Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 31-year-old Scorpio Alexander Standfield (unknown address) with two separate stabbings; one a homicide, that occurred on Saturday, September 3, 2022, on Hungerford Dr. in Rockville.
With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state this holiday weekend, state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks focusing on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. Enforcement will be bolstered by impaired driving saturation patrol funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office.
The initiatives, which will take place on various days through Labor Day on September 5, including saturation patrols in areas known to have a higher number of DUI crashes or arrests. These efforts in many cases will include partnering with allied law enforcement and other state agencies to both enforce the law and offer outreach to the community through social media and electronic billboards.
First reported by Caitlyn Peetz of Bethesda Magazine.
Over 300 hundred guns were turned in at today’s gun buyback event in Rockville. The event was hosted by the Rockville City Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and Montgomery County Public Schools. Individuals who turned in firearms received a $100 Visa gift card for functioning handguns, rifles and shotguns, and $200 in Visa gift cards for functioning assault-style weapons and privately-made firearms, i.e., ghost guns.
According to the RCPD, “in what we can only describe as an overwhelming success, over 300 guns have been collected during today’s Gun Buyback. We thank everyone for their patience as we navigated through the long lines & traffic jams.“
Units arrived to find a victim who had been assaulted by an unknown male subject. The victim stated that while exiting the Metro bus in the area of Larch Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue, he was approached by an unknown male subject last seen wearing a black face mask, black hooded sweatshirt and black pants with colorful shoes. An altercation occurred and the subject hit the victim over the head with an unknown object and then fled on foot in an unknown direction. Officers canvassed the surrounding areas with negative results. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Investigation continues under case #220034810. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.
On Wednesday, August 17 at 1pm, there will be a news conference held at the Rockville Police Statioion (2 W. Montgomery Ave) announcing a gun buyback event scheduled for Saturday, August 27. Rockville City Police Chief Victor Brito, State’s Attorney John McCarthy and Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight will be in attendance.
Every gun turned in is one less gun that could be used in a serious crime, suicide or domestic violence incident, or accidentally discharged by a child. Keeping guns off community streets, out of the hands of youth and out of our schools remains the highest priority for all. The Aug. 27 gun buyback is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to dispose of an unwanted firearm voluntarily, anonymously and safely.
This article originally stated that a shooting occurred at the Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool. According to Park Police, the shooting occurred at nearby Glenmont Local Park, near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool, where the victim requested assistance from staff at the pool.
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are currently investigating a shooting at that occurred near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool (12621 Dalewood Drive) in Wheaton. According to Park Police, at approximately 3pm, officers located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. MCP 4th District Officers applied a tourniquet prior to EMS arrival. The victim was transported to an area hospital and Sgt. Hector Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool is closed for the rest of the day.
Pursuant to the recent Supreme Court ruling, on July 5, 2022 Governor Larry Hogan directed the Maryland State Police to suspend the ‘good and substantial reason’ standard to wear, carry or transport a regulated firearm on your person. Before you may legally wear and carry a regulated firearm, you must possess, and maintain on your person at all times, the Maryland State Police issued Handgun Wear and Carry Permit. Submission of the application does not authorize you to wear, carry, or transport a handgun. Maryland law does not recognize handgun carry permits issued by any other state. Further, Maryland law does not authorize the State to enter into reciprocity agreements with any other states concerning the recognition of out-of-state handgun carry permits.
Many things have changed regarding documentation requirements to complete the application process. In Maryland, wear and carry permit applicants are still required to meet the training and fingerprinting requirements for approval of their application. The suspension of the “Good and Substantial Reason” requirement does not change any other aspect in the review of applications for the issuance of a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit.
For more information, visit National Night Out – Community Policing.
The following roads will be closed, and/, or there will be no parking on August 2, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm:
On Tuesday, August 2, these neighborhoods will hold events to increase drug prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, encourage residents to be involved in their communities, and send a message that neighborhoods and businesses are organized to fight back against crime. The NNO programs help bring together residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations.
Participating neighborhoods include:
Rockville City Police responded to a call for a shooting at the 100 block of Gibbs Street in Rockville early Friday morning, which is located in Rockville Town Square. The RCPD posted the following update on in its social media account shortly before 9am:
“Around 1:45 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Gibbs St for the initial report of fight in progress, which was then changed to a shooting. Officers located an adult male shot several times. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The victim/suspect, who appear to be known to each other, got into a physical altercation. The suspect shot the victim several times. This is an active investigation, there is no threat to the community.”