Swift response leads to Arrest of Burglary Suspect at Local Autism School

The following is a press release “Swift Response Leads to Arrest of Burglary Suspect at Local Autism School” received on March 24, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office successfully apprehended a suspect attempting to burglarize the Thrive Center for Success Autism School.

At approximately 2:45 AM, an employee of the Thrive Center for Success, located in the 16000 block of Dobbin Huffsmith Rd., contacted law enforcement after observing a live surveillance feed of a suspect breaking into the building housing the property’s water supply pump.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office District 4 Patrol Deputies responded, arriving on the scene within just three minutes. Upon their arrival, the suspect attempted to flee on foot. However, due to the rapid establishment of a perimeter by supporting units, the suspect was quickly detained.

The suspect has been identified as [39-year-old man]. Following an investigation by on-call Property Crimes Unit Detectives, [the suspect] was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. He currently faces charges of Burglary of a Building and Evading Arrest/Detention.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting our educational facilities and ensuring that those who seek to disrupt and damage community resources are held accountable.

Read full press release with suspect information (name and photo) here.

Source: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

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