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Weekly Crime Report for Jan. 13 – Jan. 19, 2026

Safety Tips for Charitable Donations 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: For more information about Protecting Yourself from Charity Scams, the Montgomery County Police…
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Virtual Public Meeting on Carr Avenue Sidewalk Alignment

City staff will conduct a virtual public meeting with community members to discuss the potential alignment of a sidewalk on Carr Avenue. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10. Join using the meeting link: https://rockvillemd.webex.com/rockvillemd/j.php?MTID=maf28b810e94c77868090c4d0cc0f6d79. The meeting’s goal is to describe the sidewalk alignment and its associated impacts, and to collect…
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Weekly Crime Report for Jan. 6 – Jan. 12, 2026

Be Able to Recognize and Report Human Trafficking January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, rekindle efforts, and remind individuals, organizations, and communities how to recognize, prevent, and respond to human trafficking, which is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception, with the…
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Weekly Crime Report for Dec. 30, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026

Protect Yourself Against Vehicle Theft & Break-ins Keeping your vehicles safe and deterring potential criminals from targeting you remains a priority throughout the year. While remembering to use safe habits every day such as always locking your vehicles when you leave them, it’s a good idea to review helpful safety tips that industry experts advise…
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Water Main Repair: 216 Monroe St.

Update, Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 5 a.m.: Water service has been restored to all affected customers. Original post, Monday, Jan. 5 at 1:40 p.m.: Crews from the City of Rockville’s Department of Public Works are responding to a water main break at 216 Monroe St. Seven homes and the 86-unit Victory Court Senior Apartments will…
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Rockville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Focuses on ‘Reclaiming the Dream’

Rockville will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy with a fresh look at justice, equity and action as the city holds its 54th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. “Reclaiming the Dream: Justice, Equity, and Action,” from 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday, Jan. 19 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, will explore…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Brings Closures in Rockville
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 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday week,…
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Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, Map Amendment Move Into Adoption Phase

Rockville’s Zoning Ordinance Rewrite and Comprehensive Map Amendment project has entered its final phase: the adoption process. This begins a monthslong period of public review expected to shape the final zoning ordinance and map, with adoption anticipated later in 2026. On Dec. 1, the Mayor and Council authorized staff to file a recommended draft of…
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Take the Survey and Request a Test: Water Service Line Inventory Efforts Continue

Rockville is continuing efforts to identify materials used in customers’ drinking water service lines. In December, a new notification letter was mailed to customers whose service lines are still classified as being of unknown material or as “galvanized requiring replacement.” GRR pipes may have been connected downstream from a lead service line, creating a risk…
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Changes Coming to Multifamily Housing Inspections and Licensing

Rockville will implement several changes to its multifamily rental inspection and licensing program beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, including new mold response timelines, a larger inspection sample and an enhanced inspection option tied to inspection results. The updates will be administered by the City of Rockville Code Enforcement team within the Department of Community Planning and…