CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci, 301/891.7104
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142
October 30, 2007 (12:25 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Marcel Fred Johnson, 17, of Washington, D.C., and Louis Hassan Black, 17, of Washington, D.C., on October 29, 2007. On October 29th, the Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) was continuing a Robbery Suppression Detail in the area of Old Town Takoma Park and Montgomery College. At approximately 8:15 p.m., Detective Black observed two suspicious subjects walking in the 7500 block of Takoma Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. Immediately after observing the subjects, a look-out was broadcasted for the report of a robbery which had just occurred in the 7600 block of Takoma Avenue. Detective Black immediately detained the subjects. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim of the robbery was approached from behind, forced to the ground, beat, kicked and punched. The suspects also implied a weapon, placing it in the victim’s face and threatening to use it if the victim did not produce funds. The victim’s PDA/smart phone and currency was taken during the robbery. The victim positively identified both suspects in a show-up. The victim’s property was also recovered from the suspects.
Both suspects were arrested without incident and transported to the Montgomery County Detention Center, where they are charged with Armed Robbery, 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, False Imprisonment, Theft under $500, Theft over $500, and Conspiracy to Commit all of the above charges. Both are juveniles who are being charged as adults. Both are currently being held on $150K bond each at the Montgomery County Detention Center.
Chief Ricucci thanks Detective Black for his alertness. He also extends his gratitude to members of Patrol Team One for assisting with the show-up and initial interviews.
Posted by Cathy at October 30, 2007 11:41 AM