Assault in parking lot in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree degree assault in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring early Saturday night, October 10, 2026. The assault was reported in the 8800 block of Piney Branch Road at 8:49 PM. It took place in a residential parking lot.

Assault at drugstore in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a drugstore in Aspen Hill this past Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2026. The assault was reported at a drugstore in the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road at 4:20 PM. That appears to be the CVS Pharmacy at the Plaza del Mercado shopping center. At least one individual was accused of shoplifting in the same incident.

Strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police were dispatched to a residential street in Aspen Hill on September 28, 2026, after someone was allegedly robbed there. The assault and robbery were reported at the intersection of Longmead Crossing Drive and Homecrest Road at 5:10 PM. That is near the Longmead Crossing Pool. According to police, two robbers allegedly assaulted the juvenile victim, and ran off with unspecified property. Police describe the suspects only as two Black males of unknown age.

Strong-arm robbery at restaurant in Wheaton

Police were summoned to a restaurant in Wheaton after someone reported having been the victim of a strong-arm robbery there Tuesday evening. The robbery was reported at a restaurant in the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 6:41 PM. That is at or near Wheaton Plaza, but the specific restaurant has not yet been identified by police. The victim was also physically assaulted.

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.

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.

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.

Hit and run in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident and assault in Wheaton last night. The collision was reported at the intersection of Blueridge Avenue and Bucknell Drive, a relatively quiet corner near the Bucknell Apartments, at 10:10 PM. According to police, following the collision, one of the drivers drove away as a member of the other party attempted to hold onto the vehicle's door handle. That action by the fleeing driver was termed an aggravated assault by police.

Stabbing in Glenmont

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a stabbing this morning in Glenmont. The incident was reported in the 12300 block of Georgia Avenue at 11:46 AM. Officers responding to the scene found an adult male suffering from what police describe as "non-life-threatening injuries." He was transported to a local hospital. Police have not released a description of the suspect(s), who remain(s) at large. Yet another example of the troubling 2026 trend in Montgomery County of violent crimes being perpetrated during daylight hours.

Wheaton attempted stabbing ends in arrest

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an aggravated assault in Wheaton yesterday afternoon. The assault was reported in the 2400 block of Reedie Drive at 4:45 PM Thursday. According to police, a suspect armed with a knife attempted to stab an individual. Officers successfully apprehended the suspect, who was not identified as of this writing.

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.

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.

Suspect arrested in stabbing at restaurant in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police announced today that a suspect in the July 10, 2026 stabbing inside The Angry Jerk, located at 8223 Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring, has been arrested. Mark Reginald Melton, 34, of no fixed address, repeatedly stabbed the unidentified victim in the men's room at the restaurant at 10:34 PM that night, police allege. Melton was located and arrested in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Task Force. He was transported to the Montgomery County Central jail, where he is being held without bond. Melton has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and related charges.

Victim stabbed in Aspen Hill robbery

Montgomery County criminals are increasingly carrying knives and "hard objects" these days, as the victim of an armed robbery in Aspen Hill discovered Saturday morning. Waiting at a bus stop near the intersection of Bel Pre and Grand Pre Roads at 5:51 AM, the victim was approached by two suspects. According to County police, they proceeded to "search him." When the victim attempted to defend himself, police say, he was stabbed. Police have not released a description of the suspects, nor an update on the victim's condition, at this time.