Brazen auto theft in Silver Spring

Auto thieves engaged in a brazen theft in the Connecticut Avenue Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring early yesterday morning, April 20, 2026. The theft took place sometime between 3:30 and 4:30 AM Monday morning in the 3800 block of Brightview Court. Thieves smashed the window of a yellow Chevrolet Camaro and stole it. If you have any information about the identity of the thieves, or the location of the stolen car, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Car stolen from home in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of stolen vehicle in Silver Spring early yesterday morning, January 6, 2026. The vehicle was reported stolen from a home in the 12700 block of Goodhill Road at 4:46 AM Tuesday. That is in the Connecticut Avenue Estates neighborhood near Weller Road.

Missing teen rescued from home in Silver Spring

A Kentucky teen missing since October was found by law enforcement in a home in the Connecticut Avenue Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring on Friday, December 26, 2025. Montgomery County police and U.S. Marshals, acting on a tip, went to a house in the 12000 block of Dalewood Drive at 5:52 PM Friday, the Montgomery County Police Department says. Inside the home, officers found the missing 13-year-old girl, and her alleged kidnapper, Christian Alexander Delgado, 37. MCPD did not specify if Delgado is a resident of the home.

Delgado is now being held at the County jail. He is awaiting extradition to Rockcastle County, Kentucky. The rescued girl was transported to a local hospital for a health evaluation.

Arrest in Connecticut Avenue Estates auto theft

Montgomery County police have arrested a man they say stole a vehicle in the Connecticut Avenue Estates neighborhood earlier this month. The car was stolen from a home in the 12200 block of Berry Street over the night between August 4 and August 5, 2024. Police say the vehicle was left unlocked. The car has since been recovered.

Herson Rosales, 34, of Montgomery Village has been charged with felony unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, felony theft, misdemeanor unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Court records indicate he remains held without bond. A trial has been scheduled for September 23 in Montgomery County District Court in Silver Spring.

WMATA puts L8 Metrobus on chopping block in doomsday budget

A major bus route connecting Aspen Hill and the Friendship Heights Metro station is among 67 Metrobus lines WMATA is proposing to eliminate under its "doomsday" budget. The L8 Metrobus travels along the Connecticut Avenue corridor between Aspen Hill and the Chevy Chase area. It is the top bus route along that corridor; I rode this bus almost every day in high school. Governments and transit agencies often release doomsday budgets prior to asking taxpayers to shell out more to avoid the painful cuts proposed.

 

Assault in Connecticut Avenue Estates

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault in the Connecticut Avenue Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring late Saturday morning, October 7, 2023. The assault was reported along the street in the 12700 block of Goodhill Road near Weller Road at 11:37 AM. That is in front of A. Mario Loiederman Middle School.

Maryland to fund $250,000 in upgrades to Dalewood Playground

Good news for the neighborhood of Connecticut Avenue Estates in Silver Spring: Money is now available to update and upgrade Dalewood Playground at 12018 Dalewood Drive. Montgomery County did not provide the needed funds to date, but the State of Maryland has now agreed to contribute $250,000. The money will go toward existing plans for the park, such as the design and construction of a new playground, ADA-acccesible walkways, new drainage and stormwater management infrastructure, and a maintenance access route from Connecticut Avenue. How much of that can be accomplished with the new funds is unclear, as elected officials had asked for $800,000, according to a bond bill fact sheet.

Strong-arm robbery in Connecticut Avenue Estates

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in the Connecticut Avenue Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring Monday night. The robbery was reported in the 3500 block of Edwin Street around 9:33 PM, according to crime data.

Armed robbery in Connecticut Avenue Estates

Montgomery County police responded to the report of an armed robbery last Wednesday night, November 11, 2020 in the Connecticut Avenue Estates area of Silver Spring. The robbery was reported in the 12000 block of Centerhill Street at 9:27 PM. Crime data indicates the weapon used was not a gun.

Connecticut Avenue Estates gets new signage

One of Montgomery County's best neighborhoods got a fresh look this past weekend. New gateway signage now welcomes residents and visitors to Connecticut Avenue Estates. A ribbon-cutting was held this past Saturday at Dalewood Drive and Brightview Street.

Proposed route change for Ride On 33 would benefit Connecticut Avenue Estates (Photos)

A bus route connecting three of my favorite places in Montgomery County (Glenmont and Connecticut Avenue Estates, and Bethesda) could be in for some changes. Montgomery County's Department of Transportation is proposing to make service changes to Ride On Route 33 (Bethesda Medical Center Metro station to Glenmont Metro station).

The change would divert the bus into the Connecticut Avenue Estates neighborhood near the Glenmont end of the route, to provide better service to that community. Here is a rare case where a bus route change would actually provide more service, rather than less.

Existing route near
Connecticut Avenue Estates

Proposed diversion into
Connecticut Avenue Estates

To comment on the proposed change, you can speak at one of 3 public forums:

Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 7 p.m. (Connecticut Avenue Estates Community)
Highland Elementary School in the All-Purpose Room (Cafeteria)
3100 Medway Street, Silver Spring

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. (Cabin Branch/Clarksburg Communities)
Clarksburg at Rocky Hill Middle School
22401 Brick Haven Way, Clarksburg

Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm (Poplar Run Community)
Poplar Run Community Center/Clubhouse
13500 Stargazer Lane (off Poplar Run Drive), Silver Spring

Register a minimum of three days in advance of the forum to speak for three minutes, either by email or in writing to the Division of Transit Services, Ride On Public Forum, 101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850 and provide the following information:
Date of forum the speaker plans to attend
Name
Home address
Telephone number
E-mail address
Organization

Speakers must bring two printed copies of their testimony to the forum. These forums will end after the last registered speaker. If the forum is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be rescheduled for March 14, 2017.

Lost dog in Aspen Hill (Photo)

A black labrador is missing in the Aspen Hill area. Please contact the owner if you find or see the dog pictured. The male dog disappeared early last evening, and is not wearing his collar.

ASSAULT IN ASPEN HILL, WHITE OAK; STOLEN CAR IN TAKOMA PARK + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 7, according to crime data:

Assault. 13300 block Galvez Street (Harmony Hills/Aspen Hill).

Theft. 3900 block Aspen Hill Road.

Theft. Connecticut Avenue at Atherton Drive (Connecticut Avenue Estates vicinity).

Theft from vehicle. 14400 Morton Hall Road.

Assault. 1900 block Treetop Lane (White Oak).

Theft from vehicle. 1 block of University Boulevard E.

Burglary. 8300 block Grubb Road.

"Other sexual offense." Piney Branch Road at Arliss Street (Long Branch).

Stolen car. 600 block Elm Avenue.

2 ASSAULTS IN FAIRLAND, DRUG ARREST IN TAKOMA PARK, THEFT AT LEISURE WORLD - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 1, according to crime data:

"Other sexual offense." 13400 block Keating Street (Aspen Hill).

Theft. 2900 block N. Leisure World Boulevard.

Burglary. 3200 block Henderson Avenue (Connecticut Avenue Estates/Glenmont area).

Assault. 11200 block New Hampshire Avenue (White Oak).

Burglary. 1500 block Heather Hollow Circle (White Oak).

Assault. 2100 block Harlequin Terrace (Fairland).

Assault. 13900 block Castle Boulevard (Fairland).

Theft from vehicle. 1700 block Elton Road (Hillandale).

Theft from vehicle. 9700 block Mt. Pisgah Road.

Theft from vehicle. 1000 block Cresthaven Drive.

Assault. Colesville Road at University Boulevard (Four Corners).

Assault. 8600 block Colesville Road.

Assault. 8500 block Piney Branch Road.

Theft from vehicle. University Boulevard E. at Piney Branch Road.

Drug arrest. 600 block Ethan Allen Avenue (Takoma Park).

Liquor arrest. Avenel Road at Dilston Road.

Liquor arrest. Piney Branch Road at Flower Avenue (Long Branch).

THEFT AT LEISURE WORLD, ASSAULT IN ASPEN HILL + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on July 25, according to crime data:

Drug arrest. Spring Center, 8621 16th Street.

Theft. Georgia Avenue at Evans Parkway.

Drug arrest. 1200 block Fidler Lane.

Assault. 1100 block Fidler Lane.

Theft. LA Fitness (Wheaton).

Assault. Progress Place, 8210 Dixon Avenue.

Liquor arrest. 11200 block Triangle Lane.

Liquor arrest. 8400 block Georgia Avenue.

Liquor arrest. 11406-D Georgia Avenue (Wheaton).

Disorderly conduct. Regal Majestic Theater.

Liquor arrest. 8200 block Fenton Street.

Assault. 12700 block Parkland Drive (Aspen Hill).

Vehicle burglary. 3600 block Isbell Street (Connecticut Avenue Estates).

Assault. 12000 block Bernard Drive (Wheaton-Glenmont area).

Drug arrest. 3100 block Weller Road.

Theft. 12400 block Georgia Avenue (Glenmont).

Disorderly conduct. 8200 block Piney Branch Road.

Liquor arrest. University Boulevard at Carroll Avenue.

Vehicle burglary. 1100 block Linden Avenue (Takoma Park).

Drug arrest. 3800 block Dunsinane Drive (Bel Pre/Aspen Hill area).

Theft. 3700 block Rossmoor Boulevard (Leisure World).

Theft. Sears Automotive Center (White Oak).

Vehicle burglary. 11300 block Lockwood Drive (White Oak).

Drug arrest. 500 block Rosemere Avenue (Colesville).

Assault. New Hampshire Avenue at Randolph Road.

Theft. 14800 block Notley Road.

POWER OUTAGES NEAR ASPEN HILL, LEISURE WORLD

Electrical storms passed through the area Wednesday night, but as of early this morning, 2 small power outages were being addressed by Pepco. One was in the Connecticut Avenue Estates/Green Wood Knolls area of Wheaton, near Aspen Hill and Glenmont. The second was in the vicinity of Leisure World.

Both outages affected 5 or less customers each, according to Pepco, and were scheduled to be fixed by this morning.

BURGLARY IN CONN. AVE. ESTATES, ASSAULT ON WAYNE AVE. + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on May 24, according to crime data:

Vehicle burglary. 2100 block Dexter Avenue.

Weapon arrest. Georgia Avenue at Medical Park Drive.

Theft. Wheaton Plaza.

Disorderly conduct. Grandview Avenue at Reedie Drive.

Theft. Legends Billiards (Wheaton).

Liquor arrest. 900 block Wayne Avenue.

Assault. 900 block Wayne Avenue (sounds like it could be related to the previous incident).

Vehicle burglary. Cedar Street at Ellsworth Drive.

Burglary. 2300 block Blueridge Avenue.

Assault. 1000 block Carson Street.

Burglary. 12700 block Goodhill Road (Connecticut Avenue Estates).

ROBBERIES ON LAYHILL ROAD, QUEBEC TERRACE + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on May 9, according to crime data:

Drug arrest. Georgia Avenue at Medical Park Drive.

Assault. 8600 block Colesville Road (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft. City Place Mall.

Theft. DSW Warehouse, 910 Ellsworth Drive.

Vehicle burglary. 10900 block Pebble Run Drive (Chestnut Ridge).

Theft. Loiederman Middle School (Connecticut Avenue Estates).

Assault. 2300 block Jones Lane (Glenmont).

Drug arrest. Veirs Mill Road at Aspen Hill Road.

Theft. 7000 block Carroll Avenue (Takoma Park).

Vehicle burglary. 400 block Harding Drive (Fairway/Four Corners).

Liquor arrest. 100 block Schuyler Road (Sligo Creek Parkway corridor).

Drug arrest. Eastern Avenue at 2nd Avenue (Takoma Park).

Drug arrest. 1800 block Randolph Road (Glenmont).

Robbery. 1000 block Quebec Terrace (Piney Branch Road corridor).

Disorderly conduct. Plaza del Mercado, 2203 Bel Pre Road.

Robbery. Layhill Road at Bel Pre Road.

Drug arrest. New Hampshire Avenue at Schindler Drive (near FDA/White Oak).

Assault/"other sexual offense." White Oak Middle School.

Vehicle theft. 11500 block Stewart Lane (White Oak).

Theft. 1000 block Downs Drive (Windham Manor).

Vehicle burglary. 14700 block Silverstone Drive (Stonegate area).

ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON IN LONG BRANCH, STOLEN CARS IN SILVER SPRING/GLENMONT/FOREST GLEN - CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on May 5-7, according to crime data:

MAY 5

Theft. 2600 block University Boulevard W. (Wheaton).

Theft. 11100 block Veirs Mill Road (Wheaton).

Burglary. 10800 block Georgia Avenue (Wheaton).

Burglary. 8900 block Courts Way (Woodside).

Stolen car. 8200 block 16th Street (downtown Silver Spring).

Assault. Douglas Avenue at Plyers Mill Road (Wheaton).

Vehicle theft. 8400 block Colesville Road (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft. 1100 block East-West Highway.

Assault. Fenton Street at Ellsworth Drive (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft from vehicle. 1000 block Spring Street (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft from vehicle. 9200 block Mintwood Street (Long Branch).

Theft from vehicle. 9000 block Sudbury Road (Long Branch).

Assault with deadly weapon. 8700 block Gilbert Place (Long Branch vicinity).

Burglary. 10600 block Meadowhill Road (Burnt Mills Hills).

Assault. 2100 block Harlequin Terrace (Fairland).

Assault. 14000 block Georgia Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Assault. 3500 block Jeffry Street (Connecticut Avenue Estates).

Assault with deadly weapon. 12700 block Goodhill Road (Connecticut Avenue Estates).

Stolen car. 2000 block Georgian Woods Place (Glenmont).

MAY 6

Assault. 1500 block Forest Glen Road.

Sexual assault. 1500 block Forest Glen Road.

Theft from vehicle. 9600 block Evergreen Street (Indian Spring Terrace).

Theft. 13500 block Connecticut Avenue (Aspen Hill).

MAY 7

Stolen car. 10200 block Green Holly Terrace (Forest Glen).

ASSAULT IN CONNECTICUT AVE. ESTATES + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on April 23, according to crime data:

Theft. 8600 block Cameron Street (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft. 8600 block Cameron Street (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft. Target at Wheaton Plaza.

Liquor arrest. 11200 block Grandview Avenue (Wheaton).

Theft. 11100 block Georgia Avenue (Wheaton).

Theft. 8700 block Colesville Road (downtown Silver Spring).

Drug arrest. 1600 block Belvedere Boulevard (Forestvale).

Theft. 8500 block Fenton Street (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft. 2300 block Blueridge Avenue (Wheaton).

Vehicle theft. 1000 block Laredo Road (Sligo Woods).

Assault. 3500 block Greenly Street (Connecticut Avenue Estates).