Since 1985, October has been designated as Talk About Prescriptions Month. During this month, public health agencies encourage patients to review medication safety and best practices to prevent misuse or abuse.
The Key Goals of the Public Awareness Include:
Prevention of Misuse and Abuse – potential addiction, side effects, and interactions
Informed Communication – patients understand their medication benefits and risks
Medication Safety – guidance for safe storage and responsible disposal
Empowering Patients – patients ask questions, discuss alternatives, and check-in with their healthcare providers to ensure medications still work effectively
In February 2025, the FBI warned that some noncompliant healthcare providers, including pharmacies, weight loss clinics, and medical spas, were engaging in fraudulent compounding practices and unlawfully misrepresenting compounded weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. These drugs mixed with other ingredients posed safety risks with potential health consequences to patients, such as gastrointestinal, nervous system, cardiac, and psychiatric disorders, and even death.
Tips to Protect Yourself:
Avoid suspiciously low prices of weight loss drugs sold by unlicensed healthcare providers.
Be cautious when purchasing any pharmaceutical drugs online and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
Consult with your medical provider before using any pharmaceutical weight loss drugs.
Finally, as part of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the RCPD will collect leftover and expired prescription drugs at the Rockville City Police Department from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
9/29/26, a male, age 47, was arrested for possession of CDS and CDS paraphernalia at the intersection of Hungerford Drive and Frederick Avenue.
9/30/26, a male, age 39, was arrested for DUI in the 200 Blk. Hungerford Drive.
9/30/26, two males, ages 29 and 31, were cited for possession of open containers in public in the 300 Blk. Hungerford Drive.
9/30/26, a male, age 52, was arrested for disorderly conduct in the Unit Blk. Maryland Avenue.
9/30/26, a male, age 30, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant at the Rockville City Police Station.
9/30/26, a male, age 16, was arrested for shoplifting in the 200 Blk. Park Road.
10/3/26, a female, age 69, was arrested for shoplifting in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.
10/5/26, a male, age 35, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant at the Rockville City Police Station.
Incidents
14000 Blk. Cove Lane, an unknown subject broke the windows of three vehicles and stole personal property between 6:00 p.m. on 9/28/26 and 7:00 a.m. on 9/29/26.
13100 Blk. Okinawa Avenue, an unknown subject stole three packages left unsecured outside of a residence at approx. 3:10 p.m. on 9/17/26. The subject was described as: a male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and blue medical gloves that fled in a white SUV. Incident reported on 9/29/26.
2200 Blk. Veirs Mill Road, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at approx. 10:47 a.m. on 9/29/26.
1300 Blk. Baltimore Road, an unknown subject exposed himself while masturbating in public at approx. 2:00 p.m. on 9/29/26.
600 Blk. Maryland Avenue, a known female assaulted several roommates between 4:30 p.m. and 5:25 p.m. on 9/29/26. The victims were referred for charges and obtaining protection orders.
200 Blk. King Farm Boulevard, an unknown subject stole personal property and cash from an unsecured vehicle between 6:00 p.m. on 9/28/26 and 11:00 a.m. on 9/29/26.
900 Blk. Havencrest Street, an unknown subject entered an unsecured garage and stole an electric scooter and personal property from an unsecured vehicle between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on 9/30/26.
5800 Blk. Aleutian Avenue, a known male assaulted the victim at approx. 10:15 a.m. on 9/30/26. The victim was referred for charges and obtaining a protection order.
100 Blk. Elmcroft Square, an unknown subject entered an unsecured vehicle and garage between 11:00 p.m. on 9/29/26 and 8:00 a.m. on 9/30/26.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at approx. 1:08 p.m. on 9/30/26.
700 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 12:20 p.m. on 9/29/26. Incident reported on 9/30/26.
900 Blk. Grand Champion Drive, an unknown subject entered an unsecured vehicle between 10:00 p.m. on 9/29/26 and 6:40 a.m. on 9/30/26.
800 Blk. Grand Champion Drive, an unknown subject entered an unsecured vehicle between 10:00 p.m. on 9/29/26 and 7:00 a.m. on 9/30/26. Incident reported on 10/1/26.
700 Blk. Monroe Street, a known subject was located inside a vacant apartment on 9/30/26. Charges are forthcoming.
100 Blk. Talbott Street, two known parties engaged in a mutual assault at approx. 9:00 a.m. on 10/1/26. The parties were referred for charges and obtaining protection orders.
100 Blk. Maryland Avenue, two known subjects assaulted the victim at 9:53 a.m. on 10/1/26. The victim was referred for charges and obtaining a protection order.
600 Blk. Southlawn Lane, a former employee made unauthorized charges on a company credit card between 8/3/26 and 9/29/26. Charges are forthcoming.
Unit Blk. Maryland Avenue, an unknown subject failed to pay for food and drinks at a restaurant at 12:15 p.m. on 10/1/26.
1100 Blk. Maple Avenue, an unknown subject stole personal property from an unsecured vehicle between 8:00 p.m. on 9/30/26 and 6:00 p.m. on 10/1/26.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at approx. 7:30 p.m. on 10/1/26.
Unit Blk. Upper Rock Circle, a known subject assaulted the victim at 10:22 p.m. on 10/1/26. The victim was referred for charges and obtaining a protection order.
200 Blk. Richard Montgomery Drive, an unknown subject vandalized a sidewalk with graffiti at 1:00 a.m. on 10/2/26.
200 Blk. Meadow Hall Drive, a known subject assaulted the victim at 6:21 p.m. on 10/2/26. Charges are forthcoming.
14900 Blk. Shady Grove Road, an unknown subject stole personal property from a business at 4:30 p.m. on 10/2/26.
2000 Blk. Veirs Mill Road, two known parties engaged in a mutual assault at 5:30 p.m. on 10/2/26. The parties were referred for charges and obtaining protection orders.
14900 Blk. Shady Grove Road, an unknown subject stole a cellular phone from a business that was left unattended at 2:30 p.m. on 10/2/26.
1600 Blk. Jefferson Street, an unknown subject vandalized a vehicle between 10:00 p.m. on 10/2/26 and 11:00 a.m. on 10/3/26.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 9:38 p.m. on 10/3/26.
500 Blk. Elmcroft Boulevard, two unknown subjects attempted to steal a 2017 Kia Forte at 12:35 a.m. on 10/4/26.
1300 Blk. Piccard Drive, unknown subjects discharged firearms in a parking lot at 3:41 a.m. on 10/4/26.
200 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject assaulted and robbed the victim of personal property at 8:13 a.m. on 10/4/26.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject vandalized a vehicle between 12:23 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. on 10/4/26.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 5:30 p.m. on 10/4/26.
Unit Blk. Upper Rock Circle, an unknown subject stole a green Kawasaki CX10R motorcycle from a parking garage at 8:00 p.m. on 10/4/26.
1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 9:38 p.m. on 10/4/26.
900 Blk. Grand Champion Drive, an unknown subject entered an unsecured vehicle at 8:16 p.m. on 10/5/26.
500 Blk. College Parkway, an unknown subject stole personal property from a yard between 9/29/26 and 10/5/26.
Maryland Avenue and New Mark Esplanade, an unknown subject spray-painted graffiti on a Rockville City walkway. Incident reported on 10/5/26.
