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Regarding Sunday’s rape report, MCP issued the following press release, obtained via Connected Communities:

Composite Created of Sexual Assault Suspect

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Homicide/Sex Section continue to investigate a rape that occurred between 3:00 a.m. and the 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, after the female victim was forced into a vehicle in the vicinity of Olde Towne, Gaithersburg.

Detectives are releasing a computer-created composite of the suspect who was in the rear seat of the vehicle and pulled the victim into an SUV prior to the assault. He is described as a Hispanic man in his 30’s, 5’6” to 5’7” tall, with a thin build, light skin, long hair, scruffy beard, and a mustache. Another suspect was described as a Hispanic man with a dark complexion, approximately 30 to 33 years old, with a medium build, short straight black hair, and a light mustache. He was wearing a dark-colored zippered jacket, and jeans. He was described as speaking fairly good English and some Spanish. The other suspect is described as a Hispanic man, between 25 and 32 years old, and 5’6” tall. He was wearing a black pullover hoodie.

Police Composite of Rape Suspect

It was learned through the preliminary investigation that the 21-year-old female victim from Laurel, Maryland, had been out with a male acquaintance at approximately 10:30 Saturday night. They had returned to his residence on Linda Court in Gaithersburg. She was unfamiliar with the area and left the home at approximately 3:00 a.m. walking to find a nearby store.

She was walking in the area of Olde Towne, Gaithersburg, when a burgundy or red four-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with tan leather interior and a rear bench seat, came up behind and stopped next to her. There were three unknown men inside the vehicle. One suspect got out and pulled the victim inside. The car was driven to an unknown location in the area. The victim did not know where she was taken after driving a short time, but described the area where they stopped as a deserted field, without any buildings nearby. She saw two large dogs in the field. The victim was raped by all three male men. She was then driven back to the area of the 7200 block of Muncaster Mill Road and the Redmill Shopping Center and dropped off there. She was able to go inside a McDonald’s to seek help.

Anyone who has any information about the suspects and/or the sexual assault is asked to call detectives at 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.

Update 2: MCP has put out an updated release, including a photograph of the victim [photo via Connected Communities]:

1/23/2009

Update: Police Seek Help for Gaithersburg Homicide / Release Photograph of Victim

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Homicide/Sex Section continue to investigate the death of 15-year-old Dennis Alfredo Guzman-Saenz, of the 8100 block of 14th Avenue in Hyattsville, Maryland. His body was found Monday morning, January 19, 2009, at the edge of a stream in the Malcolm King Park located at the end of School Drive in Gaithersburg.

Guzman-Saenz lived and attended high school in Prince George’s County. Detectives have confirmed that he was in Langley Park Sunday, January 18, at approximately 7:30 p.m. They are releasing his photograph and asking anyone who saw Guzman-Saenz on Sunday evening or the morning of Monday, January 19 to call them. They are also asking for any information about a loud party that may have taken place late Sunday night into Monday morning in a townhouse on Prairie Rose Lane or Apple Seed Lane in Gaithersburg.

Guzman-Saenz is described as a Hispanic male, 5’9’ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with short dark hair. He was found wearing a black winter jacket and dark blue jeans. At this stage of the investigation it is not known where and when the fatal assault occurred.

On the morning of January 19, 2009, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a man collecting trash in Malcolm King Park saw a body and called police. Responding officers found the unidentified deceased male with stab (sharp force) wounds to his body. The Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death homicide and the cause of death sharp force injuries.

Anyone who has information about the circumstances of Guzman-Saenz’ death and/or saw him between January 19 and January 20, is asked to call Homicide detectives at 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.

Update: MCP put out a press release on this, obtained via Connected Communities:

Victim Identified in Gaithersburg Homicide

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Homicide/Sex Section continue to investigate the death of a man whose body was found on Monday, January 19, 2009, at the edge of a stream in the Malcolm King Park located at the end of School Drive in Gaithersburg.

The victim has been identified as Dennis Alfredo Guzman-Saenz, 15 years old, of the 8100 block of 14th Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland.

On the morning of January 19, 2009, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a man collecting trash in the area saw a body and police were called. Responding officers found the unidentified deceased male with stab wounds to his body. The death is being investigated as a homicide. At this stage of the investigation it is not known where and when the initial assault occurred.

Anyone who has information about the circumstances of his death is asked to call Homicide detectives at 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.

Regarding the body found in Malcom King Park, Patricia M. Murret reports:

The body found Monday in Gaithersburg has been identified as a Langley Park teenager, according to police.

Dennis Alfredo Guzman-Saenz, 15, of the 8100 block of 14th Avenue, was found with multiple stab wounds at the edge of a stream in Malcolm King Park on School Drive, according to Montgomery County Police. He was a student at High Point High School in Beltsville, said Officer Melanie Brenner, a police spokeswoman.

From the City’s website:

Agenda - Planning Commission Meeting, 1/21/2009

Posted 1/13/2009

City of Gaithersburg
31 South Summit Avenue

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Telephone: 301-258-6330

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA [subject to change]
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 7, 2009, Planning Commission Meeting
Background Material (pdf format)

RECORD PLATS

CONSENT

AFP-07-045 – Seneca Creek Community Church
E-1 Zone
13 Firstfield Road
Reuse from Office to Church
EXTENSION OF FINAL PLAN APPROVAL

Background Material (pdf format)

SP-08-0001 — Archstone at Olde Towne Gaithersburg
CBD Zone
320-408 East Diamond Avenue
Redevelopment of 7 Parcels and Public Alley
EXTENSION OF FINAL PLAN APPROVAL
Background Material (pdf format)

DISCUSSION

Draft Olde Towne Guidelines
Background Material (pdf format)

FROM THE COMMISSION

FROM STAFF

ADJOURNMENT

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

P1 Beat:

• No significant activity

P2 Beat:

• No significant activity

R1 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village between Wednesday, 12/31 and Saturday, 1/3. No signs of force used but property was removed.

R2 Beat:

• A robbery occurred in the 10600 block of Seneca Ridge Drive in Gaithersburg on Monday, 12/29 at 5:15 p.m. The suspects approached the victim, knocked him to the ground, and removed his property. One suspect was armed with a handgun.

  Suspects: Four B/M’s 16-18 years old, 5’-06” to 5’- 08” tall.

• A robbery occurred in the area of Stedwick Road and Watkins Mill Road in Montgomery Village on Friday, 1/2 at 7:25 p.m. Three B/M’s approached the male victim, knocked him to the ground and removed his property.

  Suspects: Three B/Ms in black clothing

• A residential garage burglary occurred in the 8800 block of Brink Road in Gaithersburg on Tuesday 12/30 between 12:45 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Suspects entered an open garage and removed property.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 20700 block of Highland Hall Drive in Montgomery Village on Saturday, 1/3 between 3:10 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. A resident was awakened by his barking dogs and found property missing. No signs of forced entry.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 7400 block of Rosewood Manor Lane in Gaithersburg on Monday, 1/5 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:25 p.m. Forced entry and property was removed.

• A sexual assault occurred on East Village Avenue near Lewisberry Drive on Tuesday, 1/6 around 10:00 p.m. A female jogger was running in the area when she was grabbed by the suspect and assaulted.

  Suspect: W/M 25-35 years, 5’9” to 5’10”, 170-180 lbs., short brown hair

S1 Beat:

• A robbery occurred on Park Avenue near North Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 1/3 around 10:40 p.m. The three suspects approached the victim with one pointing a handgun at her and demanded her purse. The victim complied and all suspects fled on foot.

  Suspects: H/Ms in dark hoodies, NFD

• A commercial burglary occurred at Compudc.com located at 435 East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg on Monday, 1/5 around 4:00 a.m. Responding to an alarm, units found the front forced entry. The business owner advised property were stolen.

• A residential burglary occurred on Nina Court in Gaithersburg on Thursday, 1/1 between noon and 8:00 p.m. Forced entry and property was removed.

• A residential burglary occurred in the 400 block of Belle Grove Road in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, 1/6 between 7:50 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. Forced entry and property was removed.

S2 Beat:

• A robbery occurred in the 18400 block of Guildberry Drive in Gaithersburg on Friday, 1/2 around 12:50 a.m. Two suspects emerged from the bushes, one of whom then held a handgun directly at the victim. Demanding cash but finding none, the suspects took miscellaneous items the victim had just purchased at the nearby 7-11 and fled.
  Suspect: B/M 18-22 years, 5’7” to 5’8”, ski mask, handgun
  Suspect: B/M 18-22 years, 5’10”, ski mask

• A residential burglary occurred in the 18300 block of Streamside Drive in Gaithersburg between Thursday, 1/1 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, 1/2 at 1:15
  a.m. Forced entry and property was removed.

• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 8700 block of Cathedral Way in Gaithersburg between Wednesday, 12/31 and Thursday, 1/1. The vehicle was discovered a block away.

• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 18900 block of Impulse Lane in Gaithersburg between Wednesday, 12/31 and Thursday, 1/1. Suspects used a key to steal the vehicle, which was found on Stedwick Road in Montgomery Village.