City government and all city facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, and Thursday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s. City government and facilities, with the exception of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, will be closed Friday, Dec. 26. During the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks, recycling, trash and yard waste will occur Monday through Wednesday as scheduled. Thursday collections will be made one day later than usual. Click here to learn more.
The holiday season can be a time for festive gatherings, but also carries potential safety considerations. From children’s toys and decorations to winter weather and dangerous road conditions, planning and preparation can minimize injury risks and potential hazards.
Keep these tips in mind to have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season:
Keep sidewalks and driveways safe by salting ahead of snow and rain that freeze into ice when temperatures fall
Make sure your vehicle is road-trip ready and pack emergency and first aid kits
Check the weather forecast, plan your trip, keep the gas tank full, and don’t drive while impaired by fatigue, alcohol, or medications that can affect the central nervous system
Discard Christmas lights with worn or broken parts, read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully, and turn the lights off before going to sleep or leaving the house
Water live Christmas trees regularly, select artificial trees that are labeled “fire resistant”, and place trees at least three feet away from heat sources
Use indoor lights for indoor use and outdoor lights outdoors, be mindful of tripping hazards from loose electric cords and instability risks when using a ladder
Choose toys and gifts that are age appropriate being careful to keep toys with small parts out-of-reach from children under age three because of choking hazards
Make sure your home is a safe environment if babies or toddlers will be visiting and remove falling and choking dangers ahead of time
Anticipate safety concerns when traveling with young children and discuss them with your host ahead of time
Review the available hotel accommodations so you know what to bring, and “baby-proof” the room at check-in – especially if the baby is crawling
Have a plan for where babies and toddlers will sleep, how they can safely play and be entertained, and bring a few favorite travel toys, if possible
12/16/25, a female, age 33, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant in the 1000 Blk. Rockville Pike.
12/16/25, two males, ages 42 and 44, were arrested for shoplifting from a business in the 300 Blk. N. Washington Street.
12/17/25, a male, age 23, was arrested for driving under the influence at the intersection of N. Washington Street and E. Middle Lane.
12/18/25, a male, age 39, was arrested for trespassing and failure to obey a law enforcement officer in the 200 Blk. N. Stonestreet Avenue.
12/19/25, a male, age 44, was arrested for driving under the influence in the 100 Blk. Rollins Ave.
12/20/25, a male, age 14, was arrested for assault in the 500 Blk. College Parkway.
12/21/25, a male, age 24, a was arrested for driving under the influence at the intersection of E. Jefferson Street and Monroe Street.
Incidents
1900 Blk. Veirs Mill Road, an unknown subject stole jewelry from the victim while pretending to sell jewelry to the victim while sitting in his vehicle on 12:00 p.m. on 12/16/25. The subject was described as: a Middle-Eastern woman wearing beige clothing.
2000 Blk. Chapman Avenue, a known subject stole cash when the victim accidently dropped an envelope containing the cash at a business at approx. 2:30 p.m. on 12/17/25. Upon being contacted by officers, the subject returned the cash. The victim was referred for charges.
700 Blk. Rockville Pike, a known subject became upset while driving and fired a BB gun from a vehicle, which shattered the victim’s driver-side window and hit the victim in the chest before fleeing at 11:14 a.m. on 12/17/25.
700 Blk. Fallsgrove Drive, an unknown subject stole the victim’s cash, credit cards, and personal property at 7:15 p.m. on 12/10/25 from an unsecure vehicle. Incident reported: 12/17/25.
1100 Blk. Maple Avenue, two known subjects stole a dark blue 2017 Hyundai Sonata and attempted to steal a grey 2019 Hyundai Sonata by damaging the rear driver-side window at approx. 10:10 p.m. on 12/17/25. The stolen Hyundai Sonata was recovered by the RCPD on 12/18/25. Charges have been filed.
Unit Blk. Monterra Court, a known subject unlawfully entered the victim’s residence through a rear sliding door that was left unsecured at 5:30 a.m. on 12/18/25 and fell asleep until discovered by the owner at 9:01 a.m. Charges are forthcoming.
700 Blk. Lenmore Avenue, an unknown subject met the victim on a social dating website and convinced him to deposit cash into a crypto currency account between 10/10/25 and 12/18/25. When the victim attempted to withdraw money, he was instructed to deposit more money before the account was frozen.
Intersection of Lincoln Street and Pinewood Road, a juvenile male, known to the victim, assaulted him at 3:40 p.m. on 12/18/25 before fleeing.
600 Blk. N. Horners Lane, an unknown subject stole two unsecured bicycles from the victim’s porch on 12/14/25. Incident reported: 12/18/25.
500 Blk. Longwood Drive, two unknown subjects wearing dark clothing and masks vandalized a vehicle by breaking the windshield with their feet at 9:09 p.m. on 12/17/25. Incident reported: 12/20/25.
200 Blk. Blandford Street, an unknown subject stole personal property from an unsecured vehicle between 7:00 p.m. on 12/15/25 and 12/20/25 at 5:00 p.m.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at approx. 10:45 a.m. on 12/21/25. The subject was described as: a black male, 30’s, with facial hair, and wearing a grey cardigan and grey pants.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, two unknown subjects stole merchandise from a business at approx. 7:20 a.m. on 12/20/25.
300 Blk. King Farm Boulevard, an unknown subject stole money from multiple bank accounts through withdrawals made in New Jersey and Pennsylvania between 12/17/25 and 12/18/25.
1600 Blk. E. Gude Drive, an unknown subject stole two vehicles that were being serviced from a commercial lot using a tow truck at 10:10 p.m. on 12/21/25.
