Woman Sexually Assaulted After Getting Off Bus: Police

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD — Police are investigating after a woman reported that a man followed her from a bus stop Saturday night and raped her.

According to authorities, the incident happened in the 19300 block of Watkins Mill Rd. in Montgomery Village around 10:15 p.m. Shortly after the victim got off a Ride On bus, she noticed a man following her and began to run.

Montgomery County Police say the unknown male suspect chased the woman and knocked her down. He then dragged her to a grassy area by the woods and raped her.

The woman managed to escape and return home, police said. She then went to a local hospital, where authorities were notified of the incident.

Little is known about the male suspect at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400.

Resources for Help

• Victim Assistance & Sexual Assault Program: Call the hotline at 240-777-4357
• Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA): Call 301-328-7023 or email info@mcasa.org
• SAFE: Go to Shady Grove Adventist Healthcare Center in Rockville / Call 240-826-6000
• Information for what to do after sexual assault