NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
February 6, 2009 (11:55 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of four juveniles for a residential burglary on July 20, 2008, on Jackson Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, and an attempted first degree burglary on July 28, 2008, on Wildwood Drive, Takoma Park, Maryland.
On July 20, 2008, Takoma Park Police responded to Jackson Avenue for reports of a residential burglary that had occurred earlier. Entry was gained through a back door. Property was stolen, including the victim’s vehicle, which was later recovered a short distance from the residence. One juvenile was identified through latent prints and is currently being held at a juvenile detention center. He is being charged with first degree burglary, attempted first degree burglary, malicious destruction of property, theft over $500 and conspiracy.
On February 2, 2009, Takoma Park investigators were notified by Montgomery County Police that they had a juvenile in custody who had been involved in several burglaries that occurred over the summer of 2008. He and three other juveniles, which includes the one referenced above, were involved in the Jackson Avenue residential burglary, as well as an attempted burglary in the 8000 block of Wildwood Drive. All four juveniles were charged with attempted first degree burglary and malicious destruction of property regarding the Wildwood Drive incident. One of the juveniles was released to the custody of his parents. Criminal charges were filed on the other two juveniles and forwarded to the Department of Juvenile Justice for prosecution.
Chief Ricucci would like to thank Montgomery County Police for their assistance in these apprehensions. Great teamwork by both jurisdictions.
Posted by Plevy at February 6, 2009 11:51 AM