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Rockville City Police have arrested 18-year-old Nelvin Reyes-Nieto and a juvenile for their involvement in an attempted strong-arm robbery and auto theft. The suspects were apprehended after attempting to rob a victim of a cell phone and fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
Rockville City Police Department conducted a traffic safety initiative on February 14, 2024, focusing on Veirs Mill Road and Rockville Pike to enhance traffic safety and pedestrian awareness. During the four-hour operation, officers issued 23 traffic citations, 35 warnings, and distributed 12 pedestrian safety brochures. Residents are encouraged to report traffic concerns to the Traffic Enforcement Unit.
The Rockville City Police Department celebrated the 99th birthday of WWII veteran Bob Stromberg, a former U.S. Army combat medic, on February 4th, 2024. The event featured performances, food, and heartfelt stories shared by family and friends, along with gifts from the police department as a token of appreciation for his service.
A Germantown man, Phillip Andrew Murray, was arrested for auto theft after attempting to enter a stolen vehicle in Rockville. He was also found in possession of stolen merchandise and had multiple outstanding warrants. The incident highlights the prompt action of the Rockville City Police Department.
The Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously passed a resolution on December 18, 2023, condemning various forms of hate, including anti-Palestinian, anti-Israeli, anti-Arab, antisemitism, anti-Jewish, and anti-Muslim sentiments. This resolution underscores the city's commitment to fostering a community free from fear and discrimination. The council's decision reflects an ongoing effort to promote dialogue and understanding among diverse communities.
The Mayor and Council of Rockville unanimously passed a resolution on December 18, 2023, condemning various forms of hate, including anti-Palestinian, anti-Israeli, anti-Arab, antisemitism, anti-Jewish, and anti-Muslim sentiments. This resolution reflects the city’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful community. The discussion and vote were documented in a video available for public viewing.
Rockville's Board of Supervisors of Elections has certified the results of the 2023 vote-by-mail election, showing a 3.9% increase in voter turnout compared to 2019. Monique Ashton was elected mayor, and the new council includes several other candidates with varying vote counts. The election also featured nonbinding advisory referendum questions on issues such as voting eligibility for minors and non-citizens.
The Mayor and Council of Rockville expressed gratitude towards the Board of Supervisors of Elections and other staff for their efforts in conducting a fair and transparent election on November 7, 2023. They emphasized the importance of civic engagement and announced plans for post-election debriefing meetings to discuss the election process.
Rockville voters elected Monique Ashton as the new mayor, securing 58.71% of the votes in the recent election. Alongside her, six councilmembers were also elected, reflecting a slight increase in voter turnout compared to the previous election. The results remain unofficial until certified on November 14.
The City of Rockville's Board of Supervisors of Elections announced that a technical issue affected voters' ability to track their mail-in ballots for the 2023 election. While the tracking tool has been removed, the integrity of the election process remains intact, and all registered voters have received their ballots.