Auto parts theft spree in Bethesda

One or more thieves seeking auto parts broke into multiple vehicles in the Bethesda neighborhoods of Alta Vista, Ashburton, and Wyngate over the night between September 16 and September 17, 2025. Parts were stolen from vehicles parked in the 9400 block of Singleton Drive, the 9800 block of Singleton Court, the 9500 block of Bulls Run Parkway, the 9500 block of Milstead Drive, and the 9500 block of Wadsworth Drive. Montgomery County police have not made a public statement about this theft spree yet. However, these thieves are typically seeking airbags and catalytic converters.

Resident of Wyngate neighborhood in Bethesda accused of sex offense (Photo)

Howard Earl Alpert

A resident of Adelaide Drive in Bethesda was arrested yesterday and charged with a fourth-degree sex offense, and sexual abuse of a teenage male at his home over the last two years. Howard Earl Alpert, 73, is accused of inappropriate sexual contact with the victim, who had been hired to do yard work at Alpert's home.

To complicate matters, Alpert is also a teacher at a charter school in the District. Police have not named the school, but are asking those concerned to contact Tomeika Bowden, Chief Communications Officer for the DC Public Charter School Board, at tbowden@dcpcsb.org.

Detectives are concerned that there may be additional victims, including at the school. Anyone who has information regarding inappropriate contact that Alpert may have had with juveniles is asked to call the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400.

Burglaries in Oakmont, Whitley Park; cars broken into on Chase Ave., Westmoreland Cir. + more - Bethesda crime update

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on July 9, according to crime data:

Vehicle burglary. 4600 block Chase Avenue.

Theft from vehicle. 7100 block Wisconsin Avenue at 5:20 PM.

Vehicle burglary. 5700 block Surrey Street at 5:45 AM (Somerset).

Burglary. 5600 block Oak Place at 11:51 AM (Oakmont).

Theft. 5400 block Wisconsin Avenue.

Vehicle burglary. 4900 block Asbury Lane (Locust Hill Estates).

Theft. 9100 block Lindale Drive (Wyngate).

Burglary. 9800 block Tiffany Hill Court at 12:26 PM (Whitley Park).

Vehicle burglary. Westmoreland Circle (DC/Maryland line).

Theft. DSW Warehouse.

Drug arrest. Old Georgetown Road at I-270.

Drug arrest. Democracy Boulevard at I-270 spur.

Drug arrest. Westlake Drive at Democracy Boulevard.

Disorderly conduct. 5800 block Ipswich Road at 2:31 PM (Alta Vista Gardens).

Disorder on Cordell Avenue, liquor arrest on Bradley Lane + more - Bethesda crime update

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on June 11, according to crime data:

Vehicle burglary. 4900 block Cordell Avenue.

Disorderly conduct. 4900 block Cordell Avenue.

Theft. 7100 block Bethesda Lane (Bethesda Row).

Theft. 5500 block Cornish Road (Bradley Hills).

Liquor arrest. 4000 block Bradley Lane.

Theft. 6100 block Connecticut Avenue.

Theft. 5300 block Western Avenue.

Vehicle burglary. 9600 block Singleton Drive (Wyngate).

Vehicle burglary. 10200 block Grosvenor Place.

Vehicle burglary. 6200 block Wilmett Place (Hendry Estates).

Vehicle burglary. 11400 block Rokeby Avenue (Garrett Park).

Drug arrest. Outer Loop of Beltway at River Road.

Theft. Westfield Montgomery Mall.

Drug arrest. 5900 block Montrose Parkway (Pike District).