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Coach Who Sexually Abused Minor For Years In Maryland Released On Bond, Police Say Coach Who Sexually Abused Minor For Years In Maryland Released On Bond, Police Say
Coach Who Sexually Abused Minor For Years In Maryland Released On Bond, Police Say A former coach in Montgomery County has been accused of sexually abusing a minor, and now investigators are worried there could be other victims. Gaithersburg resident Damon Junior Cruz, 32, has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor and displaying obscene material to a minor, according to police. Investigators say that the alleged assaults came between November 2021 and February 2024 when Cruz was the victim's hitting and pitching coach. He was arrested earlier this month following an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police that was launched on Tuesday,…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Luring Minor To Woods Charged With Rape In Maryland: Police Man Accused Of Luring Minor To Woods Charged With Rape In Maryland: Police
Man Accused Of Luring Minor To Woods Charged With Rape In Maryland: Police A 46-year-old man has been accused of raping a minor he lured into the woods in Montgomery County, and now police investigators are concerned that there could be other victims. Charles Erby, Jr. was arrested in Washington, DC, where he is being held pending his extradition back to Maryland to face a second-degree rape charge for an incident that was reported last week. Investigators say that at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, Erby allegedly lured a juvenile victim into a wooded area in the 13000 block of Veirs Mill Road in Rockville, where he is then accused of sexually assa…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Sexually Abused 4 Children At Maryland Church, Additional Victims Sought: Police Man Sexually Abused 4 Children At Maryland Church, Additional Victims Sought: Police
Man Sexually Abused 4 Children At Maryland Church, Additional Victims Sought: Police A man has been arrested and charged for sexually abusing four children at a Maryland church, according to police, who are continuing to seek out other possible victims. Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, 33, of Germantown, was charged with several counts of sexual abuse of a minor, Montgomery County Police announced Tuesday, March 12. Lopez became the subject of an investigation in May 2023 after a victim reported being sexually abused by a teacher at a church on the 15700 block of Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood. A follow-up investigation led to the discovery of three additional victims coming forw…

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by Valerie Musson
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Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say
Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say A Maryland woman was able to fight off a would-be rapist at her Silver Spring apartment during a burglary, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officials said that at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, in the 800 block of Northampton Drive in Silver Spring, a woman was attacked from behind by an unknown man, officials said. According to detectives from the department’s Special Victims Investigations Division, there was a physical struggle between the woman and the suspect, during which he sexually assaulted her. The victim screamed, police said, and the suspe…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Man Busted By Undercover Agent In Maryland Posing As Teen Girl: Police Virginia Man Busted By Undercover Agent In Maryland Posing As Teen Girl: Police
Virginia Man Busted By Undercover Agent In Maryland Posing As Teen Girl: Police A Virginia man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor after he was caught trying to meet up with an underage girl in Maryland, authorities say. Jose M. Jimenez, 34, of McLean, Virginia, had thought he was talking to a 15-year-old girl on social media, but in reality, was actually having a conversation with a Montgomery County detective posing as the child, Montgomery County police say. Jimenez initiated the sexually-charged conversation with the "girl" online, and agreed to meet up with her in Montgomery County, according to police. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Jimenez traveled fro…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Concern Grows For Missing Maryland Teen Concern Grows For Missing Maryland Teen
Concern Grows For Missing Maryland Teen Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 16-year-old from Silver Spring, authorities say. Daleyah Sanchez went missing from the 11400 block of Lockwood Drive. A missing person's release was posted on Monday, August 1, according to the Montgomery County police. Sanchez is described as 5 foot 3, and weighs 160 pounds, with medium length brown hair. Police and family have grown concerned for Sanchez's welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Daleyah Sanchez is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000 (24-hour line) or the Special…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing In Maryland For Days Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing In Maryland For Days
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing In Maryland For Days Police are asking for the public's help locating a Rockville teen who has been missing for days, authorities say. Molina Villatoro was last seen in the 4500 block of Falcon Court around 8:40 p.m., Saturday, July 23, according to Montgomery County Police. Villatoro is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes, officials said. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Molina Villatoro is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 800…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Concern Growing In Maryland For Teen Reported Missing During Early Morning Walk Concern Growing In Maryland For Teen Reported Missing During Early Morning Walk
Concern Growing In Maryland For Teen Reported Missing During Early Morning Walk Police are urging the public to help locate a missing teenage boy from Rockville, authorities say. Jackson Hoppe, 14, was last seen around 4:40 a.m., Friday, July 22, walking in the 100 block of Watkins Pond Boulevard, according to Montgomery County police. Hoppe is around 5-feet 3-inches tall and weighs 90 pounds, police said. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The teen was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and either black sweatpants or black shorts. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jackson Hoppe is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 or the …

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing In Maryland Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing In Maryland
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing In Maryland Police are asking for help locating a missing boy from Olney, officials say. Fernando Rivera, 14, was last seen in the 17400 block of Winter Laurel Drive around 9 a.m., Sunday, July 17, say Montgomery County police. Rivera is described as 5-feet 2-inches tall, and weighs 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Fernando Rivera is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigatio…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Elderly Maryland Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse Of 11-Year-Old Nearly 40 Years Ago Elderly Maryland Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse Of 11-Year-Old Nearly 40 Years Ago
Elderly Maryland Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse Of 11-Year-Old Nearly 40 Years Ago Authorities have released the identity of an elderly Rockville man who has been arrested for sexually assaulting a minor nearly 40 years ago, officials say. David Wayne Brown, 70, was taken into custody after an investigation that began in Dec. 2021 revealed that he had allegedly sexually assaulted an 11-year-old 38 years ago, according to Montgomery County Police. Brown, who was 29 when the crimes began, allegedly sexually abused the 11-year-old while they babysat for him over the course of two years in the areas of Vandalia Drive in Rockville, and Homecrest Road in Silver Spring. An arre…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Police Continue Search For Missing Germantown Boy Police Continue Search For Missing Germantown Boy
Police Continue Search For Missing Germantown Boy Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing Germantown teenager, authorities say. Abdul Raheem Joppy, 13, was last seen on the 11800 block of Eton Manor Drive on Sunday, June 19, according to Montgomery County Police. Joppy is described as 5-feet 2-inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds and has both of his ears pierced, but is not currently wearing earrings. The missing teen was last seen wearing red Adidas pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and black slides.  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Abdul Raheem Joppy is asked to call the police no…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Search For Missing Teen Girl In Silver Spring Continues Search For Missing Teen Girl In Silver Spring Continues
Search For Missing Teen Girl In Silver Spring Continues Police are desperately searching for a Silver Spring teenager who went missing earlier this week, authorities say. Ange Deumou, 15, was last seen on the 700 block of Sligo Avenue around 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, according to Montgomery County Police. Deumou is described as 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has black hair, styled in twists and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ange Deumou is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Sp…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Police Continue Search For Silver Spring Teen Who Went Missing Over Weekend Police Continue Search For Silver Spring Teen Who Went Missing Over Weekend
Police Continue Search For Silver Spring Teen Who Went Missing Over Weekend Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenage girl from Silver Spring. Senit Joseph, 15, was last seen on the 3500 block of Clara Downey Avenue around 7:30 a.m., Friday June 3, Montgomery County Police say.  Joseph is described as 5-feet, 8-inches tall, weighing 100 pounds. She has black curly hair and brown eyes, with clear braces on her teeth.  She was last seen wearing a black long sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. If you have seen Senit Joseph or know her whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-h…

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by Annie DeVoe