Takoma Park Police Department
Weekly Summary: 02/15/08 to 02/22/08
REPORT CLASSIFICATION T1 T2 T3
Homicide - - -
Rape - - -
Robbery 1 - -
Assault - 2 1
Burglary – Residential - 1 -
Burglary – Commercial 1 - -
Larceny - - -
Larceny – From Vehicle - 1 1
Stolen Vehicle 3 - -
T1 Beat:
Robbery:
An armed robbery occurred at the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Sunday, 2/17 between 6:35 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Suspect approached victim at bus stop, grabbed victim’s purse, and attempted to flee. When victim held on to purse, suspect produced black handgun and fled with purse. Suspect: B/M, black clothing, hoodie.
Burglary - Commercial:
Sligo Mill Avenue, Day Laborer trailer, Thursday, 2/14 at 8:22 p.m. Forced entry. No property taken. A 33-year-old male was arrested.
Stolen Vehicle:
2002 Chrysler Town & Country 6500 block of Allegheny Ave 2/15
1995 Ford Crown Victoria 300 block of Circle Ave 2/17-18
1995 Lincoln Continental 7000 block of Carroll Ave 2/18
T2 Beat:
Assault:
An aggravated assault occurred at the 8200 block of Houston Court, Thursday, 2/21 between 10:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Three suspects approached victim’s parked vehicle, started banging and rocking vehicle, and yelling. One suspect displayed handgun on waistband. Suspects returned to their vehicle and fled. Suspects (3): B/M, 20’s, 6’0”, 160 lbs. One male had dreadlocks, all three wearing dark clothes.
An assault occurred at the 8300 block of Flower Avenue, Monday, 2/18 at 3:20 p.m. Suspect attempted to gain entry into basement level apartments. Victim asked suspect to leave property, suspect ignored request. When victim approached suspect and attempted to escort suspect off property, suspect punched victim in face and stomach. A 34-year-old male was arrested.
Burglary - Residential:
7600 Maple Avenue, between Sunday, 2/03 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2/10 at 9:00 a.m. No forced entry. Property taken.
Larceny - From Vehicle:
Vehicle parked in lot at the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, Friday, 2/15 between 7:20 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. Forced entry. Property taken.
T3 Beat:
Assault:
A domestic dispute occurred at the 8100 block of Hammond Avenue, Wednesday, 2/13 at 6:23 a.m. Suspect struck victim in face with large bottle. A 26-year-old male was arrested.
Larceny - From Vehicle:
Suspect approached victim at the 1100 block of University Boulevard, Soaps Laundromat, Tuesday, 2/19 at 2:45 p.m. Suspect removed car key from victim’s pocket, entered victim’s car, attempted to start it. Victim saw suspect in vehicle, approached, and told suspect to get out. Suspect fled with property. Suspect: B/M, 5’08”-5’10”, 245-270.
Arrests:
On Friday, February 15 at 11:28 p.m. in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of CDS paraphernalia, and possession of an open alcohol container.
On Saturday, February 16 at 1:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of University Boulevard, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant for failure to appear in court.
On Sunday, February 17 at 6:00 a.m. an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of burglary tools, rogue & vagabond, and malicious destruction of property.
On Monday, February 18 at 3:45 a.m. in the 7500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult female was arrested and charged with possession of CDS paraphernalia.
On Monday, February 18 at 7:50 a.m. in the 1300 block of University Boulevard, an adult male was arrested and charged with trespassing.
On Monday, February 18 at 8:43 a.m. in the 700 block of Erie Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open warrant for failure to appear in court and false statement to officer.