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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Gaithersburg, MD - A 17-year-old male from Silver Spring has been charged in connection with a bomb threat that was made over the phone against Rockville Internal Medicine (RIM) on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that RIM, located in the 1200 block of Seven Locks Road of Rockville, received two phone calls at 9:40 a.m., and 9:42 a.m., from what was believed to be the same person, stating there was a bomb in the building.

The threat led to an evacuation of the building and the deployment of resources from Montgomery County Department of Police, Rockville City Police Department and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue to determine the validity and ensure the safety of the community. The threat was ultimately determined to be not valid.

Following an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police - Behavioral Assessment and Administrative Unit, a 17-year-old male has been identified as the caller.

The teen has been charged with threats of mass violence, telephone misuse, threats of arson, and providing false statements– concerning a destructive device or toxic material. The case will be processed through the Department of Juvenile Services for disposition.

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Release ID: 25-517
Media Contact: CT
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