Between August 19th at approximately 7:00 PM and August 24th at approximately 5:00 PM, a residence in the 7000 block of 13th Avenue was broken into. There are no known suspects. The suspect(s) took property. Investigation continues by TPPD under case #07047880. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
STRONG ARM ROBBERY
On 8-24 at approximately 8:44 AM, Takoma Park police units responded to the 7400 block of Cedar Avenue. A female resident was walking toward the Metro and was accosted by a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The suspect took the victim’s purse and fled on foot to a waiting vehicle, possibly a silver Lexus SUV in the 200 block of Dogwood Avenue. Suspect and vehicle fled south on Cedar Avenue towards the District of Columbia line. Property was taken. Investigation continues by TPPD under case #07047371. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
August 17, 2007 - August 23, 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
On August 17 at 1:45 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an assault occurred. An adult female customer got into an argument with an adult female employee and then struck her. The victim was not injured.
070460003
Between August 17 at 11:00 pm and August 18 at 9:30 am in the 7400 block of Glenside Drive, a 1995 Acura Integra was stolen by unknown means. 07046178
Between August 10 at 9:00 am and August 18 at 1:00 am in the 500 block of Albany Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry was gained through an unlocked basement door. Property was taken. 07046367
On August 24, between 1:00 am and 5:27 am in the7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary was attempted. The front door of the business was damaged. 07047355
Arrests:
On August 17 at 11:00 am in the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with two counts of 2nd degree assault and one count of destruction of property after police responded to a call for a domestic assault in progress. 07045953
On August 18 at 6:10 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with consuming alcohol on public property. 07046254
On August 19 at 11:45 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested and charged with consuming alcohol on public property. 07046365
On August 21 at 3:40 am in the 7600 block of Carroll Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. 07046682
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House Fire - Ritchie Avenue
City police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to 130 Ritchie Avenue for a three alarm house fire. The rear of the house was fully engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to the houses on both sides. The primary house suffered major damage, but the lone occupant escaped without injury. A helicopter also responded to assist with an aerial view.
Cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
School Burglary Arrests
On August 17 at about 3:30 a.m. Takoma Park Police patrol officers responded to the Washington-McLaughlin School at 6501 Poplar Avenue for a burglary alarm. Four juveniles were arrested inside the building, with the assistance of a Montgomery County Police Canine team.
The school had been burglarized also on the previous night, but the alarm company had failed to notify police. CID investigators also responded to interview the suspects. Through additional investigation, they determined that the juveniles were responsible for the previous burglary, and for two earlier street robberies. Most of the property from the first burglary has been recovered.
Chief Ricucci notes that there was outstanding teamwork performed between the various units involved to accomplish this successful investigation.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
Residential Burglary:
On 8-11 some time during the daytime hours, Takoma Park Police units responded to a breaking and entering at a residential home in the 7000 block of Willow Avenue. The suspect took property. Investigation continues by TPPD under case #07044625. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.
Commercial Burglary:
Some time between 8-11 at 10:00 PM and 8-12 at 9:00 AM, Takoma Park Police units responded to a burglary at a business in the 7000 block of New Hampshire Avenue. The suspect gained entry by breaking the glass door and took property. Investigation continues by TPPD under case #07-044872. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
* 7500 Maple Avenue * Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci, 301/891.7104
Catherine E. Plevy, 301/891.7142
August 20, 2007 (11:25 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHIEF ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM
Chief Ronald Ricucci announced a new program today, where police officers will be leaving business cards with a message from the Chief at all businesses in the City of Takoma Park. The card lets you know your business was checked the prior night by a named officer and was safe and secure. It also reminds merchants to have an updated emergency notification list at the police station. Chief Ricucci states that this is a part of our community policing outreach efforts to partner with the business community. We want our business owners to know we are checking their businesses at night.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
* 7500 Maple Avenue * Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci, 301/891.7104
Catherine E. Plevy, 301/891.7142
August 20, 2007 (11:15 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OVERALL CRIME DOWN 9.15% IN TAKOMA PARK FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR!
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci announced today that for the first six months of the year, overall crime in the City of Takoma Park has declined 9.15%. There were significant decreases in Robbery (-31%), Burglary (-17.1%), Larceny (-5%) and Auto Theft (-7%). In reviewing the statistics, it was noteworthy that residential burglaries were down 23.9.90% from last year. People feeling safe in their homes is one of our top priorities. The reduction in robberies is very significant.
Chief Ricucci was pleased with the results, but cautioned the residents of Takoma Park to remain committed to being security conscious and reporting all crimes and suspicious activity to the police. Chief Ricucci attributed the decreases to the extensive effort put forth by the entire department on the robbery detail during the first three months of the year. The establishment of the plainclothes unit has led to a covert presence on the streets. This unit has already successfully made many significant arrests for robberies and burglaries. The most important part has been the Uniform Patrol Division partnering with our Criminal Investigations Division to be visible on patrol, while in vehicles, as well as on foot in the target areas of our community. We have also reinstituted bike patrol, which also will play a significant part in our crime reduction effort in the future.
Chief Ricucci states that the next six months will be a test in our efforts to further reduce crimes. We must remain vigilant!
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
August 10, 2007 - August 16, 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
On August 10, between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm in the 7300 block of Willow Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. A locked window of the home was forced open to gain entry. Property was stolen. 07044625
On August 10 at 1:55 hours in the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a theft from auto occurred. A subject opened the unlocked front passenger door of a vehicle while the owner was on the other side of her vehicle pumping gas and took the victim’s purse from the passenger seat. The subject was seen fleeing the scene in a vehicle. No description of the subject or the vehicle was given. 07044517
On August 11, between 12:00 pm and August 12 at 11:00 am in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A window of the 1999 Honda Civic was broken in the attempt. 07044891
Between August 11 at 10:00 pm and August 12 at 9:00 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. The front window of the business was smashed to gain entry. Property was taken. 07044872
On August 12, between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, a 1997 Chrysler Cirrus was stolen by unknown means. 07044943
On August 14, between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm in the 400 block of Elm Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. Entry was gained through an unsecured window. Property was taken. 07045468
Between August 15 at 6:30 pm and August 16 at 7:30 am in the 6500 block of Poplar Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. A school was entered by unknown means. Property was taken. 07045732
Arrests:
On August 10 at 1:45 pm in the 7600 block of Carroll Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on traffic related charges. 07044504
On August 15 at 7:45 pm in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, two adult males were arrested and charged with consuming alcohol in public. 07045647
On August 15 at 9:35 pm in the 8200 block of Roanoke Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with 1st & 2nd degree assault after police received a call for a domestic assault in progress. The victim was treated for minor injuries and released from a hospital. 07045677
On August 17 at 3:30 am, police responded to a silent alarm at a school in the 6500 block of Poplar Avenue. Four juvenile males were found inside and were arrested. Warrants will be sought charging them with two counts of burglary and theft over $500 in connection with this case and the burglary from August 15/16 at the same location. 07045905
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BURGLARY
On 8/10/07 at about 5:05 AM, Takoma Park Police units responded to a
service station in the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue for an alarm.
Cpl. Erwin arrived and discovered that the business had been
burglarized. The suspect(s) used tools to force their way into the
cashier's office and removed property. A K-9 track was conducted with
inconclusive results. Investigation continues by TPPD under case #
07044427. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call us
at 301-270-1100.
TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
August 3, 2007 - August 9, 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
On August 4 at 2:06 am at the intersection of Anne Street and Hammond Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was walking alone when he was approached by three subjects in a silver 4-door Chevrolet Impala. One subject exited the vehicle, displayed a handgun, demanded money from the victim then pushed the victim to the ground when he did not immediately comply. The subject took cash from the victim’s pockets and fled in the vehicle. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males, 20-28 years old. The first subject was 150-170 lbs, black hair in dread-locks and a beard. No further descriptions were given. 07043197
Between August 3 at 6:00 am and August 7 at 12:35 am in the 7400 block of Buffalo Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry to the home was gained. Property was taken. 07043773
On August 9 at 3:53 pm in the 900 block of East West Highway an assault occurred. An adult male was beaten by three adult males and one adult female after a customer dispute in a restaurant. The victim was treated on the scene for minor injuries. Investigation is ongoing. 070251278
On August 10 at approximately 5:05 am, in the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue , a commercial burglary occurred. Police responded to an audible alarm at the business. The front door was forced open to gain entry and a glass window to the cashier's office area was smashed with a hammer. Property was taken. 070251939
Arrests:
On August 7 at 10:24 pm at the intersection of Carroll and Tulip Avenues, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol and other traffic related offenses. 07043946
On August 9 at 12:00 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open warrant charging her with burglary, 2nd degree assault and theft over $500 stemming from an incident that occurred on August 2 in the 6400 block of 2nd Avenue. 07042868
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
July 6, 2007 - July 12, 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.
On July 11, between 1:00 am and 1:40 am in the 7500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. A window was broken. It is unknown if any property was taken. 07037928
On July 8 at 11:16 pm in the 100 block of Grant Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult female was walking alone when she noticed a black SUV type vehicle parked ahead of her. The vehicle immediately drove up to her and a subject jumped out, displayed a handgun, took the victim’s backpack and emptied it on the ground. After taking some of the victim’s property, the subject fled in the vehicle. The victim was not injured. The subject was described as a black male, 5'9", slim build, dark complexion, short hair, wearing a white ball cap and a brown and gray striped shirt. 0737407
Arrests
On July 6 at 12:46 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, a criminal citation for consuming alcohol in public was issued to an adult male. 07036999
On July 8 at 11:30 pm in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, two adult males were arrested and charged with possession of CDS with intent to distribute and possession of CDS. 07037476
On July 9 at 10:22 pm in the7200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, driving on a suspended license, reckless and negligent driving and several other traffic related offenses. 07037695
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
July 20, 2006 - July 26, 2006
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 July 23 at 9:30 pm and July 24 at 6:30 am in the 7800 block of Lockney Avenue, a 1998 Nissan Altima was stolen by unknown means. 07-040715
On July 23 at 9:20 pm in the 7000 block of Carroll Avenue, a strong armed robbery occurred. An adult male was approached by three subjects who asked him for change, then threw him on the ground, searched his pockets and took his wallet. The subjects fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The subjects were described as black males, 19-20 years old. Suspect one was 5'9" - 5'10" medium complexion, heavy build, close cropped black hair, wearing a red tee shirt and white shorts. Suspect two was 5'4", thin build, wearing blue jeans and a black tee shirt. No further description was given. 07-040658
On July 25 at 9:20 pm in the 6700 block of Eastern Avenue, a strong armed robbery was attempted. An adult male was walking when he was grabbed around the neck and pushed to the ground by one of three subjects. One of the subjects yelled for his wallet, but the victim began yelling and the subjects fled on foot. The victim was not injured and no property was taken. The subjects were described as young black males wearing jeans and tee shirts, one shirt was red and white. No further description was given. 07-041153
Between July 25 at 5:45 pm and July 26 at 10:24 am in the 700 block of Hudson Avenue, a 1997 Lincoln Towncar was stolen by unknown means. 07-041245
Arrests:
On July 21 at 12:40 am in the 7500 block of Cedar Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. 07-040090
On July 22 at 9:45 pm in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving without a license and attempting to elude police. 07-040420
On July 24 at 3:33 am in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol and failure to stop after an accident involving damage. 07-040700
On July 25 at 9:06 pm at the intersection of Tulip and Sycamore Avenues, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of CDS paraphernalia. 07-041124
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TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME BLOTTER
July 13, 2007 - July 19, 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.
On July 13 at 1140 pm, in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue, a home invasion robbery/sex assault occurred. A male dressed in dark clothing entered the victim’s residence through a rear unsecured door. Once inside, the victim was bound, assaulted and robbed of her property. The victim was not seriously injured. After obtaining the victim’s property the subject fled from the residence. It was later discovered the victim’s credit card was used at three locations shortly after the robbery. The subject’s photograph was captured on the bank surveillance video. The subject was described as a black male, 20-25 years old, 6'-0", 170 lbs., muscular build and wearing all dark clothing. 07038585
On July 14, 2007, between 5:45 am and 6:04 am, in the 1100 block of Kingwood Avenue,
a theft from auto occurred. An unknown person unlawfully entered the victim’s victim’s vehicle through an unsecured door. The subject obtained property and fled. 07038792
Between July 16 at 6:30 am and July 18 at 10:02 pm in the 6300 block of Westmoreland Avenue, a 2006 Dodge Magnum was stolen by unknown means. 07038958
On July 19 at 5:39 pm, in the 7100 block of Cedar Avenue at Tulip Avenue, a arm robbery occurred. The victim was walking when she was approached by a black male subject. The subject placed a stick against the victim’s back and demanded her purse. The victim complied and was not injured. The subject ran to an awaiting black convertible unknown make vehicle and fled from the scene. The subject is described as a black male with close cut hair style, 6'-0" to 6'-2" tall and had no facial hair. 07039792
Arrests:
On July 17 at 9:27 pm, in the 5400 block of Kenilworth Avenue, Prince George’s County, an adult male was arrested by Takoma Park and Riverdale Park Police Officers, on an active Takoma Park warrant stemming from the July 13, home invasion robbery/sex assault incident. 07038585
On July 19 at 11:00 am, at the intersection of University Boulevard and Glenville Street, an adult male was arrested by a Takoma Park Detective on an outstanding Takoma Park warrant for possession of handgun. 07-7682
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Citizen Armed Robbery
On 8-4, at approximately 0205 hours, units responded to Anne Street and
Hammond Avenue for the report of an armed robbery. The victim was
walking along Anne Street and Hammond Avenue when a silver Chevrolet
Impala pulled up alongside of him. A rear passenger, described as a
black male with dredlocks and a beard, exited the vehicle, produced a
dark colored semi-automatic handgun and demanded money. The suspect
pushed the victim to the ground and put the handgun to the back of his
head. The suspect took cash, returned to the suspect vehicle and fled.
The suspect vehicle was last seen driving down Lockney Avenue from Anne
Street. The victim said he heard several gunshots as the suspect
vehicle drove away. A K-9 search of the area revealed negative
results.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
(301) 891-7142