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 6, 2007 (2:20 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
As a result of the continuing investigation into the December 3, 2007 auto thefts, on December 6, 2007, members of the Takoma Park Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) and Patrol Division were conducting surveillance at the Econo Lodge on New Hampshire Avenue. Officers observed subjects previously linked with auto thefts leaving a room at the Econo Lodge. Investigation revealed that the above individuals were engaged in a drinking and gambling party in the room. Officers located an iPod Nano, which was listed as stolen from a location in Bethesda. It was determined that one of the individuals had stolen the iPod and given it to another. After interview, the individual indicated his involvement with approximately 20 thefts from auto and related attempts in the area of Edward Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland, on or around November 30, 2007. Five subjects were arrested and charged with alcohol violations, Theft Under $500 and possession of stolen property. Four of the subjects are juveniles whose names will not be released. The fifth subject is identified as Isaias Baires, 19, of Silver Spring, Maryland, who was charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor under 21 years of age. One of the juveniles had previously been released to the custody of his parents, after having been declined intake by the Juvenile Justice System. After discussions by a TEU officer and the Department of Juvenile Justice System, two of the juveniles, including the one who had been previously released, were transported to a juvenile detention center without incident and are being held.
Posted by Cathy at December 6, 2007 02:41 PM