Weekly Crime Report for Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2026 – Mocofeed

Weekly Crime Report for Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2026

Understanding Lights at Night & Crime Deterrence

As the winter season approaches with less daylight, it’s a good time to revisit the role of lights and safety. Data suggests that most burglaries are a result of opportunity and convenience. Burglars often consider factors such as: if no one is home, if the house is away from neighbors, traffic, or passersby, and if they believe they can break-in and complete their crimes quickly.

To make homes and businesses less of a target, several measures can be utilized such as installing cameras and alarm systems, having fences and locked gates, and even getting dogs. Another critical part of nighttime community safety includes having adequate light from public streetlights and well-placed light fixtures on private properties.

For residences, lighting options can include:

• Indoor lighting programmed to make it seem like someone is home.
• Outdoor lights that are programmed around a schedule or manually turned on and off.
• Motion-activated lights, which can startle and scare away a potential burglar.

Lights during the night provide both a physical and psychological deterrent for criminals because lights increase the likelihood criminals will be seen and identified.

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For neighborhoods, having well-lit streets improves pedestrian visibility, prevents traffic accidents, and overall makes residents feel safer.

In the City of Rockville, you can find out if a streetlight is located within the city limits and report a streetlight outage for lights owned by the City by submitting a form on-line. Use this interactive map to locate the streetlight number and location when filling out your on-line form. Most wooden poles in Rockville are owned by Pepco and are Pepco’s responsibility to repair. You can also access the map for these streetlights and submit a repair request for an outage. Finally, click here for repairs to streetlights owned by Montgomery County or the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA).

Streetlights and outdoor lighting at nighttime should be considered in evaluating the effectiveness of every public safety and home safety plan.

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For all reported incidents and call data, visit communitycrimemap.com

Custodial Arrests

• 11/3/26, a male, age 34, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant at the Rockville City Police Station.
• 11/3/26, a male, age 24, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant during a traffic stop in the 1300 Blk. Rockville Pike.
• 11/3/26, a male, age 53, was cited for possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in the 2000 Blk. Veirs Mill Road.
• 11/3/26, a male, age 37, was arrested on three outstanding warrants through the Montgomery County Police Department in the 15900 Blk. Frederick Road.
• 11/3/26, a male, age 63, was arrested on an outstanding warrant through the Montgomery County Police Department during a traffic stop in the 700 Blk. Rockville Pike.
• 11/4/26, a male, age 52, was arrested for assault in the 300 Blk. W. Edmonston Drive.
• 11/4/26, a male, age 79, was arrested for possession of CDS during a traffic stop at the intersection of Norbeck Road and First Street.
• 11/5/26, a male, age 49, was arrested for violating a protective order in the 14000 Blk. Cove Lane.
• 11/5/26, a male, age 38, was arrested for DUI in the 12800 Blk. Falls Road.
• 11/5/26, a male, age 64, was arrested for trespassing in the Unit Blk. Maryland Avenue.
• 11/6/26, a male, age 66, was arrested on four outstanding warrants through the Fairfax County Police Department in the 13300 Blk. Okinawa Avenue.
• 11/6/26, a male, age 32, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant in the 700 Blk. Rockville Pike.
• 11/7/26, a male, age 52, was arrested for shoplifting and on an outstanding bench warrant in the 1600 Blk. Rockville Pike.
• 11/7/26, a male, age 45, was arrested for urinating in public in the 200 Blk. Park Road.
• 11/9/26, a female, age 29, was arrested for assault in the 12500 Blk. Ardennes Avenue.
• 11/9/26, a male, age 60, was arrested for shoplifting in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.

Incidents

• 15900 Blk. Frederick Road, an unknown subject stole a package from outside the victim’s residence between 2:28 p.m. and 4:58 p.m. on 11/2/26. Incident reported on 11/3/26.
• 1600 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business between 5:27 p.m. and 5:33 p.m. on 11/3/26. Incident reported on 11/4/26.
• 200 Blk. N. Washington Street, an unknown subject fatally shot the victim overnight between 11/3/26 and 11/4/26.
• 700 Blk. King Farm Boulevard, an unknown subject stole a package from the mailroom of the victim’s residence between 4:27 p.m. on 10/19/26 and 12:00 p.m. on 10/26/26. Incident reported on 11/4/26.
• 2500 Blk. Lindley Overlook, two known male juveniles assaulted the victim between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on 11/3/26. Suspects are unable to be charged due to age.
• 2000 Blk. Baltimore Road, two known subjects were involved in a mutual assault at 10:27 p.m. on 11/4/26. The parties were referred for charges.
• Unit Blk. Monroe Street, an unknown subject stole a grey 2012 Honda Accord, which was left running, between 1:15 p.m. and 1:27 p.m. on 11/5/26. The vehicle was later recovered in Silver Spring.
• 1200 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown male stole property at 10:08 a.m. on 11/5/26.
• 1200 Blk. First Street, a known juvenile burglarized a residence at 4:24 p.m. on 11/5/26. Suspect was unable to be charged due to age.
• 200 Blk. Richard Montgomery Drive, an unknown subject stole a secured black Navee GTS MAX electric scooter between 7:35 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. on 11/5/26.
• 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 10:07 a.m. on 11/6/26.
• 12500 Blk. Ardennes Avenue, an unknown subject vandalized the window of a residential building between 5:00 p.m. on 11/5/26 and 11:00 a.m. on 11/6/26.
• 200 Blk. N. Washington Street, an unknown subject vandalized an electric scooter between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on 11/5/26. Incident reported on 11/6/26.
• 12400 Blk. Twinbrook Parkway, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 12:57 p.m. on 10/31/26. Incident reported on 11/6/26. The subject was described as: a male with long dark brown hair and wearing a long-sleeved navy blue plaid shirt, navy blue undershirt and bucket hat, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers.
• 200 Blk. N. Washington Street, a known subject assaulted the victim at 7:03 p.m. on 11/5/26. The victim was referred for charges and a protective order. Incident reported on 11/6/26.
• 1700 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 10:10 p.m. on 11/6/26. Incident reported on 11/7/26. Subject was described as: a black male, medium/dark complexion, long dreadlocks, black glasses, a mustache, and wearing a black sweatshirt and pants, and black, white, and red sneakers.
• 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at approx. 8:18 p.m. on 11/7/26.
• 5600 Blk. Pier Drive, an unknown subject stole personal property from a roommate on 11/7/26.
• 1600 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 4:42 p.m. on 11/7/26. Incident reported on 11/8/26.
• 2200 Blk. Veirs Mill Road, an unknown subject stole a mobile phone while it was left unattended at a business at approx. 3:18 p.m. on 11/8/26.
• Unit Blk. Helen Heneghan Way, a known subject assaulted the victim when an argument escalated between 1:35 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on 11/9/26. The victim was referred for charges and obtaining a protective order.
• 1400 Blk. Bradley Avenue, an unknown subject burglarized a residence at 6:45 a.m. on 11/9/26.
• 1000 Blk. Paul Drive, an unknown subject stole a black 2011 VW Tiguan between 8:15 a.m. on 11/8/26 and 9:15 a.m. on 11/9/26.

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