Robbery at knifepoint in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the Rosemary Hills area of Silver Spring last Thursday morning, January 1, 2026. The robbery was reported in the yard of a home in the 8500 block of Grubb Road at 6:00 AM Thursday. A knife was the weapon employed in robbery.

Attempted armed carjacking in Rosemary Hills

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed carjacking in the Rosemary Hills area of Silver Spring on June 15, 2024. Around 5:30 PM that afternoon, the adult male suspect allegedly confronted an adult female in the 8600 block of Milford Avenue, and displayed a weapon. He attempted to take the woman's vehicle, but was unsuccessful.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male between the ages of 18 and 25. If you have any information about this incident or suspect, you are asked to call police at (301) 279-8000.

Police arrest suspect in 8 armed robberies in Silver Spring and Bethesda

Montgomery County police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with eight armed robberies in Bethesda and Silver Spring. Donnell Harris, 29, of Silver Spring has been charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, first-degree assault, theft, and illegal possession of a firearm, as well as ammunition-related charges.

The robberies began August 10, 2022, and took place in Rosemary Hills, Silver Spring and Bethesda. When Harris was arrested on Friday, October 14, 2022, police allege he was in possession of a black 9mm handgun equipped with a laser. Multiple victims had described the suspect as having a laser-equipped firearm, and gave a physical description matching that of Harris.

Harris is being held without bond.

Armed robbery in Rosemary Hills

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the Rosemary Hills area of Silver Spring early yesterday morning, September 20, 2022. The robbery was reported on Rosemary Hills Drive at 2:04 AM Tuesday. That is in the vicinity of the Barrington apartments.

Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center to reopen in Lyttonsville

The Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center at 2450 Lyttonsville Road in Lyttonsville will reopen to the public this coming Monday, June 13, 2022. It has been used as an emergency shelter during the pandemic, a loss of a community facility that was highly controversial. The Long Branch Community Recreation Center suffered a similar fate at the expense of residents, who lost access to a building they pay to operate with their tax dollars.

A special Welcome Back Movie Night Festival is scheduled to formally celebrate the reopening. It will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 7 – 10 PM, and include a screening of the film, Encanto. There will be activities for the entire family including music, food, a live Encanto character, Father's Day drum circle, Juneteenth Freedom Day Table, and a "TikTok Dance Booth." The movie screening will begin at dusk, around 8:45 PM.

“The reopening makes it possible for the center to once again be a place for young people, families, and older adults to spend their leisure time,” Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley said in a statement. “We have been working behind the scenes to have a facility that where we can offer high-quality recreation programming for everyone.”

Armed carjacking in Silver Spring

Another armed carjacking was reported in Silver Spring early yesterday morning. Montgomery County police responded to the carjacking in the 8700 block of Leonard Drive at 12:49 AM Thursday, according to crime data. That is in the Rosemary Hills area west of 16th Street, and north of East-West Highway.

LYTTONSVILLE SECTOR PLAN COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN JUNE

The Montgomery County Planning Department will host a series of "Monday Meetings" regarding the Greater Lyttonsville Sector Plan update in June.

Meeting topics and dates will include:

Monday, June 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Topics: Urban Design, Historic Preservation, Land Use
Monday, June 9, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Topics: Parks, Environment
Monday, June 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Topics: Transportation, Purple Line

All 3 meetings will be held at the Gwendolyn E. Coffield Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Road, in Silver Spring. They will be located in the second floor classroom. It's definitely a good idea to get involved early on these plans, before a concept you don't want in your neighborhood starts gaining momentum.

2 DRUG ARRESTS IN WHEATON, DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING ASSAULT + MORE - CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on May 13, according to crime data:

Disorderly conduct. 8800 block Lanier Drive (Rosemary Hills).

Assault. 8500 block 16th Street (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft. Wheaton Plaza.

Theft. JC Penney at Wheaton Plaza.

Drug arrest. Veirs Mill Road at Reedie Drive (Wheaton).

Drug arrest. LA Fitness (Wheaton).

Theft. City Place Mall (downtown Silver Spring).

Theft. 900 block Ellsworth Drive (downtown Silver Spring).

Vehicle burglary. 500 block Thayer Avenue (Sligo Park Hills area).

ROBBERY IN WHEATON, 2 ASPEN HILL DRUG ARRESTS + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on May 3, according to crime data:

Burglary. 1900 block East-West Highway (Rosemary Hills).

Theft. JC Penney at Wheaton Plaza.

Drug arrest. Wheaton Plaza.

Robbery. 2100 block Windham Place (Glenview [Wheaton]).

Theft. 7900 block Georgia Avenue (downtown Silver Spring).

Burglary. 12200 block Charles Road (Veirs Mill Village area).

Vehicle burglary. 900 block Ellsworth Drive (downtown Silver Spring).

Drug arrest. 12700 block Parkland Drive (Aspen Hill).

Vehicle burglary. Grandview Avenue at Weisman Road (Glenmont Forest).

Drug arrest. Aspen Hill Local Park, 5013 Baltic Avenue.

Drug arrest. University Boulevard at Dennis Avenue.

Vehicle theft. 300 block Hannes Street (Northwood Forest).

Assault. 300 block Irwin Street (Northwood Forest).

Disorderly conduct. 8500 block Piney Branch Road (Long Branch).

Assault/"other sexual offense." 13500 block Georgia Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Disorderly conduct. 14000 block Connecticut Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Vehicle burglary. 1000 block Merrimac Drive (Browns Corner).

Vehicle burglary. 7400 block New Hampshire Avenue (Takoma Park).

Theft. 7400 block New Hampshire Avenue (Hampshire Tower Apartments area, Takoma Park).

Vehicle theft. 7500 block New Hampshire Avenue (Takoma Park).

Theft. 11200 block New Hampshire Avenue (White Oak Shopping Center vicinity).