In anticipation of daylight savings time beginning in the early morning hours of March 11th, the State Fire Marshal is urging Marylanders to "Change Your Clock – Change Your Battery" in both smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in their homes. Recognizing that working smoke alarms and CO detectors double a family’s chance of surviving a home fire and/or an unsafe carbon monoxide level, the State Fire Marshal says Daylight Savings Time is a great opportunity for families to change the batteries. "This simple step can help us avoid tragedies in the place we feel the most secure – our homes."
Along with working smoke alarms and CO detectors, home escape plans are another way Marylanders can avoid injury or death in their homes. By identifying at least two different escape routes, families can practice the plan together – before an emergency strikes. Practicing the plan helps educate younger children to the danger of hazardous situations and the importance of recognizing that the sound of a smoke alarm or CO detector signals a potential hazard in the home. "Changing the battery in your smoke alarms and CO detectors, along with developing and practicing a home escape plan, are two of the best ways to protect your loved ones and yourself from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning," stated Fire Marshal Barnard. Please observe the overhead electronic signs as you travel throughout the state this weekend. The Office of the State Fire Marshal and all Marylanders thank the Maryland Department of Transportation and the State Highway Administration for assisting to spread the word about this life saving reminder.
*Taken from the Maryland State Fire Marshal*
Friday, March 9, 2012
Arrest Made by Metropolitan Police Department for Fugitive from Justice from Takoma Park - 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
March 9, 2012 (10:02 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces that Ahmad Rashad Windsor, 20, of Washington, D.C., was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department as a fugitive from justice involving a theft from auto and conspiracy to commit theft from Takoma Park, Maryland.
On March 8, 2012, at approximately 2:39 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6400 block of 5th Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for a theft from auto in progress. Police were advised that three black males wearing dark clothing had taken two wheels off of a 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS, which was parked in the victim’s driveway. The suspects were last seen running towards a waiting white SUV. A Takoma Park Officer located the SUV on Eastern Avenue at Route 650 and initiated a stop. The officer saw, in plain view, the two wheels in the rear cargo area, which had been taken from the theft from auto on 5th Avenue. Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver, Windsor, and charged him as a Fugitive from Justice. Metropolitan Police Department released the other three individuals from the scene.
Takoma Park Police have applied for warrants for all four individuals charging them with theft less than $1,000 and conspiracy to commit theft.
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
March 9, 2012 (10:02 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces that Ahmad Rashad Windsor, 20, of Washington, D.C., was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department as a fugitive from justice involving a theft from auto and conspiracy to commit theft from Takoma Park, Maryland.
On March 8, 2012, at approximately 2:39 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6400 block of 5th Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for a theft from auto in progress. Police were advised that three black males wearing dark clothing had taken two wheels off of a 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS, which was parked in the victim’s driveway. The suspects were last seen running towards a waiting white SUV. A Takoma Park Officer located the SUV on Eastern Avenue at Route 650 and initiated a stop. The officer saw, in plain view, the two wheels in the rear cargo area, which had been taken from the theft from auto on 5th Avenue. Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver, Windsor, and charged him as a Fugitive from Justice. Metropolitan Police Department released the other three individuals from the scene.
Takoma Park Police have applied for warrants for all four individuals charging them with theft less than $1,000 and conspiracy to commit theft.
Takoma Park Police Department Weekly Crime Report: 3/2/12 - 3/8/12
Ward 1:
None
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
Larceny
6400 blk. of 5th Ave., on Thursday, March 8 at 2:29 a.m., officers responded to a theft in progress. Four male suspects were observed by a witness removing property from a vehicle and a lookout was given. The suspect vehicle was located and stopped in Washington DC and all suspects were apprehended with the assistance of MPD.
Larceny from Auto
Unit blk. of Sherman Ave., on Tuesday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and stole property.
Ward 4:
None
Ward 5:
Auto Theft
600 blk. of Houston Ave., on Friday, March 2 at 7:52 a.m., officers responded to an auto theft that occurred earlier. A known male suspect took a female victim’s gray 2006 Ford 500 without permission and did not return the vehicle.
Ward 6:
Assault
1100 blk. of Kingwood Dr., on Sunday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault in progress. A known male suspect assaulted a female victim during an argument that turned physical before fleeing the scene.
Residential Burglary
7500 blk. of Jackson Ave., on Wednesday, March 7 at 8:44 p.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to pry open the front door to a residence, but did not gain entry.
Larceny
1100 blk. of Jackson Ave., on Saturday, March 3 at 7:27 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and removed property.
Arrests:
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, March 5 at 12:28 a.m., a male 20 was arrested for obstruction of justice.
1100 blk. of University Blvd., on Monday, March 5 at 8:59 p.m., a female 20 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
None
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
Larceny
6400 blk. of 5th Ave., on Thursday, March 8 at 2:29 a.m., officers responded to a theft in progress. Four male suspects were observed by a witness removing property from a vehicle and a lookout was given. The suspect vehicle was located and stopped in Washington DC and all suspects were apprehended with the assistance of MPD.
Larceny from Auto
Unit blk. of Sherman Ave., on Tuesday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and stole property.
Ward 4:
None
Ward 5:
Auto Theft
600 blk. of Houston Ave., on Friday, March 2 at 7:52 a.m., officers responded to an auto theft that occurred earlier. A known male suspect took a female victim’s gray 2006 Ford 500 without permission and did not return the vehicle.
Ward 6:
Assault
1100 blk. of Kingwood Dr., on Sunday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault in progress. A known male suspect assaulted a female victim during an argument that turned physical before fleeing the scene.
Residential Burglary
7500 blk. of Jackson Ave., on Wednesday, March 7 at 8:44 p.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to pry open the front door to a residence, but did not gain entry.
Larceny
1100 blk. of Jackson Ave., on Saturday, March 3 at 7:27 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and removed property.
Arrests:
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, March 5 at 12:28 a.m., a male 20 was arrested for obstruction of justice.
1100 blk. of University Blvd., on Monday, March 5 at 8:59 p.m., a female 20 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Takoma Park Police Department's 2011 Annual Report - 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
March 6, 2012 (10:50 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci announces the release of the Takoma Park Police Department's 2011 Annual Report, which can be viewed on-line at www.takomaparkmd.gov or the direct link is https://s3.amazonaws.com/police-takomapark/public/annual+reports/2011+TPPD+annual+report.pdf. Highlights in the report for the year 2011 are the 13.5% reduction in Part 1 crimes. The biggest decreases are robberies, burglaries and thefts.
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) closed 45.8% of their cases, a 14% increase from 2010.
The Police Department continues to operate at full staffing with no vacancies.
Chief Ricucci attributes the decrease in crime to a fully staffed patrol division, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) - plainclothes unit. Although the results are good, we still have to work on reducing auto thefts, which had a 22.2% increase from 2010.
A speed camera was added in the 900 block of East West Highway, which has been very helpful in reducing speed. We are currently looking at adding two cameras to Carroll Avenue.
Takoma Park Police participated in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day twice in 2011. Both were very successful and the Department plans to hold another this year.
The Police Department partnered with Angels Against Domestic Violence, headed by Ms. Ana Valdez, and collected toys for children of domestic violence for the holidays. Ms. Valdez' own life was saved three years ago by a Takoma Park Police Officer as a result of domestic violence. This initiative was very successful due to the generosity of the residents of Takoma Park and the Police Department personnel.
Takoma Park was selected to have Governor O'Malley attend our National Night Out event in August 2011. It was one of the largest turnouts for National Night Out in the past five years.
The Community Outreach Program (COP) was implemented in April 2011, as a pilot project to assess the need and value for Takoma Park residents. Headed by Officer Carla Magnaye, it has proven to be a successful program. Programs offered through COP include, but are not limited to Caring About Residents Everyday (CARE), Child Safety Seat Program, Citizen's on Patrol, Citizen's Police Academy, Community Notification List, Neighborhood Watch, Safe Seniors Program, Take "25" Awareness Campaign and Youth Outreach Program. Chief Ricucci would encourage residents to review the programs that are offered and take advantage of them.
The Gang Unit continues to be active in enforcement, education and prevention.
In 2011, Takoma Park Police lost K9 Diesel due to natural causes. K9 Diesel had many accomplishments and received many awards as a Police Officer in Takoma Park. He apprehended well over a dozen "bad guys" and recovered countless amounts of narcotics ranging from inside vehicles, hotel rooms as well as hidden outside by people who were selling them. Please remember K9 Diesel. A new K9 officer was acquired, K9 Zoro, and attended training with his partner in 2011.
In August 2011, Takoma Park Police unveiled its Emergency Response Team (ERT). The ERT are trained officers who are prepared to respond in emergencies such as natural disasters, hostage situations, forced entry search warrants, etc.
In 2011, Takoma Park continued its Emergency Managements efforts, partnered with Montgomery County, Maryland. These contacts were invaluable during Hurricane Irene in August 2011.
Chief Ricucci urges residents to report crimes and suspicious situations to the Police Department. Citizens must practice good crime prevention habits to assist in the Department’s endeavor to continue to reduce crime.
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
March 6, 2012 (10:50 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci announces the release of the Takoma Park Police Department's 2011 Annual Report, which can be viewed on-line at www.takomaparkmd.gov or the direct link is https://s3.amazonaws.com/police-takomapark/public/annual+reports/2011+TPPD+annual+report.pdf. Highlights in the report for the year 2011 are the 13.5% reduction in Part 1 crimes. The biggest decreases are robberies, burglaries and thefts.
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) closed 45.8% of their cases, a 14% increase from 2010.
The Police Department continues to operate at full staffing with no vacancies.
Chief Ricucci attributes the decrease in crime to a fully staffed patrol division, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) - plainclothes unit. Although the results are good, we still have to work on reducing auto thefts, which had a 22.2% increase from 2010.
A speed camera was added in the 900 block of East West Highway, which has been very helpful in reducing speed. We are currently looking at adding two cameras to Carroll Avenue.
Takoma Park Police participated in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day twice in 2011. Both were very successful and the Department plans to hold another this year.
The Police Department partnered with Angels Against Domestic Violence, headed by Ms. Ana Valdez, and collected toys for children of domestic violence for the holidays. Ms. Valdez' own life was saved three years ago by a Takoma Park Police Officer as a result of domestic violence. This initiative was very successful due to the generosity of the residents of Takoma Park and the Police Department personnel.
Takoma Park was selected to have Governor O'Malley attend our National Night Out event in August 2011. It was one of the largest turnouts for National Night Out in the past five years.
The Community Outreach Program (COP) was implemented in April 2011, as a pilot project to assess the need and value for Takoma Park residents. Headed by Officer Carla Magnaye, it has proven to be a successful program. Programs offered through COP include, but are not limited to Caring About Residents Everyday (CARE), Child Safety Seat Program, Citizen's on Patrol, Citizen's Police Academy, Community Notification List, Neighborhood Watch, Safe Seniors Program, Take "25" Awareness Campaign and Youth Outreach Program. Chief Ricucci would encourage residents to review the programs that are offered and take advantage of them.
The Gang Unit continues to be active in enforcement, education and prevention.
In 2011, Takoma Park Police lost K9 Diesel due to natural causes. K9 Diesel had many accomplishments and received many awards as a Police Officer in Takoma Park. He apprehended well over a dozen "bad guys" and recovered countless amounts of narcotics ranging from inside vehicles, hotel rooms as well as hidden outside by people who were selling them. Please remember K9 Diesel. A new K9 officer was acquired, K9 Zoro, and attended training with his partner in 2011.
In August 2011, Takoma Park Police unveiled its Emergency Response Team (ERT). The ERT are trained officers who are prepared to respond in emergencies such as natural disasters, hostage situations, forced entry search warrants, etc.
In 2011, Takoma Park continued its Emergency Managements efforts, partnered with Montgomery County, Maryland. These contacts were invaluable during Hurricane Irene in August 2011.
Chief Ricucci urges residents to report crimes and suspicious situations to the Police Department. Citizens must practice good crime prevention habits to assist in the Department’s endeavor to continue to reduce crime.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Street Closure for Filming on March 6, 2012 - Community Advisory
On Tuesday, March 6, the southbound lane of Laurel Avenue (toward the District of Columbia) will be closed to traffic from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Traffic will detour right on Carroll Avenue and left on to Eastern Avenue. The street closure will allow for the filming of a commercial for the Street Smart Pedestrian Safety Campaign. For additional information, please contact City Clerk, Jessie Carpenter, at 301-891-7267.
Presentation of Police Department's 2011 Annual Report by Chief Ricucci - Community Advisory
Chief Ricucci would like to remind residents that he will be presenting the Police Department's 2011 Annual Report at the City Council meeting this evening, Monday, March 5, 2012. The Council meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the Council auditorium on the 2nd floor of the City building, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912.
This meeting can also be viewed live on the City's Cable Channel as well as the City's Website.
This meeting can also be viewed live on the City's Cable Channel as well as the City's Website.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Takoma Park Police Department Weekly Crime Report: 2/24/12 - 3/1/12
Ward 1:
Larceny from Vehicle
7300 blk. of Takoma Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 6:12 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and stole property.
500 blk. of New York Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 1:01 a.m., officers responded to a theft in progress. The victim was walking to his car when he observed an unknown male suspect rummaging through his unlocked vehicle. The suspect fled without stealing any property.
Ward 2:
Assault
7600 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 8:18 p.m., officers responded to an assault that just occurred. A known suspect assaulted a female employee at the hospital during an argument. The suspect fled and was later apprehended by Montgomery County Police.
Ward 3:
Larceny from Vehicle
6300 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 11:13 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Unknown suspects pulled alongside the female victim’s vehicle while the victim pumped gas, opened the victims unlocked car door, removed property, and fled the scene.
6400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 11:15 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Unknown suspects pulled alongside the female victim’s vehicle while the victim pumped gas, opened the victims unlocked car door, removed property, and fled the scene.
6500 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 8:11 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) removed property from a vehicle by unknown means when the vehicle was being serviced.
Ward 4:
Larceny from Vehicle
7500 blk. of Maple Ave., on Sunday, February 26 at 1:12 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Ward 5:
None
Ward 6:
Robbery
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Sunday, February 26 at 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a robbery that just occurred. An unknown male suspect attempted to shoplift items from a business. When confronted by the employee the suspect assaulted the employee and fled with the employee’s cell phone.
Assault
7500 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, February 26 at 1:03 p.m., a male 20 was arrested for assault and destruction of property.
Larceny from Auto
7100 blk. of 13th Ave., on Sunday, February 26 at 3:39 a.m., officers responded to a theft in progress. Unknown suspects attempted to break a vehicle window, but fled in a waiting vehicle before gaining entry.
Arrests:
7500 blk. of Takoma Ave., on Wednesday, February 29 at 12:30 a.m., a male 18 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Monday, February 27 at 10:31 p.m., a male 49 was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
900 blk. University Blvd., on Monday, February 27 at 8:19 p.m., a male 49 was arrested having an open alcoholic container in public.
900 blk. University Blvd., on Monday, February 27 at 8:19 p.m., a male 52 was arrested for having an open traffic warrant.
7900 blk. of Kennewick Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 6:43 p.m., a male 58 was arrested for having an open alcoholic container in public.
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 3:33 a.m., a male 47 was arrested for possession of cocaine.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 2:31 a.m., a male 49 was arrested for possession of cocaine.
700 blk. of Erie Ave., on Saturday, February 25 at 11:04 p.m., a female 53 was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
700 blk. of Erie Ave., on Saturday, February 25 at 11:04 p.m., a male 35 was arrested for having an open driving without a license warrant.
8600 blk. of Flower Ave., on Saturday, February 25 at 9:55 p.m., a male 16 was arrested for possession of marijuana.
Larceny from Vehicle
7300 blk. of Takoma Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 6:12 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) broke a vehicle window and stole property.
500 blk. of New York Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 1:01 a.m., officers responded to a theft in progress. The victim was walking to his car when he observed an unknown male suspect rummaging through his unlocked vehicle. The suspect fled without stealing any property.
Ward 2:
Assault
7600 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 8:18 p.m., officers responded to an assault that just occurred. A known suspect assaulted a female employee at the hospital during an argument. The suspect fled and was later apprehended by Montgomery County Police.
Ward 3:
Larceny from Vehicle
6300 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 11:13 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Unknown suspects pulled alongside the female victim’s vehicle while the victim pumped gas, opened the victims unlocked car door, removed property, and fled the scene.
6400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 11:15 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Unknown suspects pulled alongside the female victim’s vehicle while the victim pumped gas, opened the victims unlocked car door, removed property, and fled the scene.
6500 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Friday, February 24 at 8:11 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) removed property from a vehicle by unknown means when the vehicle was being serviced.
Ward 4:
Larceny from Vehicle
7500 blk. of Maple Ave., on Sunday, February 26 at 1:12 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Ward 5:
None
Ward 6:
Robbery
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Sunday, February 26 at 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a robbery that just occurred. An unknown male suspect attempted to shoplift items from a business. When confronted by the employee the suspect assaulted the employee and fled with the employee’s cell phone.
Assault
7500 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, February 26 at 1:03 p.m., a male 20 was arrested for assault and destruction of property.
Larceny from Auto
7100 blk. of 13th Ave., on Sunday, February 26 at 3:39 a.m., officers responded to a theft in progress. Unknown suspects attempted to break a vehicle window, but fled in a waiting vehicle before gaining entry.
Arrests:
7500 blk. of Takoma Ave., on Wednesday, February 29 at 12:30 a.m., a male 18 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Monday, February 27 at 10:31 p.m., a male 49 was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
900 blk. University Blvd., on Monday, February 27 at 8:19 p.m., a male 49 was arrested having an open alcoholic container in public.
900 blk. University Blvd., on Monday, February 27 at 8:19 p.m., a male 52 was arrested for having an open traffic warrant.
7900 blk. of Kennewick Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 6:43 p.m., a male 58 was arrested for having an open alcoholic container in public.
7400 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 3:33 a.m., a male 47 was arrested for possession of cocaine.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, February 27 at 2:31 a.m., a male 49 was arrested for possession of cocaine.
700 blk. of Erie Ave., on Saturday, February 25 at 11:04 p.m., a female 53 was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
700 blk. of Erie Ave., on Saturday, February 25 at 11:04 p.m., a male 35 was arrested for having an open driving without a license warrant.
8600 blk. of Flower Ave., on Saturday, February 25 at 9:55 p.m., a male 16 was arrested for possession of marijuana.
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