On November 30, 2012, at approximately 7:56 a.m., officers responded for a theft from auto that occurred earlier at approximately 7:45 a.m. in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Sunoco Gas Station). While inside the gas station store, the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle through the unlocked front driver’s side door and took property. Before driving away, the suspects broke into another vehicle at the same location and took property. Surveillance footage shows the suspect vehicle exiting the gas station heading south on New Hampshire Avenue and then taking a left turn on to Chillum Road. Investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle may be stolen out of Prince George’s County with a stolen motor vehicle tag out of the District of Columbia.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.
The suspect vehicle is described as a gray Infinity FX35.
Investigation continues under case #12058754 and #12058756. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
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If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Takoma Park Police Department Weekly Crime Report: 11/16/12 - 11/29/12
Ward 1:
Residential Burglary
7400 blk. of Birch Ave., on Sunday, November 25th at 7:16 p.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence through an unlocked rear window and removed property.
Larceny
7500 blk. of Piney Branch Rd., on Monday, November 26th at 10:33 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) stole a vehicles rear license plate.
7600 blk. of Takoma Ave., on Tuesday, November 20th at 4:07 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. An unknown suspect stole property from a purse that was left unattended. Suspect: B/M, 25-30, very short black hair, muscular build.
Auto Theft
7100 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Saturday, November 17th at 10:46 p.m., officers responded to an auto theft that just occurred. Unknown suspect(s) stole a black 1995 Acura Integra by unknown means while it was parked on the street.
Ward 2:
Simple Assault
7600 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Saturday, November 24th at 4:04 a.m., officers responded to an assault that just occurred. A known male and female assaulted hospital staff during an argument that turned physical. No arrests were made.
Larceny from Vehicle
6800 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 18th at 3:26 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Ward 3:
Robbery
6400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Tuesday, November 20th at 9:36 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that just occurred. A male suspect approached a male employee as he was walking through the business parking lot. The suspect announced a robbery as he held a hard object against the victims back. The victim complied and the suspect fled in an unknown direction with the victim’s property. The victim was unharmed. Suspect: B/M, 18-26, wearing a black jacket.
Larceny
Unit blk. of Lee Ave., on Tuesday, November 20th at 9:39 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) stole a rear license plate from a vehicle.
Ward 4:
Larceny from Vehicle
100 blk. of Ritchie Ave., on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:20 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and removed property.
Ward 5:
Aggravated Assault
Intersection of Hudson Ave. and Flower Ave., on Tuesday, November 27th at 7:01 a.m., officers responded to an assault in progress. A female 16, was arrested for assaulting a female victim during an argument that turned physical. The victim suffered minor injuries.
8600 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 23rd at 11:23 p.m., officers responded to an assault in progress. A male 31, was arrested after assaulting responding officers and security guards during a disorderly conduct incident at a business.
Larceny from Vehicle
200 blk. of Hilltop Rd., on Wednesday, November 28th at 9:05 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered two unlocked vehicles and stole property.
Auto Theft
600 blk. of Houston Ave., on Wednesday, November 28th at 9:40 a.m., officers responded to an auto theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered a silver 2002 Dodge Stratus by unknown means, tampered with the ignition, and stole the vehicle from a parking lot. The vehicle was recovered in Potomac, MD by MCPD.
Ward 6:
Robbery
Intersection of New Hampshire Ave., and Sligo Creek Pkwy., officers responded to a robbery that occurred earlier. Three unknown male suspects approached a male victim as he was jogging. The suspects demanded the victim’s property and assaulted him before fleeing the scene with the property in an unknown direction. The victim was uninjured. Suspects: #1 B/M, 5’8"-5’09", dark complexion, thin build, wearing all black clothing. #2 B/M, 5’8"-5’9", dark complexion, thin build, wearing all black clothing. #3 B/M, wearing all black clothing.
Residential Burglary
1200 blk. of Myrtle Ave., on Monday, November 19th at 10:26 a.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s apartment by unknown means and stole property.
Larceny from Vehicle
1100 blk. of Linden Ave., on Saturday, November 24th at 3:06 a.m., a male 33, was arrested for Theft Under $1000 after the suspect was observed breaking into vehicles by responding officers.
Larceny
1300 blk. of University Blvd. (Walgreens), on Sunday, November 18th at 11:57 a.m., a male 42 was arrested for shoplifting after the suspect was observed removing items from a store without paying for them.
Arrests:
6900 blk. of Westmoreland Ave., on Saturday, November 24th at 4:36 p.m., a male 60, was arrested for having an open failure to appear warrant.
7500 blk. of Maple Ave., on Friday, November 23rd at 11:30 a.m., a male 69, was arrested for having an open failure to appear in court warrant.
900 blk. of University Blvd., on Sunday, November 18th at 1:44 a.m., a male 29, was arrested for having an open drug paraphernalia warrant.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, November 16th at 9:00 p.m., a male 44, was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Residential Burglary
7400 blk. of Birch Ave., on Sunday, November 25th at 7:16 p.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence through an unlocked rear window and removed property.
Larceny
7500 blk. of Piney Branch Rd., on Monday, November 26th at 10:33 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) stole a vehicles rear license plate.
7600 blk. of Takoma Ave., on Tuesday, November 20th at 4:07 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. An unknown suspect stole property from a purse that was left unattended. Suspect: B/M, 25-30, very short black hair, muscular build.
Auto Theft
7100 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Saturday, November 17th at 10:46 p.m., officers responded to an auto theft that just occurred. Unknown suspect(s) stole a black 1995 Acura Integra by unknown means while it was parked on the street.
Ward 2:
Simple Assault
7600 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Saturday, November 24th at 4:04 a.m., officers responded to an assault that just occurred. A known male and female assaulted hospital staff during an argument that turned physical. No arrests were made.
Larceny from Vehicle
6800 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 18th at 3:26 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Ward 3:
Robbery
6400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Tuesday, November 20th at 9:36 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that just occurred. A male suspect approached a male employee as he was walking through the business parking lot. The suspect announced a robbery as he held a hard object against the victims back. The victim complied and the suspect fled in an unknown direction with the victim’s property. The victim was unharmed. Suspect: B/M, 18-26, wearing a black jacket.
Larceny
Unit blk. of Lee Ave., on Tuesday, November 20th at 9:39 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) stole a rear license plate from a vehicle.
Ward 4:
Larceny from Vehicle
100 blk. of Ritchie Ave., on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:20 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and removed property.
Ward 5:
Aggravated Assault
Intersection of Hudson Ave. and Flower Ave., on Tuesday, November 27th at 7:01 a.m., officers responded to an assault in progress. A female 16, was arrested for assaulting a female victim during an argument that turned physical. The victim suffered minor injuries.
8600 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 23rd at 11:23 p.m., officers responded to an assault in progress. A male 31, was arrested after assaulting responding officers and security guards during a disorderly conduct incident at a business.
Larceny from Vehicle
200 blk. of Hilltop Rd., on Wednesday, November 28th at 9:05 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered two unlocked vehicles and stole property.
Auto Theft
600 blk. of Houston Ave., on Wednesday, November 28th at 9:40 a.m., officers responded to an auto theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered a silver 2002 Dodge Stratus by unknown means, tampered with the ignition, and stole the vehicle from a parking lot. The vehicle was recovered in Potomac, MD by MCPD.
Ward 6:
Robbery
Intersection of New Hampshire Ave., and Sligo Creek Pkwy., officers responded to a robbery that occurred earlier. Three unknown male suspects approached a male victim as he was jogging. The suspects demanded the victim’s property and assaulted him before fleeing the scene with the property in an unknown direction. The victim was uninjured. Suspects: #1 B/M, 5’8"-5’09", dark complexion, thin build, wearing all black clothing. #2 B/M, 5’8"-5’9", dark complexion, thin build, wearing all black clothing. #3 B/M, wearing all black clothing.
Residential Burglary
1200 blk. of Myrtle Ave., on Monday, November 19th at 10:26 a.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s apartment by unknown means and stole property.
Larceny from Vehicle
1100 blk. of Linden Ave., on Saturday, November 24th at 3:06 a.m., a male 33, was arrested for Theft Under $1000 after the suspect was observed breaking into vehicles by responding officers.
Larceny
1300 blk. of University Blvd. (Walgreens), on Sunday, November 18th at 11:57 a.m., a male 42 was arrested for shoplifting after the suspect was observed removing items from a store without paying for them.
Arrests:
6900 blk. of Westmoreland Ave., on Saturday, November 24th at 4:36 p.m., a male 60, was arrested for having an open failure to appear warrant.
7500 blk. of Maple Ave., on Friday, November 23rd at 11:30 a.m., a male 69, was arrested for having an open failure to appear in court warrant.
900 blk. of University Blvd., on Sunday, November 18th at 1:44 a.m., a male 29, was arrested for having an open drug paraphernalia warrant.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, November 16th at 9:00 p.m., a male 44, was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Theft from Auto - Community Advisory
On November 28, 2012, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 200 block of Hilltop Road for reports of a theft from auto that occurred sometime between November 27 at 9:00 p.m. and November 28 at 8:00 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered two of the victim’s unlocked vehicles and took property.
Investigation continues under case #12058424. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12058424. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Theft from Auto - Community Advisory
On November 28, 2012, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 100 block of Ritchie Avenue for reports of a theft from auto that occurred sometime between November 27 at 9:30 p.m. and November 28 at 6:00 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle by breaking the passenger side front door window and took property.
Investigation continues under case #12058395. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12058395. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Terrorism Awareness for Residents - Community Advisory
The security of the City of Takoma Park depends greatly on citizen involvement. No police department can effectively protect life and property without the support and cooperation of the citizens it serves. The Takoma Park Police Department needs your help in countering terrorism. Much like our Neighborhood Watch Program, we ask you to be our eyes and ears. Your reporting of suspicious activity can help thwart a terrorist’s criminal intentions.
Terrorists are trained to "blend in" and assimilate to their surroundings. Most terrorist’s acts are well organized and well planned. Terrorists will conduct training, surveillance, and "dry runs" prior to the commission of a terrorist act. They like to strike at government and civilian targets in an effort to instill fear. Ironically, though it is the terrorist’s intent to instill fear in you, it is you and your vigilance that the terrorist fears most! So, how can you assist?
We need you to:
• Remain alert and be aware of everyday activities in your neighborhood and the city.
• Encourage the involvement of family, friends and neighbors.
• Assume responsibility to observe and report activities that appear out of place or unusual.
If you become aware of suspicious activity DO NOT:
• Take direct action.
• Confront the individual.
• Reveal your suspicions.
If you become aware of suspicious activity DO:
• Record as many details as possible.
• Notify the appropriate authorities as soon as possible.
Describing possible events:
• Who did I observe?
• What specifically did I see?
• Where did I observe the suspicious behavior?
• When did I observe the suspicious behavior?
• Why do I think the behavior is suspicious?
Ways to improve observation skills:
• Employ good listening skills.
• Do not let personal feelings interfere with the incident.
• Look at the entire situation before making a judgment.
• Watch for non-verbal communication signs.
• Use feedback to obtain and verify information or observations.
• Observe and report by dialing 9 - 1 - 1.
• Do not become personally involved.
Terrorists are trained to "blend in" and assimilate to their surroundings. Most terrorist’s acts are well organized and well planned. Terrorists will conduct training, surveillance, and "dry runs" prior to the commission of a terrorist act. They like to strike at government and civilian targets in an effort to instill fear. Ironically, though it is the terrorist’s intent to instill fear in you, it is you and your vigilance that the terrorist fears most! So, how can you assist?
We need you to:
• Remain alert and be aware of everyday activities in your neighborhood and the city.
• Encourage the involvement of family, friends and neighbors.
• Assume responsibility to observe and report activities that appear out of place or unusual.
If you become aware of suspicious activity DO NOT:
• Take direct action.
• Confront the individual.
• Reveal your suspicions.
If you become aware of suspicious activity DO:
• Record as many details as possible.
• Notify the appropriate authorities as soon as possible.
Describing possible events:
• Who did I observe?
• What specifically did I see?
• Where did I observe the suspicious behavior?
• When did I observe the suspicious behavior?
• Why do I think the behavior is suspicious?
Ways to improve observation skills:
• Employ good listening skills.
• Do not let personal feelings interfere with the incident.
• Look at the entire situation before making a judgment.
• Watch for non-verbal communication signs.
• Use feedback to obtain and verify information or observations.
• Observe and report by dialing 9 - 1 - 1.
• Do not become personally involved.
Attempt Stolen Auto - Community Advisory
On November 28, 2012, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7700 block of Maple Avenue for reports of an attempt stolen auto. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal a vehicle; the left exterior door lock, right rear vent glass and ignition were damaged. No property was taken. There are no suspects at this time.
Investigation continues under case #12058382. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12058382. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Winter Safety Tips - Community Advisory
Many injuries occur each winter as people try to keep their homes warm and get around in cold, stormy weather. December, January and February are the leading months for home fires and associated deaths in the United States. Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home-fire deaths in the United States and the leading cause during December and January. Each year, more than 700 people die of hypothermia (low body temperature) caused by extended exposure to cold temperatures both indoors and out. About half of these deaths are among persons age 65 and older; men in this age group are more likely than women to die from hypothermia.
Know Your Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Terms:
Freezing Rain: Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on the roads, walkways, trees and power lines.Sleet: Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery.Winter Storm Watch: A winter storm is possible in your area.Winter Storm Warning: A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.Blizzard Warning: Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 mph or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.Frost/Freeze Warning: Below freezing temperatures are expected. You should have the following supplies in your disaster supply kit:
Rock Salt to melt ice on walkways
Sand to improve traction
Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment
Prepare your Home and Family:Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may be cut off. For example, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.
Winterize your house, shed or any other structure that may provide shelter for your family, neighbors, or equipment. Clear rain gutters, repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during a storm.
Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing.
Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
Portable Space Heaters – more home fires are started by heating equipment than any other cause. Portable and electric heaters are the most dangerous. But it is possible to be warm and safe this winter by following these tips on space heaters: - Make sure your heater has been tested for safety.
- Space heaters need to have plenty of space around them.
- Place space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn – including furniture, people, pets and curtains.
- There should always be an adult in the room when a space heater is on. Turn off the space heaters before leaving a room or going to sleep.
- Supervise children and pets at all times when a portable space heater is in use.
- Never use space heaters to dry clothing or blankets.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves: - Burn only seasonal hardwood like oak, ash or maple. Do not burn trash, cardboard boxes or Christmas trees because these items burn unevenly, and may contain poisons or cause a home fire.
- Have a professional chimney sweep inspect chimneys every year. They will fix any cracks, blockages and leaks and clean out any build-up in the chimney that could start a fire.
- Open flues before fireplaces are used.
- Use sturdy screens or glass doors to keep embers inside fireplaces.
- Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and inside or near sleeping areas.
- Keep young children away from working wood stoves and heaters to avoid contact burn injuries.
Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.
Know ahead of time what you should do to help elderly or disabled friends, neighbors or employees.
Hire a contractor to check the structural ability of the roof to sustain unusually heavy weight from the accumulation of snow – or water, if drains on flat roofs do not work.
Prepare Your Car:Check or have a mechanic check the following items on your car:
Antifreeze levels – ensure they are sufficient to avoid freezing.
Battery and ignition system – should be in top condition and battery terminals should be clean.
Brakes – check for wear and fluid levels.
Exhaust system – check for leaks and crimped pipes and repair or replace as necessary. Carbon monoxide is deadly and usually gives no warning.
Fuel and air filters – replace and keep water out of the system by using additives and maintaining a full take of gas.
Heater and defroster – ensure they work properly.
Lights and flashing hazard lights – check for serviceability.
Oil – check for level and weight. Heavier oils congeal more at low temperatures and do not lubricate as well.
Thermostat – ensure it works properly.
Windshield wiper equipment – repair any problems and maintain proper washer fluid level.
Install good winter tires – Make sure the tires have adequate tread.
Maintain at least a half tank of gas during the winter season.
Place a winter emergency kit in each car that includes:
a shovel
windshield scraper and small broom
flashlight
battery powered radio
extra batteries
water
snack food
matches
extra hats, socks and mittens
first aid kit with pocket knife
necessary medications
blanket(s)
tow chain or rope
road salt and sand
booster cables
emergency flares
fluorescent distress flag
**Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Precautions: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as "the silent killer." You cannot see it, smell it or taste it. CO claims the lives of nearly 300 people in their homes each year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CO is a deadly gas that is produced by fuel-burning heating equipment, such as furnaces, wood stoves, fireplaces, and kerosene heaters. Follow these guidelines to help keep your family safer: - Install at least one CO alarm near sleeping areas.
- Have a trained professional inspect, clean and tune-up your home’s central heating system and repair leaks or other problems. Fireplaces and woodstoves should also be inspected each year and cleaned or repaired as needed.
- Keep gas appliances properly adjusted and serviced.
- Never use an oven or range to heat your home.
- Never use a gas or charcoal grill inside your home or in a closed garage.
- Portable electric generators must be used outside only. Never use them indoors, in a garage or in any confined area that can allow CO to collect. Follow usage directions closely.
Dress for the Weather: Wear several layers of loose fitting, light-weight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent.
Wear mittens which are warmer than gloves.
Wear a hat.
Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
During a Winter Storm:
If you are driving, only do so if it’s absolutely necessary. If you must drive, consider the following:
Travel in the day, don’t travel alone and keep others informed of your schedule.
Stay on main roads; avoid back road shortcuts.
Be "Ready-to-Go" or "Ready-to-Stay" if the Power Goes Out:
Stock up on batteries, flashlights, portable radios, canned foods, manual can openers, bottled water and blankets.
Use flashlights instead of candles to avoid a possible fire hazard.
If the temperature outside is below freezing and your home has no heat, run water at a trickle to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.
Store perishable food outside in the snow or in an unheated outside building if the power goes out.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors:If someone you know is elderly or dependent on life-sustaining or health-related equipment, such as a ventilator, respirator or oxygen concentrator, you should make plans now to ensure their needs are met during severe winter weather and possible power outages.
- Help them stock a home disaster kit, including a flashlight and extra batteries, a battery-operated radio, bottled water, non-perishable foods, essential medicines and extra blankets or sleeping bags.
- Check on them after a storm or power outage. Register them as a special needs customer with their utility companies so they will become a priority customer. Notify others who could provide help such as neighbors, relatives, nearby friends, and local emergency responders, such as the fire department.
- Have a list of emergency numbers readily available.
- Have a standby generator or an alternative source of power available. Be aware of the safety rules for use.
Protect Your Pets:Winter is a time we should pay close attention to the safety of our pets. Here are some tips:
If your pet goes outdoors, be aware of the temperature. Pets can get frostbite very easily on the ears, tail and paws.
When walking your dog, check the paws to make sure that ice is not building up between the toes and that salt from the road is not irritating the skin.
If your dog is a swimmer, keep it on a leash around open water or unstable ice. Hypothermia can set in quickly and the dog may be unable to get out of the water.
Before you start your car, you should honk the horn to make sure that a cat has not decided to nap in a warm spot under the hood of the vehicle, or underneath the vehicle.
If you have left your holiday decorations up after Christmas, keep ornaments out of reach of your pets. Remember that poinsettias, holly, mistletoe and other plants can be toxic if ingested.
Safe Sledding:Winter is a fun time for children, but it can also be dangerous. Parents should be aware of some simple safety tips for their children when they go sledding or tobogganing:
Children should never use streets or roads for sledding unless they are blocked from traffic.
Children should sled only during daytime hours.
Do not sled on icy hills. Sledding hills should be only snow covered.
Avoid sledding over snow bumps or anything that may cause the sled to become airborne.
Never sled alone. An adult should always accompany small children.
Children should stay out of the paths of other sledders. In addition, if the slopes become busy, they should move off them quickly.
Parents, if you are sledding with your children, follow these rules yourselves.
Safe Skating:If possible, skate at areas that have been approved and posted for ice-skating.
Never skate alone. Always have at least two people present.
Children should never be allowed to skate on a pond unsupervised.
Remember ice thickness is never consistent on lakes and ponds. Water currents, particularly around narrow spots, bridges, inlets and outlets are always suspect for thin ice.
Stay away from cracks, seams, pressure ridges, slushy areas and darker areas that signify thinner ice.
Never skate after dark.
Hypothermia:Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, especially in children and the elderly. Watch for these symptoms:
Inability to concentrate
Poor coordination
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Exhaustion
Uncontrollable shivering, followed by a sudden lack of shivering
If the person’s body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, get emergency medical assistance immediately! Remove wet clothing, wrap the victim in warm blankets and give warm, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated liquids until help arrives.
Frostbite:People working or playing outdoors during the winter can develop frostbite and not even know it. There is no pain associated with the early stages of frostbite, so learn to watch for these danger signs:
First, the skin may feel numb and become flushed. Then it turns white or grayish-yellow. Frostbitten skin feels cold to the touch.
If frostbite is suspected, move the victim to a warm area. Cover the affected area with something warm and dry. Never rub it!
Then get to a doctor or hospital as quickly as possible.
Snow Blower Safety:Do you have a snow blower? Did you know that most snow blower injuries happen because the operator did not read the operating instructions? So, read your owner’s manual and follow these tips:
Never leave your snow blower running and unattended.
Make sure the discharge chute is not aimed at passing motorists or pedestrians.
Never put your hands into the discharge chute or augers to clear stuck snow and/or ice.
Never add fuel when the engine is running and hot.
Make sure you know how to turn the machine off quickly.
**Some safety tips taken from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Manual and Home Safety Council Safety Guide.**
Know Your Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Terms:
Freezing Rain: Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on the roads, walkways, trees and power lines.Sleet: Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery.Winter Storm Watch: A winter storm is possible in your area.Winter Storm Warning: A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.Blizzard Warning: Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 mph or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.Frost/Freeze Warning: Below freezing temperatures are expected. You should have the following supplies in your disaster supply kit:
Rock Salt to melt ice on walkways
Sand to improve traction
Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment
Prepare your Home and Family:Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may be cut off. For example, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.
Winterize your house, shed or any other structure that may provide shelter for your family, neighbors, or equipment. Clear rain gutters, repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during a storm.
Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing.
Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
Portable Space Heaters – more home fires are started by heating equipment than any other cause. Portable and electric heaters are the most dangerous. But it is possible to be warm and safe this winter by following these tips on space heaters: - Make sure your heater has been tested for safety.
- Space heaters need to have plenty of space around them.
- Place space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn – including furniture, people, pets and curtains.
- There should always be an adult in the room when a space heater is on. Turn off the space heaters before leaving a room or going to sleep.
- Supervise children and pets at all times when a portable space heater is in use.
- Never use space heaters to dry clothing or blankets.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves: - Burn only seasonal hardwood like oak, ash or maple. Do not burn trash, cardboard boxes or Christmas trees because these items burn unevenly, and may contain poisons or cause a home fire.
- Have a professional chimney sweep inspect chimneys every year. They will fix any cracks, blockages and leaks and clean out any build-up in the chimney that could start a fire.
- Open flues before fireplaces are used.
- Use sturdy screens or glass doors to keep embers inside fireplaces.
- Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and inside or near sleeping areas.
- Keep young children away from working wood stoves and heaters to avoid contact burn injuries.
Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.
Know ahead of time what you should do to help elderly or disabled friends, neighbors or employees.
Hire a contractor to check the structural ability of the roof to sustain unusually heavy weight from the accumulation of snow – or water, if drains on flat roofs do not work.
Prepare Your Car:Check or have a mechanic check the following items on your car:
Antifreeze levels – ensure they are sufficient to avoid freezing.
Battery and ignition system – should be in top condition and battery terminals should be clean.
Brakes – check for wear and fluid levels.
Exhaust system – check for leaks and crimped pipes and repair or replace as necessary. Carbon monoxide is deadly and usually gives no warning.
Fuel and air filters – replace and keep water out of the system by using additives and maintaining a full take of gas.
Heater and defroster – ensure they work properly.
Lights and flashing hazard lights – check for serviceability.
Oil – check for level and weight. Heavier oils congeal more at low temperatures and do not lubricate as well.
Thermostat – ensure it works properly.
Windshield wiper equipment – repair any problems and maintain proper washer fluid level.
Install good winter tires – Make sure the tires have adequate tread.
Maintain at least a half tank of gas during the winter season.
Place a winter emergency kit in each car that includes:
a shovel
windshield scraper and small broom
flashlight
battery powered radio
extra batteries
water
snack food
matches
extra hats, socks and mittens
first aid kit with pocket knife
necessary medications
blanket(s)
tow chain or rope
road salt and sand
booster cables
emergency flares
fluorescent distress flag
**Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Precautions: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as "the silent killer." You cannot see it, smell it or taste it. CO claims the lives of nearly 300 people in their homes each year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CO is a deadly gas that is produced by fuel-burning heating equipment, such as furnaces, wood stoves, fireplaces, and kerosene heaters. Follow these guidelines to help keep your family safer: - Install at least one CO alarm near sleeping areas.
- Have a trained professional inspect, clean and tune-up your home’s central heating system and repair leaks or other problems. Fireplaces and woodstoves should also be inspected each year and cleaned or repaired as needed.
- Keep gas appliances properly adjusted and serviced.
- Never use an oven or range to heat your home.
- Never use a gas or charcoal grill inside your home or in a closed garage.
- Portable electric generators must be used outside only. Never use them indoors, in a garage or in any confined area that can allow CO to collect. Follow usage directions closely.
Dress for the Weather: Wear several layers of loose fitting, light-weight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent.
Wear mittens which are warmer than gloves.
Wear a hat.
Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
During a Winter Storm:
If you are driving, only do so if it’s absolutely necessary. If you must drive, consider the following:
Travel in the day, don’t travel alone and keep others informed of your schedule.
Stay on main roads; avoid back road shortcuts.
Be "Ready-to-Go" or "Ready-to-Stay" if the Power Goes Out:
Stock up on batteries, flashlights, portable radios, canned foods, manual can openers, bottled water and blankets.
Use flashlights instead of candles to avoid a possible fire hazard.
If the temperature outside is below freezing and your home has no heat, run water at a trickle to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.
Store perishable food outside in the snow or in an unheated outside building if the power goes out.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors:If someone you know is elderly or dependent on life-sustaining or health-related equipment, such as a ventilator, respirator or oxygen concentrator, you should make plans now to ensure their needs are met during severe winter weather and possible power outages.
- Help them stock a home disaster kit, including a flashlight and extra batteries, a battery-operated radio, bottled water, non-perishable foods, essential medicines and extra blankets or sleeping bags.
- Check on them after a storm or power outage. Register them as a special needs customer with their utility companies so they will become a priority customer. Notify others who could provide help such as neighbors, relatives, nearby friends, and local emergency responders, such as the fire department.
- Have a list of emergency numbers readily available.
- Have a standby generator or an alternative source of power available. Be aware of the safety rules for use.
Protect Your Pets:Winter is a time we should pay close attention to the safety of our pets. Here are some tips:
If your pet goes outdoors, be aware of the temperature. Pets can get frostbite very easily on the ears, tail and paws.
When walking your dog, check the paws to make sure that ice is not building up between the toes and that salt from the road is not irritating the skin.
If your dog is a swimmer, keep it on a leash around open water or unstable ice. Hypothermia can set in quickly and the dog may be unable to get out of the water.
Before you start your car, you should honk the horn to make sure that a cat has not decided to nap in a warm spot under the hood of the vehicle, or underneath the vehicle.
If you have left your holiday decorations up after Christmas, keep ornaments out of reach of your pets. Remember that poinsettias, holly, mistletoe and other plants can be toxic if ingested.
Safe Sledding:Winter is a fun time for children, but it can also be dangerous. Parents should be aware of some simple safety tips for their children when they go sledding or tobogganing:
Children should never use streets or roads for sledding unless they are blocked from traffic.
Children should sled only during daytime hours.
Do not sled on icy hills. Sledding hills should be only snow covered.
Avoid sledding over snow bumps or anything that may cause the sled to become airborne.
Never sled alone. An adult should always accompany small children.
Children should stay out of the paths of other sledders. In addition, if the slopes become busy, they should move off them quickly.
Parents, if you are sledding with your children, follow these rules yourselves.
Safe Skating:If possible, skate at areas that have been approved and posted for ice-skating.
Never skate alone. Always have at least two people present.
Children should never be allowed to skate on a pond unsupervised.
Remember ice thickness is never consistent on lakes and ponds. Water currents, particularly around narrow spots, bridges, inlets and outlets are always suspect for thin ice.
Stay away from cracks, seams, pressure ridges, slushy areas and darker areas that signify thinner ice.
Never skate after dark.
Hypothermia:Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, especially in children and the elderly. Watch for these symptoms:
Inability to concentrate
Poor coordination
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Exhaustion
Uncontrollable shivering, followed by a sudden lack of shivering
If the person’s body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, get emergency medical assistance immediately! Remove wet clothing, wrap the victim in warm blankets and give warm, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated liquids until help arrives.
Frostbite:People working or playing outdoors during the winter can develop frostbite and not even know it. There is no pain associated with the early stages of frostbite, so learn to watch for these danger signs:
First, the skin may feel numb and become flushed. Then it turns white or grayish-yellow. Frostbitten skin feels cold to the touch.
If frostbite is suspected, move the victim to a warm area. Cover the affected area with something warm and dry. Never rub it!
Then get to a doctor or hospital as quickly as possible.
Snow Blower Safety:Do you have a snow blower? Did you know that most snow blower injuries happen because the operator did not read the operating instructions? So, read your owner’s manual and follow these tips:
Never leave your snow blower running and unattended.
Make sure the discharge chute is not aimed at passing motorists or pedestrians.
Never put your hands into the discharge chute or augers to clear stuck snow and/or ice.
Never add fuel when the engine is running and hot.
Make sure you know how to turn the machine off quickly.
**Some safety tips taken from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Manual and Home Safety Council Safety Guide.**
Holiday Package Tips - Community Advisory
This holiday season is an opportune time for burglars and thieves to commit crimes. Typically, there's a jump in packages stolen from homes during the holidays. This is an easy time for thieves because sometimes the person expecting a package doesn't realize their package has been stolen until sometimes weeks after it was supposed to be delivered. Solutions to the problem include tracking your deliveries online and reporting missing bundles as soon as possible. And of course, try to be home when you're expecting something valuable to arrive. If you can't be there, make arrangements with a neighbor. A lot of times the thefts are not reported to police because those receiving the packages assume there was a problem with the delivery. We do encourage anybody who is missing a package after it has been verified through the shipping company to contact police and make a report.
If you are sending something to someone please let those people know they need to be expecting it. Also, check for an expected package at the usual time your postal carrier delivers to your home. If using a shipping company or service, ask about other measures they offer to ensure delivery. The best way to do it is to require a signature, especially if you are sending a high-value item. Some companies will allow a neighbor to be designated to accept packages if the delivery comes when you are away from home. Be neighborly and ask a neighbor if they will accept a package for you, or ask them to keep an eye out if you know you have a package being delivered.
DO YOUR PART TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A SAFE AND HAPPY TIME FOR EVERYONE - EXCEPT THE CRIMINALS!
If you are sending something to someone please let those people know they need to be expecting it. Also, check for an expected package at the usual time your postal carrier delivers to your home. If using a shipping company or service, ask about other measures they offer to ensure delivery. The best way to do it is to require a signature, especially if you are sending a high-value item. Some companies will allow a neighbor to be designated to accept packages if the delivery comes when you are away from home. Be neighborly and ask a neighbor if they will accept a package for you, or ask them to keep an eye out if you know you have a package being delivered.
DO YOUR PART TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A SAFE AND HAPPY TIME FOR EVERYONE - EXCEPT THE CRIMINALS!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Critically Missing Juvenile - News Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 27, 2012 (4:07 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Detectives from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating the disappearance of a critically missing Takoma Park juvenile. Queben Edgardo Valladares, 16, was last seen by his father on November 19, 2012, in the 8300 block of Roanoke Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. He was also seen by a Takoma Park Police Officer on November 26, 2012, in the area of Kirklynn Avenue and Lockney Avenue. Valladares is a Hispanic male, 5'5, 150 lbs., slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. Valladares is critically missing due to age.
Anyone who has information about Valladares' whereabouts is asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #12058222.
** A photograph of Queben Edgardo Valladares is attached to this News Release **
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 27, 2012 (4:07 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Detectives from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating the disappearance of a critically missing Takoma Park juvenile. Queben Edgardo Valladares, 16, was last seen by his father on November 19, 2012, in the 8300 block of Roanoke Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. He was also seen by a Takoma Park Police Officer on November 26, 2012, in the area of Kirklynn Avenue and Lockney Avenue. Valladares is a Hispanic male, 5'5, 150 lbs., slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. Valladares is critically missing due to age.
Anyone who has information about Valladares' whereabouts is asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #12058222.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Arrest Made for 1st Degree Assault, Three Counts of 2nd Degree Assault; Other Charges - News Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 26, 2012 (1:27 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Jairo B. Francia, 31, of Silver Spring, Maryland, for 1st degree assault, three counts of 2nd degree assault, destruction of property, disturbing the peace, failure to obey a lawful order and resisting arrest.
On November 23, at approximately 11:23 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 8600 block of Flower Avenue (Tropicana Restaurant) for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers were pointed in the direction of the outside rear of the business. Once on scene, Francia was observed wielding a shovel at two security guards. Francia was ordered by a Takoma Park Police Officer to drop his weapon. Francia threw the shovel at the Takoma Park Police Officer, striking him in his foot, and then fled on foot running towards Sligo Creek Parkway. A foot chase ensued which led officers down Sligo Creek Parkway for several hundred yards where the suspect disappeared in the woods behind Roanoke Avenue. Sligo Creek Parkway was shut down and a perimeter was established. Assistance was requested of the Montgomery County Police Department and the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. A Montgomery County K-9 was deployed and tracked Francia through the woods to Roanoke Avenue where the track ended. Francia was then located at Carroll Avenue and Long Branch Parkway, however, he quickly ran back into the woods. Another K-9 track was conducted which led officers to the rear of the 8100 block of Carroll Avenue. Officers then located Francia inside the 7-11 located at 900 Merrimac Drive, Takoma Park, Maryland. Francia refused lawful orders and was eventually physically taken into custody and arrested.
Investigation revealed that while in the Tropicana Restaurant, Francia was asked to leave due to his being drunk and disorderly. As he was exiting the business, Francia smashed the front glass door with his fist. Once outside, he struck one of the guards in the face. The guard deployed his taser, striking Francia in his upper torso, which did not take effect. Francia ran to a parked vehicle in front of the business and began yelling death threats before fleeing on foot down Flower Avenue.
On Flower Avenue, Francia encountered a female victim in front of her home and vandalized her vehicle. When she asked him not to touch her vehicle, Francia replied with threats of shooting her. Francia then ran back towards the Tropicana Restaurant and engaged the guard in another physical altercation. This is when Francia ran to the rear of the business and picked up the shovel and police arrived.
Francia was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit without incident.
**A photograph of Francia is not available at this time **
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 26, 2012 (1:27 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Jairo B. Francia, 31, of Silver Spring, Maryland, for 1st degree assault, three counts of 2nd degree assault, destruction of property, disturbing the peace, failure to obey a lawful order and resisting arrest.
On November 23, at approximately 11:23 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 8600 block of Flower Avenue (Tropicana Restaurant) for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers were pointed in the direction of the outside rear of the business. Once on scene, Francia was observed wielding a shovel at two security guards. Francia was ordered by a Takoma Park Police Officer to drop his weapon. Francia threw the shovel at the Takoma Park Police Officer, striking him in his foot, and then fled on foot running towards Sligo Creek Parkway. A foot chase ensued which led officers down Sligo Creek Parkway for several hundred yards where the suspect disappeared in the woods behind Roanoke Avenue. Sligo Creek Parkway was shut down and a perimeter was established. Assistance was requested of the Montgomery County Police Department and the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. A Montgomery County K-9 was deployed and tracked Francia through the woods to Roanoke Avenue where the track ended. Francia was then located at Carroll Avenue and Long Branch Parkway, however, he quickly ran back into the woods. Another K-9 track was conducted which led officers to the rear of the 8100 block of Carroll Avenue. Officers then located Francia inside the 7-11 located at 900 Merrimac Drive, Takoma Park, Maryland. Francia refused lawful orders and was eventually physically taken into custody and arrested.
Investigation revealed that while in the Tropicana Restaurant, Francia was asked to leave due to his being drunk and disorderly. As he was exiting the business, Francia smashed the front glass door with his fist. Once outside, he struck one of the guards in the face. The guard deployed his taser, striking Francia in his upper torso, which did not take effect. Francia ran to a parked vehicle in front of the business and began yelling death threats before fleeing on foot down Flower Avenue.
On Flower Avenue, Francia encountered a female victim in front of her home and vandalized her vehicle. When she asked him not to touch her vehicle, Francia replied with threats of shooting her. Francia then ran back towards the Tropicana Restaurant and engaged the guard in another physical altercation. This is when Francia ran to the rear of the business and picked up the shovel and police arrived.
Francia was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit without incident.
**A photograph of Francia is not available at this time **
Burglary - Community Advisory
On November 26, 2012, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of Birch Avenue for reports of a burglary that occurred sometime between November 20 at 9:30 a.m. and November 21. Unknown suspect(s) made entry into the residence through an unlocked rear bedroom window. Property was taken.
Investigation continues under case #12057906. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12057906. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Arrest Made for Thefts from Auto - News Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 26, 2012 (11:07 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Elvis A. Ramirez, 33, of Silver Spring, Maryland, for two counts of theft under $500, and attempt theft under $500.
On November 24, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of a theft from auto that occurred approximately 30 minutes prior. Ramirez was caught rifling through the victim’s vehicle and fled across New Hampshire Avenue towards Prince George’s County. A check of the victim’s vehicle revealed several items of personal property missing. Ramirez returned to the area and was confronted by the victim, who returned an item of property and handed the rest off to an unknown second suspect. Shortly after the call on New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park Police Officers also responded to the 1100 block of Linden Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of another theft from auto in progress. The suspect in this theft was also identified as Ramirez.
Ramirez was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit without incident.
** A photograph of Ramirez is not available at this time **
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 26, 2012 (11:07 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Elvis A. Ramirez, 33, of Silver Spring, Maryland, for two counts of theft under $500, and attempt theft under $500.
On November 24, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of a theft from auto that occurred approximately 30 minutes prior. Ramirez was caught rifling through the victim’s vehicle and fled across New Hampshire Avenue towards Prince George’s County. A check of the victim’s vehicle revealed several items of personal property missing. Ramirez returned to the area and was confronted by the victim, who returned an item of property and handed the rest off to an unknown second suspect. Shortly after the call on New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park Police Officers also responded to the 1100 block of Linden Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of another theft from auto in progress. The suspect in this theft was also identified as Ramirez.
Ramirez was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit without incident.
** A photograph of Ramirez is not available at this time **
Arrest Made for Possession of Narcotics with the Intent to Distribute - News Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 26, 2012 (10:40 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Celestine Lee, 46, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, for distribution of narcotics and possession with the intent to distribute narcotics.
During the month of November 2012, Lee was identified as someone selling methadone in the City of Takoma Park, Maryland. Investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued on November 20. On November 21, Lee was arrested and taken into custody without incident. Search incident to arrest yielded narcotics in Lee’s possession, including bottles of methadone, in an amount indicative of an intent to distribute. Lee was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.
**A photograph of Lee is not available at this time **
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 26, 2012 (10:40 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Celestine Lee, 46, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, for distribution of narcotics and possession with the intent to distribute narcotics.
During the month of November 2012, Lee was identified as someone selling methadone in the City of Takoma Park, Maryland. Investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued on November 20. On November 21, Lee was arrested and taken into custody without incident. Search incident to arrest yielded narcotics in Lee’s possession, including bottles of methadone, in an amount indicative of an intent to distribute. Lee was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.
**A photograph of Lee is not available at this time **
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Statewide Static Electricity Safety - Avoid Static Electricity When Dispensing Gasoline - Community Advisory
Although rare, fires occurring when dispensing gasoline into vehicles and approved containers can result in a sudden flash fire directly resulting from a static electricity spark. A spark caused by static electricity can quickly ignite gasoline vapors in or around the fuel fill site.
When dry (low humidity) conditions exist, the potential for static electricity rises. Static electricity develops while entering and exiting your vehicle. It is advised to touch a metal area away from the fill location on the vehicle to discharge any static built up from contact with the seat before touching the nozzle. Although it is a best practice to avoid re-entering your vehicle after beginning the refueling process, if you find it necessary to enter the vehicle again, touch the exterior metal area of the vehicle before handling the nozzle. "Serious injury or death can quickly change the outcome of a seemingly simple task when dispensing gasoline," stated State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard. "Please educate yourself and share the following safety tips with others when filling vehicles and containers."
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Please follow the safety instructions provided on decals located on the gas pump housing.
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Always turn-off vehicle engine when refueling.
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Stay near the nozzle during the refueling process.
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Refrain from re-entering your vehicle. If you must re-enter the vehicle, discharge any static charge by touching a metal area like the car door before touching the nozzle.
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When filling approved containers, always place the container on the ground, never fill containers on a vehicle or trailer.
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Keep the nozzle in direct contact with the approved container while filling.
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If a fire occurs, do not remove the nozzle. Leave the area immediately and call for assistance.
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and explosion through a comprehensive program of education, inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. For more information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto their website at: www.mdsp.org/firemarshal and/or http://facebook.com/MarylandStateFireMarshal.
When dry (low humidity) conditions exist, the potential for static electricity rises. Static electricity develops while entering and exiting your vehicle. It is advised to touch a metal area away from the fill location on the vehicle to discharge any static built up from contact with the seat before touching the nozzle. Although it is a best practice to avoid re-entering your vehicle after beginning the refueling process, if you find it necessary to enter the vehicle again, touch the exterior metal area of the vehicle before handling the nozzle. "Serious injury or death can quickly change the outcome of a seemingly simple task when dispensing gasoline," stated State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard. "Please educate yourself and share the following safety tips with others when filling vehicles and containers."
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Please follow the safety instructions provided on decals located on the gas pump housing.
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Always turn-off vehicle engine when refueling.
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Stay near the nozzle during the refueling process.
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Refrain from re-entering your vehicle. If you must re-enter the vehicle, discharge any static charge by touching a metal area like the car door before touching the nozzle.
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When filling approved containers, always place the container on the ground, never fill containers on a vehicle or trailer.
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Keep the nozzle in direct contact with the approved container while filling.
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If a fire occurs, do not remove the nozzle. Leave the area immediately and call for assistance.
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and explosion through a comprehensive program of education, inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. For more information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto their website at: www.mdsp.org/firemarshal and/or http://facebook.com/MarylandStateFireMarshal.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Think Fire Safety at Thanksgiving - Community Advisory
Are you aware that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment?!
The kitchen is the heart of every home and safety must be adhered to when preparing the family feast. On Thanksgiving Day a lot of activities are going on and friends and family are in the home. "Holidays are a time of celebration. Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure a fire safe Thanksgiving Day meal," states Maryland State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard.
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working properly by testing them. Additionally, ensure your guests are aware of all available exits if a fire would occur and have them meet at a designated location outside.
• The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food.
• Establish: A "Kids & Pets Free Zone" around any area where hot foods or drinks are prepared. Have activities that keep kids out of the kitchen during this busy time. Provide games, puzzles, books, etc. outside of the kitchen to keep them busy. Kids can get involved with preparations with recipes that can be made outside of the kitchen. Just in case, ensure you turn handles inward on the stove and counter top to avoid spills.
• Be alert while cooking; avoid consuming any alcoholic beverages while preparing the meal.
• Keep a lid nearby when you are cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it has cooled.
• Keep anything combustible - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, etc. away from the stove top.
• Eliminate clutter in the kitchen. A clean work area allows for better efficiency and less chances for mishaps.
• Keep matches and lighters out of reach of curious children’s hands.
• Do not leave lit candles unattended or in places where they could be knocked over by children or pets.
Turkey Fryer Safety
• Many turkey fryer appliances can be easily tipped over, allowing for hot oil spillage. Ensure you place them on a hard, level and non-combustible outdoor surface.
• Do not place a turkey fryer under an overhang or temporary roof. A flare up can easily ignite materials above the appliance.
• Partially frozen turkeys can cause a spill over and cause a flare up. Thoroughly thaw the turkey before cooking.
• Constantly monitor the temperature of the oil. It can easily reach temperatures to the point of combustion.
• Be careful not to overfill the fryer. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for proper filling levels.
• The handles and lid will get dangerously hot. Use well insulated potholders or oven mitts.
• Never leave the fryer unattended while cooking. Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher on hand. Do not use water in an attempt to extinguish a grease fire.
Following these simple guidelines for fire and life safety will help to ensure a tragedy free holiday meal.
Takoma Park Police wish you a happy, safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and explosion through a comprehensive program of education, inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. For more information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto their website at: www.firemarshal.state.md.us and/or follow them on Facebook under "Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal".*This information is being disseminated with permission from the Maryland State Fire Marshal.*
The kitchen is the heart of every home and safety must be adhered to when preparing the family feast. On Thanksgiving Day a lot of activities are going on and friends and family are in the home. "Holidays are a time of celebration. Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure a fire safe Thanksgiving Day meal," states Maryland State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard.
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working properly by testing them. Additionally, ensure your guests are aware of all available exits if a fire would occur and have them meet at a designated location outside.
• The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food.
• Establish: A "Kids & Pets Free Zone" around any area where hot foods or drinks are prepared. Have activities that keep kids out of the kitchen during this busy time. Provide games, puzzles, books, etc. outside of the kitchen to keep them busy. Kids can get involved with preparations with recipes that can be made outside of the kitchen. Just in case, ensure you turn handles inward on the stove and counter top to avoid spills.
• Be alert while cooking; avoid consuming any alcoholic beverages while preparing the meal.
• Keep a lid nearby when you are cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it has cooled.
• Keep anything combustible - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, etc. away from the stove top.
• Eliminate clutter in the kitchen. A clean work area allows for better efficiency and less chances for mishaps.
• Keep matches and lighters out of reach of curious children’s hands.
• Do not leave lit candles unattended or in places where they could be knocked over by children or pets.
Turkey Fryer Safety
• Many turkey fryer appliances can be easily tipped over, allowing for hot oil spillage. Ensure you place them on a hard, level and non-combustible outdoor surface.
• Do not place a turkey fryer under an overhang or temporary roof. A flare up can easily ignite materials above the appliance.
• Partially frozen turkeys can cause a spill over and cause a flare up. Thoroughly thaw the turkey before cooking.
• Constantly monitor the temperature of the oil. It can easily reach temperatures to the point of combustion.
• Be careful not to overfill the fryer. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for proper filling levels.
• The handles and lid will get dangerously hot. Use well insulated potholders or oven mitts.
• Never leave the fryer unattended while cooking. Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher on hand. Do not use water in an attempt to extinguish a grease fire.
Following these simple guidelines for fire and life safety will help to ensure a tragedy free holiday meal.
Takoma Park Police wish you a happy, safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and explosion through a comprehensive program of education, inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. For more information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto their website at: www.firemarshal.state.md.us and/or follow them on Facebook under "Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal".*This information is being disseminated with permission from the Maryland State Fire Marshal.*
Speed Cameras on Carroll Avenue are Now Issuing Citations - New Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 16, 2012 (12:37 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On October 26, 2012, Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announced that there were two (2) new portable speed cameras located in the 7400 block of Carroll Avenue; one northbound and one southbound. The new cameras began immediately issuing warnings for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit. Due to Hurricane Sandy, the warning period was extended and issuing citations for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit was moved to Friday at midnight, November 16, 2012. Thus, citations are being issued today. These additional speed cameras are part of Takoma Park Police Department’s Safe Speed Program. The objective of the program is to reduce speed, which will reduce accidents.
Below are the other current sites for the City of Takoma Park Government traffic enforcement activities. The areas listed below are fixed pole enforcement speed unit sites:
7200 block of New Hampshire Avenue (southbound)
7100 block of New Hampshire Avenue (northbound)
400 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (eastbound)
500 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (westbound)
900 block of East West Highway (westbound)
There is also a portable speed camera located as follows:
900 block of eastbound University Blvd.
Any questions on the program may be directed to Safe Speed at 301.891.7138.
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 16, 2012 (12:37 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On October 26, 2012, Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announced that there were two (2) new portable speed cameras located in the 7400 block of Carroll Avenue; one northbound and one southbound. The new cameras began immediately issuing warnings for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit. Due to Hurricane Sandy, the warning period was extended and issuing citations for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit was moved to Friday at midnight, November 16, 2012. Thus, citations are being issued today. These additional speed cameras are part of Takoma Park Police Department’s Safe Speed Program. The objective of the program is to reduce speed, which will reduce accidents.
Below are the other current sites for the City of Takoma Park Government traffic enforcement activities. The areas listed below are fixed pole enforcement speed unit sites:
7200 block of New Hampshire Avenue (southbound)
7100 block of New Hampshire Avenue (northbound)
400 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (eastbound)
500 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (westbound)
900 block of East West Highway (westbound)
There is also a portable speed camera located as follows:
900 block of eastbound University Blvd.
Any questions on the program may be directed to Safe Speed at 301.891.7138.
Burglary - Community Advisory
On November 15, 2012, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue for reports of a burglary that occurred sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) made forced entry into the residence by breaking in through a rear window. Property was taken. The suspect is described as a black male, heavy set, long dreads, last seen wearing black sweat pants and a grey-hooded sweatshirt.
Investigation continues under case #12056289. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
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If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12056289. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
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You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Theft from Auto - Community Advisory
On November 15, 2012, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1000 block of Linden Avenue for reports of a theft from auto that occurred sometime between November 14 at 8:00 p.m. and November 15 at 6:30 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle by breaking the front passenger side door window and took property.
Investigation continues under case #12056293. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
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* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12056293. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Theft from Auto - Community Advisory
On November 15, 2012, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 1000 block of Linden Avenue for reports of a theft from auto that occurred sometime between November 14 at 9:00 p.m. and November 15 at 8:00 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle by breaking the passenger side door window and took property.
Investigation continues under case #12056197. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12056197. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Takoma Park Police Department Weekly Crime Report: 11/9/12 - 11/15/12
Ward 1:
None
Ward 2:
Larceny from Vehicle
6800 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, November 10th at 11:54 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
6800 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, November 10th at 4:07 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
1100 blk. of Linden Ave., on Thursday, November 15th at 8:00 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window to gain entry and stole property.
Ward 3:
Larceny from Vehicle
6600 blk. of Allegheny Ave., on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:02 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a GPS unit and other property.
6500 blk. of Second Ave., on Sunday, November 11th at 11:21 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle by prying the window and stole property.
Ward 4:
Assault
7600 blk. of Maple Ave., on Sunday, November 11th at 2:45 p.m., officers responded to an assault that just occurred. A male and female assaulted each other during an argument that turned physical. No arrests were made.
Ward 5:
None
Ward 6:
Commercial Burglary
7500 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:07 a.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a storefront window and stole two bicycles.
Arrests:
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Monday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m., a male 30 was arrested for prescription fraud.
6500 blk. of Fourth Ave., on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:22 p.m., a male 31 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Intersection of New Hampshire Ave. and Ethan Allen Ave., on Sunday, November 11th at 2:00 a.m., three males 31, 18, and 18 were arrested for possession of a handgun, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and theft under $1,000.
Intersection of Sligo Creek Pkwy. and Houston Ave., on Friday, November 9th at 7:38 p.m., a male 23 was arrested for hit and run, driving with a revoked license, and related charges.
7700 blk. of Maple Ave., on Friday, November 9th at 4:30 p.m., a male 64 was arrested for having an open 2nd degree rape and sex offense warrant.
None
Ward 2:
Larceny from Vehicle
6800 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, November 10th at 11:54 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
6800 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, November 10th at 4:07 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
1100 blk. of Linden Ave., on Thursday, November 15th at 8:00 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window to gain entry and stole property.
Ward 3:
Larceny from Vehicle
6600 blk. of Allegheny Ave., on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:02 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a GPS unit and other property.
6500 blk. of Second Ave., on Sunday, November 11th at 11:21 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle by prying the window and stole property.
Ward 4:
Assault
7600 blk. of Maple Ave., on Sunday, November 11th at 2:45 p.m., officers responded to an assault that just occurred. A male and female assaulted each other during an argument that turned physical. No arrests were made.
Ward 5:
None
Ward 6:
Commercial Burglary
7500 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:07 a.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a storefront window and stole two bicycles.
Arrests:
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Monday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m., a male 30 was arrested for prescription fraud.
6500 blk. of Fourth Ave., on Tuesday, November 13th at 8:22 p.m., a male 31 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Intersection of New Hampshire Ave. and Ethan Allen Ave., on Sunday, November 11th at 2:00 a.m., three males 31, 18, and 18 were arrested for possession of a handgun, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and theft under $1,000.
Intersection of Sligo Creek Pkwy. and Houston Ave., on Friday, November 9th at 7:38 p.m., a male 23 was arrested for hit and run, driving with a revoked license, and related charges.
7700 blk. of Maple Ave., on Friday, November 9th at 4:30 p.m., a male 64 was arrested for having an open 2nd degree rape and sex offense warrant.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Theft from Auto - Community Advisory
On November 13, 2012, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6600 block of Allegheny Avenue for reports of a theft from auto that occurred sometime between November 12 at 7:30 p.m. and November 13 at 7:00 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Investigation continues under case #12055786. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12055786. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Arrest Made of Juvenile for Rogue and Vagabond – News Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 13, 2012 (12:12 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of a 17 year old male juvenile of Washington, D.C., for rogue and vagabond.
On November 8, 2012, at approximately 11:18 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Second Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for the report of a subject breaking into a vehicle. A description of the subject was broadcast for look-out. The victim surprised the victim when he was caught attempting to break into the vehicle and fled on foot running northbound on Second Avenue towards Spring Street. A perimeter of the area was established. A subject matching the description of the look-out was stopped in the area of Fifth Avenue and Orchard Avenue. Investigation revealed that the subject in custody was the person being sought.
The juvenile was charged with rogue and vagabond and released to the custody of his parent.
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 13, 2012 (12:12 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of a 17 year old male juvenile of Washington, D.C., for rogue and vagabond.
On November 8, 2012, at approximately 11:18 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Second Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for the report of a subject breaking into a vehicle. A description of the subject was broadcast for look-out. The victim surprised the victim when he was caught attempting to break into the vehicle and fled on foot running northbound on Second Avenue towards Spring Street. A perimeter of the area was established. A subject matching the description of the look-out was stopped in the area of Fifth Avenue and Orchard Avenue. Investigation revealed that the subject in custody was the person being sought.
The juvenile was charged with rogue and vagabond and released to the custody of his parent.
Theft from Auto - Community Advisory
On November 10, 2012, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue (parking lot) for reports of a theft from auto that occurred sometime between 1:30 a.m and 4:07 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Investigation continues under case #12055347. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12055347. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Commercial Burglary - Community Advisory
On November 13, 2012, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7500 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Salvation Army) for reports of a burglary that occurred sometime between November 12 at 8:00 p.m. and November 13 at 8:00 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) made forced entry into the business by smashing out the front window. Property was taken.
Investigation continues under case #12055784. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12055784. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Commercial Burglary - Community Advisory
On November 13, 2012, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7500 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Salvation Army) for reports of a burglary that occurred sometime between November 12 at 8:00 p.m. and November 13 at 8:00 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) made forced entry into the business by smashing out the front window. Property was taken.
Investigation continues under case #12055784. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Investigation continues under case #12055784. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
You can now use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.
* Text to 847411
* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.
* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.
* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.
You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
Critically Missing Juvenile - News Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 13, 2012 (10:29 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Detectives from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating the disappearance of a critically missing Takoma Park juvenile. Simayah Ainsworth, 14, was last seen on November 11, 2012, in the 700 block of Hudson Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. Ainsworth was last seen wearing a white/black tank top, blue denim jeans and black Nike shoes. Ainsworth is a black female, 5’5 tall, 140 lbs., with brown eyes, long straight black hair, and a medium complexion.
Anyone who has information about Ainsworth's whereabouts is asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #12055572.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Takoma Park Police Department Weekly Crime Report: 11/2/12 - 11/8/12
Ward 1:
None
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
None
Ward 4:
Larceny
100 blk. of Ritchie Ave., on Monday, November 5th at 8:32 a.m., officers responded to an attempted theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal the victims bicycle by cutting the lock, but were unsuccessful.
Auto Theft
100 blk. of Lee Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 11:00 p.m., officers responded to an auto theft that just occurred. Unknown suspect(s) stole a green 1999 Dodge Caravan when it was left running, unlocked, and unattended in a parking lot.
Ward 5:
Larceny
8500 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 2:15 p.m., a female 19 was arrested for Theft Under $1000 and released, after stealing property from a female victim.
Ward 6:
Assault
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 4th at 2:00 a.m., a male 20, was arrested for assaulting an officer while being disorderly.
Larceny
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Saturday, 1:01 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. An unknown female suspect removed items from a store and fled without paying.
Arrests:
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 4th at 5:20 p.m., a male 34 was arrested for drinking alcohol in public and released.
6300 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 4th at 5:20 p.m., a male 43 was arrested for trespassing.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 6:29 p.m., a male 50 was arrested for drinking alcohol in public and released.
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Tuesday, November 6th at 12:00 p.m., two males both 22, were arrested for having open armed robbery and 1st degree assault warrants.
7200 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 8:58 p.m., a male 31 was arrested for disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.
8300 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 8:00 p.m., two males 26 and 18 were arrested for possession of a handgun in a vehicle.
None
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
None
Ward 4:
Larceny
100 blk. of Ritchie Ave., on Monday, November 5th at 8:32 a.m., officers responded to an attempted theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal the victims bicycle by cutting the lock, but were unsuccessful.
Auto Theft
100 blk. of Lee Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 11:00 p.m., officers responded to an auto theft that just occurred. Unknown suspect(s) stole a green 1999 Dodge Caravan when it was left running, unlocked, and unattended in a parking lot.
Ward 5:
Larceny
8500 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 2:15 p.m., a female 19 was arrested for Theft Under $1000 and released, after stealing property from a female victim.
Ward 6:
Assault
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 4th at 2:00 a.m., a male 20, was arrested for assaulting an officer while being disorderly.
Larceny
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Saturday, 1:01 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. An unknown female suspect removed items from a store and fled without paying.
Arrests:
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 4th at 5:20 p.m., a male 34 was arrested for drinking alcohol in public and released.
6300 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, November 4th at 5:20 p.m., a male 43 was arrested for trespassing.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 6:29 p.m., a male 50 was arrested for drinking alcohol in public and released.
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Tuesday, November 6th at 12:00 p.m., two males both 22, were arrested for having open armed robbery and 1st degree assault warrants.
7200 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 8:58 p.m., a male 31 was arrested for disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.
8300 blk. of Flower Ave., on Friday, November 2nd at 8:00 p.m., two males 26 and 18 were arrested for possession of a handgun in a vehicle.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Are you Over 50? Baby Boomers Needed for Focus Group - Recreation Department - Community Advisory
Takoma Park Recreation Center
7315 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301.891.7289
www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Baby Boomers Wanted to Play
Are you over 50?
Baby Boomers Needed for Focus Group
Takoma Park is full of baby boomers – the 2010 census shows 3,504 born between 1946 and 1965 and living in the City – and although they are aging, most are loathe to be called "mature" or "senior." The old stereo types don’t fit: these folks can be physically, mentally, and socially as active as ever. For this reason, the City Council has increased the Recreation Department’s budget for programming aimed at this growing population by $4,000 in FY13. "I know there are a lot of working, semi-retired, or recently retired adults in their 50’s and 60’s that would like to participate in active programming here in Takoma Park," says Paula Lisowski, Seniors Program Manager for the City of Takoma Park. Lisowski has worked with "seniors" for the last five years, but would like to reach out to their younger demographic. "More and more folks realize that age is just a number and are looking for ways to stay active." To find out what works best for the boomers, the Recreation Department is hosting a community discussion, "Active Adults – Ages 50+." Staff and programmers will gather information through two focus groups, and then explore participant’s suggestions for programming aimed at adults ages 55 to 65.
Are you over 50?
Enthusiastic residents, ages 50 to 65, needed for two focus groups to explore recreational programming for active adults. The focus groups will take place Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Each focus group will include eight to ten active adult participants, ages 50 to 65, selected for an hour-long discussion.
If you are selected to participate in the focus group, you will be invited to discuss your ideas and opinions. Refreshments will be served. As a thank you for your participation, focus group members will receive a free 6-month Recreation Center fitness room membership.
If you would like to participate, contact Paula Lisowski at 301.891.7280 or
paulal@takomagov.org. Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested. Thank you for your interest!*Alternate date (in case of inclement weather): Wed, Dec 12.
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings and programs. Anyone planning to attend a Takoma Park City or Recreation event or program and wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services or reasonable accommodations is invited to contact the Recreation Department at 301.891.7290 at least two (2) weeks in advance at the telephone number listed or through the Maryland Relay Service (1.800.735.2258 TTY/Voice).
7315 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301.891.7289
www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Baby Boomers Wanted to Play
Are you over 50?
Baby Boomers Needed for Focus Group
Takoma Park is full of baby boomers – the 2010 census shows 3,504 born between 1946 and 1965 and living in the City – and although they are aging, most are loathe to be called "mature" or "senior." The old stereo types don’t fit: these folks can be physically, mentally, and socially as active as ever. For this reason, the City Council has increased the Recreation Department’s budget for programming aimed at this growing population by $4,000 in FY13. "I know there are a lot of working, semi-retired, or recently retired adults in their 50’s and 60’s that would like to participate in active programming here in Takoma Park," says Paula Lisowski, Seniors Program Manager for the City of Takoma Park. Lisowski has worked with "seniors" for the last five years, but would like to reach out to their younger demographic. "More and more folks realize that age is just a number and are looking for ways to stay active." To find out what works best for the boomers, the Recreation Department is hosting a community discussion, "Active Adults – Ages 50+." Staff and programmers will gather information through two focus groups, and then explore participant’s suggestions for programming aimed at adults ages 55 to 65.
Are you over 50?
Enthusiastic residents, ages 50 to 65, needed for two focus groups to explore recreational programming for active adults. The focus groups will take place Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Each focus group will include eight to ten active adult participants, ages 50 to 65, selected for an hour-long discussion.
If you are selected to participate in the focus group, you will be invited to discuss your ideas and opinions. Refreshments will be served. As a thank you for your participation, focus group members will receive a free 6-month Recreation Center fitness room membership.
If you would like to participate, contact Paula Lisowski at 301.891.7280 or
paulal@takomagov.org. Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested. Thank you for your interest!*Alternate date (in case of inclement weather): Wed, Dec 12.
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings and programs. Anyone planning to attend a Takoma Park City or Recreation event or program and wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services or reasonable accommodations is invited to contact the Recreation Department at 301.891.7290 at least two (2) weeks in advance at the telephone number listed or through the Maryland Relay Service (1.800.735.2258 TTY/Voice).
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Fitness Expo 2013 - Recreation Department - Community Advisory
Takoma Park Recreation Center
7315 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301.891.7289
www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Fitness Expo 2013
Saturday, January 5th
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Making fitness fun and accessible is what this Fitness Expo is all about. Free and fun for all ages! Find ways to keep your News Years resolution this year.
20 minute demonstrations
Interactive presentations
Health screenings/seminars
And much more!
Mark your calendar!
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings and programs. Anyone planning to attend a Takoma Park City or Recreation event or program and wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services or reasonable accommodations is invited to contact the Recreation Department at 301.891.7290 at least two (2) weeks in advance at the telephone number listed or through the Maryland Relay Service (1.800.735.2258 TTY/Voice).
7315 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301.891.7289
www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Fitness Expo 2013
Saturday, January 5th
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Making fitness fun and accessible is what this Fitness Expo is all about. Free and fun for all ages! Find ways to keep your News Years resolution this year.
20 minute demonstrations
Interactive presentations
Health screenings/seminars
And much more!
Mark your calendar!
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings and programs. Anyone planning to attend a Takoma Park City or Recreation event or program and wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services or reasonable accommodations is invited to contact the Recreation Department at 301.891.7290 at least two (2) weeks in advance at the telephone number listed or through the Maryland Relay Service (1.800.735.2258 TTY/Voice).
Friday, November 2, 2012
Warnings Extended on New Speed Camera on Carroll Avenue due to Storm; Citations will now be issued on November 16, 2012 - News Release
NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 2, 2012 (10:23 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On October 26, 2012, Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announced that there were two (2) new portable speed cameras located in the 7400 block of Carroll Avenue; one northbound and one southbound. The new cameras began issuing warnings for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit. Due to the storm, the warning period has been extended and citations for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit will now be issued beginning on Friday at midnight, November 16, 2012. These additional speed cameras are part of Takoma Park Police Department’s Safe Speed Program. The objective of the program is to reduce speed, which will reduce accidents.
Below are the current sites for the City of Takoma Park Government traffic enforcement activities. The areas listed below are fixed pole enforcement speed unit sites:
7200 block of New Hampshire Avenue (southbound)
7100 block of New Hampshire Avenue (northbound)
400 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (eastbound)
500 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (westbound)
900 block of East West Highway (westbound)
There is also a portable speed camera located as follows:
900 block of eastbound University Blvd.
Any questions on the program may be directed to Safe Speed at 301.891.7138.
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
November 2, 2012 (10:23 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On October 26, 2012, Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announced that there were two (2) new portable speed cameras located in the 7400 block of Carroll Avenue; one northbound and one southbound. The new cameras began issuing warnings for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit. Due to the storm, the warning period has been extended and citations for violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit will now be issued beginning on Friday at midnight, November 16, 2012. These additional speed cameras are part of Takoma Park Police Department’s Safe Speed Program. The objective of the program is to reduce speed, which will reduce accidents.
Below are the current sites for the City of Takoma Park Government traffic enforcement activities. The areas listed below are fixed pole enforcement speed unit sites:
7200 block of New Hampshire Avenue (southbound)
7100 block of New Hampshire Avenue (northbound)
400 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (eastbound)
500 block of Ethan Allen Avenue (westbound)
900 block of East West Highway (westbound)
There is also a portable speed camera located as follows:
900 block of eastbound University Blvd.
Any questions on the program may be directed to Safe Speed at 301.891.7138.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Takoma Park Police Department Weekly Crime Report: 10/26/12 - 11/1/12
Ward 1:
Commercial Burglary
300 blk. of Tulip Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 11:08 p.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) broke a window to gain entry into a business, but did not steal any property.
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
Larceny from Vehicle
6300 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 10:36 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Two unknown male suspects pulled their vehicle alongside the victims’ vehicle while the victim pumped gas, opened the victims unlocked vehicle door, and stole the victim’s purse, before fleeing.
Residential Burglary
Unit blk. of Jefferson Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 9:17 a.m., officers responded to a burglary in progress. Unknown suspect(s) pried open a window to gain entry into the victim’s residence and stole property.
Ward 4:
None
Ward 5:
Residential Burglary
8300 blk. of Roanoke Ave., on Wednesday, October 31st at 1:05 a.m., officers responded to a burglary in progress. Two males 21 and 19 and a female 18, were arrested for breaking into a vacant apartment.
Larceny
700 blk. of Hudson Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 7:15 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. A female 14, was arrested and released to a guardian for Theft Under $500.
Ward 6:
Robbery
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Friday, October 26th at 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in progress. Two unknown male suspect(s) engaged an armored truck guard with gunfire as the guard was returning to the truck with a business’s proceeds. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrival with the proceeds. The guard was uninjured. The suspects then abandoned their vehicle and committed an armed carjacking in the 6700 blk. of Conway Ave., striking the victim several times before fleeing in the victim’s vehicle into Washington DC. The victim suffered serious injuries.
Larceny
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, October 27th at 12:28 p.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. A male suspect entered a liquor store and took property without paying.
Auto Theft
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, October 29th at 12:47 a.m., officers responded to an attempted auto theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) pried the vehicle door open and attempted to punch the vehicle ignition, but were unsuccessful.
Arrests:
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, October 28th at 8:12 a.m., a female 25 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Intersection of Kirklynn Ave., and New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, October 27th at 12:50 a.m., a male 39 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
8300 blk. of Roanoke Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 11:26 p.m., a female 24 was arrested for vandalism.
900 blk. of University Blvd., on Friday, October 26th at 12:03 a.m., a male 39 was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, October 28th at 2:47 a.m., a female 25 was arrested for possession of marijuana.
Commercial Burglary
300 blk. of Tulip Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 11:08 p.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) broke a window to gain entry into a business, but did not steal any property.
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
Larceny from Vehicle
6300 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 10:36 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Two unknown male suspects pulled their vehicle alongside the victims’ vehicle while the victim pumped gas, opened the victims unlocked vehicle door, and stole the victim’s purse, before fleeing.
Residential Burglary
Unit blk. of Jefferson Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 9:17 a.m., officers responded to a burglary in progress. Unknown suspect(s) pried open a window to gain entry into the victim’s residence and stole property.
Ward 4:
None
Ward 5:
Residential Burglary
8300 blk. of Roanoke Ave., on Wednesday, October 31st at 1:05 a.m., officers responded to a burglary in progress. Two males 21 and 19 and a female 18, were arrested for breaking into a vacant apartment.
Larceny
700 blk. of Hudson Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 7:15 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. A female 14, was arrested and released to a guardian for Theft Under $500.
Ward 6:
Robbery
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Friday, October 26th at 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in progress. Two unknown male suspect(s) engaged an armored truck guard with gunfire as the guard was returning to the truck with a business’s proceeds. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrival with the proceeds. The guard was uninjured. The suspects then abandoned their vehicle and committed an armed carjacking in the 6700 blk. of Conway Ave., striking the victim several times before fleeing in the victim’s vehicle into Washington DC. The victim suffered serious injuries.
Larceny
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, October 27th at 12:28 p.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. A male suspect entered a liquor store and took property without paying.
Auto Theft
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, October 29th at 12:47 a.m., officers responded to an attempted auto theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) pried the vehicle door open and attempted to punch the vehicle ignition, but were unsuccessful.
Arrests:
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, October 28th at 8:12 a.m., a female 25 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Intersection of Kirklynn Ave., and New Hampshire Ave., on Saturday, October 27th at 12:50 a.m., a male 39 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
8300 blk. of Roanoke Ave., on Friday, October 26th at 11:26 p.m., a female 24 was arrested for vandalism.
900 blk. of University Blvd., on Friday, October 26th at 12:03 a.m., a male 39 was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, October 28th at 2:47 a.m., a female 25 was arrested for possession of marijuana.
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