Rape Reported in Green Farm Conservation Park

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Rape Reported in Green Farm Conservation Park

Updated Information

Detectives from the Major Crimes Division – Homicide Sex Section continue to investigate the report of a rape at the Green Farm Conservation Park, located at 8711 Snouffer School Road in Gaithersburg.

Yesterday evening at approximately 5:05 p.m., police were called to the area of the Green Farm Conservation Park for the report of a rape.

A 21-year-old female reported that she was at a lake (to the rear of the Hadley Farms community pool) in the Green Farm Conservation Park when she was attacked by an unknown male. The suspect was armed with a knife and sexually assaulted her. The suspect was last seen leaving the park on foot in the direction of Brenish Drive.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’05″ to 5’07″ tall, weighing 130 to 150 pounds, wearing a black knit cap and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about this sexual assault is asked to contact the Homicide/Sex Section at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case. Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES).

8711 Snouffer School Road in Gaithersburg

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

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Suspect Description Released in Gaithersburg Green Farm Rape

Updated Information

Detectives from the Major Crimes Division – Homicide/Sex Section are continuing to investigate a rape that occurred on July 9 in the Green Farm Conservation Park.

This morning, 6th District officers and detectives distributed fliers to the businesses and residential communities that border the park (see map). Between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., fliers were distributed to the drivers of all vehicles traveling on Rickenbacker Road and Airpark Drive from Woodfield Road.

Detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in this incident. The suspect is described as:

• a Hispanic male
• late teens to early twenties
• between 5′ 4″ – 5′ 7″ tall
• between 120-140 pounds
• wearing a black knit hat, olive green cloth covering his face, dark-colored shirt, and blue jeans
• had a strong odor of cologne
• armed with a knife

Anyone with information about this sexual assault is asked to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Update        Update        Update      Update

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division are continuing to investigate a rape that occurred in the Green Farm Conservation Park on July 9th.

Today, detectives are releasing a sketch of a possible suspect.

Anyone with information about this incident or this suspect is asked to contact the Homicide/Sex Section at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case. Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES).

Suspect Composite