TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 20 - 26, 2005
Prepared by: Lt. Richard Cipperly
This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests
reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests:
On May 21 at 4:12 pm in the 600 block of Houston Avenue, a criminal citation was issued to an adult male for Theft Under $500. 05-6701
On May 22 at 12:15 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for Failure to Appear in Court. A criminal citation was also issued to this subject for Theft Under $500. 05-6720
Arrests (cont'd):
On May 22 at 8:20 pm in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for Failure to appear in Court on a charge of Driving While Suspended after a routine traffic stop. He was also charged with Possession of CDS. 05-6758
On May 24 at 3:20 am in the 7600 Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on open warrants from Montgomery County for Violation of Probation after a routine traffic stop. Several traffic citations were also issued. 05-6816
On May 25 at 1:59 pm in the 6400 block of 5th Avenue, an adult male was
arrested on open Montgomery County warrants for Violations of Probation. 05-6883
On May 25 at 10:40 pm in the 7500 block of Holly Avenue, two juvenile males were arrested after police responded to a burglar alarm at the building. They were charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, Theft Under $500, Trespassing, Possession of Burglary Tools and Resisting Arrest. 05-6916
Crime Reports
Between May 19 at 1:45 pm and May 20 at 7:30 am in the 600 block of Houston Avenue, a motor vehicle theft occurred. It is unknown what means were used to steal the 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle. 05-6642
Between May 25 at 6:45 and May 26 at 7:30 am in the 7600 block of Carroll Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what means were used to steal the 1995 Honda Accord. 05-6925
On May 25 at 9:09 pm at the intersection of Westmoreland Avenue and Walnut Avenue an armed robbery occurred. The victim, an adult female was walking her dog alone when she was approached by a subject who grabbed the victim, threatened her with a knife and demanded money. When the victim told the suspect she had no money, the suspect implied that he would sexually assault her. The victim was able to free herself from his hold and run for help. She was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, 20-30 years ld, 5'4", heavy build, medium complexion, short black hair, wearing a dark baggy coat and dark clothing. 05-6909
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 13 - 19, 2005
Prepared by: Lt. Richard Cipperly
This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests:
On May 16 at 8:43 am in the 8200 block of Houston Court, two adult males were arrested on open Montgomery warrants for Manufacturing, Transporting, Possessing a Destructive Device and Conspiracy to Manufacture, Transport, Possess a Destructive Device stemming from an incident that occurred in Takoma Park on May 3 in the 8200 block of Houston Court. 05-5915
On May 16 at 2:30 am in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with Driving while Impaired by Alcohol. He was also arrested on an open warrant from Montgomery County for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon. 05-6462
Arrests(cont'd):
On May 16 at 10:30 pm in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, a juvenile male was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and 2nd Degree Assault. 05-6515
On May 18 at 10:29 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., a criminal citation for Theft Under $500 was issued to an adult female. She was also arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for Contempt of Court. 05-6558
On May 19 at 3:43 pm in the 7600 block of Piney Branch Road, a juvenile male was arrested and charged with Trespassing, Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. 05-6616
Crime Reports
Between May 13 at 5:00 pm and May 14 at 10:30 am in the 8200 block of Lockney Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what means were used to steal the 1998 Honda Accord. 05-6385
On May 19 at 10:15 am in the 6400 block of 4th Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what means were used to steal the 1987 Toyota Cargo. 05-6608
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 6 - 12, 2005
Prepared by: Lt. Richard Cipperly
This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests:
On May 7 at 1:22 am in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with two counts of Child Abuse and two counts of 2nd Degree Assault after police responded to a call for an assault in progress. 05-6054
On May 8 at 1:49 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., a criminal citation for Trespassing was issued to an adult male. 05-6107
Crime Reports
On May 7 at 9:19 pm in the 300 block of Philadelphia Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. A window of the basement door was broken in order to gain entry to the home. A shed on the property was also entered by forcing open the door. Property was taken from the home. 05-6094
Between May 7 at 2:00 pm and May 10 at 7:30 am in the 7400 block of Carroll Avenue, a burglary occurred. The lock to a shed was removed. Property was taken. 05-6231
Between May 9 at 6:00 pm and May 11 at 8:45 am in the 8300 block of Eastridge Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A window and the ignition of the 1995 Honda Acura were damaged in the attempt. 05-6241
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 29 - May 5, 2005
Prepared by: Lt. Richard Cipperly
This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests:
On April 30 at 9:10 am in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant issued through Takoma Park Police for 2nd Degree Assault. 04-9310
On April 30 at 9:40 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an open warrant filed by Takoma Park Police was served on an adult male charging him with Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Theft under $500. 05-5772
Arrests:
On May 2 at 12:49 am at the intersection of Ethan Allen Avenue and Jackson Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for Failure to Appear in court on a charge of Driving without insurance. 05-5830
On May 2 at 1:25 am at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Erskine Street, an adult male was arrested and charged with Theft Over $500, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Fleeing and Eluding. 05-5832
On May 3 at 2:20 am in the 7700 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with Trespassing. 05-5886
On May 3 at 7:10 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, a juvenile male was charged with Theft Under $500. 05-5916
On May 4 at 3:20 am in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a juvenile male was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. 05-5934
On May 4 at 6:50 pm in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of CDS, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia and Destruction of Property after a routine traffic stop. The subject was also served with an outstanding Montgomery County warrant for Possession of CDS. 05-5965
Crime Reports
Between April 20 at 9:30 pm and April 30 at 8:15 am in the 900 block of East West Highway, a commercial burglary occurred. A window of a door was broken in order to gain entry. Property was taken. 05-5736
On April 30 at 10:45 pm at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Dogwood Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. The victim, a juvenile male was walking alone when he was approached by a subject who displayed a handgun and demanded money. After the victimgave the subject his money, the subject fled in a silver car. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, 5'10", wearing a dark colored hooded jacket, dark pants and a dark
scarf. 05-5809
On May 2 at 1:00 am in the 1000 block of Anne Street a strong arm robbery occurred. The victim, an adult male was walking alone when he was grabbed from behind, pushed to the ground and assaulted by four subjects. The subjects took property from the victim before fleeing the scene. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males. 05-5833
On May 4 at 11:05 am in the 500 block of Albany Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry to the home was made through the unlocked front door. Property was taken. 05-5946
Between April 29, time unknown and May 3 at 10:40 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., a commercial burglary was attempted. Vent hoods on the roof of the building were damaged in the attempt. 05-5890
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
Apr. 29 - May 5, 2005
Prepared by: Lt. Richard Cipperly
This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests:
On April 30 at 9:10 am in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant issued through Takoma Park Police for 2nd Degree Assault. 04-9310
On April 30 at 9:40 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an open warrant filed by Takoma Park Police was served on an adult male charging him with Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Theft under $500. 05-5772
On May 2 at 12:49 am at the intersection of Ethan Allen Avenue and Jackson Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for Failure to Appear in court on a charge of Driving without Insurance. 05-5830
Arrests (cont'd)
On May 2 at 1:25 am at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Erskine Street, an adult male was arrested and charged with Theft Over $500, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Fleeing and Eluding. 05-5832
On May 3 at 2:20 am in the 7700 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with Trespassing. 05-5886
On May 3 at 7:10 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, a juvenile male was charged with Theft Under $500. 05-5916
On May 4 at 3:20 am in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a juvenile male was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. 05-5934
On May 4 at 6:50 pm in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of CDS, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia and Destruction of Property after a routine traffic stop. The subject was also served with an outstanding Montgomery County warrant for Possession of CDS. 05-5965
Crime Reports
Between April 20 at 9:30 pm and April 30 at 8:15 am in the 900 block of East West Highway, a commercial burglary occurred. A window of a door was broken in order to gain entry. Property was taken. 05-5736
On April 30 at 10:45 pm at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Dogwood Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. The victim, a juvenile male was walking alone when he was approached by a subject who displayed a handgun and demanded money. After the victim gave the subject his money, the subject fled in a silver car. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, 5'10", wearing a dark colored hooded jacket, dark pants and a dark scarf. 05-5809
On May 2 at 1:00 am in the 1000 block of Anne Street a strong arm robbery occurred. The victim, an adult male was walking alone when he was grabbed from behind, pushed to the ground and assaulted by four subjects. The subjects took property from the victim before fleeing the scene. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males. 05-5833
On May 4 at 11:05 am in the 500 block of Albany Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry to the home was made through the unlocked front door. Property was taken. 05-5946
Between April 29, time unknown and May 3 at 10:40 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., a commercial burglary was attempted. Vent hoods on the roof of the building were damaged in the attempt. 05-5890
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A dedication ceremony of the Toatley-Fraser Park is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The park is dedicated in honor of:
The work and sacrifice of Cpl. Edward M. Toatley of the Maryland State Police, and
The work and advocacy of Dr. Haynes Fraser, of “Guns Gotta Go” and the Takoma Park Symphony
For interested officers or the public, sufficient time will be available to travel to the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in N.W. Washington, D.C. for the annual Candlelight Vigil
Directions to the Park:
Toatley-Fraser Park is located at 8300 block Eastridge Avenue, Takoma Park, three blocks south-east of Piney Branch Road (Rte 320). If you are traveling south on Piney Branch, turn left at Flower Avenue, turn right at the third street, Hudson Avenue. Eastridge is one block, on your right.
The park is north-west of Washington Adventist Hospital. If traveling south on Carroll Avenue (Rte. 195), turn right onto Flower, going five blocks to Hudson and turn left.
Parking may be available in area apartment complexes: Direction will be provided by signs and/or officers. Takoma Park Police may be reached at: 301/891-7102 Administrative Office) or 301/270-1100 Communications Dispatch
Takoma Park Police have received reports of three robberies over five days in separate locations throughout the City.
Residents are encouraged to discuss safe walking tips with their teenagers, including information on the importance of early reporting and the emergency call boxes at 7205 and 7319 Cedar, 7051 Carroll (by the Gazebo) and 7201 Maple (by the church).
An armed robbery, which occurred Saturday evening, about 10:45 p.m. in the 7300 block of Cedar Avenue, was reported Sunday. The victim, a 16-year-old resident was walking north on Cedar when he noticed a man walking toward him, in a hooded jacket, which he assumed to be protection from the rain. As the two passed each other, at the intersection with Dogwood Avenue, the suspect displayed a weapon and demanded property. The youth complied and the suspect unsuccessfully searched the victim’s pockets for additional property.
The suspect fled down Dogwood in a waiting silver vehicle. The suspect is described as a black male, 5'10", of unknown age or other physical description. He was wearing dark-colored hooded jacket, pants, and scarf masking the lower half of his face.
The victim proceeded to a friend’s home on a nearby street where he spent the night. Arriving home the next day, he related the incident to his parents, who contacted the police Sunday afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to discuss safe walking tips with their teenagers, including information on the importance of early reporting and the emergency call boxes at 7205 and 7319 Cedar, 7051 Carroll (by the Gazebo) and 7201 Maple (by the church).
On April 28, at about 10 p.m., a strong arm robbery occurred in the unit block of Montgomery Avenue when a 19-year-old was approached by three youths, who took property and struck the man. A vehicle involved in this incident has been recovered. The suspects were described as three black males, 17-25 years old. Two were about 6' tall: one about 165 lbs, wearing a black skull cap and white athletic undershirt, the other about 210 lbs wearing a black t-shirt. The third was about 5'5", 150 lbs.
On May 2, a strong arm robbery occurred at about 1:45 a.m., in the 1000 block of Anne. The victim was attacked from behind by four black males, who assaulted him and took property. The 23-year-old man continued to his Flower Avenue residence and contacted police. No further description of the suspects was available.
In the latter two incidents, minor physical injuries were sustained.