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County Press release via Connected Communities:

Detectives Make Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

Montgomery County Police detectives from the 5th/6th District Investigative Section have continued to investigate the shooting that occurred on August 19, 2008 at approximately 10:10 p.m. in the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive in Montgomery Village.

Through the course of the preliminary investigation a suspect, Darrell Andre Shanton, was developed and a warrant was obtained for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and possession of a handgun during the commission of a felony. Shanton, age 34, of the 600 block of North Prospect Street in Hagerstown was arrested on August 29.

On August 19, 2008, 6th District officers responded to the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive for the report of shots fired. As officers began their investigation several neighbors stated that they 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 was in critical condition however he is now expected to survive.

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

From the County’s website:

Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Theft from Vehicle Case

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police 1st District Investigative Section are investigating an incident of theft from vehicle that occurred in Derwood. Detectives have recently obtained a surveillance photo of a suspect.

On September 3, 2008 at approximately 11:00 p.m., 1st District officers responded to the 5600 block of Lake Christopher Drive in Derwood for the report of a theft from a vehicle. A wallet that had been left inside the vehicle was stolen from the vehicle. Through the course of the investigation it was learned that a suspect then used the victim’s credit card just three hours later at a 7-Eleven convenience store located at 8946 North Westland Drive in Gaithersburg. Detectives have obtained a surveillance photo of a female suspect and are asking the public’s help in identifying her.

The suspect is described as a black female, 5’4” to 5’6” tall, 240 to 260 pounds, with medium-length dark hair combed back. She was wearing a green plaid dress and no shoes.

Montgomery County Police want to remind residents that thefts from vehicles can be prevented. Drivers should consider the following:

• Take anything of value out of the vehicle when leaving the vehicle. Leaving valuables, and mechanisms that secure GPS and iPod systems in the vehicle, can be something that suspects are looking for to target a vehicle for theft.
• Lock vehicle doors and set the vehicle alarm, if there is one.
• Park vehicles in well illuminated areas.
• Report suspicious activities as soon as they occur. Call the Montgomery County non-emergency number at 301-279-8000. If it is an emergency, dial 911.

Anyone who has information about this incident and/or the suspect is asked to call the 1st District Investigative Section at 240-773-6084 or the Montgomery County non-emergency number at