NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, Md 20912
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Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 8, 2008 (2:43 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ricucci announces the arrest of Quaysa Flumo, 20, of Takoma Park, Maryland, for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) - "crack" cocaine; possession with the intent to distribute "crack" cocaine; and making false statements to police officers.
On November 7, at approximately 4:11 p.m., detectives from the Takoma Park Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) were working a robbery abatement detail in the New Hampshire Avenue corridor. While on patrol, a detective observed a vehicle that was listed as a suspect vehicle in reference to a stolen auto investigation. The detective attempted to initiate a traffic stop at which time the suspect vehicle fled. The suspect vehicle fled into the District of Columbia at which time the attempt to stop the vehicle was suspended.
While traveling back to Takoma Park, patrol officers observed a pursuit initiated by the District of Columbia Police heading into the City of Takoma Park (un-related to the previous incident). In an effort to assist, Takoma Park Police immediately began canvassing within the City of Takoma Park for the suspect vehicle and/or any potential bail-outs. The suspect vehicle being pursued was confirmed as a stolen vehicle and was shortly located parked and unoccupied near Fifth Avenue and Orchard Avenue. A short time later, detectives observed two males walking in the 6600 block of Poplar Avenue. While attempting to make contact, the subjects began fleeing from police officers. One of the suspects was observed tossing an object. Both suspects were apprehended and the object was recovered. The object was revealed to be a plastic vial containing suspected “crack” cocaine, which later tested positive for the presence of “crack” cocaine. Flumo was arrested and found to be in possession of a significant amount of assorted U.S. currency. The quantity of “crack” cocaine, and the possession of the U.S. currency, and the lack of any implement which could be used to inhale the “crack” cocaine, are all indicative of an intent to sell/distribute. Neither suspect could be positively identified as being an occupant of the recovered stolen vehicle.
Flumo was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit for an appearance before a District Court Commissioner.
Chief Ricucci would like to thank the Tactical Enforcement Unit, patrol officers and the cooperation of the District of Columbia Police in this arrest.
Posted by Plevy at November 8, 2008 02:50 PM