Brittany Carter (Montgomery County Police Released Photo)
UPDATE: 1:38 p.m.Montgomery County Police say Brittany has been located safely and has been reuinted with her family.
Investigators in Maryland are searching for a missing 24-year-old woman. Montgomery County Police say Brittany Carter vanished last Friday, September 9. Her family told police that was the last time they had contact with her. At this point, there is no evidence of foul play.
Brittany is 5’3” and weighs 150 pounds. She has a tattoo on her shoulder, pierced lip and is known to take public transportation.
If you’ve seen Brittany or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact Montgomery County Police: 240.773.6237
Montgomery County Police’s Cold Case unit has been busy closing cases. For the second time this week they have made an arrest and closed two separate cases for rapes on women back in the 1980’s. The first was earlier this week when detectives announced the arrest of Hubert Allan Marlin, 53, for a rape he allegedly committed near Montgomery Mall in October 1984.
The second arrest was announced yesterday afternoon from a case that occurred on April 20, 1981 in the 17000 block of King James Way in Gaithersburg. This is a case where a suspect broke into the victim’s home and raped her at knifepoint.
An extensive investigation took place over the last 29 years. The case was re-opened in February 2010 when physical evidence was submitted for forensic examination. Based on the findings, a DNA profile was created. A match was made in the California Convicted Offenders database.
To all of the crime victims in Maryland, I received an advisory today about a special Town Hall meeting that will be held in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. This will be an open forum for concerned community members to voice their opinions and provide input about crime victimization to state and government representatives. Information:
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza: 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Information from the actual advisory:
“The Montgomery County Police Department supports this effort by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. This “Town Hall Meeting” format will allow victims of crime, their families, and other concerned citizens to voice opinions, suggestions, and concerns. Participants will have five minutes to speak to panel members composed of state and local criminal justice officials who work directly and indirectly with crime victims. The agencies represented include: Police, the State’s Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, MD Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Department of Juvenile Services, Division of Correction, Division of Parole and Probation, Sex Offender Registry, and the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention. MCPD Assistant Police Chief and Director of the Investigative Services Bureau Drew Tracy will serve as a panel member. Community members wishing to speak are encouraged to sign up in advance by contacting:”
Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for nearly three years, and recently the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”
Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for nearly three years, and recently the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”
Erin Rodgers, and Baby Safina (photo courtsey of police)
UPDATE: I received word this morning that Erin and her baby were found alive and well in Austin, Texas. The lead investigator told me her Godfather originally reported her and her child missing, and that Erin is from Indiana. No word yet on why she packed up and left.
Erin Rodgers and her daughter Safina lived in Silver Spring, Maryland. I spoke with Montgomery County Police today, and they say the mother and daughter have been missing for three weeks. On May 6, 2010, police say Erin and Safina vanished. Erin is only 19-years-old, and her daughter is 22-months.
I spoke to investigators this morning, and they are accepting leads on this case. If you have any information, please contact investigators in Montgomery County, Maryland: 301-565-5835, or the non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
Montgomery County Police announced a big break in the high school principal murder that rocked the D.C. – Maryland border. Police Chief J. Thomas Manger says Alante Saunders and Sharif Tau Lancaster, both 18, met principal Brian Betts on a phone sex line and targeted him as a victim. The teens are facing murder, robbery and a handgun violation charge. A third teen will most likely face the same charges as well.
Chief Manger says Saunders broke out of custody in D.C. at a youth rehabilitation services home, and the motive in this case appears to be robbery. Physical evidence along with surveillance tape of the teens, and the mother ofone of the teens using Brian’s credit cards, is what gave them enough probable cause to make an arrest and bring down charges. Artura Otey Williams, 42, was charged with credit card theft.
At this point, the weapon used to kill Brian Betts has not been located.
Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for nearly three years, and this week the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”
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To all of the crime victims in Maryland, I received an advisory today about a special Town Hall meeting that will be held in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. This will be an open forum for concerned community members to voice their opinions and provide input about crime victimization to state and government representatives. 
