On Friday, Sept. 2, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Takoma Park Police anticipate an impact on parking and traffic in Old Town Takoma Park due to a memorial service at the Takoma Seventh Day Adventist Church. The public's understanding and cooperation during the event will be appreciated.
A memorial service is scheduled at noon for Deputy Chief Charles Prince of the TPVFD. Chief Prince retired in August, after 50 years of dedicated service to the TPVFD and the citizens of the City and Montgomery County. In those 50 years, Chief Prince was a veteran of more than 23,000 fire-rescue alarms, the most by any member in TPVFD history. He passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 28. Given his long and distinguished service, large attendance at this service can be expected.
August 28, 2005 (8:48am) A single car collision at 3 a.m. Sunday resulted in a secondary accident involving a Metrobus and closed southbound New Hampshire Avenue for more than five hours. Three occupants of the vehicle, reported stolen in Prince George’s County, were transported to local hospitals.
The southbound vehicle collided with a retaining wire on a utility pole and knocked down a highway sign before going over the median and striking a parked car on a service road. The car then careened into a residential yard where it struck two trees before stopping.
A Metrobus, braking to stop, skidded on the downed sign and struck a vehicle that had stopped when it witnessed the collision. No injuries were reported in this secondary accident. The Metrobus did not have any passengers.
The vehicle in the main accident, a Honda Accord, had been reported stolen in Prince George’s County in July. Later two men, who went to a local hospital on their own, were determined also to have been in the stolen car. The 20-year-old driver of the Accord was reported in satisfactory condition.
Initial investigation suggests speed was a factor in the collision, which occurred on wet roads. Charges are pending. The road was closed to repair utility poles and low-hanging wires at Holton and New Hampshire and reopened at about 8:30 a.m.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 19 - 25, 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 August 20 at 12:35 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., a criminal citation was issued to an adult male for Disorderly Conduct.
On August 23 at 12:29 am in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
adult male was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While
Impaired and two traffic related charges. 05-10725
Crime Reports
Between August 18 at 4:45 pm and August 19 at 7:00 am in the 7500 block
of Maple Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry was gained. Property was taken. 05-10591
Between August 18 at 7:00 pm and August 20 4:00 pm in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1991 Volvo GS. 05-10637
On August 20, between 12:00 am and 4:30 pm in the 7600 block of Carroll
Avenue, an auto theft occurred. The victim's keys were stolen from a locker and used to steal the 2003 Honda Civic. 05-10622
On August 21, between 10:00 am and 7:30 pm in the 600 block of Houston
Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1990 Honda Accord. 05-10670
On August 23 at 8:20 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an armed robbery occurred. The victim, an adult male had just left a store after making a purchase when he was approached by two subjects. One placed a knife to the victim's side and demanded his money. After the victim handed over his property, he fled on foot. The subjects were described as Hispanic males, suspect one was 5'8", 180lbs, a lot of facial hair, wearing a red, white and blue shirt and blue pants. No further description given for suspect two. 05-10763
On August 24 at 12:25 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
armed robbery/car jacking occurred. An adult male pulled over to the side of the road to check his vehicle for a problem when he was approached by a subject who pointed a gun at him and demanded his car. The victim complied and the subject fled in the victim's 1995 gray and black, 4-door Mercedes S-320, also taking the victim's wallet. The victim was not injured. The subject was described as a Hispanic male in his 20's, 5'5", heavy build, light complexion, wearing a black baseball hat, black shirt, blue pants and had tattoos on both forearms. 05-10768
Between August 20 at 6:00 pm and August 21 at 1:00 pm in the 7500 block
of Maple Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. A window was broken to
gain entry. Property was taken. 05-10687
Between August 24 at 7:00 pm and August 25 at 8:40 am in the unit block
of Valleyview Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It us unknown what method
was used to steal the 1993 Honda Civic. 05-10823
Between August 23 at 10:00 pm and August 24 at 9:00 am in the 100 block
of Sherman Avenue, a burglary occurred. An unsecured shed was entered.
Property was taken. 05-10773
On August 24 at 11:30 am in the 7400 block of Holly Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The ignition on the 1996 Honda Civic was damaged. Property was taken from the vehicle. 05-10825
Between August 24 at 10:00 pm and August 25 at 9:00 am in the 7100 block of 13th Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A window of the car was broken. 05-10826
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 12 - August 18, 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 August 12 at 2:03 pm in the 7600 block of Carroll Avenue, a criminal citation for animal cruelty was issued to an adult male who left a puppy in a locked unventilated car. 05-10331
On August 14 at 7:25 pm in the 7500 block of August, an adult male was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for Failure to Appear in Court on a charge of Driving while Suspended. 05-10422
Arrests cont'd:
On August 15 at 12:30 pm in the 1100 block of University Blvd., a criminal citation for Theft Under $500 was issued to an adult male. 05-10444
On August 15 at 1:40 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open warrant from Montgomery County for 1st Degree Assault. 05-10447
On August 17 at 11:25 am in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested on open warrant applied for by Takoma Park Police for an armed robbery committed on 7/29/05 on the 800 block of Larch Avenue. 05-9767
On August 17 at 1:38 pm in the 7500 block of Maple 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. 05-10523
On August 18 at 9:09 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with trespassing. 05-10548
On August 18 at 11:12 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested and charged with armed robbery after another adult male reported that he had been robbed by two subjects who held knives to his sides and stole cash and property from him. The victim was not injured. The second suspect who was not caught, was described a Hispanic male, in his 30's, wearing a while shirt, tan pants and a tan hat. 05-10554
Crime Reports
On June 13 at 7:00 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was walking when three subjects exited a white, older model minivan , approached the victim and demanded his money. When the victim refused, all three subjects began beating the victim with baseball bats, removed property from his pockets, then fled in the minivan. The victim was transported to a hospital and treated for minor injuries. The suspects were described as Hispanic males in their mid 20's, medium complexions, black hair. Suspect one was wearing a white tee shirt, blue shorts and black sneakers. Suspect two was wearing white painter pants, black tee shirt and had a religious tattoo of the Virgin Guadalupe on his upper right arm. Suspect was wearing a
white athletic tee shirt and blue shorts. 05-10355
Between August 12 at 9:00 pm and August 13 at 10:00 am in the 7000 block of Aspen Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1994 Acura Integra. 05-10363
On August 14 at 12:30 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was walking when he was approached by three subjects who demanded his back pack. When the victim refused, one of the subjects threatened him with a knife and the victim handed over his property. The subjects fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The suspects were described as black males with no further description given. 05-10390
On August 14 at 5:09 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was approached by two subjects while walking. One subject displayed a knife while demanding the victim's money. The victim handed over his money and left the scene. He was not injured. The suspects were described as Hispanic males, in their 20's, wearing black pants and blue shirts. 05-10418
On August 16, between 12:15 pm and 3:00 pm in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was
used to steal the 1998 Crown Victoria. 05-10491
On August 16, between 9:30 am and 10:43 pm in the 7600 block of Flower Avenue, a burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry to the dorm room was gained. Property was stolen. 05-10505
On August 18, between 1:20 pm and 2:44 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The door lock, ignition and steering column of the 1997 Ford Taurus were were damaged. 05-10562
Between August 15 and August 16, times unknown, a burglary occurred.
The lock of a shed was broken. Property was taken. 05-10567
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 5 - 11, 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 August 5 at 12:20 pm in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a
criminal citation for disorderly conduct was issued to an adult male. 05-10054
On August 9 at 11:12 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was charged with trespassing. 05-10208
Arrestscont'd:
On August 9 at 5:49 pm in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, a criminal citation for disorderly conduct was issued to an adult male. 05-10227
On August 10 at 11:52 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with theft under $500, 2nd degree assault, tampering with a motor vehicle and rogue and vagabond after the owner of a parked vehicle caught the suspect in his car, attempting to steal items. 05-10256
On August 11 at 9:31 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an adult male was charged with Theft and 2nd Degree Assault. 05-10284
Crime ReportsBetween August 5 at 10:00 pm and August 6 at 4:00 am in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1994 Chrysler Minivan. 05-10083
Between August 5 at 11:05 pm and August 6 at 7:30 am in the 6700 block of Prince George's Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1989 Olds Delta88. 05-10084
Between August 5 at 10:30 pm and August 6 at 10:00 am in the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. 05-10095
On August 6 at 1:30 pm in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The victim was returning to his vehicle which was in a parking lot when he saw a subject enter and drive it away. The subject was described as a black male, 18-22 years old, 5'9", 160 lbs, medium build, medium complexion, black hair, wearing a white tee shirt and blue jeans. 05-10100
On August 5, between 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm in the 6900 block of Kentland Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2000 Dodge Intrepid. 05-10107
Between August 7 at 1:00 pm and August 8 at 4:00 am in the 7600 block of Fenton Street a commercial burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry to the storage containers was gained. Property was taken. 05-10169
Between August 6 at 4:30 pm and August 7 at 8:50 pm in the 7200 block of Flower Avenue, a residential burglary was attempted. A window screen was removed in the attempt. Doors to a detached shed were also tampered with. No property was taken. 05-10268
Between August 9 at 8:00 pm and August 10 at 8:00 pm in the 900 block of East West Highway, a residential burglary occurred. The doors of a detached shed were pried open to gain entry. Property was taken. 05-10269
On August 10, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm in the 7100 block of Holly Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. A basement window was smashed
in order to gain entry. Property was taken. 05-10257
On August 10, between 6:10 pm and 7:00 pm in the 7600 block of Takoma
Avenue, an auto theft occurred. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim's keys from an unsecured locker in a building, then stole the 2004 Hyundai XG350 parked outside. 05-10267
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 29 - Aug., 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 July 27 at 1:53 am in the 8200 block of Roanoke Avenue, an adult
male was arrested on an open warrant requested by Takoma Park Police for
2nd Degree Assault. 05-9622
On July 28 at 11:00 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., a male
juvenile was charged with Theft Under $500. 05-9683
Arrests cont'd
On July 28 at 11:36 pm in the 7100 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male and an adult female were charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia after a routine traffic stop. 05-9722
On July 30 at 2:12 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was charged with trespassing. 05-9791
On August 3 at 12:21 am in the 7800 block of Carroll Avenue, an adult male was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 05-9970
On August 4 at 11:40 pm in the 8200 block of Roanoke Avenue, a male juvenile was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. 05-10037
On July 31 at 10:40 pm in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested on outstanding Montgomery County warrants for Failure to Appear in Court on charges of driving while suspended. 05-9870
Crime Reports
On July 29, between 5:45 pm and 6:05 pm in the 7600 block of New
Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The ignition of the 1996 Honda Accord was damaged in the attempt. 05-9758
On July 29, between 8:30 pm and 11:30 pm in the 400 block of Circle Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2000 Chrysler Voyager Minivan. 05-9766
On July 29 at 11:42 pm in the 800 block of Larch Avenue, a strong armed robbery was attempted.. An adult female was walking alone when she was
approached by three males who demanded her cell phone. The victim immediately began to run and scream. One of the subjects attempted to stop her by reaching out and grabbing her shoulder, but the victim continued to run. The subjects fled on foot. The victim was not injured and no property was taken. The subjects were described as black males, wearing dark clothing. 05-9767
Between August 1 at 7:00 pm and August 2 at 8:30 am in the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary was attempted. A door lock was damaged in the attempt. 05-9939
Between August 2 at 6:00 pm and August 3 at 6:00 am in the 7700 block of Maple Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2002 Dodge Dakota. 05-9961
Between July 31 at 9:00 pm and August 3 at 9:00 am in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1990 Mazda 626. 05-9990
On August 3, between 7:13 pm and 10:00 pm in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2001 Dodge Neon. 05-9989
On August 4, between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1997 Plymouth Voyager. 05-10029
On August 4 at 11:07 pm in the 8200 block of Roanoke Avenue, police received several reports of gun shots heard. When police responded, they found an adult male who said he had earlier been involved in an argument with a subject known to a friend of his in front of the friend's home. A short time later while the victim was still standing outside speaking to friends, the subject returned and fired a gun at the victim four times, hitting a parked vehicle and missing the
victim and bystanders. The suspect was described as a black male, in his 20's, tall, thin, dark complexion, wearing a blue jersey and black jeans. The incident is under investigation. 05-10032
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Bones discovered during renovation work in the 6600 block of Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, have been determined not to be human. City police have authorized construction to resume.
Work in the basement of a home was suspended Monday afternoon, August 1, after police and medical officers examined materials unearthed by workmen. The size and some characteristics suggested the bones might be human and they were taken for testing at the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Shortly after noon today, tests showed the bones were not from a human. No further identification is being pursued.
A local contractor working in the basement of the private residence began to find the bones during the weekend. Workmen had removed several levels of flooring in the 1920s-era home when they began to unearth various bones. By late Monday morning the contractor had accumulated several specimens and contacted Takoma Park Police.
None of the bones were in whole pieces, which led to uncertainty regarding their origin. Also found were extremely old beer and alcohol bottles.
The home’s owner has lived in the residence for more than a decade.