Skip to main content

Police seek public’s help identifying man found dead in Rockville creek

WASHINGTON — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the corpse of a man found in a Rockville, Maryland, creek earlier this month.

According to Montgomery County police, the man who was around 6-foot-3 and weighed 250 pounds. He was found in a Rockville creek in the area of Lake Bernard Frank and Trailway Drive on Feb. 2.

The body didn’t have any identification on it, but a watch and a ghost-shaped ring were found. Police are hoping to use these personal effects to identify the man.

[custom_gallery]

Police say there were no signs of trauma to the man’s body and that foul play is not suspected at this time. The remains were sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.

Anyone who has information that may help police identify the man or advance their investigation is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.

Montgomery County Council approves 18-month moratorium on data centers

In a unanimous vote, the 11-member Montgomery County Council approved an 18-month moratorium on the development of data centers in the county.
Read Next Story