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
December 4, 2007 (10:20 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On December 3, 2007, members of the Takoma Park Police Tactical Enforcement Unit, supplemented by members of the Patrol Division, were conducting a Robbery Abatement Detail in the Old Town and Takoma Langley/Crossroads area and residential side streets. Detectives on surveillance patrol observed a 2005 Dodge Magnum traveling east on Glenside Drive. This vehicle matched the description of a vehicle that was stolen on November 30, 2007, from the 7300 Block of Carroll Avenue. Detectives checked the vehicle registration, which confirmed the vehicle was stolen from Takoma Park. Officers continued to follow the vehicle which led officers to the rear of Takoma Academy at 8001 Carroll Avenue, where the occupants attempted to bail out and flee from the vehicle. One individual managed to flee and was pursued by officers, however, resulted in a search with no success. Officers arrested the driver of the stolen vehicle and the three remaining occupants. A search of the vehicle and occupants revealed they were transporting evidence linking them to a vehicle theft which occurred on December 1, 2007, in Silver Spring. Also recovered from the vehicle was a quantity of PCP, drug paraphernalia and tools used to commit burglary and theft. The driver was identified as Christian Arias, a 19 year old Takoma Park resident who was charged with: Auto Theft, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Theft over $500.00, Theft Under $500.00, Possession of PCP and Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Paraphernalia. Three juveniles were also arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit the related offenses and possession of CDS Paraphernalia. Investigators are continuing to develop leads relating to the identity of the fifth suspect.
Posted by Cathy at December 4, 2007 10:22 AM