On October 24, 2005, police responded to a wooded area in the 1100 block of Linden Avenue, for the report of a dead body. The 20-year-old Hispanic man's death has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner's office. The death is being investigated collaboratively by Takoma Park investigators and Park Police (Montgomery County Division) investigators. Although details of the investigation remain confidential, the community is not considered to be at risk while the investigation continues.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Oct. 21 - 27, 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
Crime Prevention Tip: With return to standard time, darkness coincides with rush hour. More than ever, pedestrians need to be aware of their surroundings and people around them, to guard against street robbery. Motorists need to be attentive to driving and watch for pedestrians.
Arrests:
On October 22 at 11:58 am in the 8600 block of Flower Avenue, an adult male was charged with Trademark Counterfeiting, Prohibited Transfer of Recorded Sounds or Images, Resisting Arrests and Soliciting without a License. 05-13444
On October 27 at 9:50 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 on an alcohol related charge. 05-13630
Crime Reports
On October 21 at 11:49 pm in the 1400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a first degree assault occurred. The victim, an adult male pulled his vehicle over after being hit by another vehicle with several subjects inside, who then sped off. The victim was speaking to another citizen immediately afterward when both heard the sound of gunshots and the victim realized that he had been hit. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The suspect vehicle was described as a blue Toyota Corolla. There was no description given for the subjects in the vehicle. 05-13424
On October 22 at 12:38 am in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult female exited her car and was attempting to find the keys to her residence when she was grabbed from behind and forced down to the ground. A subject pointed a small black handgun at the victim and demanded her purse. After the victim handed over her property, the subject fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as 5'9", 165 lbs., medium complexion and spoke with an African accent. He was wearing a dark jacket and blue jeans. 05-13427
On October 22 at 5:09 pm in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The owner of the 2005 Chrysler Impala observed a subject in his parked car tampering with the steering column. When the subject approached, the subject ran to a gold Chrysler waiting nearby and fled. A door lock was damaged. The suspect was described as a black male, no further description given. 05-13452
On October 26 at 11:40 am in the 1000 block of Sligo Creek Parkway, a burglary occurred. The front door of the home was forced open to gain entry. Property was taken. 05-13598
On October 26, between 8:45 am and 12:30 pm in the 900 block of Larch Avenue, a burglary occurred. A basement door was forced open to gain entry. Property was taken. 05-13604
Between October 24 at 9:00 pm and October 25 at 8:00 am at the intersection of Cedar and Tulip Avenues, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. 05-13578
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Oct. 14 - 20, 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 October 14 at 10:35 in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant from Montgomery County for Failure to Appear in Court on a charge of Driving While Suspended. 05-13103
On October 16 at 4:50 am in the 7600 block of Carroll Avenue, an adult male was charged with Disorderly Conduct. 05-13184
On October 17 at 11:20 pm in the 8700 block of Flower Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with Theft over $500, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle and Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle after a routine traffic stop and computer check found the vehicle reported as stolen. 05-13233
Arrests (cont'd):
On October 18 at 9:15 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was charged with Trespassing. 05-13783
On October 17 at 11:55 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for Failure to Appear in Court on a charge of Theft Under $500. 05-13236
Crime Reports
On October 15 at 2:00 am in the 1000 block of Larch Avenue, a burglary occurred. An employee heard a sound in another room and confronted a subject who immediately fled through a door. Entry was gained through an open window. No property was taken. The subject was described as a black male, 6' tall, medium build, medium length hair, wearing a grey sweat shirt, black shirt and black pants. 05-13134
On October 17, between 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm in the 100 block of Tulip Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. 05-13260
On October 18 at 1:17 am in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. The victim, an adult male was in his living room when a subject who had entered the home through an unsecured rear door, approached him, implied a weapon and demanded the laptop computer the victim was using. The victim handed over the computer and the subject fled the scene. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, in early 20's, 5'8", 160lbs, medium build, medium complexion, wearing a dark sweatshirt with a hood and blue jeans. 05-13272
Between October 17 at 10:30 pm and October 19 at 11:30 am in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. Entry to the 1992 Honda Accord was gained by smashing a vent window. 05-13350
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Oct. 7 - 13, 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
Crime Prevention Tip: If you observe suspicious behavior, report it to the police immediately. A person knocking at the front and back door of a house where you know the residents are away, can be suspicious. Call.
Arrests:
On October 8 at 2:03 am in the 8200 block of Flower Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, failure to stop at stop sign and failure to drive right of center. 05-12840
On October 11 at 9:10 am in the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a female juvenile was arrested on an open Fairfax County, VA warrant for
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. 05-12972
On October 13 at 3:16 am at the intersection of Riggs Road and East-West Highway, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of driving while suspended. 05-13055
Arrests(cont'd):
On October 13 at 9:00 am in the 6200 block of 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, Takoma Park detectives served a warrant on an adult male charging him with 1st Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Malicious Destruction of Property, Telephone Misuse and Stalking for incidents that occurred in Takoma Park on Central Avenue beginning in 2004 through August 22, 2005. 04-8393, 04-15632,05-5022, 05-9737
On October 12 at 3:40 pm in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested and charged with two counts of 4th degree burglary and theft. 05-13043
On October 12 at 9:50 pm in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, a male juvenile was arrested and charged with two counts of 2nd degree assault, trespassing and resisting arrest. 05-13051
Crime Reports
On October 6, between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm in the 7700 block of Garland
Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry was gained through an open window. Property was taken. 05-12795
On October 8 at 9:00 pm in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery was attempted. An adult male, an employee of a business
was working outside when he was approached by three subjects in a vehicle. Two of the subjects exited the vehicle and approached the victim while asking about merchandise sold inside. The subjects then demanded the victim's keys and other property while one subject pointed an unknown object at him. The victim refused and the subjects got back into their vehicle and fled. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black, 17-18 years old. One subject had a cast on the middle finger of his right hand. The vehicle was described as an older model Jeep Cherokee, possibly green with DC tags. 05-12882
On October 8, between 2:30 am and 11:30 am in the 7600 block of Maple
Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to
steal the 1989 Toyota Camry. 05-12867
Between October 9 at 9:00 pm and October 10 at 2:55 pm in the unit block of Manor Circle, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1999 Chrysler Sebring. 05-12983
On October 11 at 12:30 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a
bank robbery was attempted. A subject entered the bank, handed a note
to a teller demanding cash and threatening the teller. He did not display a weapon. The teller hit her alarm button and walked away from her window without handing over any cash. The suspect then left the scene. The suspect was described as a black male in his 20's, 6', 160 lbs., slim build, with a goatee and mustache, wearing a dark shirt over a white tee-shirt and a dark baseball hat. 05-12980
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The City of Takoma Park Police Department will be visited by assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), October 22 - 26, 2005, inspecting all aspects of police operations and evaluating the Department’s compliance with hundred of official standards.
The assessors will hold a public meeting to receive comments about the Department’s services and performance on Sunday, October 23, at 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (formerly Council Chambers) in the Municipal Building, 7500 Maple Avenue. Statements, no longer than 10 minutes per person, will be heard until all interested persons have an opportunity to speak.
The assessors also will be available to receive direct telephone calls from citizens on Monday, October 24, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. (only) at 301/891-7137. Persons wishing to offer written comments about TPPD's ability to meet accreditation standards may write to: CALEA, 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 320, Fairfax, VA 22030-2201.
The CALEA accreditation program is a voluntary opportunity for law enforcement agencies to demonstrate that they meet an established set of standards related to agency operations. The standards cover every aspect of police operations from equipping a police cruiser to maintenance of records, handing of prisoners, and conduct of traffic stops to criminal investigations.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 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 September 30 at 4:09 am in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was charged with 2nd degree assault. 05-12470
On October 2 at 6:30 pm in the 7100 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a male juvenile was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property, rogue and vagabond, attempted theft from auto and false statement to a peace officer. 05-12599
On October 4 at 7:51 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an adult male was charged with trespassing. A computer check found an outstanding Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear in court on another trespassing charge. 05-12636
Arrests (cont'd):
On October 3 at 8:25 pm in the 7600 block of Piney Branch Road, two male juveniles were charged with trespassing. 05-12637
On September 30 at 7:30 pm in the 7100 block of Cedar Avenue, an armed
robbery occurred. An adult male was walking alone when he was approached by two subjects. One subject demanded the victim's money and told him that the second subject had a gun, although the victim never saw a weapon. The victim handed over the contents of one pocket. The first subject then searched and removed property from another pocket then struck the victim several times before both subjects fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males, 16 or 17 years old, 5'9", 135 lbs, medium build, medium complexion, wearing black clothing and black hats. 05-12510
On October 1 at 11:19 am in the 7300 block of Piney Branch Road, a residential burglary occurred. A screen was removed and a window opened to gain entry. No property was taken. 05-12568
On October 2 at 9:45 am in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
armed robbery occurred. A subject entered the business through an open
rear door and confronted five employees with a handgun. The victims
handed over cash. The subject fled the scene on foot. None of the victims were injured. The subject was described as a black male, 6'5", slim build, light complexion, wearing dark clothing and a dark ski mask. 05-12578
On October 3, between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry was gained through an
open window. Property was taken. 05-12633
On October 3, between 7:00 pm and 8:12 pm in the 7500 block of Chestnut Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry was gained by breaking a basement window. No property was taken. 05-12638
On October 4 at 12:30 am in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
armed robbery occurred. An adult female was parking her car outside of her apartment building when she noticed three subjects sitting in a parked green Jeep. As she exited her car, two of the subjects exited their car and followed the victim into the lobby of her building while asking for directions. Once inside the lobby, one of the subjects placed an unknown object to the victim's head and demanded her property. The victim handed over her property and the subjects fled in the vehicle. The victim was not injured. The first subject was
described as a black male, 18-25 yrs old, 5'9", 160 lbs, small build, light complexion, wearing light blue jeans and a blue jacket with a stripe on the sleeve. The second subject was described as a black male, 18-25 yrs old, 6', 175 lbs, medium build, dark complexion and braids. The third subject who remained in the car was a black female, 18-25 yrs old. 05-12648
On October 4 at 10:02 pm in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
armed robbery occurred. A subject entered a restaurant displaying a handgun and demanded money. An employee handed over cash from the register and the subject fled. No one was injured. The subject was described as a black male, 6' tall, 250lbs., large build, medium complexion, wearing a navy blue shirt, dark blue jeans and a black ski mask. 05-12705
Between October 4 at 8:30 pm and October 5 at 7:30 am in the 7300 block
of Jackson Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1999 Acura Integra. 05-12725
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