Jesus Guadalupe-Santaclaya is currently being held without bond after being arrested for bringing an AR-style rifle on to Gaithersburg High School property back on January 14.
The rifle was a privately made firearm (ghost gun.)
According to a report by WJLA, Gaithersburg HS Security noticed a parked BMW on school grounds around 6:50am the morning of 14th. When security approached the vehicle, the driver sped away and the vehicle ended up stuck at a dead end by the football field. Security then called 9-1-1.
When police officers arrived, Luque-Santaclaya was allegedly walking up the football stadium stairs with an AR-style rifle hanging around his neck. Officers then manager to disarm Luque-Santaclaya without incident and place him in under arrest.
According to Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Luque-Santaclaya was at the school after arranging to meet someone to sell the weapon to. The incident occurred before the other party arrived to purchase the gun.
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Oak Chapel is excited that Priority Partners Managed Care Organization (PPMCO) in partnership with Johns Hopkins HealthCare (JHHC) have selected the Oak Chapel Hub as the location for the first mini-food pantry/mini library in Montgomery County. Please join us for the cupboard unveiling on Saturday, May 18th, at 10 AM (rain or shine). This is scheduled to be an outdoor event. If there is inclement weather, the event will be held in the multi-purpose room of the main church building (Hub distribution location). The cupboard will be fully stocked and ready for the community to take what they need and leave what they can. It is a privilege to be able to continue to serve the 20906 community.
Fighting food insecurity, feeding families.
Free Community Father-Daughter Dance
Fathers and father figures, create unforgettable memories with your daughter at our free community father-daughter dance on June 1st, from 6-8 pm. Hosted outdoors at Olney Baptist Church. This event offers a delightful outdoor experience complete with a DJ spinning tunes, interactive games, a charming photo booth, delicious treats, and exciting raffle prizes. Fathers/father figures and daughters of all ages are warmly welcomed to share in this special evening together. Join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and cherished moments!
In the spirit of giving back to our community, we are partnering with Quest to Feed Montgomery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We kindly ask each attendee to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting families facing food insecurity in our area.
