TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Feb. 17 - 23, 2006
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 February 20 at 8:10 pm in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant charging failure to appear in court on a charge of driving while suspended. 06-1954
On February 21 at 11:45 am 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 two charges of trespassing. 06-1984
Crime Reports
On February 17, between 12:30 am and 5:00 am in the 500 block of Elm Avenue a residential burglary occurred. Entry was made through an unlocked window. Property was taken. 06-1811
On February 17 between 12:30 am and 6:30 am in the 6900 block of Woodland Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry was gained through an unlocked window. Property was taken. 06-1814
On February 18 at 7:20 pm in the 8400 block of Flower Avenue, a strong arm robbery occurred. An adult female was walking when she was approached by three subjects. One pushed the victim to the ground, grabbed her purse and fled on foot with the other two. The victim refused medical treatment for a minor injury. The subjects were described as white Hispanics. One was wearing a blue and red shirt and blue jeans. No further description was given. 06-1883
Between February 18 at 8:30 pm and February 19 at 12:00 pm in the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. Entry was gained by breaking a window. Property was taken. 06-1903
On February 20 , time unknown, a commercial burglary was attempted. A door and lock were damaged in the attempt. 06-1961
Between February 20 at 8:00 pm and February 21 at 6:50 am in the 7800 block of Kennewick Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A vent window of the 2000 Toyota Corolla was broken in the attempt. 06-1969
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“Start Talking Before They Start Drinking,” a free community forum on underage drinking, is designed for parents of youth ages eight and older. The meeting will take place Thursday, March 30, 7-9 p.m. in the auditorium at 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville.
Research shows parents generally underestimate the extent of alcohol used by youth and its negative consequences, with a vast majority viewing underage drinking as inevitable. Many parents find it difficult to know when and how to start conversations with their children about the topic.
The forum is part of a prevention campaign that seeks to overcome parents’ misconceptions about underage drinking. For more information and to reserve a space, contact the Dept. of Liquor Control Outreach Office and speak with Kathie Durbin, 240-777-1917, or Emily DeTitta, 240-777-1904.
The event, part of a national campaign, is jointly sponsored by more than a dozen organizations including the county schools’ PTA and Montgomery County Police.
The Takoma Park Police segment of the June 2005 Takoma Park Snapshots presented a local perspective on youth alcohol and drug use. Copies are available in the library.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Feb. 10 - 16, 2006
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 February 10 at 11:47, in the 1100 block of University Blvd., a juvenile male was arrested and charged with Theft under $50 after a store employee reported a shoplifting. 06-1510
On February 13 at 10:46 am in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant from Montgomery County for disturbing the peace. 06-1642
On February 11 at 1:47 am 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. 06-1547
Arrests (cont'd):
On February 13 at 4:20 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for a 2nd degree assault. 06-1651
On February 16 at 10:07 am in the 1300 block of university Blvd., an adult male was arrested and charged with trespassing. 06-1764
Crime Reports
On February 10, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm in the 900 block of Ethan Allen Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown how the 1994 Nissan Altima was stolen. 06-1567
On February 11 at 10:19 pm in the 100 block of Lee Avenue, an armed robbery was attempted. An adult male was trying to make a food delivery to an apartment when he was told by the apartment occupant that no one there had ordered food. As the victim walked out of the building two subjects, one armed with a handgun, accosted him. The victim was able to re-enter the building and the subjects fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males, 18-20 years old. One was 5'7", medium build, wearing a large dark coat skull cap and pants.. The other subject was 5'6", 140lbs, wearing dark coat and pants. 06-1587
On February 13 at 1:45 pm in the 6400 block of 5th Avenue, an assault occurred. An adult male working outside on a house was approached by two males in a red Toyota Corolla. One subject pointed a handgun at the victim, said nothing, did not exit the car and then drove off. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males, 17-19 years old. 06-1649
On February 14 at 1:06 pm in the 6900 block of Laurel Avenue an aggravated assault and auto theft occurred. An adult male was walking to his parked 2001 burgundy colored Dodge Stratus when he saw a subject driving the car toward him. The victim attempted to stop the subject from driving away but the car continued moving toward him and struck his leg. The victim noticed a red car following the stolen vehicle closely as they sped off. The victim refused treatment for a minor injury. The suspect was described as a black male with no further description given. 06-1680
On February 15 at 10:42 pm in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. A juvenile male was walking alone when he noticed a group of males walking behind him and another group a short distance ahead of him. Both groups surrounded the victim. One subject inferred he had a gun then others began punching the victim and kicked him after he fell to the ground. The subjects pulled the victims coat off then fled. The victim refused medical treatment for minor injuries. The subjects were described as black males, approximately 18 years old, 5'10" to 6', most approximately 165 lbs, one about 200 lbs., all wearing dark clothing, several wearing ski masks. 06-1748
On February 15 at 8:40 pm in the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was in the parking lot behind his business preparing to close when a subject approached him, put a gun against the back of his head and demanded money. When the victim told the subject that he didn’t have any money on him, the subject took the victim’s keys and ordered him to get cash from inside the business while he waited outside, which the victim did. The subject walked away after the victim handed over cash. The victim was not injured. The subject was described as a black male, 18-20 years old, 5'11", 140lbs, thin build, wearing black and yellow sweatpants a black sweater and a black mask. 06-1759
On February 16 at 3:04 pm in the 6400 block of 5th Avenue, an auto theft occurred. A silver colored 2001 Toyota Sequoia that was left running and unattended was driven off by unknown subject(s). 06-1784
On February 16 at 3:00 pm in the 6400 block of 5th Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. A male juvenile was approached by subjects in a light red car. Two subjects got out of the car, one demanded the victim’s wallet while the other implied he had a gun. A third subject remained in the car. When the victim told them he did not have a wallet, they took his cell phone, got back in the car and drove off. The victim was not injured. The suspects were described as black males, 17-25 years old, medium build, one was wearing a black knit hat, black shirt and black jacket. Another was wearing a tan shirt. No further description was given. 06-1785
On February 16 at 3:03 pm in the 6700 block of Poplar Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male standing outside his house was approached by two subjects who ran up to him and demanded his wallet while one implied he had a gun. The two then got into a burgundy colored 4 door Acura where a third subject waited and fled. The victim had seen the same subjects and vehicle in front of his house earlier, looking at another parked vehicle before leaving the scene. He was able to get a tag number of the suspect vehicle which was checked and found to have been reported stolen in DC during an armed car jacking. The victim was not injured. The suspects were described as black males, approximately 14 years old, 110-120 lbs, thin build, 5'7", one with dark complexion, wearing a white cap and dark clothing, another with medium build. 06-1787
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[February 16, 2006 (7:00 pm)] Takoma Park Police responded this afternoon to a crime spree in the Pine Crest and Circle Woods neighborhoods near New Hampshire and Eastern Avenues. Two citizens were robbed and two unattended vehicles were stolen in less than 15 minutes on Poplar, Cockerille and Fifth Avenues.
At about 3 p.m., four suspects in a red Acura intercepted a citizen in his yard in the 6700 block of Poplar Avenue, demanded and took property before fleeing. The suspects then got into a Camry that had been left running and unattended in a driveway in the 6700 block of Cockerille.
Moments later the suspects, now occupying two vehicles, took a cell phone from a victim in the area of Orchard and Fifth. A weapon was implied but not displayed and the victim was not injured. The suspects then discarded the Camry taken minutes earlier, entering a Sequoia that was left running and unattended in the 6400 block of Fifth Avenue.
The suspects fled the city in two vehicles:
- a red or maroon four-door Acura, which was reported stolen in an armed carjacking in Washington, D.C.
- the silver 2001 Sequoia
As more than eight Takoma Park officers converged on the numerous crime scenes and were canvassing the area, a Takoma Park officer located and followed a blue 2006 Chevy Colorado pick-up, occupied by several individuals, behaving suspiciously. The driver apparently became aware of the officer following and recklessly fled at high speed in heavy traffic. The truck was revealed to be stolen from Charles County, although it is unknown whether the truck was involved in the Takoma Park crimes.
Over recent days, incidents have been occurring in Takoma Park and nearby D.C. and Prince George’s County involving multiple youth or young men in multiple stolen vehicles. Residents are urged to report suspicious behavior especial in mid-afternoon in neighborhoods near the D.C. and Prince George’s County boundaries. (For example, one of today’s victims had noticed the suspects earlier “eyeing” one of his vehicles. The suspects left and returned moments later to rob him.)
Residents are warned that leaving a car running and unattended is a dangerous practice, even in the daytime for very short periods. State law prohibits an owner from leaving a car with keys in the ignition and unattended.
Suspects in today’s events are described as young black males. In one robbery the victim described the suspects as 14-15 years old, 5'6" to 5'7" with thin builds. The other victim described the driver of a suspect vehicle as about 20, wearing a tan sweater. One of the two suspects who demanded property was described as a17-18 years old, light complected, wearing a black knit hat, black shirt and black jacket tied around his waist. The second, who implied he was armed, was described only as about 17-18 years olds.
Anyone with information related to these events should call the Takoma Park Police at 301/270-1100.
Takoma Park Police are looking for a stolen burgundy 2001 Dodge Stratus possibly linked to several armed robberies in western Prince George's County near the Takoma Park borders of New Hampshire Avenue and Eastern Avenue.
The vehicle, with Louisiana license plates [ODB775], was stolen today from a lot in the 6900 block of Laurel Avenue. A similar vehicle has been seen in proximity to the robbery of a government employee and a home-invasion robbery on Oglethorpe and an armed carjacking on Guilford, both in Prince George's County.
The vehicle stolen in PG County is a black Lincoln Town Car Executive model. The suspects are described only as three black males, dressed in black. One suspect displayed a silver handgun.
Any one seeing these vehicles should call the Takoma Park Police at 301/270-1100 or their local police at 9-1-1.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Feb. 3 - 9, 2006
Prepared by: Lt. Richard CipperlyThis blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrestsreported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests:
On February 3 at 11:00 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested for theft under $500 when a store employee reported a shoplifting. 06-1257
On February 6 at 11:00 pm in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
adult female was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for
Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. 06-1382
Crime Reports
On February 3, between 12:00 am and 4:30 pm in the 7400 block of Glenside Drive, a residential burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry was gained. Property was taken. 06-1274
On February 3 at 6:30 pm in the 7500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a strong arm robbery occurred. An adult female was getting into the passenger side of her vehicle, when a small dark colored vehicle pulled up beside her. A subject exited the vehicle and grabbed the victim's purse. The victim tried to hold onto her purse, but let go when the subject threatened to shoot her although she did not see a gun. The subject fled in his car. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, 5'7" with a dark
complexion. 06-1275
Between February 3 at 11:01 pm and February 6 at 3:23 pm in the 1000 block of University Blvd., a burglary occurred. A window in the rear of the building was broken to gain entry. Property was taken. 06-1288
On February 4 at 11:30 pm at the intersection of Wildwood Drive and Jackson Avenue, an armed robbery was attempted. An adult male was riding his moped when he noticed a car behind him. When the victim stopped at the intersection, the car cut in front of him, knocking the moped over. The passenger in the vehicle pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his money. The victim ran off without giving the subject anything and the vehicle left. The victim was not injured. The passenger was described as a light skinned hispanic male, wearing light colored clothing. The victim could not give a description of the
driver of the two door red sporty vehicle with a spoiler on the ear. 06-1290
On February 5 at 6:30 am in the 900 block of East West Highway, a strong arm robbery occurred. An adult male was standing at an outside window of a gas station office making a purchase when he heard voices behind him and was struck and knocked to the ground by two subjects while a third stood by. After striking the victim several times, a subject removed property from the victim's pocket then all three fled in an older model small grey car. The victim had minor injuries and refused treatment. The subjects were described as black males in their 20's, two with braids, one wearing a dark colored jacket. 06-1324
On February 5 between 8:30 pm and 8:40 pm in the 800 block of Colby Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A witness saw four black males
tampering with a 1996 Jeep Cherokee and scared them off. The ignition was damaged in the attempt. 06-1342
On February 6 at 10:36 am in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, a robbery/home invasion occurred.. An adult was in an upstairs room in his home when an unknown subject entered the room and verbally threatened the victim, told him to get on the floor and demanded the victim's property and money. After the victim told the subject his money was downstairs, the subject left the room and then left the house. Property was taken. The victim was not injured. The suspect may have entered through an unlocked door. The suspect was described as a black male, under 30 years old, medium build, brown eyes, medium complexion, wearing a dark blue or black knit cap. 06-1354
On February 6, between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm in the 7500 block of Maple
Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The victim's keys were stolen from a gym locker by an unknown suspect who then drove the 1999 Toyota Camry a short distance before hitting a tree and abandoning the car. 06-1377
Between February 6 at 9:30 am and February 7 at 8:10 am in the 6700 block of Conway Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown how the 2002 Chrysler Sebring was stolen. 06-1385
On February 7 at 7:00 am in the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was standing in a parking lot when he was approached by two subjects. One subject pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded that the victim hand over his wallet and phone. The victim complied and the subjects fled in a green four door Honda Accord. The victim was not injured. The suspects were described as a tall black male and a white female. 06-1388
On February 7 at 7:50 pm in the 6500 block of Poplar Avenue, a purse snatching was attempted. An adult female exited a bus and walked a short distance when she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around to see a subject she had passed after leaving the bus running toward her with his hand extended. Thinking the subject intended to grab her shoulder bag, the victim began screaming and the subject instead ran in another direction. The subject was described as a black male, 17-20 yrs old, 5'8", 170 lbs, thin build, light complexion, short dark hair, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and baggy pants. 06-1412
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Takoma Park Police responded to a complaint for a residential burglary this morning (Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m.) in the 7100 block of Maple Avenue. The victim was not harmed and, although responding officers stopped possible suspects, no arrests were made pending further investigation.
The homeowner was in his bedroom when an unknown man opened the door. The suspect threatened the victim, demanded and took property, and fled. The homeowner waited until the house seemed quiet and then called the police, leaving the home to look for the suspect. Nine officers canvassed the area for up to an hour without positively identifying a suspect, who had fled with a laptop.
The suspect appears to have entered the home through an unsecured door. Because the suspect encountered the victim and made a verbal threat, the crime is being classified as a home invasion robbery.
The suspect is described as a black male, less than 30 years of age, medium complexion and build, wearing a black knit cap and jacket.
The Victor sector area, along the D.C. border, has experienced burglaries and attempts sporadically, especially during the day. Residents are encouraged to contact the police at 301/270-1100 if they observe suspicious behavior. This is activity out of the norm for time or place, such as strangers going to side or back doors, looking through windows, or walking through back yards. Doors should be secured, whether residents are home or away.
Anyone with information regarding this event should call Takoma Park Police at 301/270-1100.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, 2006
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 January 28 at 3:32 pm in the 8400 block of Flower Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant from Howard County for failure to appear in court on a violation of probation charge. 06-1006
On January 28 at 4:20 pm in the 6700 block of Conway Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and possession of CDS paraphernalia. 06-1014
Arrests (cont'd):
On January 31 at 12:10 pm in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an adult female was arrested and charged with theft under $500 after a merchant reported a shoplifting. 06-1128
On February 1 at 10:40 pm 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. 06-1195
On February 2 at 2:30 am, two adult males were arrested and charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, two counts of 1st degree assault and two counts of theft under $500 after an adult male and a juvenile male reported they had been robbed by several subjects on the 6400 block of Orchard Avenue at 10:50 pm on February 1. The two suspects were stopped by DC and Prince George’s County police in the 1100 block of Chillum Manor Road after Takoma Park police put out an alert with the description of the suspects and their vehicle. The victims were not injured. 06-1196
Crime Reports
Between January 27 at 3:00 pm and January 28 at 11:30 am in the 1000 block of Elm Avenue, a burglary occurred. The lock of a detached shed was pried off. Property was taken. 06-1001
On January 28, between 11:30 am and 12:15 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1990 Toyota Camry. 06-1004
Between January 27 at 5:05 pm and January 28 at 3:00 pm in the 1200 block of Elson Place, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown how the 1994 Plymouth Voyager was stolen. 06-1007
On January 29 at 7:00 pm in the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult female employee of a business was approached by a subject with a handgun demanding money. When the victim opened the cash register drawer, the subject reached over the counter and removed cash then fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The subject was described as a black male, 40-45 years old, 6'2", 180 lbs., slim build, dark complexion, short curly black hair, wearing a grey sweatshirt. 06-1068
On January 30, between 12:30 am and 1:15 am in the 7100 block of New Hampshire Ave., an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1997 Honda Accord. 06-1080
Between January 20 at 6:00 pm and January 30 at 8:00 pm in the 600 block of Elm Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The driver’s side door lock of the 2004 Ford Expedition was damaged in the attempt. 06-1086
On January 31 at 8:10 pm in the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was walking alone when he noticed two subjects exit a blue van. The subjects approached the victim, one implied he had a gun and demanded his money. The victim handed over his wallet and the subjects returned to the van and fled. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males with no further description given. The blue van had Maryland handicapped tags. 06-1146
On January 31 at 8:30 pm in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery was attempted. An adult male was pumping gas at a gas station when a dark blue Ford Aerostar Van pulled up to the pump beside him. A subject exited and approached the victim, implied he had a gun and demanded the victim’s money. The victim told him he didn’t have any and the subject then returned to the van and fled. No property was taken and the victim was not injured. The subject was described as a black male, mid 20's, 5'5", thin build, light complexion, black hair, acne on his face, wearing a green and grey hooded jacket. The victim noticed two other subjects in the van. One was described as a hispanic male with black hair and a mustache. He could not describe the other subject. The van had Maryland handicapped tags. 06-1147
On February 1 at 10:23 pm in the 6300 block of Westmoreland Avenue, an armed car-jacking occurred. An adult male was exiting his white 1990 Honda Prelude in front of his home when a dark colored Nissan Maxima pulled up behind him and two subjects exited and approached him. One subject pointed a handgun at the victim, while the other subject searched his pockets and removed his property. The first subject then entered the victim’s car and after a brief struggle with the victim, drove the car away. The second subject fled in his own car. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as tall black males. The first wearing a green and black down jacket. The second had a black face mask on. No other description was given. 06-1193
Between February 1 at 4:00 pm and February 2 at 7:30 am in the 7000 block of Westmoreland Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2002 Mini Coupe. 06-1200
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Takoma Park Police have charged two men in a robbery that occurred just after 10 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1. The men were detained by Washington Metropolitan Police two hours after the robbery.
The pair is charged with robbing two brothers who were walking in the 6400 block of Orchard Avenue. A car carrying several men stopped the brothers and demanded property, including a Northface jacket and cell phone.
Washington, D.C. officers later spotted the vehicle, which was similar to one involved in a D.C. crime, and initiated a pursuit. The car crashed on Chillum Manor Road, Hyattsville, and the pair was detained by officers from Washington and Prince George’s County. Takoma Park officers responded to the scene and, after further investigation, the two were arrested.
A 25-year-old man from Hyattsville and 20-year-old man from Washington, D.C. are being held at the Montgomery County Detention Center. Each is charged with two counts of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, first degree assault and theft under $500.
Detectives are continuing investigation of this and other recent robberies, including an armed carjacking in Takoma Park that occurred about 10 minutes later and several blocks away from this crime.
The victims, 16-year-old and 26-year-old Takoma Park residents, were not physically injured in the robbery.
“Cooperation among law enforcement is an important factor in this are,” said Lt. Richard Cipperly, TPPD investigations commander. “We greatly appreciate the assistance of the Metropolitan and Prince George’s County Police in this arrest and on a continuing basis.”