From an MCPD press release:

12/27/2006

Gaithersburg Officers Arrest Armed Robber

Montgomery County Police 6th District officers have arrested Edward Rodriguez for an armed robbery that occurred on December 24, near Frederick Avenue and Brookes Avenue in Gaithersburg.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, a 26-year-old man from Gaithersburg, was walking in the area of Frederick Avenue and Brookes Avenue. The victim was approached from behind and grabbed by a Hispanic male. The suspect put a knife to the victim’s throat and demanded money. The suspect obtained the victim’s wallet and fled. The victim followed the suspect to his residence and called police.

Edward Rodriguez, age 23, of the 17200 block of King James Way in Gaithersburg, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, theft under $500, false statements to a police officer, and obstruction and hindering. Rodriguez is being held at Montgomery County Detention Center on $20,000.00 bond.

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