Winter weather expected to wrap up 2009 as snowfall, sleet and freezing rain expected tonight and tomorrow with 1-3" of snowfall possible.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Montgomery County from 4 am through 1 pm Thursday. A mix of precipitation types expected.
Initially, temperatures are expected to be below freezing, and snow or sleet are expected before warmer air moves in and changes the precipitation to rain. A transition through Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are possible over the next 24 hours.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Travel during the Thursday may become hazardous. Caution should be used during any travel.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Recent Strong Arm Robberies
In December, there were three strong arm robberies in two different neighborhood parks in Silver Spring, Maryland. On two consecutive afternoons (December 15 and 16) a black male wearing dark clothing stopped a pedestrian on the walkway between Jessup Blair Park and Montgomery College. In each case, the suspect asked the victim for a dollar. As the victim responded, three or more subjects assaulted the victim, and robbed him of his wallet and other possessions. The subjects then fled on foot.
Another strong arm robbery occurred in the afternoon of December 15 at the Silver Spring Intermediate Park on Philadelphia Avenue. In this case, there were at least four male suspects-one Hispanic and the others Black. The victim was assaulted and robbed of his wallet and iPod. The suspects fled on foot.
Although we are not certain if these robberies were committed by the same group, there are some commonalities. All of the victims were Hispanic males who attend the Takoma Park Campus of Montgomery College.
The Park Police and Campus Security have increased patrols in the area.
The Park Police are reminding you to be aware of your surroundings at all times and to follow your instincts. Don’t wear headphones while walking! First, you can’t hear people approaching. Second, you are advertising that you have an electronic device that someone may want to rob you of.
If you see something suspicious in these parks, or know something about the robberies, please contact 301-949-3010.
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.
Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
Another strong arm robbery occurred in the afternoon of December 15 at the Silver Spring Intermediate Park on Philadelphia Avenue. In this case, there were at least four male suspects-one Hispanic and the others Black. The victim was assaulted and robbed of his wallet and iPod. The suspects fled on foot.
Although we are not certain if these robberies were committed by the same group, there are some commonalities. All of the victims were Hispanic males who attend the Takoma Park Campus of Montgomery College.
The Park Police and Campus Security have increased patrols in the area.
The Park Police are reminding you to be aware of your surroundings at all times and to follow your instincts. Don’t wear headphones while walking! First, you can’t hear people approaching. Second, you are advertising that you have an electronic device that someone may want to rob you of.
If you see something suspicious in these parks, or know something about the robberies, please contact 301-949-3010.
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.
Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
NEWS RELEASE - Arrest Made for Strong Arm Robbery; Other Offenses
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
December 22, 2009 (9:45 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Nehemiah Malloy, 19, of Takoma Park, Maryland, for strong arm robbery, 2nd degree assault and theft under $1,000.
On December 18, 2009, Takoma Park Police met with the victim of the robbery that had occurred earlier in the unit block of Lee Avenue. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on December 18, Malloy assaulted the victim, stole property and fled on Lee Avenue. Through investigation, Police found Malloy at his residence and property was recovered. Malloy was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit pending a hearing before the District Court Commissioner.
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
December 22, 2009 (9:45 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Nehemiah Malloy, 19, of Takoma Park, Maryland, for strong arm robbery, 2nd degree assault and theft under $1,000.
On December 18, 2009, Takoma Park Police met with the victim of the robbery that had occurred earlier in the unit block of Lee Avenue. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on December 18, Malloy assaulted the victim, stole property and fled on Lee Avenue. Through investigation, Police found Malloy at his residence and property was recovered. Malloy was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit pending a hearing before the District Court Commissioner.
Friday, December 18, 2009
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Chief’s Advisory Board Members
With the selection of the Chief’s Advisory Board members, many have requested contact information. Please find that information below:
Neal Berch
nealtree@comcast.net
Scott Borden
Sborden11@hotmail.com
Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Chuck Butler
Cjbutler68@hotmail.com
Garland Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Cell: 301.775.7425
Nancy L. Cohen
cohennl@aol.com
Baltimore Avenue
Takoma Park, Md 20912
Neal Cohen
nealscohen@gmail.com
Columbia Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Cell: 917.405.2939
Renay Johnson, Principal
Renay_c_johnson@mcpsmd.org
Glenda Kapsalis
Glenda.kapsalis@gmail.com
Grant Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Christy Lopez
Christy.e.lopez@gmail.com
Westmoreland Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Cell: 301.873.5577
Susanne Lowen
suzilow@gmail.com
Sycamore Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Terrill North
terrillnorth@hotmail.com
Kennebec Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Juan Luis Torres
torrestakoma@aim.com
Elm Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Donna Victoria
donnavictoria@gmail.com
Merwood Drive
Takoma park, MD 20912
Home: 301.439.3930
Neal Berch
nealtree@comcast.net
Scott Borden
Sborden11@hotmail.com
Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Chuck Butler
Cjbutler68@hotmail.com
Garland Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Cell: 301.775.7425
Nancy L. Cohen
cohennl@aol.com
Baltimore Avenue
Takoma Park, Md 20912
Neal Cohen
nealscohen@gmail.com
Columbia Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Cell: 917.405.2939
Renay Johnson, Principal
Renay_c_johnson@mcpsmd.org
Glenda Kapsalis
Glenda.kapsalis@gmail.com
Grant Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Christy Lopez
Christy.e.lopez@gmail.com
Westmoreland Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Cell: 301.873.5577
Susanne Lowen
suzilow@gmail.com
Sycamore Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Terrill North
terrillnorth@hotmail.com
Kennebec Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Juan Luis Torres
torrestakoma@aim.com
Elm Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Donna Victoria
donnavictoria@gmail.com
Merwood Drive
Takoma park, MD 20912
Home: 301.439.3930
COMMUNITY ADVISORY UPDATE - Serious Personal Injury Collision in Takoma Park
On December 14, 2009, Takoma Park Police responded to a vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard in Takoma Park. The investigation was subsequently turned over to Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU).
The preliminary investigation determined that a gold Nissan Armada was in the second left turn lane from northbound New Hampshire Avenue onto westbound University Boulevard. There was a green Saturn directly behind the Armada. Both vehicles were stopped and waiting for the red left turn signal to change.
Timothy Hider, age 46, of the 1700 block of Mount Pisgah Lane in Silver Spring was driving a silver Honda CR-V SUV northbound on New Hampshire Avenue approaching the intersection of University Boulevard. For reasons still under investigation, Hider struck the green Saturn which then struck the gold Nissan Armada. He was transported to Prince Georges Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the green Saturn, Wendy Spey, age 32, of the 8000 block of Barron Street in Takoma Park was transported to Medstar with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. She is currently recovering at home.
Eleanor Spey, age 10 months, was in a rear facing infant car seat behind the front passenger seat. She was transported to Childrens Hospital for observation and is in stable condition. The child is currently recovering at home.
Nathaniel Spey, age 2, was seated behind his mother in a forward facing car seat. He was transported to Childrens Hospital with critical injuries where he remains in critical condition.
Collision Reconstruction Detectives ask that anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about this collision to contact them at 301-840-2435.
Callers may remain anonymous.
The preliminary investigation determined that a gold Nissan Armada was in the second left turn lane from northbound New Hampshire Avenue onto westbound University Boulevard. There was a green Saturn directly behind the Armada. Both vehicles were stopped and waiting for the red left turn signal to change.
Timothy Hider, age 46, of the 1700 block of Mount Pisgah Lane in Silver Spring was driving a silver Honda CR-V SUV northbound on New Hampshire Avenue approaching the intersection of University Boulevard. For reasons still under investigation, Hider struck the green Saturn which then struck the gold Nissan Armada. He was transported to Prince Georges Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the green Saturn, Wendy Spey, age 32, of the 8000 block of Barron Street in Takoma Park was transported to Medstar with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. She is currently recovering at home.
Eleanor Spey, age 10 months, was in a rear facing infant car seat behind the front passenger seat. She was transported to Childrens Hospital for observation and is in stable condition. The child is currently recovering at home.
Nathaniel Spey, age 2, was seated behind his mother in a forward facing car seat. He was transported to Childrens Hospital with critical injuries where he remains in critical condition.
Collision Reconstruction Detectives ask that anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about this collision to contact them at 301-840-2435.
Callers may remain anonymous.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Winter Storm Warning for Montgomery County
Major winter storm with heavy snowfall expected over the next 48 hours. 5-10" of snow likely with amounts over 12" in some areas.
The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a WINTER STORM WARNING. This Warning is effective from Midnight tonight until 6 am Sunday. This will be an all snow event with heavy snow possible at times with 5-10" possible. Higher accumulations are possible in some areas.
A WINTER STORM WARNING means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected or are occurring in the warned area.
Travel disruptions within the County and region are likely as roads quickly become snow covered and icy. Caution should be used during any travel and please remain alert for ongoing plow/salt operations. Deteriorating weather conditions are now imminent. Any remaining Winter storm preparations should be rushed to completion.
The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a WINTER STORM WARNING. This Warning is effective from Midnight tonight until 6 am Sunday. This will be an all snow event with heavy snow possible at times with 5-10" possible. Higher accumulations are possible in some areas.
A WINTER STORM WARNING means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected or are occurring in the warned area.
Travel disruptions within the County and region are likely as roads quickly become snow covered and icy. Caution should be used during any travel and please remain alert for ongoing plow/salt operations. Deteriorating weather conditions are now imminent. Any remaining Winter storm preparations should be rushed to completion.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Winter Storm Watch for Montgomery County
Significant Winter Storm likely this weekend with over 5" of snowfall possible!
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Montgomery County from Friday Evening through Saturday Evening. A strong low pressure system is developing over the Gulf of Mexico and this system is expected to move through the region Saturday bringing widespread snowfall to the area.
For the snow lovers this is your storm with an all snow event anticipated. Residents should begin Winter Storm preparations which should consider the potential of significant (5+in) snow accumulations within the next 48 hours. Please remain alert for the issuance of additional warnings which will likely be issued within the next 12-18 hrs.
A winter storm watch is issued when there is the potential for significant snowfall and hazardous winter weather within 48 hours.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Montgomery County from Friday Evening through Saturday Evening. A strong low pressure system is developing over the Gulf of Mexico and this system is expected to move through the region Saturday bringing widespread snowfall to the area.
For the snow lovers this is your storm with an all snow event anticipated. Residents should begin Winter Storm preparations which should consider the potential of significant (5+in) snow accumulations within the next 48 hours. Please remain alert for the issuance of additional warnings which will likely be issued within the next 12-18 hrs.
A winter storm watch is issued when there is the potential for significant snowfall and hazardous winter weather within 48 hours.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Winter Safety Tips
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.**
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Strong Arm Robberies
On December 16, 2009, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Maryland National Capital Park Police and Takoma Park Police responded to the Montgomery County Police Station, 3rd District, for a report of a robbery that had occurred earlier in the Silver Spring Intermediate Park (Chicago and Philadelphia Avenue). The victim was in the park near the parking lot walking when he was approached by two black males and one short Hispanic male - all three dressed in black clothing. The victim was assaulted and property was taken. All subjects then fled the area on foot up Chicago Avenue towards Sligo Avenue. The victim was not seriously injured. No further description of suspects.
On the same date, at approximately 3:46 p.m., Montgomery County Police responded to the Montgomery College building on King Street for an assault that had occurred. Through investigation, it was determined that the victim was robbed at the base of the bridge leading from Montgomery College to Jessup Blair Park. The victim was walking down the bridge when he was approached by four black males who assaulted him and took property. The subjects fled the scene on foot - two going towards Georgia Avenue and two towards the Kentucky Fried Chicken near the park. The victim was transported to Holy Cross Hospital with minor injuries. The Maryland National Capital Park Police responded to the scene. The subjects in this case are described as (1) black male, thin build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing tan pants, black jacket with a hood, (2) black male, thin build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing tan pants, black jacket with a hood, (3) black male, thin build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing tan pants, black jacket with a horizontal silver stripe on the back, and (4) black male, medium build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing black pants, orange, white and yellow jacket with an orange hood.
Investigation continues. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Takoma Park Police Department 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.
Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
On the same date, at approximately 3:46 p.m., Montgomery County Police responded to the Montgomery College building on King Street for an assault that had occurred. Through investigation, it was determined that the victim was robbed at the base of the bridge leading from Montgomery College to Jessup Blair Park. The victim was walking down the bridge when he was approached by four black males who assaulted him and took property. The subjects fled the scene on foot - two going towards Georgia Avenue and two towards the Kentucky Fried Chicken near the park. The victim was transported to Holy Cross Hospital with minor injuries. The Maryland National Capital Park Police responded to the scene. The subjects in this case are described as (1) black male, thin build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing tan pants, black jacket with a hood, (2) black male, thin build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing tan pants, black jacket with a hood, (3) black male, thin build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing tan pants, black jacket with a horizontal silver stripe on the back, and (4) black male, medium build, approximately 5’8 to 6’0, last seen wearing black pants, orange, white and yellow jacket with an orange hood.
Investigation continues. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Takoma Park Police Department 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.
Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
Monday, December 14, 2009
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Police Investigate Serious Personal Injury Collision in Takoma Park
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a collision that occurred this morning at approximately 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard in Takoma Park.
The preliminary investigation determined that a gold Nissan Armada was in the second left turn lane from northbound New Hampshire Avenue onto westbound University Boulevard. There was a green Saturn directly behind the Armada. Both vehicles were stopped and waiting for the red left turn signal to change.
Timothy Hider, age 46, of the 1700 block of Mount Pisgah Lane in Silver Spring was driving a silver Honda CR-V SUV northbound on New Hampshire Avenue approaching the intersection of University Boulevard. For reasons still under investigation, Hider struck the green Saturn which then struck the gold Nissan Armada. He was transported to Prince George’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the green Saturn, Wendy Spey, age 32, of the 8000 block of Barron Street in Takoma Park was transported to Medstar with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Nathaniel Spey, age 2, was seated behind his mother in a forward facing car seat. He was transported to Children’s Hospital with critical injuries. Eleanor Spey, age 10 months, was in a rear facing infant car seat behind the front passenger seat. She was transported to Children’s Hospital for observation and is in stable condition.
The driver of the gold Nissan Armada, Alona Ebanks, of the 15000 block of Aylesbury Street in Silver Spring was transported to Washington Adventist Hospital with non-life- threatening injuries.
Collision Reconstruction Detectives are asking that anyone who witnessed today’s collision or has information about this collision is asked to contact them at 301-840-2435.
Callers may remain anonymous.
* DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION
2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
240-773-5030
The preliminary investigation determined that a gold Nissan Armada was in the second left turn lane from northbound New Hampshire Avenue onto westbound University Boulevard. There was a green Saturn directly behind the Armada. Both vehicles were stopped and waiting for the red left turn signal to change.
Timothy Hider, age 46, of the 1700 block of Mount Pisgah Lane in Silver Spring was driving a silver Honda CR-V SUV northbound on New Hampshire Avenue approaching the intersection of University Boulevard. For reasons still under investigation, Hider struck the green Saturn which then struck the gold Nissan Armada. He was transported to Prince George’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the green Saturn, Wendy Spey, age 32, of the 8000 block of Barron Street in Takoma Park was transported to Medstar with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Nathaniel Spey, age 2, was seated behind his mother in a forward facing car seat. He was transported to Children’s Hospital with critical injuries. Eleanor Spey, age 10 months, was in a rear facing infant car seat behind the front passenger seat. She was transported to Children’s Hospital for observation and is in stable condition.
The driver of the gold Nissan Armada, Alona Ebanks, of the 15000 block of Aylesbury Street in Silver Spring was transported to Washington Adventist Hospital with non-life- threatening injuries.
Collision Reconstruction Detectives are asking that anyone who witnessed today’s collision or has information about this collision is asked to contact them at 301-840-2435.
Callers may remain anonymous.
* DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION
2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
240-773-5030
NEWS RELEASE - UPDATE Major Traffic Issues; Roads to Avoid
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
December 14, 2009 (2:00 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Because of the serious vehicle collision earlier today, there are major traffic issues and delays at northbound New Hampshire Avenue at University Boulevard and eastbound University Boulevard at New Hampshire Avenue. You should avoid this area if possible.
More information will be forthcoming.
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
December 14, 2009 (2:00 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Because of the serious vehicle collision earlier today, there are major traffic issues and delays at northbound New Hampshire Avenue at University Boulevard and eastbound University Boulevard at New Hampshire Avenue. You should avoid this area if possible.
More information will be forthcoming.
NEWS RELEASE - Road Closures due to Serious Vehicle Collision
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
December 14, 2009 (12:15 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Due to a serious vehicle collision, the following roads have been closed or partially closed:
Northbound New Hampshire Avenue at University Boulevard is closed.
Westbound University Boulevard at New Hampshire Avenue is partially closed.
More information will be forthcoming.
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
December 14, 2009 (12:15 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Due to a serious vehicle collision, the following roads have been closed or partially closed:
Northbound New Hampshire Avenue at University Boulevard is closed.
Westbound University Boulevard at New Hampshire Avenue is partially closed.
More information will be forthcoming.
Monday, December 7, 2009
NEWS RELEASE - Citizens Reporting Drunk Drivers
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
December 7, 2009 (5:05 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December is among one of the deadliest times of the year for drunk driving; it is filled with celebrations at the office, with friends, and family. It is a time when we as law enforcement welcome all the help we can get to raise awareness and prevent the tragic loss that comes with having a few innocent drinks and then getting behind the wheel. Please join law enforcement officials in the State of Maryland by supporting the initiative. We encourage Maryland drivers to report suspected drunk drivers by calling 911 or, in Takoma Park, Maryland, calling 301-270-1100. The State Highway Administration has already posted the message on variable message signs across the state. Local and county governments have posted the message on their web sites and local businesses are using their marquees to post the message "Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911."
With the approach of the holiday season, we wish we could offer rosy predictions in terms of drunk driving related crashes, fatalities, and associated injuries, but the statistics paint a much different picture. December consistently ranks as one of the deadliest months in Maryland for drunk-driving related fatalities. As part of an on-going campaign, which is aimed at promoting increased enforcement and consequences, we offer an additional strategy to help raise awareness and promote personal responsibility this holiday season. This is the State of Maryland’s third year in asking Maryland drivers to report drunk drivers during the month of December.
Our overall objective is to reduce the needless deaths and injuries associated with drunk driving during the holidays - a time when families come together to celebrate. Let’s empower our communities to stop the tragic loss of life because someone makes the mistake of driving after celebrating beyond the limit.
Anything you can do to support this initiative would be greatly appreciated and may help save a life this holiday season!
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
December 7, 2009 (5:05 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December is among one of the deadliest times of the year for drunk driving; it is filled with celebrations at the office, with friends, and family. It is a time when we as law enforcement welcome all the help we can get to raise awareness and prevent the tragic loss that comes with having a few innocent drinks and then getting behind the wheel. Please join law enforcement officials in the State of Maryland by supporting the initiative. We encourage Maryland drivers to report suspected drunk drivers by calling 911 or, in Takoma Park, Maryland, calling 301-270-1100. The State Highway Administration has already posted the message on variable message signs across the state. Local and county governments have posted the message on their web sites and local businesses are using their marquees to post the message "Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911."
With the approach of the holiday season, we wish we could offer rosy predictions in terms of drunk driving related crashes, fatalities, and associated injuries, but the statistics paint a much different picture. December consistently ranks as one of the deadliest months in Maryland for drunk-driving related fatalities. As part of an on-going campaign, which is aimed at promoting increased enforcement and consequences, we offer an additional strategy to help raise awareness and promote personal responsibility this holiday season. This is the State of Maryland’s third year in asking Maryland drivers to report drunk drivers during the month of December.
Our overall objective is to reduce the needless deaths and injuries associated with drunk driving during the holidays - a time when families come together to celebrate. Let’s empower our communities to stop the tragic loss of life because someone makes the mistake of driving after celebrating beyond the limit.
Anything you can do to support this initiative would be greatly appreciated and may help save a life this holiday season!
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Winter Storm Watch for Montgomery County
Increasing possibility of a significant FREEZING RAIN event for the region Tuesday Night.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Montgomery County from Tuesday Evening through Wednesday Morning. A very strong low pressure system is expected to develop over the Mid West. This storm is expected to pull precipitation into the region and over freezing air at the surface. Initial precipitation may fall as snow before a change over to SLEET and FREEZING RAIN.
Current indications suggest this will be a mixed precipitation event for the County. Residents should begin Winter Storm preparations which should consider the potential of significant ice accumulations with power outages within the next 48 hours. Please remain alert for the issuance of additional Warnings.
A winter storm watch is issued when there is the potential for significant snowfall and hazardous winter weather within 48 hours.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Montgomery County from Tuesday Evening through Wednesday Morning. A very strong low pressure system is expected to develop over the Mid West. This storm is expected to pull precipitation into the region and over freezing air at the surface. Initial precipitation may fall as snow before a change over to SLEET and FREEZING RAIN.
Current indications suggest this will be a mixed precipitation event for the County. Residents should begin Winter Storm preparations which should consider the potential of significant ice accumulations with power outages within the next 48 hours. Please remain alert for the issuance of additional Warnings.
A winter storm watch is issued when there is the potential for significant snowfall and hazardous winter weather within 48 hours.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Takoma Park Crime/Public Safety Forum, December 8, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Please attend a Takoma Park Crime/Public Safety Forum on Tuesday evening, December 8, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church at Tulip & Maple Avenues in the Assembly Room.
Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci will discuss the current crime situation and public-safety measures and will field questions and listen to concerns.
This is a public meeting, co-sponsored by the North Takoma, Old Town (OTRA), Pinecrest, SS Carroll, and Westmoreland Area (WACO) associations and the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
Everyone's invited!
(FYI-- Chief Ricucci presented an update at the November 23 City Council meeting. You can view it on-line at
http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=497 starting about 37 minutes in. He also addressed the November 30 meeting, http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=498 starting about 31 minutes in.)
Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci will discuss the current crime situation and public-safety measures and will field questions and listen to concerns.
This is a public meeting, co-sponsored by the North Takoma, Old Town (OTRA), Pinecrest, SS Carroll, and Westmoreland Area (WACO) associations and the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
Everyone's invited!
(FYI-- Chief Ricucci presented an update at the November 23 City Council meeting. You can view it on-line at
http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=497 starting about 37 minutes in. He also addressed the November 30 meeting, http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=498 starting about 31 minutes in.)
NEWS RELEASE - REMINDER Multi-Jurisdictional Holiday Pedestrian Safety Initiative
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
December 7, 2009 (4:10 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“You Better Watch Out, Santa’s in the Crosswalk!”
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Press Conference at 12:00 p.m.
(Rain or Shine!!)
WHERE: 8011 New Hampshire Avenue (Langley Park) - by the Prince George’s
County Community Policing Center, by the Regency Furniture store
WHAT: Enforcement and educational outreach for pedestrian safety
What gift does Santa want to make sure we all give and receive? It’s the life-saving gift of being safe crossing streets this holiday season and all year long. To help make his point, Santa is substituting his sleigh for a Ford Model-T and making a special pre-Christmas Eve appearance in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads area. He’ll be escorted by police from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and the City of Takoma Park, as he makes a tour around the shopping plazas. Santa’s helpers will be distributing educational fliers about pedestrian safety. Then Santa himself will demonstrate how to safely cross the street.
Police Chiefs from the Maryland-National Capital Park, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Takoma Park Police Departments will kick off this annual event with a press conference at 12:00 p.m. in the Langley Park Plaza hosted by Santa Claus - Erwin Mack, Executive Director of Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. At the end of the press conference, officers from each jurisdiction will be conducting pedestrian crosswalk enforcement in the area to help ensure that both drivers and pedestrians are aware of their shared responsibility to keep pedestrians safe as they cross the street.
This enforcement and educational outreach is being coordinated by the Maryland International Corridor CSAFE-VPI Initiative, a program funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, which seeks to reduce crime and improve safety of all types at this juncture of both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and the City of Takoma Park.
***This Release has also been provided by the Montgomery County Media Services Division, Montgomery County Police Department***
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
December 7, 2009 (4:10 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“You Better Watch Out, Santa’s in the Crosswalk!”
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Press Conference at 12:00 p.m.
(Rain or Shine!!)
WHERE: 8011 New Hampshire Avenue (Langley Park) - by the Prince George’s
County Community Policing Center, by the Regency Furniture store
WHAT: Enforcement and educational outreach for pedestrian safety
What gift does Santa want to make sure we all give and receive? It’s the life-saving gift of being safe crossing streets this holiday season and all year long. To help make his point, Santa is substituting his sleigh for a Ford Model-T and making a special pre-Christmas Eve appearance in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads area. He’ll be escorted by police from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and the City of Takoma Park, as he makes a tour around the shopping plazas. Santa’s helpers will be distributing educational fliers about pedestrian safety. Then Santa himself will demonstrate how to safely cross the street.
Police Chiefs from the Maryland-National Capital Park, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Takoma Park Police Departments will kick off this annual event with a press conference at 12:00 p.m. in the Langley Park Plaza hosted by Santa Claus - Erwin Mack, Executive Director of Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. At the end of the press conference, officers from each jurisdiction will be conducting pedestrian crosswalk enforcement in the area to help ensure that both drivers and pedestrians are aware of their shared responsibility to keep pedestrians safe as they cross the street.
This enforcement and educational outreach is being coordinated by the Maryland International Corridor CSAFE-VPI Initiative, a program funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, which seeks to reduce crime and improve safety of all types at this juncture of both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and the City of Takoma Park.
***This Release has also been provided by the Montgomery County Media Services Division, Montgomery County Police Department***
Saturday, December 5, 2009
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Fire at Gussini Shoes
On December 5, 2009, at approximately 3:40 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Gussini Shoes) to assist Prince George’s County Police with a fire. Upon arrival, the fire departments from Prince George’s County and Montgomery County were actively working to distinguish the fire. The building was not occupied at the time of the fire and there were no injuries. No other businesses were damaged. The cause of the fire remains unknown pending further investigation. Southbound New Hampshire Avenue from Ethan Allen Avenue to Ray Road remains closed. Northbound New Hampshire Avenue from East/West Highway to Kentland Road remains closed.
Friday, December 4, 2009
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County this Weekend
First accumulating snowfall of the 2009-2010 Winter expected this weekend!!
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Montgomery County until Saturday Evening. Two to four inches (2-4") of snow expected on Saturday.
Satellite images indicate a low pressure system forming over the Northern Gulf of Mexico. This system is expected to move Northeast and affect the County over the next 24 hours. This is expected to be an all snow event for the County with some rain mixing in very briefly.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Travel Saturday may become hazardous. Caution should be used during any travel.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Montgomery County until Saturday Evening. Two to four inches (2-4") of snow expected on Saturday.
Satellite images indicate a low pressure system forming over the Northern Gulf of Mexico. This system is expected to move Northeast and affect the County over the next 24 hours. This is expected to be an all snow event for the County with some rain mixing in very briefly.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Travel Saturday may become hazardous. Caution should be used during any travel.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Weekly Crime Report: 11/26/2009 – 12/3/2009
T1 Beat:
Larceny – From Auto
6500 block of Kansas Lane, Thursday, November 26 at 4:44 a.m. Forced entry, property taken.
T2 Beat:
Armed Robbery
8600 block of Flower Avenue, Sunday, November 29 at 12:47 a.m. Three suspects armed with silver revolvers forcefully entered an apartment, demanding and taking property and money.
8100 block of Roanoke Avenue, Monday, November 30 at 8:20 p.m. Arrest made.
Larceny – From Auto
100 block of Grant Avenue, between 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 26. No force, nothing taken.
T3 Beat:
Burglary – Shed
600 block of Elm Avenue, between 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28 and midnight on Sunday, November 29. No force, property taken.
Arrests:
At 12:52 a.m. Thursday, November 26 in the 7000 block of Sycamore Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
At 11:00 p.m. Friday, November 27 in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.
At 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 27 in the unit block of Lee Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.
Note that additional incidents may have occurred and the reports not yet received.
Larceny – From Auto
6500 block of Kansas Lane, Thursday, November 26 at 4:44 a.m. Forced entry, property taken.
T2 Beat:
Armed Robbery
8600 block of Flower Avenue, Sunday, November 29 at 12:47 a.m. Three suspects armed with silver revolvers forcefully entered an apartment, demanding and taking property and money.
8100 block of Roanoke Avenue, Monday, November 30 at 8:20 p.m. Arrest made.
Larceny – From Auto
100 block of Grant Avenue, between 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 26. No force, nothing taken.
T3 Beat:
Burglary – Shed
600 block of Elm Avenue, between 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28 and midnight on Sunday, November 29. No force, property taken.
Arrests:
At 12:52 a.m. Thursday, November 26 in the 7000 block of Sycamore Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
At 11:00 p.m. Friday, November 27 in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.
At 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 27 in the unit block of Lee Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.
Note that additional incidents may have occurred and the reports not yet received.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
NEWS RELEASE - CORRECTION Multi-Jurisdictional Holiday Pedestrian Safety Initiative
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
December 2, 2009 (2:20 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
**CORRECTION AS TO PRESS CONFERENCE LOCATION**
“You Better Watch Out, Santa’s in the Crosswalk!”
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Press Conference at 12:00 p.m.
(Rain or Shine!!)
WHERE: 8011 New Hampshire Avenue (Langley Park) – by the Prince George’s
County Community Policing Center, by the Regency Furniture store
WHAT: Enforcement and educational outreach for pedestrian safety
What gift does Santa want to make sure we all give and receive? It’s the life-saving gift of being safe crossing streets this holiday season and all year long. To help make his point, Santa is substituting his sleigh for a Ford Model-T and making a special pre-Christmas Eve appearance in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads area. He’ll be escorted by police from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and the City of Takoma Park, as he makes a tour around the shopping plazas. Santa’s helpers will be distributing educational fliers about pedestrian safety. Then Santa himself will demonstrate how to safely cross the street.
Police Chiefs from the Maryland-National Capital Park, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Takoma Park Police Departments will kick off this annual event with a press conference at 12:00 p.m. in the Langley Park Plaza hosted by Santa Claus – Erwin Mack, Executive Director of Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. At the end of the press conference, officers from each jurisdiction will be conducting pedestrian crosswalk enforcement in the area to help ensure that both drivers and pedestrians are aware of their shared responsibility to keep pedestrians safe as they cross the street.
This enforcement and educational outreach is being coordinated by the Maryland International Corridor CSAFE-VPI Initiative, a program funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, which seeks to reduce crime and improve safety of all types at this juncture of both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and the City of Takoma Park.
***This Release has also been provided by the Montgomery County Media Services Division, Montgomery County Police Department***
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
December 2, 2009 (2:20 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
**CORRECTION AS TO PRESS CONFERENCE LOCATION**
“You Better Watch Out, Santa’s in the Crosswalk!”
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Press Conference at 12:00 p.m.
(Rain or Shine!!)
WHERE: 8011 New Hampshire Avenue (Langley Park) – by the Prince George’s
County Community Policing Center, by the Regency Furniture store
WHAT: Enforcement and educational outreach for pedestrian safety
What gift does Santa want to make sure we all give and receive? It’s the life-saving gift of being safe crossing streets this holiday season and all year long. To help make his point, Santa is substituting his sleigh for a Ford Model-T and making a special pre-Christmas Eve appearance in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads area. He’ll be escorted by police from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and the City of Takoma Park, as he makes a tour around the shopping plazas. Santa’s helpers will be distributing educational fliers about pedestrian safety. Then Santa himself will demonstrate how to safely cross the street.
Police Chiefs from the Maryland-National Capital Park, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Takoma Park Police Departments will kick off this annual event with a press conference at 12:00 p.m. in the Langley Park Plaza hosted by Santa Claus – Erwin Mack, Executive Director of Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. At the end of the press conference, officers from each jurisdiction will be conducting pedestrian crosswalk enforcement in the area to help ensure that both drivers and pedestrians are aware of their shared responsibility to keep pedestrians safe as they cross the street.
This enforcement and educational outreach is being coordinated by the Maryland International Corridor CSAFE-VPI Initiative, a program funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, which seeks to reduce crime and improve safety of all types at this juncture of both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and the City of Takoma Park.
***This Release has also been provided by the Montgomery County Media Services Division, Montgomery County Police Department***
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Flood Watch for Montgomery County
The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Montgomery County until Thursday morning, December 3rd. Heavy rainfall is approaching the area and may have the potential to cause severe and unexpected flooding within the next 24 hours. Rainfall rates of 2-2.5 inches in three hours may be possible with this system starting tonight between 8 pm and 3 am.
Floods kill more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded areas. As little as two feet of water can sweep a vehicle off the road. Please stay alert for any warnings.
Floods kill more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded areas. As little as two feet of water can sweep a vehicle off the road. Please stay alert for any warnings.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Reports of Suspicious Subject Knocking on Residential Doors
Citizens have reported that they have encountered a suspicious subject knocking on their residential door indicating different variations of the same story: his mother/grandmother was in a car accident and he needs money for gasoline to go visit her in Virginia. The subject has been described as a white male in his 30’s or 40’s with a “southern accent,” goatee, chipped/stained/missing teeth. Sometimes he has indicated that his name is “Jacks.” Be aware of your surroundings and don’t fall prey to scams or unwanted predicaments. Don’t open your door to strangers. If you are approached, please contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100.
NEWS RELEASE - Multi-Jurisdictional Holiday Pedestrian Safety Initiative
“You Better Watch Out, Santa’s in the Crosswalk!”
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Press Conference at 12:00 p.m.
(Rain or Shine!!)
WHERE: 8011 New Hampshire Avenue (Langley Park) – by the Prince George’s
County Community Policing Center, by the Regency Furniture store
WHAT: Enforcement and educational outreach for pedestrian safety
What gift does Santa want to make sure we all give and receive? It’s the life-saving gift of being safe crossing streets this holiday season and all year long. To help make his point, Santa is substituting his sleigh for a Ford Model-T and making a special pre-Christmas Eve appearance in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads area. He’ll be escorted by police from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and the City of Takoma Park, as he makes a tour around the shopping plazas. Santa’s helpers will be distributing educational fliers about pedestrian safety. Then Santa himself will demonstrate how to safely cross the street.
Police Chiefs from the Maryland-National Capital Park, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Takoma Park Police Departments will kick off this annual event with a press conference at 12:00 p.m. in the Hampshire-Langley Shopping Center hosted by Santa Claus – Erwin Mack, Executive Director of Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. At the end of the press conference, officers from each jurisdiction will be conducting pedestrian crosswalk enforcement in the area to help ensure that both drivers and pedestrians are aware of their shared responsibility to keep pedestrians safe as they cross the street.
This enforcement and educational outreach is being coordinated by the Maryland International Corridor CSAFE-VPI Initiative, a program funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, which seeks to reduce crime and improve safety of all types at this juncture of both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and the City of Takoma Park.
***This Release has also been provided by the Montgomery County Media Services Division, Montgomery County Police Department***
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Press Conference at 12:00 p.m.
(Rain or Shine!!)
WHERE: 8011 New Hampshire Avenue (Langley Park) – by the Prince George’s
County Community Policing Center, by the Regency Furniture store
WHAT: Enforcement and educational outreach for pedestrian safety
What gift does Santa want to make sure we all give and receive? It’s the life-saving gift of being safe crossing streets this holiday season and all year long. To help make his point, Santa is substituting his sleigh for a Ford Model-T and making a special pre-Christmas Eve appearance in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads area. He’ll be escorted by police from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and the City of Takoma Park, as he makes a tour around the shopping plazas. Santa’s helpers will be distributing educational fliers about pedestrian safety. Then Santa himself will demonstrate how to safely cross the street.
Police Chiefs from the Maryland-National Capital Park, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Takoma Park Police Departments will kick off this annual event with a press conference at 12:00 p.m. in the Hampshire-Langley Shopping Center hosted by Santa Claus – Erwin Mack, Executive Director of Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. At the end of the press conference, officers from each jurisdiction will be conducting pedestrian crosswalk enforcement in the area to help ensure that both drivers and pedestrians are aware of their shared responsibility to keep pedestrians safe as they cross the street.
This enforcement and educational outreach is being coordinated by the Maryland International Corridor CSAFE-VPI Initiative, a program funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, which seeks to reduce crime and improve safety of all types at this juncture of both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, and the City of Takoma Park.
***This Release has also been provided by the Montgomery County Media Services Division, Montgomery County Police Department***
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - State Highway Administration Project for New Hampshire Avenue from Route 410 to Holton Lane
The State Highway Administration (SHA) has announced the start of a $1.4 million safety and resurfacing project for New Hampshire Avenue from Rt 410 to Holton Lane. The work is expected to begin in December and continue sporadically through the spring of 2010. The work scheduled for December will include replacing storm water inlets, upgrading existing sidewalk ramps to meet the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and replacing curb and gutter. The resurfacing of the road is expected to take place in the spring of 2010. Traffic signals at Sligo Creek Parkway, Glenside Drive/Erskine Avenue, Merwood Avenue and Larch Avenue will be upgraded to have an audible pedestrian signal.
During construction, there may be single lane closures during the day. The resurfacing work will be scheduled for overnight and weekends.
The City's Public Works Department will be communicating with the Project Manager from SHA throughout the project. Any questions about the work can be directed to Daryl Braithwaite, Public Works Director, at 301-891-7615 or DarylB@takomagov.org.
This project has received funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
During construction, there may be single lane closures during the day. The resurfacing work will be scheduled for overnight and weekends.
The City's Public Works Department will be communicating with the Project Manager from SHA throughout the project. Any questions about the work can be directed to Daryl Braithwaite, Public Works Director, at 301-891-7615 or DarylB@takomagov.org.
This project has received funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION - Takoma Park Crime/Public Safety Forum, December 8, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Please attend a Takoma Park Crime/Public Safety Forum on Tuesday evening, December 8, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church at Tulip & Maple Avenues in the Assembly Room.
Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci will discuss the current crime situation and public-safety measures and will field questions and listen to concerns.
This is a public meeting, co-sponsored by the North Takoma, Old Town (OTRA), Pinecrest, SS Carroll, and Westmoreland Area (WACO) associations and the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
Everyone's invited!
(FYI-- Chief Ricucci presented an update at the November 23 City Council meeting. You can view it on-line at
http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=497 starting about 37 minutes in. He also addressed the November 30 meeting, http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=498 starting about 31 minutes in.)
Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci will discuss the current crime situation and public-safety measures and will field questions and listen to concerns.
This is a public meeting, co-sponsored by the North Takoma, Old Town (OTRA), Pinecrest, SS Carroll, and Westmoreland Area (WACO) associations and the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
Everyone's invited!
(FYI-- Chief Ricucci presented an update at the November 23 City Council meeting. You can view it on-line at
http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=497 starting about 37 minutes in. He also addressed the November 30 meeting, http://takomapark.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=498 starting about 31 minutes in.)
COMMUNITY ADVISORY - Burglary
On December 1, 2009, at approximately 11:04 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 600 block of Houston Avenue for reports of a burglary that had occurred earlier. The victim left his residence on November 28, 2009, at approximately 12:00 p.m. and arrived home at approximately midnight on November 29, 2009. The door to his shed was found slightly ajar, and upon investigation, it was discovered that property had been taken. There is no suspect information. Investigation continues under case #09067356. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Takoma Park Police Department 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.
Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
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.
Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!
If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.
NEWS RELEASE - Arrest Made for Armed Robbery, First Degree Assault; Other Offenses
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
December 1, 2009 (10:57 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Antwan Grymes, 32, of no fixed address, for armed robbery, first degree assault, possession of a handgun in the commission of a felony and theft under $500.
On November 30, 2009, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 8100 block of Roanoke Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of an armed robbery. Grymes entered the victim’s residence, armed with a black revolver, and demanded property. The victim complied. Grymes then fled the residence in an unknown direction. Through investigation, the dispatcher, along with the patrol officers and the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), were able to ascertain Grymes’ nickname. That nickname was crucial in developing and identifying Grymes as the suspect in the armed robbery. An arrest warrant was successfully obtained charging Grymes with the above offenses.
Through further investigation, Takoma Park Police officers and members of CID located Grymes in the 600 block of Houston Avenue, where they arrested him and took him into custody without incident. Grymes was in possession of property belonging to the victim from the armed robbery on Roanoke Avenue. Additional items of evidentiary value were also seized. Officers were also able to ascertain the location of the revolver used by Grymes in the commission of the armed robbery, and did recover that weapon.
Grymes was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit pending a hearing before the District Court Commissioner.
This is an excellent arrest by CID and the Takoma Park Police patrol officers. The dispatcher’s ability to identify Grymes through his nickname was imperative to his expedient arrest for this heinous 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
December 1, 2009 (10:57 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Antwan Grymes, 32, of no fixed address, for armed robbery, first degree assault, possession of a handgun in the commission of a felony and theft under $500.
On November 30, 2009, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 8100 block of Roanoke Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of an armed robbery. Grymes entered the victim’s residence, armed with a black revolver, and demanded property. The victim complied. Grymes then fled the residence in an unknown direction. Through investigation, the dispatcher, along with the patrol officers and the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), were able to ascertain Grymes’ nickname. That nickname was crucial in developing and identifying Grymes as the suspect in the armed robbery. An arrest warrant was successfully obtained charging Grymes with the above offenses.
Through further investigation, Takoma Park Police officers and members of CID located Grymes in the 600 block of Houston Avenue, where they arrested him and took him into custody without incident. Grymes was in possession of property belonging to the victim from the armed robbery on Roanoke Avenue. Additional items of evidentiary value were also seized. Officers were also able to ascertain the location of the revolver used by Grymes in the commission of the armed robbery, and did recover that weapon.
Grymes was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit pending a hearing before the District Court Commissioner.
This is an excellent arrest by CID and the Takoma Park Police patrol officers. The dispatcher’s ability to identify Grymes through his nickname was imperative to his expedient arrest for this heinous crime.
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