Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures and Collection Schedule Changes
City Hall and most city facilities will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center and the Rockville Skate Park will be open on Jan. 19. All other city facilities will be closed in observance of the holiday. During the holiday week, recycling, trash and yard waste collections will occur one day later than usual. Click here to learn more.
Whether the devastation stems from war or a natural disaster, conflict and humanitarian crises present a prime opportunity for fraudsters to pose as a charity and obtain your money under false pretenses. If you’re contacted for funds concerning humanitarian relief by email, text, or phone:
Ask for detailed information about the charity, including the address and phone number.
Verify Legitimacy from a trusted third-party source such as Guidestar.org, which provides free information about nonprofits, and Google the charity for public feedback.
Check the IRS Status – confirm the charity’s tax-exempt status at the IRS website.
Be cautious of unsolicited e-mails and phone calls and avoid requests asking for wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency.
Keep receipts and monitor your statements after donating to avoid unauthorized recurring charges.
Follow your gut – your instincts are more accurate than you may think. If you don’t feel comfortable and if a donation doesn’t seem right, don’t contribute.
For more information about Protecting Yourself from Charity Scams, the Montgomery County Police Department provides further information and resources, including filing a police report in the jurisdiction where you live if you become a victim of a fraud or scam.
Finally, if you become aware of a fraud or a scam, you can submit a complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): https://reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Custodial Arrests
1/13/26, a male, age 35, was arrested for auto theft, theft, and possession of narcotics paraphernalia in the 1500 Blk. Farr Road.
1/13/26, a male, age 39, was arrested for indecent exposure in the Unit Blk. Fleet Street.
1/13/26, a male, age 26, was arrested for burglary and possession of narcotics and narcotics equipment in the 1200 Blk. Allison Drive.
1/14/26, a male, age 35, was arrested for assault, reckless endangerment, and an outstanding warrant through a Virginia jurisdiction in the 5900 Blk. Halpine Road.
1/14/26, a female, age 29, was arrested for shoplifting and possession of narcotics in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.
1/14/26, a male, age 26, was arrested on an outstanding warrant through the RCPD for assault at the Rockville City Police Station.
01/17/2026, a male, age 23, was arrested for larceny from a business in the 800 blk Rockville Pike.
01/18/2026, a male, age 50, was arrested for outstanding bench warrant in the 200 Blk. Crabb Ave.
01/19/2026, a female, was arrested for shoplifting from a business in the 200 Blk. Redland Rd.
Incidents
200 Blk. Congressional Lane, an unknown male stole four packages after they were delivered to the front door of the victim’s residence between 11:40 a.m. and 12:01 p.m. on 1/14/26.
2100 Blk. Veirs Mill Road, three unknown Hispanic males attempted to rob the victim of personal property and when he refused, the suspects assaulted the victim at 11:18 p.m. on 1/14/26.
Unit Blk. Maryland Ave. an unknown subject stole personal property from the victim’s purse at 8:06 p.m. on 01/15/2026.
1900 Blk. Rockland Ave. an unknown subject stole property from an unsecure vehicle between 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 pm on 01/16/2026.
200 Blk. Congressional Ln. unknown subjects(s) stole a 2013 Hyundai Sonata by tampering with the ignition system at 12:20 a.m. on 01/17/2026. Vehicle was recovered on 01/17/2026 in the 200 Blk. Congressional Ln.
1400 Blk. Research Blvd. an unknown suspect stole personal property from a business at 9:50 a.m. on 01/17/2026.
Unit Blk. Elmcroft Ct. a known male subject assaulted a female at 5:50 p.m. on 01/17/2026. Victim referred for charges.
1200 Blk. Clagett Dr. an unknown subject stole a firearm from an unsecure vehicle between the hours of 2:00 p.m. on 01/17/2026 and 10:30 a.m. on 01/18/2026.
1300 Blk. E. Gude Dr. an unknown subject stole a 2001 Honda Civic, after the victim unknowingly dropped the keys, at 11:25 a.m. on 01/18/2026.
Unit Blk. Southlawn Ct. unknown subject(s) vandalized windows and stole personal property from three vehicles between the hours of 2:41 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on 01/18/2026.
12000 Blk. Twinbrook Pkwy. three unknown subjects stole merchandise from a business at 4:37 p.m. on 01/18/2026.
1200 Blk. Allison Dr. unknown subjects discharged firearms at 3:45 a.m. on 01/19/2026.
800 Blk. Rockville Pike two unknown suspects forced entry into a business and stole merchandise at 3:00 a.m. on 01/19/2026.
800 Blk Rockville Pike three unknown suspects stole merchandise from a business at 12:20 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
1000 Blk. Higgens Pl. a known subject stole personal property from the victim in September of 2025. Incident reported at 1:52 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
800 Blk. Rockville Pike three unknown suspects stole merchandise from a business at 12:20 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
200 Blk. Congressional Ln. an unknown subject stole a package from the residential building. Incident occurred between 11:38 a.m. on 1/08/2026 and 6:00 a.m. on 01/14/2026.
200 Blk. Congressional Ln. an unknown subject vandalized a 2016 Kia Forte. Incident occurred between 5:45 p.m. on 01/16/2026 and 5:00 p.m. on 01/17/2026. Incident reported at 3:37 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
1600 Blk Rockville Pike an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 5:56 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
14000 Blk. Cove Ln. an unknown subject defrauded the victims out of personal funds. Incident occurred between 10/09/2026 and 12/11/2026. Incident reported at 6:12 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
1900 Blk. Stanley Ave. an unknown subject defrauded the victim out of personal funds at 5:00 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
1600 Blk Rockville Pike an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 6:12 p.m. on 01/19/2026.
