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The Rockville City Police Department successfully collected 270 firearms during its third annual gun buyback event held on August 17, 2024. Participants received VISA gift cards valued at either $100 or $200 based on the type of firearm surrendered, with the event drawing significant community participation. Chief Victor Brito praised the event's success, highlighting the collaboration with local government and legal authorities.
Rockville City Police have identified Isaiah Warren Simpson, 33, as the suspect in a shooting that occurred on College Parkway on August 2, 2024. The victim, who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen, is currently hospitalized in stable condition. Simpson is facing multiple charges, including Attempted Second Degree Murder, and authorities are seeking information on his whereabouts.
Rockville City Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on August 2, 2024, on College Parkway, leaving an adult male in critical condition. The nearby Montgomery College was placed on lockdown as a precaution, although authorities found no connection between the shooting and the college. Police are encouraging anyone with information to contact them.
Rockville has joined the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in issuing a regional drought watch, urging residents and businesses to conserve water amid ongoing dry conditions. The announcement highlights the significant impact of the drought on nearly six million people in the metropolitan area, necessitating immediate action to preserve water resources.
Rockville is urging residents and businesses to conserve water as part of a regional drought watch issued by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The region has faced exceptionally dry conditions, prompting officials to encourage voluntary water-saving measures to mitigate potential restrictions.
Rockville City Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on July 20, 2024, at 1:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of First St., where an adult victim sustained minor injuries but refused medical treatment. Police are seeking information from the public to assist with their ongoing investigation.
A stabbing incident occurred on July 20, 2024, in Rockville, Maryland, leading to a police investigation. Four victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and authorities are seeking information regarding a person of interest in connection with the stabbings.
A Hyattsville man, Tajaun Curtis Grier, was arrested on July 5, 2024, in connection with a robbery that occurred on June 12, 2024, in Rockville. Grier faces multiple charges, including robbery and attempted murder, and is awaiting a bail hearing.
Rockville's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report confirms that the city's drinking water meets all federal safety standards. The report highlights ongoing enhancements to the water treatment plant, including upgrades to electrical equipment and upcoming projects aimed at improving system reliability and safety.
Rockville’s drinking water continues to meet and exceed federal quality regulations, as confirmed by the city’s Department of Public Works in their Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released on July 1, 2024. The city’s water treatment plant, located by the Potomac River, serves approximately 52,000 community members. Recent enhancements to the water system ensure its safety and reliability for residents.