Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Monday morning in the Veirs Mill Village neighborhood of Silver Spring. Residents reported hearing gunfire at the intersection of Colin Road at Mahan Road at 12:20 AM. Officers have preliminarily determined that several shots were fired from inside a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Assault at Wheaton Library

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at the Wheaton Library last Friday afternoon, September 25, 2026. The assault was reported at the library at 4:11 PM. The library is located at 11701 Georgia Avenue. Yet another example of the 2026 crime trend of violent crimes being perpetrated during daylight hours.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of gunfire in the Fairland area of Silver Spring Thursday night, September 24, 2026. Several residents in the area of Ballinger Drive at Ballinger Terrace called 911 at 10:04 PM Thursday, to report sounds of gunshots. Officers found at least one shell casing where a bullet had struck a townhome. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Westfield implementing stiff 3 PM curfew for minors at Wheaton Plaza

Those who claim crime is not a problem at the few remaining malls in Montgomery County were dealt a blow of reality today, as Westfield announced it will implement a restrictive 3:00 PM curfew for unaccompanied minors at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda and Wheaton Plaza starting September 28. Once in effect, the new policy will require any mall patron under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult after 3:00 PM, seven days a week. Those not in compliance will be escorted from the premises by security or Montgomery County police. Supervising adults may be asked for identification with a valid I.D.

Westfield says the hours and specifics of the new policy can be changed at any time, and that it may adjust the hours of enforcement during the holiday shopping season. It also says that supervising adults will be held responsible for the behavior and actions of the juveniles under their supervision, suggesting legal liability potential for the type of assaults and shoplifting incidents that have been taking place at the property in recent years.

This curfew sadly punishes the majority of minors who lawfully engage in the All-American tradition of hanging out at the mall. It will certainly cost mall tenants financially. That dovetails with another disappointing trend: Massive international corporations like Westfield and Giant parent Ahold declining to publicly condemn pro-criminal elected officials, and put their considerable financial resources toward electing alternative leaders, and instead implementing policies that punish all customers, such as locking up items or crippling self-checkouts. Montgomery County and Maryland's weak juvenile crime policies - and weak willed business responses - seem to put criminals in charge of our community, rather than holding them accountable. The new curfew policy was first reported by The MoCo Show.

Strong-arm robbery in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Wheaton early yesterday afternoon, September 19, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported in the 2300 block of University Boulevard West at 1:20 PM. It appears to have taken place at the Wheaton Manor shopping center. Once again, the troubling trend of violent crimes increasingly being perpetrated during daylight hours continues.

Armed robbery in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Silver Spring Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 9400 block of New Hampshire Avenue between 8:30 and 8:45 PM.  That's a residential segment of the road near St. Camillus Church.

Assault in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault in downtown Silver Spring early yesterday morning, September 14, 2026. The assault was reported in the unit block of Veterans Place at 1:13 AM Monday. It took place in Veterans Plaza outside the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill on Friday afternoon, September 4, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported on Pear Tree Lane at 3:54 PM Friday. They occurred while the victim was waiting at a bus stop.

Assault on residential street in Wheaton

An assault on a residential street in Wheaton Friday night drew a response from Montgomery County police. The assault was reported in the 2800 block of Hardy Avenue at 9:35 PM Friday, September 4, 2026. That is in the Wheaton Crest neighborhood, along Georgia Avenue.

Strong-arm robbery in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that took place in downtown Silver Spring early yesterday morning, September 4, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 8300 block of Fenton Street at 3:30 AM Friday. According to police, an unspecified number of of suspects assaulted the victim, stole property from them, and fled on foot. No suspect descriptions have been released as of this writing.

Purse snatched in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a purse snatching in the White Oak area of Silver Spring on Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2026. It was reported in the 11300 block of Lockwood Drive at 4:28 PM. The victim was waiting at a bus stop when her purse was forcibly snatched. Fortunately, the robber was successfully taken into custody by police. It's a troubling but timely reminder to be alert to your surroundings, wear your purse across your body rather than dangling from one shoulder, keep it positioned in front of you if possible, and, finally, be prepared to let it go if a violent robber is absolutely determined to pry it away from you. 

Strong-arm robbery in Wheaton

Montgomery County police were called to the scene of a strong-arm robbery in Wheaton last night. The assault and robbery were reported in the 12200 block of Veirs Mill Road at 9:00 PM Tuesday. That is a busy commercial area around the intersection of Veirs Mill and Randolph Road. According to police, an unspecified number of suspects pushed the victim to the ground, and robbed them of property. No description of the suspect(s) has been released at this time.

McDonald's burglarized in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at the McDonald's restaurant at 8407 Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring on August 10, 2026. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the restaurant. They determined that unspecified property had been stolen from inside the building. Police believe the break-in occurred sometime between 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM that morning. The suspect is described only as a Black male of unknown age.

Armed robbery at home in Takoma Park

Takoma Park City police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a home early Sunday morning, August 23, 2026. The robbery was reported at a house in the 6700 block of Prince George's Avenue at 4:03 AM. That's a leafy residential street off of busy New Hampshire Avenue.

Einstein Bros. Bagels burglarized in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Silver Spring in the early morning hours of August 6, 2026. The bagel shop is located at 8397 Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business. Property had been stolen from inside the restaurant.

Police responded in time to catch the alleged suspect in the burglary, however. Peaches Wright, 42, of Baltimore was arrested. Wright was charged with felony burglary, and two misdemeanor charges of destruction of property. Judge John C. Moffett ordered Wright's release on an unsecured $1000 bond.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of gunfire in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring last night, August 20, 2026. The incident was reported by multiple 911 callers, who heard gunshots at Long Branch Park at 10:55 PM Thursday. Officers responding to the scene found shell casings in the park, and recovered them as evidence.

Woman assaulted, purse snatched in Wheaton

A violent purse-snatching incident was reported to Montgomery County police in Wheaton early Monday morning, August 17, 2026. The incident took place at 1:00 AM in the 2300 block of Price Avenue. A woman was in the Montgomery County Public Parking Lot 17 when she was assaulted by multiple suspects, who then stole her purse and fled on foot.

Police did not indicate the precise number of suspects. No suspect descriptions have been released as of this writing.

Armed robbery at bus stop in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a bus stop in Wheaton last Friday night, August 14, 2026. The robbery was reported at a bus stop in the 2300 block of Blueridge Avenue at 7:31 PM. According to police, a man was waiting for a bus when he was accosted by multiple suspects. At least one of the unspecified number of suspects displayed a handgun and demanded property from the victim. The victim complied, and the assailants fled on foot. No descriptions of the suspects have been released as of this writing.

Robbery at knifepoint in Takoma Park

Takoma Park City police responded to a report of an armed robbery early yesterday morning, August 12, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 6900 block of Laurel Avenue at 2:05 AM Wednesday. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Man injured in assault at business in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an aggravated assault in Aspen Hill early yesterday evening, August 11, 2026. The assault was reported at a business in the 13600 block of Georgia Avenue at 6:27 PM Tuesday. Officers arriving at the scene found an adult male suffering from unspecified injuries inside the business. Police have not yet identified the specific business, and no description of the suspect(s) has been released.