December 01, 2006

Takoma Park Crime Blotter


TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

CRIME BLOTTER

November 24- November 30, 2006

Prepared by: Detective A/Lt. T. Collington

This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department

On November 25 at 8:37 am in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an assault occurred. An adult male confronted two subjects who were trespassing at his place of business, asking them to leave. They in turn pushed and punched him several times before fleeing on foot. The suspects were described as black males, in the 20's, 5'7" - 5'8", 160 lbs, medium build, one was light complected, wearing a black coat with fur on the hood and a black hat. The other suspect was dark complected and wearing black pants and hooded sweatshirt. 06-14860

Between November 26 at 10:15 pm and November 27 at 9:30 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., a commercial burglary was attempted. The glass and the frame of the front door were damaged in the attempt. 06-14929

Between November 27 at 6:50 pm and November 28 at 8:30 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary was attempted. Unknown suspect(s) tried to pry open the back door of the business. 06-14968

On November 29 at 10:05 pm in the 600 block of Houston Avenue, a domestic assault occurred. An adult female was assaulted by an adult male in their home. The victim did not seek medical attention for her minor injuries. Police have applied for an arrest warrant for 2nd degree assault. 06-15053

On November 29 at 11:31 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, a homicide occurred. An adult female was attacked outside of her apartment building by a male subject. The female died from blunt force trauma to her upper body. It is believed that the suspect was known to the victim. He was described as a black male, 300 lbs, wearing a white t-shirt with blue jeans. The investigation is ongoing. 06-15054

Arrests:

On November 25 at 9:15 pm in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, three male juveniles were arrested and charged with trespassing. 06-14887

On November 22 at 8:51 pm in the 1200 block of Kirklyn Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving while impaired by alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol and 17 traffic related charges. 06-14765

On November 26 at 2:25 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with trespassing. 06-14910

On November 28 at 9:30 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an adult female was arrested and charged with possessing/issuing counterfeit currency. 06-14959

On November 29 at 4:03 am in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a criminal citation for theft under $500 and three traffic related tickets were issued to an adult male. 06-15008

On November 29 at 1:22 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a criminal citation for theft under $500 was issued to an adult male. 06-15026

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Posted by Dean at December 1, 2006 11:45 AM