Public Safety

Weekly Crime Report for Feb. 17 – Feb. 23, 2026

Firearm Safety

Firearm-related injuries have been the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 – 17 since 2020. Tragically in many circumstances, the firearms used in teen suicide attempts and school shootings were also obtained at home and belonged to a family member.

In the home, keeping firearms locked, unloaded, and stored separate from the ammunition in a secure location that is unknown and inaccessible to the children significantly reduces the risk that children and teens will access the firearm to harm themselves or others.

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) provides educational programs and materials to raise awareness about the importance of gun safety, safe and responsible gun ownership, and how safe gun storage can help prevent gun accidents and theft. Project ChildSafe® provides further resources for talking with children about practicing firearm safety. 

To help prevent a dangerous accident, remember McGruff’s 4-Steps of Gun Safety:

1. Stop.
2. Don’t touch.
3. Get away.
4. Tell an adult!

The Montgomery County Department of Police provides free gun locks to the public at each police district station. Remember, if a firearm at home is accessible such as while being cleaned, never leave it unattended, even for a moment. In Maryland, it is unlawful for children under 16 to have unsupervised access to loaded firearms.

In November 2026, the Rockville City Police Department will partner with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and host its annual Gun Buyback Event. This event allows community members to voluntarily turn in functioning firearms and receive $100 and $200 gift cards with no ID needed and no-questions asked.

Custodial Arrests

• 2/17/26, a male, age 35, was arrested for DUI at the intersection of W. Montgomery Avenue and Hurley Avenue.
• 2/17/26, a male, age 32, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant in the 100 Blk. Halpine Road.
• 2/19/26, a male, age 23, was arrested on an outstanding traffic warrant in the Unit Blk. W. Montgomery Avenue.
• 2/19/26, a male, age 28, was arrested for DUI at the intersection of First Street and Baltimore Road.
• 2/19/26, a male, age 50, was arrested on an outstanding warrant through the Montgomery County Police for burglary, theft, and destruction of property in the Unit Blk. W. Montgomery Avenue.
• 2/19/26, a male, age 23, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant in the Unit Blk. W. Montgomery Avenue.
• 2/20/26, a male, age 34, was arrested for robbery in the 300 Blk. W. Edmonston Avenue.
• 2/20/26, two males, age 17, were arrested for burglary in the 700 Blk. Rockville Pike.
• 2/21/26, a male, age 31, was arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct in the 100 Blk. Gibbs Street.  
• 2/21/26, a male, age 16, was arrested for burglary, false imprisonment, assault, and theft in the 100 Blk. Frederick Avenue. 
• 2/21/26, a male, age 46, was arrested for DUI and narcotics possession at the intersection of W. Montgomery Avenue and Nelson Street.
• 2/23/26, a male, age 61, was arrested for indecent exposure, urinating in public, and disorderly conduct in the 2000 Blk. Veirs Mill Road.

Incidents

• 400 Blk. Redland Boulevard, two unknown males stole merchandise from a business at 12:41 p.m. on 2/17/26 before fleeing in a red Toyota RAV4 vehicle.
• 600 Blk. Maryland Avenue, a known subject assaulted a roommate when an argument escalated at approx. 7:30 p.m. on 2/17/26. The victim was referred for charges.
• 700 Blk. Fallsgrove Drive, an unknown male stole the victim’s food delivery order at 12:04 p.m. on 2/18/26.  
• 2000 Wootton Parkway, a known male stole personal property from the victim at 1:30 p.m. on 2/4/26. The property was returned to victim, who declined to pursue charges. Incident reported: 2/19/26.
• 500 Blk. Calvin Lane, three unknown subjects attempted to steal a 2016 Kia Forte between 5:10 p.m. and 5:46 p.m. on 2/19/2026.
• 700 Blk. King Farm Boulevard, an unknown subject stole a Honda ATV between 2/13/26 and 2/19/26. Incident reported: 2/20/26.
• 2000 Blk. Research Boulevard, an unknown subject defrauded a business owner of cash on 2/17/26. Incident reported: 2/20/26.
• 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, two unknown subjects stole merchandise from a business at 9:35 p.m. on 2/20/26.
• 200 Blk. N. Washington Street, an unknown subject vandalized the victim’s vehicle at 11:20 a.m. on 2/20/26.
• Unit Blk. Upper Rock Circle, two unknown subjects attempted to steal merchandise from a business at 2:24 p.m. on 2/21/26.
• 12000 Blk. Twinbrook Parkway, two known subjects assaulted each other when an argument escalated at a sports event at 2:50 p.m. on 2/22/26. Both subjects declined to pursue charges.