Assault with deadly weapon on Old Georgetown Road + more - Bethesda crime update

The holiest day of the year for many was another unusually-violent day in Bethesda. An assault with a deadly weapon was reported in the 8600 block of Old Georgetown Road early Easter Sunday. Two other assaults occurred in the Pike District of North Bethesda on Easter, as well. A robbery and several assaults were reported in downtown Bethesda the day before.

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on April 5, according to crime data:

Assault with deadly weapon. 8600 block Old Georgetown Road at 4:04 AM.

Assault. 5100 block Nicholson Lane at 4:11 PM (Pike District).

Assault. 11700 block Old Georgetown Road at 2:44 AM (Pike District).

Theft. 6400 block Winnepeg Road (Georgetown Village).

Theft. 5100 block Nicholson Lane.