NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Det. Corporal Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148 E-mail:andrewj@takomagov.org
May 26, 2007 (1:00AM)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE POLICE MAKE HANDGUN AND DRUG ARREST
Police officials were summoned to 657 Houston Ave, Takoma Park for the report of subjects on the property, drinking alcohol in public. The initial responding officers located three individuals on the property and initiated a field interview investigation. As a result of their investigation, Officers recovered two handguns and suspected PCP from one suspect and suspected marijuana from each of the remaining suspects.
Shadia Slade of Silver Spring, Maryland was charged with Weapons Charges and Controlled Dangerous Substance related violations. Trevlyn Hinton of Hyattsville, Maryland and Bryan Boyd of Takoma Park were both charged with Controlled Dangerous Substance related violations.
D/Cpl. Andrew M. John
Takoma Park Police
Police Information Officer
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
D/Cpl. Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148
May 23, 2007 (5:00 pm)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On May 22, the Maryland International Corridor CSAFE Initiative conducted their first Joint Bike Patrol, including seven police officers from Prince Georges County, Montgomery County and Takoma Park Police Departments. Officers from the three jurisdictions conducted high-visibility bike patrols throughout the Takoma-Langley Crossroads to deter crime and reduce resident fear of crime. Officers distributed educational fliers to community members, made five citizen contacts and 15 suspicious person stops of individuals known for being involved in gang and drug activity. They also issued six verbal warnings to drivers not wearing their seatbelt and ten warnings for drinking in public. One citation for trespassing was also issued.
These joint efforts are a great way to increase police visibility in the community and leverage departmental resources in a targeted geographical area. The next Joint Bike Patrol will be conducted in June.
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NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Det. Corporal Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148 E-mail:andrewj@takomagov.org
May 17, 2007 (10:00PM)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AT FULL STAFF
The Police Recruiting section has been diligently working to attract and recruit well qualified applicants to fill vacant ranks of the Takoma Park Police Department. Chief Ricucci is pleased to announce that this goal has been met successfully. The Takoma Park Police is at full strength and has two cadets scheduled to attend the University of Maryland Police Academy in July 2007. Chief Ricucci attributes the success of this goal to the hard work of the recruiting section and an attractive incentive and benefits package that the agency now offers. With these additional resources, the agency can continue to staff its Patrol Division and Specialized Units to provide a higher quality of police services to the Takoma Park Community carrying its Community Policing Philosophy to the next level.
D/Cpl. Andrew M. John
Takoma Park Police
Police Information Officer
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Det. Corporal Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148 E-mail:andrewj@takomagov.org
May 16, 2007 (3:00pm)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Takoma Park Street Robbery
On May 15, 2007 at approximately 3:21PM, police officials were summoned to the report of an attempt armed robbery at Cockerille Avenue and Second Avenue, Takoma Park. According to the victim, he was approached by two subjects, one was a black male in his late teens, 5'06", 130 lbs, medium complexion armed with a small black revolver, wearing a white sleeveless shirt, black long pants and a white baseball cap. Suspect two was a black male approximately 16 years of age, 5'03", 160 lbs, medium complexion with dark short hair, wearing a light blue tee shirt and black shorts with stipes. Suspect three was described as being in his early 30's, wearing a white tee shirt and a black hat with a shiny emblem, operating a dark grey Ford vehicle with dark tinted windows displaying Maryland registration plates. Suspect one displayed the handgun and ordered the victim to give him his money. Suspects one and two then fled into suspect threes vehicle which fled south on Cockerille Avenue towards Fourth Avenue. Investigators are continuing their investigation.
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Det. Corporal Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148 E-mail:andrewj@takomagov.org
May 12, 2007 (11:00PM)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1st Degree Assault
Police officials are investigating the report of an assault that occurred to the rear of the Takoma Park Recreation Center, 7315 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and a group of unknown suspects exchanged words and became involved in a physical confrontation. During the confrontation, an unknown suspect struck the victim with an unknown object. All of the suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the Washington Hospital Center Med-Star unit and is in stable condition. Police officials will continue the investigation.
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Det. Corporal Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148 E-mail:andrewj@takomagov.org
May 10, 2007 (7:00PM)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STABBING WITH AN ARREST
Police officials are investigating the report of a stabbing which occurred in the 7400 Block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park. At approximately 4:55 PM Police Officials were advised of a stabbing victim in a south bound bus shelter in the 7400 Block of New Hampshire Ave. The initial responding officer obtained a description of the suspect who had fled the immediate area. Additional responding units located and detained the suspect in the 7300 Block of New Hampshire Avenue who was positively identified by the victim. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim and the suspect exchanged words and became involved in a physical confrontation at the bus shelter. During the confrontation, the suspect produced a knife, stabbed the victim and fled south on New Hampshire Avenue. The suspect is identified as Michael Anthony Lee of Capitol Heights, Maryland. Investigators believe that Lee has gang affiliations. The victim, a XX year old juvenile, was transported to the Washington Hospital Med-Star unit with non-life threatening injuries.
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Det. Corporal Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148 E-mail:andrewj@takomagov.org
May 08, 2007 (5:00PM)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
POLICE IDENTIFY THEFT FROM VEHICLE SUSPECTS
On May 04, 2007, Police Officials were alerted to the report of suspects breaking into a motor vehicle in the 7500 Block of Jackson Ave, Takoma Park. Responding Officers located the suspect vehicle and suspects leaving the area as a result of the description provided by the witness. The witness was transported to the location of the vehicle stop and positively identified the suspects. Officers located several Global Positioning Satellite receivers inside the vehicle which were determined to have been stolen from Anne Arundel County. Officials from Anne Arundel County responded to Takoma Park to continue their investigation of the stolen equipment which was taken from several vehicle in their jurisdiction. Officials charged Alex Turcios of Silver Spring with Theft over $500.00, Conspiracy to Commit Theft, Destruction of Property and Contributing to the Delinquency of a child. Two juvenile associated with Turcios were also charged and released to the custody of their parents.
Alert members of the community, quick response by Police and their collaborative efforts, led to the arrest of these suspects and the recovery of the stolen property.
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NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Det. Corporal Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148 E-mail:andrewj@takomagov.org
May 08, 2007 (5:00PM)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
POLICE CRIME REDUCTION INITIATIVE
As a result of the recent street robberies and assaults incidents along the New Hampshire Ave corridor, and at the direction of Chief Ronald Ricucci, Police Officials launched a high visibility safety and quality of life initiative in and around The New Hampshire Ave corridor and University Blvd.
Plainclothes and uniformed officers worked closely together to target a myriad of violations which effect the quality of life in this community. These violations included, loitering, trespassing, narcotics violations, public drunkenness and violations of the state motor-vehicle law. According to Lt. Tyrone Collington, Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, these types of violations are often key indicators of locating and identifying suspects of more serious crimes which impact the community. Officials conducted traffic enforcement, conducted filed interviews and increased patrol presence in the affected area.
As a result of this enforcement initiative, Police Officials effectively identified known members of local street gangs, made several arrests and impounded two motor vehicles incidental to arrest associated with this initiative. Officials will continue a presence along the New Hampshire Ave corridor to abate any future incidents.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
April 27, 2007 - May 3, 2007
Prepared by: Detective A/Lt. T. Collington
This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Between April 27 at 3:00 pm and April 28 at 5:32 am in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus was stolen by unknown means. 07-5869
On April 27 at 9:50 pm at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Erskine Avenue, a strong armed robbery was attempted. An adult male waiting at a bus stop, was approached by approximately 15 juveniles who punched him, knocked him to the ground and demanded his money. The victim was able to run away from the subjects without handing over his property. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as 15-16 years old, black, white and hispanic. No further description given. 07-5875
On May 2, between 10:00 pm and 12:18 pm in the 8100 block of Lockney Avenue, a 1995 Dodge Caravan was stolen by unknown means. 07-6119
Between May 2 at 5:30 pm and May 3 at 2:50 pm in the 700 block of Erie Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry to the business was gained. Property was taken. 07-6144
Arrests
On April 27 at 5:02 pm in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with trespassing.. 07-5843
On April 28 at 5:45 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. 07-5884
On April 29 at 10:58 am in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open warrant for two counts of theft over $500. 07-5907
On April 27 at 6:30 pm in the 7200 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with 2nd degree burglary, theft over $500 and possession of CDS paraphernalia. 07-5847
On April 27 at 3:23 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with drinking alcohol in public. 07-5836
On April 27 at 3:51 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., two adult males were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. 07-5837
On April 27 at 4:16 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., two adult males were arrested and charged with drinking alcohol in public. 07-5838
On April 28 1:30 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested on an open warrant for possession of CDS. 07-5878
On May 2 at 12:10 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with drinking alcohol in public. 07-6100
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