TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
Apr. 15 - 21, 2005
Prepared by: Lt. Richard Cipperly
This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests:
On April 18 at 7:17 am at the intersection of Houston Avenue and Flower Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with Attempted Strong Armed Robbery and 2nd Degree Assault for an incident that occurred earlier during a domestic assault. 05-5166
On April 18 at 8:11 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested and charged with Forgery & Uttering, Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute. 05-5179
On April 19 at 10:35 am in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant from Montgomery County for a Violation of Probation. 05-5224
Crime Reports
Between April 15 at 10:00 pm and April 18 at 1:00 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. A rear door of the business was forced open in order to gain entry. It is unknown if any property was taken. 05-5183
On April 16 at 9:35 pm in the 300 block of Hilltop Road, a residential burglary occurred. The homeowner entered his home through a rear door and noticed that a window pane in the front door had been broken and the door had been forced open. When the victim went to check the second floor, he encountered a subject who pushed him aside and fled. The victim was not injured. No property was taken. The suspect was described as a black male, wearing a black leather jacket and a blue bandana. 05-5102
On April 19 at 1:30 am in the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an attempted armed robbery occurred. The victim, an adult male was walking alone when he was approached by one subject who asked the victim how much money he had. The victim noticed three other subjects standing close by. As the victim attempted to walk away, he was pushed to the ground and assaulted by all the subjects who then fled on foot. No property was taken. The victim received medical attention later for non-life threatening injuries. All the suspects were described as black males, 15 - 18 years old, 5'8" to 5'10", medium build, dark complexion. The first suspect was wearing a red and grey striped shirt and blue jeans. 05-5209
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