Tuesday, January 31, 2012

One Vacancy on Police Chief's Advisory Board - Community Advisory

Chief Ronald A. Ricucci of the Takoma Park Police Department announces that there is currently a vacancy on the Police Chief’s Advisory Board. In October 2009, Chief Ricucci formed the Board, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the City building. Members are kept informed of departmental activities, receive updated advisories and alerts on crimes and are invited to department events.

Any resident who is interested, please submit a letter of interest and resume no later than February 14, 2012. You can email it to ronaldr@takomagov.org or mail to Ronald Ricucci, Chief of Police, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912. The Board is briefed on all activities of the Police Department and brings issues and concerns to the Chief’s attention. All applicants will be interviewed by the Chief of Police.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Missing Juvenile Runaway - 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


January 30, 2012 (12:15 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Detectives from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating the disappearance of a missing Takoma Park juvenile runaway. Nicole Owens, 14, was last seen on January 29, 2012, in the 8500 block of Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. Nicole was last seen wearing a black wig, black jacket, black shirt, blue jeans and carrying a brown purse. Nicole is a black female, 5’6 tall, 140 lbs., brown eyes and black hair. She is a habitual runaway.

Anyone who has information about Nicole’s whereabouts is asked to contact Det. Gaskin of the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #12004610.

Theft from Auto - Community Advisory

On January 29, 2012, at approximately 11:25 p.m.,Takoma Park Police responded to the unit block of Hudson Avenue for the report of a theft from auto that had occurred earlier sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Entry into the vehicle was made by an unlocked door. Property was taken.

Investigation continues under case #12004719. 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.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Cancel Missing Juvenile Runaway - 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


January 29, 2012 (7:35 P.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Missing juvenile, Shermaya Jenkins, returned home. She is safe and in good health.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Gas Station Theft from Auto - Community Advisory

On January 28, 2012, officers responded for a theft from auto that occurred in the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (W Express Gas Station). At approximately 3:15 p.m., the victim was pumping gas and then went inside to pay the cashier. A dark-colored newer style Jeep SUV pulled up alongside of the victim’s vehicle and a black male suspect exited and began tampering with the passenger door. He then broke out the window and took property from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was last seen headed south on New Hampshire Avenue towards the District of Columbia. A look-out was given to surrounding jurisdictions. The suspect is described as a black male, 20’s, wearing a striped blue and white shirt or vest.

Investigation continues under case #12004527. 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.

Missing Juvenile Runaway - 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


January 28, 2012 (6:38 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Detectives from the Takoma Park Police Department are investigating the disappearance of a missing juvenile runaway, Shermaya Jenkins, 16, was last seen on January 28, 2012, at approximately 6:52 a.m., in the 600 block of Houston Avenue. Shermaya is a black female, 5’5 tall, 90 lbs., black hair, and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was wearing.

Anyone who has information about Shermaya's whereabouts is asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #12004483.


** A photograph of Shermaya is being e-mailed with this News Release**

Commercial Burglary - Community Advisory

On January 27, 2012, at approximately 10:33 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Beau Nails) for a commercial burglary that occurred sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Unknown suspects gained entry by breaking out the front entrance glass door. Property was taken.

Investigation continues under case #12004324. 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.