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From the County’s website:

8/20/2008

Detectives Investigate Rape in Gaithersburg

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division - Homicide/Sex Section are investigating the report of a rape that occurred last night in Gaithersburg.

On August 19 at approximately 9:40 p.m., 6th District officers and K-9 units responded to the 17800 block of Washington Grove Lane in Gaithersburg for the report of a rape that had just occurred. Through the course of the investigation it was learned that a 29-year-old Gaithersburg woman was walking in the area of Washington Grove Lane and Emory Grove Road. She was approached by a male suspect who pulled her into a nearby wooded area and raped her. Immediately after the assault, the victim called police. The K-9 units, officers on foot, and the Maryland State Police helicopter conducted a search for the suspect with negative results.

The suspect is described as an African-American male, approximately 40 years old, 6′ to 6′3″ tall, with a medium build and very short, crew cut-style black hair. He was wearing a black shirt and black shorts.

Anyone who has information about this assault and/or the suspect is asked to call the Homicide/Sex Section at 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.

Also, Patricia M. Murret reports in the Gazette, Gaithersburg woman raped in woods:

[County Police Spokesman Lt. Paul] Starks said it was too early in the investigation to establish a link between Tuesday’s attack and a July 30 assault at the same location.

Police responded to the 17800 block of Washington Grove Lane at 5:30 a.m. on July 30 for an alleged sexual assault after a man, described as a 6-foot-tall black male, about 40 years old with short hair and weighing 180-200 pounds, approached a female victim in her car, asked her questions, then began kissing her when she opened her car door. He fled the scene.

From the County’s website:

8/20/2008

Shooting in Montgomery Village

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police 5th/6th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:10 last night in the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive in Montgomery Village.

Sixth District officers responded to that address for the report of shots fired. As officers began their investigation several neighbors stated that they had heard what they thought were gunshots. Blood was observed on the sidewalk. During the investigation an individual arrived who stated that he had just taken a friend suffering from gunshot wounds to a local hospital. The victim, a 19-year-old male from Montgomery Village, was suffering from life-threatening injuries and was flown from that hospital to an area trauma center. He remains in critical condition and is now expected to survive.

Through the course of the investigation it was learned that two black males were seen running from the area and then getting into a gold Honda, possibly an Accord. The car was observed leaving at a high rate of speed.

One suspect was described as being in his 30’s, short, with a heavy build, and was wearing black shorts and a white tee shirt with a jacket tied around his waist. The other suspect was described as being in his 20’s, average height, thin build. He was wearing black pants and a white tee shirt.

Anyone who has information about this shooting is asked to call the 5th/6th District Investigative Section at 301-840-2347.

A stabbing near the fire station. An attack with baseball bats in Bohrer park. A man punched and robbed on North Summit. A man hit in the head with a bottle and robbed at the Lakeforest Transit Center. A Ride-On bus driver assaulted. It’s been a busy week.

From the City’s website:

Monday, August 18, 2008

Aggravated Assault

On 08/18/08, at 1:00 a.m., a fight broke out at the Los Almendos Restaurant located at 20 Montgomery Village Avenue. As a result of that fight, one person was stabbed multiple times in the stomach. Four suspects fled the scene on foot, last seen running towards Lakeforest Mall. The victim’s injuries were non-life threatening. An investigation is ongoing

Suspect #1 - Hispanic male wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
Suspect #2 - Hispanic male wearing a red shirt and blue jeans.
Suspect #3 - Hispanic male.
Suspect #4 - Hispanic male.

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Armed Robbery

On 08/17/08, at approximately 9:00 p.m., three Hispanic males were walking through Bohrer Park when they were approached by four individuals with baseball bats and a metal chain. The suspects attacked the victims, hitting them with the bats and stole property from them. The suspects fled the scene on foot, last seen running toward West Deer Park Road. The victims had minor injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

Suspect #1 - Hispanic male, 18-20 yrs old, wearing dark clothing and a white bandana or ski cap covering his face.
Suspect #2 - Hispanic male, 18-20 yrs old, wearing dark clothing and a white bandana or ski cap covering his face.
Suspect #3 - Hispanic male, 18-20 yrs old, wearing dark clothing and a white bandana or ski cap covering his face.
Suspect #4 - Black male, 18-20 yrs old, wearing dark clothing and a white bandana or ski cap covering his face.

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Strong Arm Robbery

On 08/16/08, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to the area of North Summit Avenue and Belts Place for the report of a robbery. The victim was approached by an unknown suspect, punched, and had his personal property taken. The suspect fled in an unknown direction.

Suspect - Black male, 20-22 yrs old, 5′07″-5′09″, 165-185 lbs, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and white sneakers.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Assault

On 08/14/08, at 8:27 p.m., a Ride-On bus driver was assaulted by a passenger. The suspect was located and arrested by police.

Armed Robbery

On 08/13/08, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police responded to the area of the transit center located at Lost Knife Road and Odend Hal Avenue. The victim reported that he had been approached by a group of male subjects, was struck in the head with a bottle, and property taken from him. The victim was treated for his injuries at an area hospital.

Suspects - 2 to 4 black males, no further description.

Burglary

Sometime between 7:15 a.m. and 7:20 p.m., a residence in the unit block of Shipwright Court was burglarized. Two bicycles were taken from an open garage. On of the bicycles was recovered down the street.

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Monday, August 04, 2008

Burglary

Sometime between 8:00 a.m. on 07/24/08 and 5:00 p.m. on 08/04/08, a resident in the 700 block of Muddy Branch Road was burglarized. There were no signs of forced entry and property was taken.

On 08/04/08, at approximately 4:30 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Duvall Lane for a report of a burglary. Entry was made through an unlocked patio door. Property was taken.

Sometime between 12:30 p.m. on 08/01/08 and 8:00 a.m. on 08/04/08, the snack shop at Kelly park was burglarized. The lock had been pried off the door and property was taken.

Via Connected Communites, where reports for all six districts are available.

P1 Beat:

• Four thefts from vehicles occurred in the neighborhood behind the Muddy Branch Square Shopping Center in Gaithersburg between Monday, 7/28 and Tuesday, 7/29. The vehicles were located on Autumn Flower Lane and Leafcup Road and all had windows broken to obtain the GPS units inside.
• A theft from a construction site occurred in the 9700 block of Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg between Monday, 8/4 and Tuesday, 8/5. Construction materials were reported missing.

P2 Beat:

• A strong-arm robbery occurred on Almaden Place in Gaithersburg on Friday, 8/1 around 1:15 a.m. An employee making a food delivery was approached by two suspects who stole his delivery and cash. The employee fled to his car and was unharmed.
• An armed robbery occurred in the parking lot of 12155 Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 8/2 just before 2:00 a.m. The victim had finished delivering newspapers when he was approached by two suspects. Suspect #1 displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied.

  Suspect: B/M multi-colored shirt, blue jeans, handgun
  Suspect: B/M black hoodie

R1 Beat:

• An armed robbery occurred in the 9700 block of Docena Drive in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 7/29 at 10:00 p.m.

  Suspects: Two B/Ms, 20 years, 5’10”, black tee shirts

• An aggravated assault occurred on Docena Ct. in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 7/29 at 9:00 p.m. Two suspects were observed outside of the residence waving a pistol around, in a threatening manner. The investigation is continuing.

• An armed robbery occurred in the 18000 block of Singing Pine Circle in Montgomery Village on Sunday, 8/3 around 9:25 p.m. The suspect approached the victim and demanded his money. The victim complied and the suspect fled.

  Suspect: B/M short hair, white tee shirt, black pants

• An aggravated assault occurred between known individuals at 1812 Windjammer Way in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 8/2 around 7:30 p.m. During a dispute, an adult male was stabbed in the forearm. The suspect was arrested nearby.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 18000 block of Royal Bonnet Circle in Montgomery Village between Friday, 8/1 at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8/2 at 2:30 a.m. No forced entry, property taken.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 18400 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village between Thursday, 7/31 and Sunday, 8/3. No forced entry, property taken.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 18700 block of Nathans Place in Montgomery Village between Sunday, 8/3 and Tuesday, 8/5 and was perpetrated by teenagers. Forced entry, two juveniles were found inside.

R2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 20100 block of Welbeck Terrace in Montgomery Village. Three suspects were arrested after breaking into the residence on Tuesday, 7/29 around 10:30 a.m. Property was recovered.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 20500 block of Sterncroft Court in Gaithersburg on Friday, 8/1 between 12:45 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. Forced entry, nothing taken.

S1 Beat:

• A rape occurred on Friday, 8/1 on East Deer Park Road in Gaithersburg. The suspect and the victim were acquaintances. The investigation is continuing.
• A strong-arm robbery occurred aboard a Metro bus on Wednesday, 7/30 between 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. which was traveling north on Rt. 355 from the Shady Grove Metro to the Germantown Depot. Four suspects sat down near the victim and began talking rudely. One suspect then struck the victim in the face and stole his property. Two other suspects wielded knives and a firearm.

  Suspect: B/M 14 to 16 years, 5’8” to 5’9”, long black hair,
  Three additional suspects: B/Ms, 18 to 21 years

S2 Beat:

• A commercial burglary occurred at the Mythos Grill at 8371 Snouffer School Road in Gaithersburg on Friday, 8/1 just before 3:30 a.m. Forced entry, property taken.
• A residential burglary occurred on Briardale Court in Derwood between Tuesday, 7/29 and Thursday, 7/31. There was no sign of forced entry but property was reported missing.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 18300 block of Swan Stream Drive in Gaithersburg on Sunday, 8/3 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There was no forced entry, property was taken.
• Two vehicle thefts occurred in the 17700 block of Larosa Lane in Gaithersburg between Sunday, 8/3 and Monday, 8/4.
• An attempted vehicle theft occurred on Sunday, 8/3 in the 18400 block of Honeylocust Drive in Gaithersburg.
• A vehicle theft occurred in the 18300 block of Streamside Drive on Gaithersburg overnight between Sunday, 8/3 and
  Monday, 8/4.

• A sexual assault occurred in the 17800 block of Washington Grove Lane in Washington Grove on Wednesday, 7/30 around 5:30 a.m. The suspect first asked the victim, who was inside her car, questions. When she opened the door, he began kissing her and then fled.

  Suspect: B/M 40 years, 6’0”, 180-200 lbs., short hair, fluorescent green shirt or vest