Note from Sherwood HS Principal about Sandy Spring Rape

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Re: walking on 108 - people do not walk from Olney to Sherwood or to Sandy Spring in general. Students from Olney take a bus. People might walk within certain parts of Sandy Spring or Ashton on 108, but it's not pedestrian friendly at all.

It's not at all. However, I have see. Sherwood students and others walking.

Walking all the way into Olney? Doubtful.

What is WRONG with you people?

Sherwood HS teaches kids from all over! You're so damn Olney-centric that you forget that children live in Ashon or Sandy Spring - which are two areas closest to the HS. In fact, Sherwood HS IS in Sandy Spring. So of course your precious Olney kids take a bus to the HS. My own kids take a bus, too. But there are kids in Sandy Spring WITHIN walking distance of the school. In fact, there are townhomes with children w/in a mile of the high school.

Get out a damn map if you're so clueless.

Simmer down, lady. We know that. Read the other posts implying that Olney and Sandy Spring are the same thing (they're not). Read the other posts that argue that the two towns aren't separated by a long, windy road running through wooded areas without sidewalks (fact).

I suspect many people think Sherwood is in the heart of Olney---it's not. It's actually in another town way down a busy road running through wooded areas.

And this makes a difference how? Again, the school services many areas - from suburban to rural. Most are w/in a stone's throw of each other. If the rapist had been in Sandy Spring he could have traveled easily - by foot - into Olney. Booke Grove ES is in Olney; that's where patrol cars were stationed.

It doesn't matter. That's my point.

If there's a suspect, the police should have shared a description. If it had been a minor raping a minor, that's another story. And that's my guess - that we're dealing with two teens here. And that's why the cops are being silent.

[Anonymous]

We don't know whether the police have interviewed the victim yet. They are "working to confirm a description." The very little that's been released could have been details the girl told to her parents, and they in turn told police.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I agree
Something fishy.

Well I'm the poster who lives in the area. I agree that something is weird about the lack of details in the story. Maybe it was someone the girl new (but was still rape)?

At any rate, there has been an increase in police activity in the area so the police must have some suspicion that something happened. There were police cars by the elementary school and on a few of the roads around it yesterday. Even later into the evening/night.

Maybe that lack of details is owing to the police department respecting the girl's need for privacy, which is inherently linked to her safety?

To the "something fishy" poster and those of her/his ilk: you are swine. I feel sorry for everybody in your life that has to suffer your worthlessness.

[Anonymous]

^^^What?

Saying where it happened and describing the suspect (just tell us the color of his skin and if he was young/old, short/tall) has nothing to do with the victim's privacy...it has to do with public safety.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^^What?

Saying where it happened and describing the suspect (just tell us the color of his skin and if he was young/old, short/tall) has nothing to do with the victim's privacy...it has to do with public safety.

No, you're just nosy. And you're pretending to have a lofty moral basis for being a busybody.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree
Something fishy.

Well I'm the poster who lives in the area. I agree that something is weird about the lack of details in the story. Maybe it was someone the girl new (but was still rape)?

At any rate, there has been an increase in police activity in the area so the police must have some suspicion that something happened. There were police cars by the elementary school and on a few of the roads around it yesterday. Even later into the evening/night.

Maybe that lack of details is owing to the police department respecting the girl's need for privacy, which is inherently linked to her safety?

To the "something fishy" poster and those of her/his ilk: you are swine. I feel sorry for everybody in your life that has to suffer your worthlessness.

Because the poster questioned the details, s/he is now worthless? lol

There were gaps, which made people question why there was no description of the alleged rapist. If it were an adult she knew, then I can see why they'd keep it quiet. If it were a minor - perhaps a classmate, they would silence it - at least for now. But if some man raped her and is running around Olney or Brookeville now - or beyond - we should know the description, don't you think? more eyes on him

So yes, something is up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree
Something fishy.

Well I'm the poster who lives in the area. I agree that something is weird about the lack of details in the story. Maybe it was someone the girl new (but was still rape)?

At any rate, there has been an increase in police activity in the area so the police must have some suspicion that something happened. There were police cars by the elementary school and on a few of the roads around it yesterday. Even later into the evening/night.

Maybe that lack of details is owing to the police department respecting the girl's need for privacy, which is inherently linked to her safety?

To the "something fishy" poster and those of her/his ilk: you are swine. I feel sorry for everybody in your life that has to suffer your worthlessness.

Because the poster questioned the details, s/he is now worthless? lol

There were gaps, which made people question why there was no description of the alleged rapist. If it were an adult she knew, then I can see why they'd keep it quiet. If it were a minor - perhaps a classmate, they would silence it - at least for now. But if some man raped her and is running around Olney or Brookeville now - or beyond - we should know the description, don't you think? more eyes on him

So yes, something is up.

The rate of rapes classified as unfounded in MoCo is astronomically high compared to most places in the country. It indicates that there are plenty of rapists roaming free. I don't need potentially identifying details about the rape of a child to feel safe in my community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^^What?

Saying where it happened and describing the suspect (just tell us the color of his skin and if he was young/old, short/tall) has nothing to do with the victim's privacy...it has to do with public safety.

No, you're just nosy. And you're pretending to have a lofty moral basis for being a busybody.

You are crazy, pp.

I actually live in the area and my daughter goes to Sherwood. I most certainly think the community should be told who to be on the lookout for. Plenty of time has passed, and no info has been released.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree
Something fishy.

Well I'm the poster who lives in the area. I agree that something is weird about the lack of details in the story. Maybe it was someone the girl new (but was still rape)?

At any rate, there has been an increase in police activity in the area so the police must have some suspicion that something happened. There were police cars by the elementary school and on a few of the roads around it yesterday. Even later into the evening/night.

Maybe that lack of details is owing to the police department respecting the girl's need for privacy, which is inherently linked to her safety?

To the "something fishy" poster and those of her/his ilk: you are swine. I feel sorry for everybody in your life that has to suffer your worthlessness.

Because the poster questioned the details, s/he is now worthless? lol

There were gaps, which made people question why there was no description of the alleged rapist. If it were an adult she knew, then I can see why they'd keep it quiet. If it were a minor - perhaps a classmate, they would silence it - at least for now. But if some man raped her and is running around Olney or Brookeville now - or beyond - we should know the description, don't you think? more eyes on him

So yes, something is up.

The rate of rapes classified as unfounded in MoCo is astronomically high compared to most places in the country. It indicates that there are plenty of rapists roaming free. I don't need potentially identifying details about the rape of a child to feel safe in my community.

really?

We live in one of the "outer" neighborhoods. So while we're not miles and miles away, we're far enough to make me think the rapist would not come out our way. If I were closer in (and we were in James Creek), I'd be worried. And yes, I'd want to know what he looked like. If he's not identified, he has a better chance of raping multiple women.

But that's OK, right? b/c you feel safe

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Imagine that you are a teen girl.

As you walk to school, a man approaches you and stands in your way.

When you pivot to go around him, he moves and blocks you again.

You are nervous now and try to go around him, but he moves closer to you.

You back up and then, the next you know, he is backing you into the woods. If you try to go around him, he just adjusts his position.

You realize that you are being herded, but you are to terrified to scream or run.

Once the man has backed you into the woods, he grabs you and rapes you. Afterwards, he runs away.

You are in shock. You get to your feet and pull up your pants. You run home and pound on the door. When your dad opens the door, you collapse and start sobbing. Your dad yells for your mom as he tries to comfort you. They guess from the leaves in your hair and your torn top that you were assaulted some how. They do the only logical thing and take you to the ER.

A smart and well-trained ER nurse realizes that you need a rape kit. You still can give very simple details to the police, but thinking about the man's face makes you panic and feel physically sick. You just want a shower, but you can't have one yet. You just want to sleep, but you can't yet. You will never forget the look on your parents' faces. You will never forget how the man smelled, how he hurt you, how stupid you feel for not running as soon as he stood in your way.

And this was reported in all news sources -

Without speaking to her, the man directed her to a grassy area where he raped her, police said.

He (unidentified) directed her to a grassy area. THIS is what people are questioning, as it is indeed odd. no need to give us a blow-by-blow narrative

The point is that no one need speak to you to direct you to place where they can assault you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Imagine that you are a teen girl.

As you walk to school, a man approaches you and stands in your way.

When you pivot to go around him, he moves and blocks you again.

You are nervous now and try to go around him, but he moves closer to you.

You back up and then, the next you know, he is backing you into the woods. If you try to go around him, he just adjusts his position.

You realize that you are being herded, but you are to terrified to scream or run.

Once the man has backed you into the woods, he grabs you and rapes you. Afterwards, he runs away.

You are in shock. You get to your feet and pull up your pants. You run home and pound on the door. When your dad opens the door, you collapse and start sobbing. Your dad yells for your mom as he tries to comfort you. They guess from the leaves in your hair and your torn top that you were assaulted some how. They do the only logical thing and take you to the ER.

A smart and well-trained ER nurse realizes that you need a rape kit. You still can give very simple details to the police, but thinking about the man's face makes you panic and feel physically sick. You just want a shower, but you can't have one yet. You just want to sleep, but you can't yet. You will never forget the look on your parents' faces. You will never forget how the man smelled, how he hurt you, how stupid you feel for not running as soon as he stood in your way.

And this was reported in all news sources -

Without speaking to her, the man directed her to a grassy area where he raped her, police said.

He (unidentified) directed her to a grassy area. THIS is what people are questioning, as it is indeed odd. no need to give us a blow-by-blow narrative

The point is that no one need speak to you to direct you to place where they can assault you.

Maybe he pointed his gun or knife at her and then at the grassy area. Duh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Imagine that you are a teen girl.

As you walk to school, a man approaches you and stands in your way.

When you pivot to go around him, he moves and blocks you again.

You are nervous now and try to go around him, but he moves closer to you.

You back up and then, the next you know, he is backing you into the woods. If you try to go around him, he just adjusts his position.

You realize that you are being herded, but you are to terrified to scream or run.

Once the man has backed you into the woods, he grabs you and rapes you. Afterwards, he runs away.

You are in shock. You get to your feet and pull up your pants. You run home and pound on the door. When your dad opens the door, you collapse and start sobbing. Your dad yells for your mom as he tries to comfort you. They guess from the leaves in your hair and your torn top that you were assaulted some how. They do the only logical thing and take you to the ER.

A smart and well-trained ER nurse realizes that you need a rape kit. You still can give very simple details to the police, but thinking about the man's face makes you panic and feel physically sick. You just want a shower, but you can't have one yet. You just want to sleep, but you can't yet. You will never forget the look on your parents' faces. You will never forget how the man smelled, how he hurt you, how stupid you feel for not running as soon as he stood in your way.

And this was reported in all news sources -

Without speaking to her, the man directed her to a grassy area where he raped her, police said.

He (unidentified) directed her to a grassy area. THIS is what people are questioning, as it is indeed odd. no need to give us a blow-by-blow narrative

The point is that no one need speak to you to direct you to place where they can assault you.

Maybe he pointed his gun or knife at her and then at the grassy area. Duh.

Duh?
Are you 12, child?

They would have mentioned a weapon. The victim would have said something.

[Anonymous]

New poster here, what is really weird about this is the lack of description and the vague references to a verbal command to go somewhere. These stories usually include a description of some sort and certainly would mention if a weapon was used. I'm not saying I believe her I don't believe her but it's just really weird the way the authorities are handling this .

[Anonymous]

If the police did not include a basic description of the suspect it means that they are dubious about the whole episode.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the police did not include a basic description of the suspect it means that they are dubious about the whole episode.

On what evidence do you base this stupid conjecture?