Strong-arm rape reported in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm rape in Wheaton yesterday afternoon, November 2, 2026. The sexual assault was reported in the 12000 block of Georgia Avenue at 4:55 PM Monday. It was reported in a commercial parking lot on that block.

Fatal stabbing outside restaurant in Wheaton

A man has died after being stabbed outside of a restaurant in Wheaton early this morning, Montgomery County police report. Detectives are now investigating the case as a homicide. Police and County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were dispatched to the 11300 block of Elkin Street at 12:04 AM this morning. Arriving at the scene, first responders found an adult male suffering from a stab wound. @TheDMVLive on X reported that the man was found in front of Maria's Cafe in cardiac arrest. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim tragically died at the scene.

The suspect remains at large at this time, and police have not released a description. @TheDMVLive reported that a potential suspect had been tracked by officers to the nearby Warwick apartment tower at 1131 University Boulevard West. Police have not commented on that detail publicly, but notably have not sought the assistance of the public in identifying the suspect at this stage of the investigation.

Triple shooting in White Oak area of Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a triple shooting that took place early this morning in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. The shooting was reported at 1:51 AM in the 11900 block of Bournefield Way. That is not a residential street, but an office park with tenants ranging from healthcare providers and banking, to drug rehab facilities and commercial cleaning services. Officers arriving at the scene found two adults and a minor suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were transported to local hospitals, where one is in serious-but-stable condition, and the other two are in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives say all three victims were drawn to the area by a pre-organized "outdoor meetup" event with many attendees. They say a suspect has not yet been identified. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Armed robbery in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in downtown Silver Spring Wednesday night, October 28, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 800 block of Thayer Avenue at 10:26 PM. It took place in an alleyway. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Shed burglarized in New Hampshire Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring

Lock your sheds in New Hampshire Estates, as thieves are looking for valuables inside. Montgomery County police responded to a report of a shed burglary at a home there yesterday morning. The burglary, which probably occurred over the night, was reported at a home in the 900 block of Navahoe Drive at 8:46 AM Saturday. According to police, the shed was unlocked.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO burglarized in Kensington

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 10619-B Connecticut Avenue in Kensington on October 8, 2026. According to police, the burglary took place in the early morning hours of that day. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the restaurant. They determined that an unspecified amount of cash had been stolen. Police say there were three alleged burglars, but can describe the three only as males of unknown age.

1 dead after 3 men overdose at Wheaton Metro station

Montgomery County police and Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a report of three men suffering a medical emergency at the Wheaton Metro station last night. First responders arriving at the scene at 8:15 PM Monday found three men alive but unresponsive. Their initial determination was that the three patients had overdosed on an unspecified drug. They were transported to a local hospital.

Tragically, one of the three men passed away at the hospital later last evening. The two others were still alive, but their conditions were not detailed by police. Detectives say a full investigation into the incident is now underway.

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.

Armed robbery in parking lot in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in a Silver Spring parking lot Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2026. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 4100 block of Randolph Road at 3:00 PM. That is in the busy commercial area at the intersection of Randolph and Veirs Mill Road. A firearm was the weapon employed in the robbery. Another disturbing violent crime committed in broad daylight, continuing a 2026 crime trend in Montgomery County.

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.