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 or 240/338.2901
February 8, 2008 (6:25 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Christopher Lawson, 33, of Takoma Park, Maryland, for Possession of a Firearm after conviction of a felony (2 counts); Obliterating the identification number of a firearm; Possession of a short-barreled shotgun; Possession of a regulated firearm; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts); Possession of marijuana; Possession of bullet proof body armor after previous conviction of drug trafficking; and Possession of a Firearm after having been convicted of a violation classified as a felony in the State of Maryland.
On February 6th, at approximately 11:00 p.m., units responded to the 7200 block of Flower Avenue for reports of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the suspect was not on the scene. Continuing investigation led officers to the 7800 block of Carroll Avenue where Lawson was determined to reside. Officers came into contact with Lawson and recovered a large knife. The Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) assumed the investigation at the residence which resulted in the application and execution of a search and seizure warrant. As a result of the search warrant, officers recovered a loaded handgun, a short-barreled sawed-off shotgun, and ammunition for both weapons, as well as other assorted ammunition. Also recovered was a scale, ballistic vest, drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Lawson was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit where he appeared before a District Court Commissioner and is being held on $100,000.00 bond.
Posted by Cathy at February 9, 2008 09:19 AM