Rockville offers an opportunity for community members to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely with a gun buyback event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road. The Rockville City Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, sponsors the
Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers on Aug. 6 Celebrate our city’s neighborhoods on Tuesday, Aug. 6 as the Rockville City Police Department and Rockville communities take part in National Night Out. Now in its 41st year, National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It
The 35th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards, held June 5 at Lakewood Country Club, honored Rockville City Police Department officers, including Cpl. Renae McEvoy (Distinguished Service Citation),Cpl. Jessica Rogers (Lifesaving Award), Cpl. Brandon Thomas (Distinguished Service Citation), Cpl. Phil Lew (Distinguished Service Citation), Sgt. Javier Baquero (Distinguished Service Citation), Officer
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals. The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Public fireworks displays require proper permits and
Registering your bike with the Rockville City Police Department makes it more likely that it could be recovered if lost or stolen. Once registered, bike owners are given a small sticker to attach to the bike frame. To register your bike and receive a registration sticker, visit the Rockville City
This article has been edited to reflect an additional day of the Drug Take Back event. The Rockville City Police Department offers safe, free and anonymous disposal of unwanted prescription drugs for National Drug Take Back Day, on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. In cooperation with the Drug
Community members can learn about ongoing transportation safety improvement projects across Rockville as the city hosts public meetings this month. The projects are part of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. Visit the city’s online calendar, at www.rockvillemd.gov/calendar, for details on how to
The Rockville City Police Department’s commitment to community policing resulted in reduced crime rates for 2023, RCPD Chief Victor V. Brito told the Mayor and Council in presenting a crime report with data that contrasts with that of other municipalities across the country. While criminality has risen locally, regionally and
The State Highway Administration recently approved Rockville’s request for a speed limit reduction on a busy stretch of Veirs Mill Road in Twinbrook. The speed limit will now be 35 mph, down from 40 mph, between Edmonston Drive and Twinbrook Parkway. The change makes the speed limit consistent with that
Rockville is now issuing citations for speeding vehicles captured by a speed camera on Wootton Parkway. In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department deployed the speed monitoring system in late February in the 2500 block of Wootton Parkway,
Rockville offers an opportunity for community members to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely with a gun buyback event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road. The Rockville City Police Department, in
A map posted to Rockville’s website in June will enable residents to help the city identify materials used in the water service lines throughout the city, as required by recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule changes. The Lead and Copper
Outdoor Rec Pool to Close Aug. 16 for Renovations The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool will close on Friday, Aug. 16, to allow a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration to begin. These will include improvements to accessibility, and
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