Presented by the Life Safety Unit of Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department.
This four hour class covers safety in the home including fire prevention, stranger danger, scalds and burns, choking hazards, basic first aid, how to get help and other useful information. It is taught by a paramedic. It is appropriate for anyone 12 and over. A completion card will be issued. There is no charge but pre-registration is required. The class is at the Silver Spring Fire Station 16, 111 University Boulevard - adjacent to Montgomery Blair High School.
The class is Tuesday, July 10, from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Register early; the last class held earlier in the month was full and numerous individuals were turned away.
To register for one or both: go to lifesafety@silverspringvfd.org or contact:lifesafety@silverspringvfd.org
301.367.5633
Ms. Marie Warner-Crosson
Director
Life Safety Unit
Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, June 15, 2012
Parking Permits
The City of Takoma Park requires that you re-new your parking permits prior to July 1 every year. There is no grace period and tickets will be written for expired permits after June 30.
To ease the process and to encourage early registration, the Police Department offers permits by mail, as well as in-person purchasing. Residents should complete the form, which can be picked up from the Police Department or downloaded and printed from the Takoma Park Police Department web site at www.takomaparkmd.gov/police/documents/permitap.pdf.
Registration, by mail and in person, began on June 1, 2012, and in-person is Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Permits by mail are for residences only, with a $1 charge for mailing and handling.
• In-person purchasing is required for businesses and for Area B permits.
• Residents should complete the form/application and return it, with payment, to the Police Department. Photocopies of the current vehicle registration card for each vehicle and a driver’s license for at least one owner must be submitted with this form. Attachments must show a current Takoma Park address in the requested permit area. Include day and evening phone numbers in case any questions arise in processing.
• A decal and year sticker for each registered vehicle will be mailed back within three business days of receipt. Two visitor parking permits will be included for each address.
• Businesses in the permit areas should submit the names of employees on company letterhead with their request. Not more than three employees’ permits are allowed. A home-based business must show evidence of a currently-operated business, which is current on payment of personal property taxes.
• A 50 percent discount is offered to hybrid or all-electric vehicles.
• Nine Area B permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis to residents living more than .75 miles from the Takoma Metro station. Area B permits will be issued on June 29, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
• Questions regarding permit parking can be answered at 301-891-7102, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
To ease the process and to encourage early registration, the Police Department offers permits by mail, as well as in-person purchasing. Residents should complete the form, which can be picked up from the Police Department or downloaded and printed from the Takoma Park Police Department web site at www.takomaparkmd.gov/police/documents/permitap.pdf.
Registration, by mail and in person, began on June 1, 2012, and in-person is Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Permits by mail are for residences only, with a $1 charge for mailing and handling.
• In-person purchasing is required for businesses and for Area B permits.
• Residents should complete the form/application and return it, with payment, to the Police Department. Photocopies of the current vehicle registration card for each vehicle and a driver’s license for at least one owner must be submitted with this form. Attachments must show a current Takoma Park address in the requested permit area. Include day and evening phone numbers in case any questions arise in processing.
• A decal and year sticker for each registered vehicle will be mailed back within three business days of receipt. Two visitor parking permits will be included for each address.
• Businesses in the permit areas should submit the names of employees on company letterhead with their request. Not more than three employees’ permits are allowed. A home-based business must show evidence of a currently-operated business, which is current on payment of personal property taxes.
• A 50 percent discount is offered to hybrid or all-electric vehicles.
• Nine Area B permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis to residents living more than .75 miles from the Takoma Metro station. Area B permits will be issued on June 29, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
• Questions regarding permit parking can be answered at 301-891-7102, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Takoma Park Police Department Weekly Crime Report: 6/8/12 - 6/14/12
Ward 1:
Larceny from Vehicle
7200 blk. of Holly Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 1:39 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle by unknown means and stole property.
Larceny
7000 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Sunday, June 10th at 2:34 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) removed items from a vender and fled without paying.
7000 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Sunday, June 10th at 2:10 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) removed items from a vendor and fled without paying.
Unit blk. of Darwin Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 6:05 p.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Three unknown male suspects asked to use a male victim’s cell phone. Once in possession of the phone the suspects fled the scene on bicycles and never returned.
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
Unit blk. of Walnut Ave., on Tuesday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Ward 4:
None
Ward 5:
None
Ward 6:
None
Arrests:
7100 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Wednesday, June 13th at 11:46 p.m., a male 27 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Tuesday, June 12th at 3:35 a.m., a male 22 was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
6400 blk. of Sligo Mill Rd., on Tuesday, June 12th at 2:43 a.m., a male 22 was arrested for possession of deadly weapon, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
7100 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, June 11th at 10:56 a.m., a male 34 was arrested for fraudulent identification, driving without a license, and failure to use a seatbelt.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, June 10th at 5:13 a.m., a male 24 was arrested for having two outstanding violation of a protection order warrants.
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Sunday, June 10th at 3:04 a.m., a male 30 was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and related charges.
8100 blk. of Lockney Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 11:39 p.m., two males 26 and 40 were arrested for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and open container.
600 blk. of Houston Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 9:00 p.m., two males 22 and 23 were arrested for drinking alcohol in public.
Intersection of Carroll Ave. and Garland Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 3:21 a.m., a male 25 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
6900 blk. of Laurel Ave., on Wednesday, June 13th at 2:44 p.m., a male 50 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
700 blk. of Hudson Ave., on Tuesday, June 12th at 6:12 p.m., a male 23 was arrested for gambling.
600 blk. of Kennebec Ave., on Tuesday, June 12th at 12:44 p.m., a male 33 was arrested for possession of marijuana and having an outstanding warrant.
Larceny from Vehicle
7200 blk. of Holly Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 1:39 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle by unknown means and stole property.
Larceny
7000 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Sunday, June 10th at 2:34 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) removed items from a vender and fled without paying.
7000 blk. of Carroll Ave., on Sunday, June 10th at 2:10 p.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier. Unknown suspect(s) removed items from a vendor and fled without paying.
Unit blk. of Darwin Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 6:05 p.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred. Three unknown male suspects asked to use a male victim’s cell phone. Once in possession of the phone the suspects fled the scene on bicycles and never returned.
Ward 2:
None
Ward 3:
Unit blk. of Walnut Ave., on Tuesday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a theft that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property.
Ward 4:
None
Ward 5:
None
Ward 6:
None
Arrests:
7100 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Wednesday, June 13th at 11:46 p.m., a male 27 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Tuesday, June 12th at 3:35 a.m., a male 22 was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
6400 blk. of Sligo Mill Rd., on Tuesday, June 12th at 2:43 a.m., a male 22 was arrested for possession of deadly weapon, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
7100 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Monday, June 11th at 10:56 a.m., a male 34 was arrested for fraudulent identification, driving without a license, and failure to use a seatbelt.
7600 blk. of New Hampshire Ave., on Sunday, June 10th at 5:13 a.m., a male 24 was arrested for having two outstanding violation of a protection order warrants.
1300 blk. of University Blvd., on Sunday, June 10th at 3:04 a.m., a male 30 was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and related charges.
8100 blk. of Lockney Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 11:39 p.m., two males 26 and 40 were arrested for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and open container.
600 blk. of Houston Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 9:00 p.m., two males 22 and 23 were arrested for drinking alcohol in public.
Intersection of Carroll Ave. and Garland Ave., on Friday, June 8th at 3:21 a.m., a male 25 was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
6900 blk. of Laurel Ave., on Wednesday, June 13th at 2:44 p.m., a male 50 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
700 blk. of Hudson Ave., on Tuesday, June 12th at 6:12 p.m., a male 23 was arrested for gambling.
600 blk. of Kennebec Ave., on Tuesday, June 12th at 12:44 p.m., a male 33 was arrested for possession of marijuana and having an outstanding warrant.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
1980’s Homicide Investigation, Haymarket, Virginia – 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
June 13, 2012 (5:00 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Prince William County, Virginia and Takoma Park, Maryland, Police Departments are asking for the public’s help in providing information about a homicide investigation from 1980 after skeletal remains were recently identified. The remains were found in 1982 in the Haymarket area of Prince William County, Virginia.
On April 3, 1980, family members of Cynthia Joan Gastelle reported her missing to the Takoma Park Police Department in Takoma Park, Maryland. On February 12, 1982, Prince William County Police located skeletal remains on Bull Run Mountain off of Mountain Road in the Haymarket area of Prince William County. In 2001, DNA from the case was entered into the national database. In 2011, DNA from family members was collected in an unrelated case in another jurisdiction. On May 10, 2012, Prince William County Police, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia, was notified of a DNA match from those submissions to the skeletal remains found in 1982. The Prince William County Police Homicide Unit is currently investigating this case as a homicide and seeking the public’s help for any information on the victim and this case.
Identified: (See Attached Photo)
Cynthia Joan GASTELLE, 18 (at the time of her disappearance)
Described as a white female, 5’01" / 90lbs, slender build with medium brown hair & hazel eyes
There is also a photograph attached of a person the police are interested in speaking with who may have information relevant to Cynthia Gastelle’s disappearance.
Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.
You can also contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100.
You can also 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."
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
June 13, 2012 (5:00 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Prince William County, Virginia and Takoma Park, Maryland, Police Departments are asking for the public’s help in providing information about a homicide investigation from 1980 after skeletal remains were recently identified. The remains were found in 1982 in the Haymarket area of Prince William County, Virginia.
On April 3, 1980, family members of Cynthia Joan Gastelle reported her missing to the Takoma Park Police Department in Takoma Park, Maryland. On February 12, 1982, Prince William County Police located skeletal remains on Bull Run Mountain off of Mountain Road in the Haymarket area of Prince William County. In 2001, DNA from the case was entered into the national database. In 2011, DNA from family members was collected in an unrelated case in another jurisdiction. On May 10, 2012, Prince William County Police, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia, was notified of a DNA match from those submissions to the skeletal remains found in 1982. The Prince William County Police Homicide Unit is currently investigating this case as a homicide and seeking the public’s help for any information on the victim and this case.
Identified: (See Attached Photo)
Cynthia Joan GASTELLE, 18 (at the time of her disappearance)
Described as a white female, 5’01" / 90lbs, slender build with medium brown hair & hazel eyes
There is also a photograph attached of a person the police are interested in speaking with who may have information relevant to Cynthia Gastelle’s disappearance.
Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.
You can also contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100.
You can also 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.
Theft from Auto - Community Advisory
On June 12, 2012, Takoma Park Police responded to the unit block of Walnut Avenue for reports of a theft from auto that occurred earlier sometime between June 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. and June 12, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. Property Was taken.
Investigation continues under case #12028676. 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 #12028676. 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.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Refuse to be a Victim - Fourth Seminar to be Held - 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
June 8, 2012 (2:57 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci of the Takoma Park Police Department announces today a fourth Crime Prevention and Personal Safety seminar for the City of Takoma Park called Refuse to be a Victim, to be taught by Crime Prevention Specialist, Janice Hart, of the Front Royal, Virginia, Police Department. This seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This seminar is open to all residents and will be held in the Council auditorium on the 2nd floor of the City Building, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. Chief Ricucci also invites and strongly encourages residents of Silver Spring to attend this seminar; Takoma Park residents please feel free to share this e-mail with your Montgomery County neighbors.
Please call Cathy Plevy at 301.891.7142 or e-mail her at Cathyp@takomagov.org to sign up for the seminar. If you leave a message on the phone, please leave your name, address, telephone number and email address.
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
June 8, 2012 (2:57 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci of the Takoma Park Police Department announces today a fourth Crime Prevention and Personal Safety seminar for the City of Takoma Park called Refuse to be a Victim, to be taught by Crime Prevention Specialist, Janice Hart, of the Front Royal, Virginia, Police Department. This seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This seminar is open to all residents and will be held in the Council auditorium on the 2nd floor of the City Building, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. Chief Ricucci also invites and strongly encourages residents of Silver Spring to attend this seminar; Takoma Park residents please feel free to share this e-mail with your Montgomery County neighbors.
Please call Cathy Plevy at 301.891.7142 or e-mail her at Cathyp@takomagov.org to sign up for the seminar. If you leave a message on the phone, please leave your name, address, telephone number and email address.
Citizen's Police Academy - Community Advisory
The Citizens' Police Academy is back for its second session! The course is designed to educate citizens on the required duties and obligations of a police officer, and it will provide a glimpse into all aspects of the City’s police department that make it run smoothly on a daily basis. Session II will commence on September 20, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. each Thursday night for 12 consecutive weeks. Sessions will be held at the Takoma Park Community Center, and there is no cost to participate. You must be 18 years of age and pass a background check. The deadline for registration is July 31, 2012 - but don't delay! The session is limited to the first 20 students. Please contact the community policing officer at carlam@takomagov.org if you have any questions or would like to register.
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Check Out the Promotional Video!! -
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