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Crime Solvers of Montgomery County
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RECENT CRIME SUMMARY

June 9, 2005 

RAPE 

            -On 06-01-05, a 15-year-old Germantown female reported that she was raped by two males in an apartment in the 18000 block of Chalet Dr. in Germantown on 05-28-05 between 7:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.  The investigation is continuing.

BANK  ROBBERY 

            - On 06-02-05 at 11:28 a.m., the Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union at 555 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg was robbed.  Responding officers learned that two suspects, armed with handguns, entered the bank and demanded money from employees.  After the suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash, they fled on foot to the rear of the building. ***Previous Press Release Issued***
Ø      Suspect #1 – B/M, mid 20’s, 6’ to 6’1” tall, weighing 180 to 200 pounds, dark blue or black hooded sweatshirt with emblem on front, cargo pants, black gloves, black ski mask, knit cap with red emblem, white shoes.
Ø      Suspect #2 – B/M, mid 20’s, 5’10” to 5’11” tall, weighing 180 to 200 pounds, grey hooded sweatshirt with “Fat Albert” characters on front, grey work gloves, black ski mask, blue carpenter jeans, white sneakers, blue cap. 

            -On 06-03-05, at 9:05 a.m., the Sandy Spring Bank, located at 1601 E. Gude Dr. in Rockville was robbed.  A lone suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note announcing a robbery.  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. *** Previous Press Release Issued***
Ø      Suspect #1 – W/M, 50s, 5’10”, 150-160 lbs., gray beard, white baseball cap, dark winter jacket with fur collar.

ARMED ROBBERY 

-On 06-05-05, at 3:40 p.m., a 22-year-old Silver Spring man was sitting on the porch in front of the 11600 block of Stewart Lane in Silver Spring, when he was approached by two suspects.  Suspect #2 displayed a gun and demanded money. Suspect #1 took the victim’s money, and then both suspects fled on foot.
Ø      Suspect #1 – B/M, 16, 5’5”-5’6”, white tank top, jeans, maroon or navy hat.
Ø      Suspect #2 – B/M, 16, 5’7”-5’8”, navy windbreaker, jeans, black scarf.

 STRONG ARM ROBBERY 

            -On 05-27-05, at 10:00 p.m., a 44-year-old Gaithersburg woman reported that she was in the area of the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Gaithersburg when a known suspect approached, grabbed her purse, and ran inside a nearby apartment. The suspect’s identity is known and the investigation is continuing. 

            -On 06-04-05, at 11:40 p.m., police responded to the 2900 block of Gracefield Rd. in Silver Spring for the report of a shooting. Two teens, a 14-year-old Silver Spring female and a 16-year-old Burtonsville male, had been shot while at a birthday party there.  In addition, a 19-year-old Silver Spring male and a 13-year-old Burtonsville male were assaulted by several unknown suspects.  The shooting victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their non-life-threatening injuries.  The two victims who were assaulted drove themselves to a hospital for treatment.   There is no description on the assault suspects. *** Previous Press Release Issued***
Ø      Suspect #1 – B/M, 16-18, 6’0”-6’2”, 180 lbs., black braided hair, dark pants and shirt. 

            -On 06-05-05, at 1:00 a.m., a 29-year-old male was in the area of the 400 block of Muddy Branch Rd. in Gaithersburg when he was attack by two suspects. While one suspect held the victim’s arms, the other suspect hit him over the head with a bottle. The victim was transported to the local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Ø      Suspect #1 – Hispanic/M, 30, 5’9”, 175 lbs.
Ø      Suspect #2 – Hispanic/M, 30, 5’5”, 150 lbs., black hair. 

            -On 06-03-05 at 10:21 p.m., a 21-year-old Germantown male was working in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Gaithersburg, when he walked up to a suspicious vehicle.  The vehicle suddenly reversed and struck the victim in the leg.  The vehicle then left the scene.  The suspect is known and the investigation is continuing.

 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST 

            -On 06-07-05, Christopher Paek, 21, of Fairfax, Virginia, was arrested and charged with Attempted First-degree Murder, First-degree Assault, Second-degree Assault, and Use of a Deadly Weapon.  The arrest was the result of the incident at Dave and Busters in White Flint Mall on June 3.  ***Two Previous Press Releases Issued***

ROBBERY ARREST 

            -Roland William Carpenter, 48, of the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged with Robbery, First Degree Assault and Theft Under $100.  The arrest was the result of incident that occurred in the 5400 block of Westbard Circle in Bethesda.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST 

            -Brian Sweeney, 33, of the Rockville, was arrested and charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment and Use of a Handgun in Commission of a Crime of Violence/Felony.  The arrest was the result of a domestic dispute that occurred at his residence. 

            -Vicente Antonio Velez-Antunez, 33, was arrested and charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Injure, and Reckless Endangerment.  The arrest was the result of an domestic dispute that occurred at his residence. 

BURGLARY ARREST 

            -Kevin Anthony Walker, 35, of the 19900 block of Sweetgum Circle in Germantown, was arrested and charged with First Degree Burglary, Second Degree Burglary, and Destruction of Property.  The arrest was the result of an incident that had just occurred in the 12500 block of Granite Ridge Drive in Gaithersburg.

BURGLARY 

1^st DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL

            -THE FARMERS MARKET, LLC., 9035 Congressional Parkway in Rockville, between 8:00 p.m. on 06-01-05 and 9:45 a.m. on 06-02-05.  Forced entry, property taken. 

RESIDENTIAL           

            -10500 block of Pole Square Court in Gaithersburg, between 9:30 a.m. and 9:37 a.m. on 06-02-05.  Unlocked door, property stolen.

2^nd DISTRICT 

-5500 block of Marinelli Road in Rockville, between 7:31 p.m. and 7:33 p.m. on 05-17-05.   Forced entry, unknown if anything was taken.

            -100 block of Oxford Street in Chevy Chase, between 8:00 p.m. on 05-26-05 and 1:00 p.m. on 05-30-05.  Unlocked door, property taken.

            -5300 block of Carlton Road in Bethesda, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on 05-31-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

3^rd DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL 

            -TAKOMA ACADEMY, 8120 Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, between 5:45 p.m. on 05-28-05 and 9:52 a.m. on 05-30-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -LA CASITA, 8214 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring, on 06-05-05 at 5:35 a.m.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -YANG’S CAFÉ, 8200 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, between 11:00 p.m. on 06-01-05 and 10:15 p.m. on 06-02-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -SOFTMED SYSTEMS, 12215 Plum Orchard Dr., in the Calverton area of Silver Spring, between 11:40 p.m. on 05-30-05 and midnight on 05-31-05.  Forced entry, unknown what was taken.

            -MOOSE LODGE, 926 Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring, between 1:15 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on 06-01-05.  Forced entry, property taken. 

RESIDENTIAL 

            -1500 block of Live Oak Drive in the Woodside Forest area of Silver Spring, between 10:55 a.m. and 12:08 p.m. on 06-02-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -1500 block of Live Oak Drive in the Woodside Forest area of Silver Spring, between 8:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. on 06-02-05.   Forced entry, nothing taken.

            10600 block of Green Acres Drive in the Hillendale area of Silver Spring, between 9:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on 06-03-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -1300 block of Highland Drive in th4 Woodside Park area of Silver Spring, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:P00 p.m. on 06-03-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -11600 block of Lockwood Drive in the White Oak area of Silver Spring, between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on 05-30-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

6^th DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL 

            -BOARDWALK FRIES, INC, 510 S. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg, between 1:30 p.m. on 06-01-05 and 9:00 a.m. on 06-02-05.  Forced entry, property taken. 

RESIDENTIAL 

            -100 block of Englefield Drive in Gaithersburg, at 2:27 a.m. on 06-06-05.  Unlocked window, nothing taken.

            -20100 block of Green Run Ct., in Gaithersburg, on 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on 06-02-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -9800 block of Gable Ridge Terrace in Rockville, between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on 06-02-05.  Forced entry, property taken.

            -100 block of Duvall Lane in Gaithersburg, between 12:00 p.m. on 05-18-05 and 2:50 p.m. on 05-06-01.  Forced entry, property taken. 

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