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From the State Police website (photo via Connected Communities):

POLICE SEARCH FOR DRIVER INVOLVED IN HIT AND RUN FATAL

(Rockville, Maryland) - Troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack are continuing an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run collision which occurred late last night on southbound I-270, and claimed the life of a child.

The deceased victim is identified as Jasmine Warr, 10, of the 8800-block of Darrow Road in Twinsburg, Ohio. She was transported by ambulance to Shady Grove Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Injured victims in the crash include the driver, William J. Warr, Jr., 53 and front seat passenger, Angela T. Warr, 45, of the 8800-block of Darrow Road in Twinsburg, Ohio. They were both transported by ambulance to Suburban hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Also injured in the crash was Cortavia Harris, 11, who was seated in the rear of the vehicle. She was transported by medevac to Children’s Hospital where she remains in stable condition.

Police are actively searching for the suspect driver of the striking vehicle involved in this crash. He is identified as Michael Dean Eaton, 32, of the 4700-block of Bibeford Square of Fairfax, Virginia.

The preliminary investigation revealed that shortly before midnight last night, a gold 1995 Jeep Cherokee was driving southbound on Interstate 270 in lane two. A silver 2005 Range Rover, displaying Virginia tags was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed when it slammed into the rear of the Jeep Cherokee. Without stopping or rendering aide, the driver of the Range Rover continued for approximately one mile. He exited the vehicle and apparently fled on foot.

Lanes were closed on southbound I-270 for approximately five and a half hours while personnel from the State Highway Administration assisted with detours. The Maryland State Police Aviation Command, the Montgomery County Police Department, and the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene.

The fatal hit-and-run collision is being investigated by the Maryland State Police Crash Team and personnel assigned to the Rockville Barrack.

Troopers are asking anyone with information regarding the suspect to contact the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack at 301-424-2101. A photograph of the suspect is available upon request.

The investigation continues…

Rape Suspect Composite
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County press release via Conected Communities:

Composite Released for Rape in Gaithersburg

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

Detectives have developed a hand-sketched composite of the suspect believed to be responsible for the rape of a 29-year-old Gaithersburg woman in Gaithersburg. He is described as a black male, in his 40’s, 6’0” to 6’3” tall, weighing 190 to 225 pounds. He has short black hair and had a clean shaven appearance. He was wearing a black shirt and black shorts.

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.

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.