TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 19- May 25, 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 May 19 at 12:25 pm in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an adult female and an adult male ware arrested and charged with 2nd degree assault after police responded to a call for a domestic assault in progress. 06-5684
On May 19 at 9:15 pm in the 8200 block of Roanoke Ave., an adult male was charged with 2nd degree assault after officers responded to a call for a domestic assault in progress. 06-5707
On May 21 at 4:00 am at the intersection of Piney Branch Rd. and Parkside Rd., an adult male was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired by alcohol. 06-5794
Arrests (cont'd)
On May 19 at 7:32 pm in the 8200 block of Roanoke Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of CDS. 06-5702
On May 21 at 1:15 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an adult female was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing. She was also served with an outstanding Montgomery County warrant for larceny. 06-5803
On May 22 at 7:47 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for disorderly conduct. 06-5856
On May 25 at 12:26 am in the 7500 block of Wildwood Dr., an adult male was arrested and charged with theft over $500, theft of a motor vehicle and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. 06-6011
Crime Reports
On May 19, between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an auto theft occurred. It is unknown how entry to the 1997 Plymouth Voyager was gained. 06-5695
On May 21 at 6:50 pm in the 700 block of Devonshire Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A witness saw three subjects in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee that he knew belonged to friend. He confronted the subjects, arguing with one of them before all three exited the Jeep, got into a green Honda Civic and fled. The door lock of the Jeep was damaged. The suspects were described as black males, 18-22 years old, one weighing 150 lbs. and wearing a long sleeved black shirt and a black skull cap. 06-5810
On May 21, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm in the unit block of Lincoln Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown how entry to the 2003 Chrysler Towne & Country was gained. 06-5813
On May 21 at 10:00 pm in the 1000 block of Heather Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The ignition and a door lock of the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice were damaged in the attempt. 06-5814
On May 22 at 4:26 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. A glass pane from the front door was removed to gain entry. Property was taken. 06-5282
On May 21 at 6:00 am in the 1100 block of University Blvd., a commercial burglary occurred. The front door of the business was removed to gain entry. Property was taken. 06-5830
On May 23 at 3:40 pm in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was approached by a subject who put a knife to his side and demanded his money. The subject fled on foot after the victim handed over his property. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, 28-30 years old, 6', heavy build, dark complexion, wearing a blue shirt and black pants. 06-5901
On May 23 at 8:50 pm in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery and car jacking occurred. An adult male was approached by two subjects who pointed a gun at him and demanded his property. The victim complied, also handing over his car keys. The subjects fled in the victim’s 2001 silver Honda Accord with New York tags. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males, 18-20 years old, 5'7", 140-150 lbs., thin build, dark complexion and short hair. One was wearing a black jacket, blue striped shirt and blue jeans. The other was wearing a gray top and blue jeans. 06-5919
On May 24 at 3:10 pm at the intersection of Park Avenue and Valley View Drive, an assault occurred. An adult male was walking and as he tried to walk around four subjects that were walking in front of him, one of them struck him several times before fleeing. The victim refused treatment for minor injuries. The suspects were described as black males 18-20 years old. 06-5954
On May 24 at 9:02 pm in the 6600 block of Eastern Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult female was walking when she noticed she was being followed by a subject who then began running toward her, displayed a handgun, grabbed her purse and fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, 18-20 years old, 6', thin build, medium complexion with short black hair, wearing a white tee shirt with writing on the front, dark pants and a large diamond earring in his right ear. 06-5971
On May 25, between 11:30 am and 3:52 pm in the 1100 block of Kingwood Dr., a residential burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry was gained. Property was taken. 06-6004
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 12 - 18, 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.
Investigators would like to speak with three men who were observed using the credit cards of a homicide victim within 12 hours of the crime. A surveillance video showing these individuals can be viewed at www.takomaparkmd.gov. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for tips leading to the arrest and indictment/conviction of those responsible for the crime. Call 301/270-1100 or, anonymously at Crime Solvers, 1/866-411-TIPS.
Arrests:
On May 16 at 6:05 am in the 8100 block of Lockney Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with 1st degree assault after police received a call for a domestic assault in progress. 06-5538
On May 17 at 2:00 am in the 8600 block of Flower Avenue, an adult female was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol and two traffic related charges. 06-5586
Crime Reports
On May 13 at 12:05 pm in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an indecent exposure occurred. The victim, a juvenile female was in the backseat of her father’s car waiting at a gas pump while her father paid inside the station when she noticed a subject standing outside his own vehicle on the other side of the pump exposing himself while watching the victim. The subject stopped and drove off before the victim’s father returned. He was described as a Hispanic male, 35-40 years old, 5'9", 150 lbs., medium build, brown eyes, light complexion, wearing a blue baseball hat, dark blue tank top and blue jeans. He was driving a dark green 1995 Dodge truck with Maryland tags. 06-5434
On May 13 at 5:20 pm in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. A door was forced open to gain entry. No property was taken. 06-5507
On May 15 at 7:50 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 2004 Dodge Dakota. 06-5528
On May 15 at 8:28 pm at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Laurel Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. A juvenile male was walking when he was approached by a subject who demanded his property while pointing a handgun at him. After the victim emptied his pockets, the subject told him to take his jacket off. The victim complied and the subject took the jacket and walked away. The victim was not injured. The subject was described as a black male, 6' tall, medium build, dark complexion, wearing a black North Face jacket with a hood, and a white tee shirt. 06-5529
On May 15 at 9:52 pm in the 8600 block of Flower Avenue, a homicide occurred. An adult male was walking in front of his apartment building when he was approached from behind by two subjects. One of the subjects told the victim to lay down on the ground, removed his wallet from a pocket then shot the victim in the back. The subjects also shot at three citizens who were standing nearby as they ran to a dark SUV or a dark mini-van which then drove off. No one else was hit by the gunfire. The subjects were described as black males, early 20's, wearing black clothing and masks. The victim was transported to a hospital and died later. 06-5532
On May 15 at 11:00 pm in the 7200 block of Maple Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was walking when he was approached by two subjects. One subject pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his wallet. After the victim turned over his wallet, the subject hit him on the head with the gun. The subjects fled and were seen entering an older model white, four door Cadillac. The victim sought medical attention for minor injuries the next day. The subjects were described as black males, 6'-6'1", wearing dark clothing. 06-5533
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A Takoma Park man has died from a gunshot wound sustained in a robbery in the 8600 block of Flower Avenue, Monday, May 15 about 10 p.m. The victim reportedly complied with property demands after which a shot was fired.
Victor Dao, 66 of the 8600 block of Flower Avenue, was taken to a Washington hospital where he died at about 1 a.m.
The suspects are described as two black males, dressed in black clothes wearing ski masks. One ran from the scene, threatening witnesses who had responded to the sound of shots. Other witnesses described a vehicle leaving the scene as a dark (possibly blue, grey or green) late model SUV.
Takoma Park investigators are consulting with agencies in adjacent jurisdictions, including Montgomery County Police. No further information regarding the suspect is available at this time.
Crime Solvers of Montgomery County will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the identity, arrest and indictment of those responsible. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477)or the Takoma Park Police at 301/270-1100. As always, when you call Crime Solvers, you never need to leave your name, just the information. If your anonymous tip leads to the identity, arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible, you will receive a cash reward of up to$1,000 from the Crime Solvers organization.
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Learn to be Prepared for Disasters, Terrorism and Pandemic Flu, an emergency preparedness community forum, will be held Sat., May 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Montgomery College Health Science Center, 7977 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring.
Avian flu vs. pandemic flu; do you know the difference? Are you prepared to “shelter in place” in an emergency?
Presenters and displays are drawn from Montgomery County government public safety agencies, the county public schools, American Red Cross and county disaster volunteer groups. Learn how to prepare an emergency supply kit, register to receive emergency alerts, learn about pet care in emergencies, and more.
The forum is sponsored by the Montgomery County Homeland Security Department and the Silver Spring Citizen Advisory Board in cooperation with Montgomery College. For more information, please call 301-565-7300.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
April 21 - 27, 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 April 21 at 6:53 pm in the 7800 block of Carroll Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace and 2nd degree assault on a police officer. 06-4536
On April 24 at 12:35 pm at the intersection of New Hampshire and Erskine Street, a criminal citation was issued to an adult male for vandalism to a vehicle after a bus driver reported a disorderly passenger to police. 06-4633
On April 25 at 11:30 am in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. 06-4670
Arrests (cont'd):
On April 27 at 1:17 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired by alcohol. 06-4742
On April 26 at 10:22 am in the 8200 block of Houston Court, an adult male was arrested and charged with two counts of 2nd degree assault after police responded to a call for a domestic assault. 06-4701
Crime Reports
On April 21 at approximately 9:08 pm at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Tulip Avenue, an auto theft occurred. The locks of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird were punched out and the ignition damaged. The car was found abandoned in the 1300 block of University Blvd. at 9:31 pm. 06-4548
On April 22 at 6:28 am in the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue an assault and attempted armed robbery occurred. An adult female waiting at a bus stop was approached by a subject holding a knife who demanded money then ordered the victim to go with him behind a building. When the victim refused to go, the subject stabbed the victim and fled. The victim was treated at a hospital for a non-life threatening wound. The subject was described as a black male in his 20's, 5'8"-5'10", medium build, medium complexion, short hair, wearing a blue or black jacket and a ball cap. 06-4558
On April 26, between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm in the 7600 block of Flower Avenue, a burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry to the dorm room was gained. Property was taken. 06-4729
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