blandford St. for a shooting.
The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force participated in a national initiative, “Operation Safe Online Summer,” resulting in 595 investigations, 41 arrests, and the rescue of 17 child victims. The task force urges the public, especially parents and seniors, to remain vigilant about online safety and continues to provide education, outreach, and investigative support to combat internet-based crimes and child exploitation. (more…)
With summer just over a week away, the Takoma Park Police Department advises parents and guardians to “take the picture.” In this context, that means capturing an image of your child before attending any large events, ensuring there’s a clear record of their appearance and what they’re wearing on that day.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal shooting by a Howard County police officer after a man armed with a spear allegedly advanced toward officers during a response to a reported stabbing in Columbia on June 9, 2025. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies, while serving a Writ of Restitution (eviction), found an unconscious individual in a residence with a gas stove emitting gas. After securing the residence, waking the individual, and de-escalating their agitation, deputies ensured the person was safely transported to an emergency facility for necessary mental health treatment.
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According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, 18-year-old Nicholas Blanco of Bethesda, a student at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, was sentenced to four years in prison, with all but 11 months suspended, and three years of probation upon release. (more…)
On June 3, at approximately 10:30 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for the report of a strong-arm robbery.
Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you? If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, then don’t click the link! The Takoma Park Police Department and other agencies across Maryland warn that this type of text message is a scam called smishing.
Jason West has been appointed as Rockville’s new police chief, City Manager Jeff Mihelich announced on June 4, following a national search and community input process. A 25-year law enforcement veteran, West has served as acting chief since October and previously held leadership roles within the Rockville City Police Department and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.