Armed robbery in Glenmont Forest

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the residential neighborhood of Glenmont Forest on February 14, 2026. The robbery was reported at the intersection of Grandview Avenue and Newton Street at 7:53 PM. According to police, one male suspect displayed an unspecified weapon, and his male accomplice physically assaulted the adult male victim. They proceeded to take his money and flee on foot.

Police describe the suspects only as two Black males of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Renovations ahead for Chick-fil-A in Olney

Chick-fil-A at 18115 Georgia Avenue in Olney will be making minor renovations to the restaurant this spring. Outdoors, a new order pick-up canopy will be installed. The dumpster enclosure will be relocated. And a new employee break room will be constructed. The restaurant is expected to remain open during the renovations.

Takoma Park hotel maid finds bullet in room

A maid cleaning a hotel room in Takoma Park on February 10, 2026 found a bullet left behind. Takoma Park City police were called to the Quality Inn at 7411 New Hampshire Avenue at 6:41 PM. Officers determined the bullet was a live round. It has been impounded by the department.

Armed robbery in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in downtown Silver Spring on February 15, 2026. The robbery was reported at Ellsworth Place mall at 8661 Colesville Road at 5:49 PM. A firearm was the weapon employed in the robbery. An assault was also reported during the same incident.

Assault at movie theater in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a movie theater in downtown Silver Spring on Valentine's Day night. The assault was reported at a theater in the 8600 block of Colesville Road at 11:56 PM Saturday. AFI Silver Theatre is located at 8633 Colesville Road.

Hakim 1 Stop Shop opening soon in Silver Spring

Downtown Silver Spring residents will soon have a one-stop shop for all the essential items they need. Hakim 1 Stop Shop is opening soon at 8433 Georgia Avenue. The convenience store will replace Kuku's Beauty Supply, which has moved down the road to 7327 Georgia Ave NW. We've seen in the recent snowstorm just how handy one-stop shops like this can be.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Burtonsville

Montgomery County police are investigating a report of a shots-fired incident in Burtonsville in the early morning hours of February 4, 2026. Residents reported hearing gunfire in the 4200 block of Dunwood Terrace. That's a townhome community north of Fairland Recreational Park. Police have no suspect descriptions at this time, and did not announce if any shell casings were recovered at the scene. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.