Principal found dead in his home

April 16, 2010 – 6:02am

The victim had a 2007 blue Nissan Xterra similar to this one. Police say it is missing. (Photo courtesy of Montgomery County Police)

SILVER SPRING, Md. – A well-regarded middle school principal is dead. Police are looking for your help in solving this suspicious death.

The victim is Brian Keith Betts, 42, of Silver Spring.

He’s the principal of Shaw Middle School at Garnet-Patterson in the District.

Betts was found dead in his home in the 9300 block of Columbia Boulevard. A co-worker found him at 7:37 p.m. Betts had not showed up for work Thursday.

Missing is the victim’s dark blue 2007 Nissan Xterra with Maryland registration 562M222.

Anyone who may have seen the victim’s Nissan Xterra are asked to call 301-279-8000. Anyone with information related to his death should call 240-773-5070 and may remain anonymous.

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Today 10 Guardian Angels patrolled Around the area of South Capitol and Atlantic Street, SE  from 2 PM to 5 PM.  We had a great day many people walk up to say hi and thank us.  We also had 4 new recruits age 18, 19,19 and 24 come fill out an application to join.    We are enjoying the love the people from the area is giving us.  But we need more to  join us if we are to continue our patrols in the area.  Our next Patrol will be next Thursday April 22, 2010 from 2PM to 5 PM in the Area of MLK and Malcolm X.  

This Saturday April 17  the Guardian Angels will be attending the open house at Youth Investigation Division 1700 Rhode Island, Ave Washington, DC 20018.  We will meet at the Rhode Metro Station between 1 PM and 1: 30 PM head to Youth Division until 5 PM.

Than we will head to Gallery Place/China Town to start patrol at 6 PM.   

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