Girl Raped In Rockville High School Boys' Bathroom: Police

(Updated at 1:43 p.m.) ROCKVILLE, MD — A girl was reportedly drug into a boys' restroom at Rockville High School and raped Thursday during school hours; two students have been charged, Montgomery County Police say.

Detectives have arrested and charged two Rockville High School students — Jose O. Montano, 17, of an unconfirmed address, and Henry E. Sanchez, 18, of Bel Pre Road in the Aspen Hill area — with the rape of a female Rockville High School student. Montano has been charged as an adult in this crime.

The incident began about 9 a.m. Thursday when the girl was walking in a school hallway and she met Montano and Sanchez. According to police, Montano asked the victim to walk with him and Sanchez. Montano asked the victim to engage in sexual intercourse, and she refused.

According to the police report, Montano again asked the victim for sex, then forced her into a boys’ bathroom and then into a stall. Montano and Sanchez both raped the girl inside the bathroom stall, authorities charge.

In a letter to parents, Montgomery County Public Schools said, “Ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment for all of our students is our top priority,” reports WTOP. “Our staff remains vigilant in the monitoring of our school each and every day. Please remind your child that if they believe they are a victim of an assault or see something inappropriate, they should immediately tell a staff member.”

Montano and Sanchez were arrested on school property, taken to the Central Processing Unit and charged with first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sexual offense. They were held without bond and will have bond review Friday in Rockville District Court.

Police are not releasing Montano’s photograph because he is a juvenile.

»Photo of Rockville rape suspect Henry E. Sanchez, courtesy of Montgomery County Police