Retired MRPD Chief's Discussion

I will be out of the office until Wednesday January 2nd so there won't be a Crime Watch posting next week. I'll catch everyone up when I return from the holidays. Thank you all for your continuing support of the police deapartment and for your interest in the welfare and safety of all our residents. I hope each of you has a happy holiday season, a Merry Christmas, and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

12/14/07 3500 block 37th St: Theft of auto 12/14/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Lost property 12/14/07 2800 block Taylor St: Arrest for stolen vehicle 12/14/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft over $500 12/13/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft of tags 12/13/07 3200 block Perry St: Theft of personal property 12/12/07 4200 block Russell Av: Theft from auto 12/12/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Vandalism to auto 12/11/07 4100 block 29th St: Theft of tags 12/11/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 12/11/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft under $100 12/11/07 Queens Chapel Rd & Chillum Rd: Open warrant served after traffic stop 12/10/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Open warrant served after traffic stop 12/09/07 4600 block 27th St: Open warrant served after field observation 12/09/07 4500 block 29th St: 2nd degree assault 12/09/07 2300 block Varnum St: DUI arrest after traffic stop 12/09/07 3300 block Bunker Hill Rd: Vandalism to auto

12/08/07 Buchanan & Chillum Rd: Open warrant served after stop 12/08/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft of auto 12/08/07 3000 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandalism to auto 12/07/07 2700 block Webster St: Theft of auto 12/07/07 3100 block Windom St: Theft of auto 12/06/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Theft of auto 12/06/07 3300 block Otis St: Vandalism to auto 12/05/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served 12/05/07 3800 block 34th St: Theft of auto 12/05/07 3200 block Varnum St: Open warrant served 12/04/07 3200 block Queens Town Dr: Theft of auto 12/04/07 3500 block Newton St: 2nd degree assault 12/04/07 3700 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 12/03/07 2900 block Allison St: Theft of tag

12/01/07 4000 block 36th St: Theft from auto 12/01/07 2400 block Chillum Rd: Arrest after traffic stop for CDS 12/01/07 Eastern Av & Rhode Island Av: Arrest made for destruction of property 11/30/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 11/29/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 11/28/07 3500 block Newton Pl: Attempt theft of auto 11/28/07 4500 block 32nd St: Theft of auto 11/28/07 3200 block Varnum St: Open warrant served after domestic dispute 11/27/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Commercial robbery 11/27/07 3200 block Shepherd St: Open warrant served after domestic dispute 11/26/07 38th St & Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 11/25/07 4500 block Eastern Av: Theft under $500

11/24/07 4300 block Russell Av: Attempt armed robbery 11/23/07 4500 block 29th St: Open warrant served after child custody dispute 11/23/07 4000 block 34th St: Theft over $500 11/22/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 11/22/07 2400 block Arundel Rd: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 11/21/07 4000 block 32nd St: Attempt theft of auto 11/21/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft under $500 11/20/07 4000 block 30th St: Residential burglary 11/20/07 2300 block Varnum St: Commercial burglary 11/20/07 3800 block 37th Pl: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 11/19/07 4000 block 35th St: Theft from auto 11/18/07 2700 block Queens Chapel Rd: 2nd degree assault

11/17/07 4500 block 29th St: Vandalism to property 11/17/07 32nd St & Shepherd St: Citizen armed robbery 11/16/07 4500 block 29th St: 1st degree assault 11/15/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served after field stop 11/15/07 3100 block Rhode Island Av ( DC ): Victim shot by suspects 11/14/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served after field stop 11/13/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served 11/13/07 2300 block Varnum R: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 11/12/07 2300 block Arundel Rd: Citation issued for open container 11/11/07 4500 block Eastern Av: Theft under $500 11/11/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Theft of auto

11/10/07 2700 block Upshur St: Attempt auto theft 11/09/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for possession of CDS 11/09/07 2700 block Upshur St: Citizen armed robbery 11/09/07 2700 block Upshur St: Citizen armed robbery 11/08/07 2700 block Queens Chapel Rd: Domestic assault 2nd degree 11/08/07 2900 block Queens Chapel Rd: Citation issued for open container 11/06/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Arrest for possession of CDS 11/06/07 4500 block 31st St: Theft under $500 11/06/07 3600 block Perry St; Theft under $500 11/05/07 4600 block 25th St: Indecent exposure 11/05/07 35th & Otis St: Auto theft/armed robbery

13th Annual Mt. Rainier Community Craft Sale Saturday December 1, 2007 10 am to 4 pm Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road Shop for a wide selection of hand-crafted gifts including stone stamps, textiles and needlework, painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, cards, woodwork and much more. Fresh baked goods and freshly made food will be available. Gift making workshop for kids and adults!

11/03/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Vandalism to auto 11/03/07 2700 block Allison St: Open warrant served after domestic disturbance 11/03/07 2700 block Upshur St: Vandalism to auto 11/02/07 3200 block Shepherd St: PG County Animal control seized illegal pit bull 11/02/07 2700 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft over $500 11/02/07 1 Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 11/01/07 4000 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 11/01/07 29th & Allison St: Theft of auto 11/01/07 4000 block 32nd St: Vandalism to school building 11/01/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest after trying to cash counterfeit check 10/30/07 2300 block Varnum St: Theft under $500 10/30/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: 2nd degree assault and theft 10/30/07 3200 block Shepherd St: Open warrant served 10/30/07 3500 block 37th St: Attempted break and enter commercial business 10/30/07 3700 block Wells Av: Residential burglary 10/29/07 2700 block Allison St: Neglect of children report 10/29/07 4300 block Rus

10/27/07 3700 block Bunker Hill Rd: Arrest after 2nd degree assault 10/27/07 2900 block Bunker Hill Rd: Theft from auto 10/26/07 3800 block Bunker Hill Rd: Arrest for CDS after traffic stop 10/25/07 Chillum Rd & Queens Chapel Rd: Open warrant served after field op 10/24/07 3800 block 33rd St: Residential burglary 10/24/07 3500 block Newton Pl: Vandalism to auto 10/24/07 4000 block 29th St: Theft of auto 10/24/07 2700 block Allison Rd: Theft from auto 10/23/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Fraud by identity theft 10/23/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served after traffic stop 10/22/07 4100 block 31st St: Theft of auto 10/22/07 3800 block 30th St: Attempted stolen auto 10/22/07 34th & Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container

Calling all Witches, Goblins, Ghosts and other Scary Creatures…. The 1st Annual City of Mount Rainier Safe Trick or Treat Night Ages 12 and under Wednesday, October 31st 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Mount Rainier Tool Shed (3607 Bunker Hill Rd) Free Treats, Refreshments and Prizes While Supplies Last! (Must be accompanied by a parent) “Helping Kids Make Good Choices in SCARY Times”

At approximately 10:30 PM last night MRPD units responded to the 3100 block of Perry Street for an alleged homicide. We discovered the body of a 41-year-old African American female who had died of as yet unknown causes. Preliminary investigation suggests no foul play was involved in the victim’s death. The Medical Examiner advised that she had died there at least 12 hours before her body was discovered. Relatives told us that the deceased suffered from seizures, diabetes, and was an acute alcoholic. The Medical Examiner had the body removed to the State toxicologist's office in Baltimore for post mortem examination, and we should have preliminary results by late Monday afternoon or early Tuesday morning. PGPD detectives are handling the follow-up investigation.

10/20/07 34th St & Windom Rd: Arrest for possession firearm/marijuana 10/20/07 2900 Arundel Rd: Theft of tags 10/20/07 Queens Chapel Rd & Ager Rd: 1st degree assault 10/19/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Vandalism to auto 10/18/07 1 Municipal Pl: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 10/18/07 34th & Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 10/18/07 3700 Perry St: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 10/17/07 3400 block 34th St: Citation issued for open container 10/17/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft from auto 10/17/07 4500 block Eastern Av: Theft from auto 10/17/07 3300 block Buchanan St: 2nd degree assault 10/16/07 4300 block Russell St: Vandalism to auto 10/16/07 2500 block Allison St: Domestic assault 10/16/07 2700 block Upshur St: Theft of auto 10/16/07 4200 block Russell Av: Theft of auto 10/15/07 1 Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 10/15/07 2400 block Arundel Rd: Citation issued for CDS paraphernalia 10/15/07 2900 bl

10/12/07 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Assault on victim 10/12/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 10/12/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 10/11/07 38th & Bunker Hill Rd: Citation issued for possession of drug paraphernalia 10/11/07 4100 block 40th St: Citation issued for possession of drug paraphernalia 10/11/07 Perry St & Wells Av: Arrest for possession of CDS 10/10/07 4200 block Russell Av: Arrest for non-aggravated assault 10/09/07 347th St & Bunker Hill Rd: Citation issued for open container 10/09/07 3200 block Perry St: Vandalism to property 10/09/07 3200 block Otis St: Citation issued for open container 10/09/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Arrest for possession of marijuana 10/08/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Residential break and enter 10/08/07 3800 block 34th St: Open warrant served after traffic stop 10/07/07 3200 block Otis St: First-degree assault 10/07/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandali

10/06/07 33rd St & Shepard St: Animal bite 10/05/07 3800 block 30th St: Open warrant served after traffic stop 10/05/07 3200 block Perry St: Theft from auto 10/05/07 3200 block Taylor St: Residential break and enter 10/02/07 28th & Upshur St: Vandalism to auto 10/02/07 4600 block 25th St: Vandalism to auto 10/02/07 4000 block 35th St: Vandalism to auto 10/02/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 10/02/07 4200 block 28th Pl: Theft of auto 10/02/07 4200 block Russell Av: Vandalism to auto 10/02/07 3200 block Taylor St: Residential break and enter 10/02/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served after field interview 10/02/07 Chillum Rd & Buchanan St: Open warrant served after traffic stop 10/01/07 3400 Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 10/01/07 1 Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 09/30/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Open warrant served after domestic call

09/29/07 3200 block Shepherd St: Vandalism to property 09/28/07 38th& Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 09/28/07 3100 block Shepherd St: Theft of auto 09/28/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Arrest for attempted robbery 09/28/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 09/28/07 3300 block Buchanan St; Citizen robbery 09/27/07 2900 block Allison St: Theft of auto 09/27/07 2200 block Varnum St: Arrest for possession of marijuana 09/26/07 4000 block Shepherd St: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 09/26/07 3800 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 09/25/07 3200 block Varnum St: Vandalism to auto 09/25/07 2700 block Webster St: Citation issued for urinating in public 09/25/07 3800 block of 37th St: Vandalism to property 09/25/07 Varnum St & Eastern Av: Citation issued for open container 09/25/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Citizen robbery 09/24/07 2500 block Arundel Rd: Vandalism to property 09/24/0

The homicide that occurred on Saturday September 22nd in the 3500 block of Rhode Island Avenue was inadvertantly omitted from the September 16th Crime Watch list.

09/22/07 3200 block Queenstown Rd: Assault 2nd degree 09/21/07 36th St & Shepherd St: Citation issued for open container 09/21/07 2700 block Webster St: Theft of auto 09/21/07 3700 block Bunker Hill Rd: Theft of auto 09/20/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Destruction of property 09/20/07 4100 block Russell Rd: Stolen tag 09/20/07 2200 block Varnum St: Citation issued for open container 09/19/07 4700 block 25th St: Theft of auto 09/19/07 4500 block 32nd St: Assault 2nd degree 09/19/07 2700 block Arundel Rd: Stolen tag 09/18/07 4500 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 09/18/07 3700 block 37th Pl: Theft under $100 09/17/07 4100 block Utah Av: Open warrant served after traffic stop 09/17/07 1 Municipal Pl: Disorderly conduct arrest 09/17/07 3200 block Varnum St: Assault 2nd degree 09/16/07 3800 block 32nd St: Theft of auto 09/16/07 4600 block 30th St: Vandalism to auto 09/16/07 4600 block 30th St: Vandalism to auto

The issue of pit bulls in Prince George’s County was settled long ago by ordinance. Pit Bulls are defined as: * Staffordshire Bull Terrier * American Staffordshire Terrier * American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dogs or dogs that exhibit the characteristics of a Pit Bull more than any other breed of dog Pit Bulls born after February 3, 1997, are illegal and must be removed from the County. For Pit Bulls owned prior to February 3, 1997, owners must provide written proof of ownership, which could include rabies certificate, veterinarian bill, or other similar documentation. Pit Bulls owned prior to February 3, 1997, must be maintained within a building or kennel at all times. When outside, Pit Bulls must be kept under control of an adult and secured by an unbreakable or unseverable leash. Violations of the Pit Bull Law will result in fines up to $1,000 or a sentence of not more than six months imprisonment. The County encourages residents to report suspected violations of the Pit Bull La

09/15/07 3500 block Rhode Island Av: Homicide 09/15/07 30th & Arundel Rd: Arrest for marijuana after field observation 09/15/07 4600 block 30th St: Arrest on open warrant after field observation 09/14/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Destruction of property 09/14/07 3000 block Arundel Rd: Citation issued for open container 09/14/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for disorderly conduct 09/13/07 Rhode Island & 40th St: Juvenile curfew violations 09/13/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Citation issued for disturbing the peace 09/12/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandalism to auto 09/12/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Theft of auto 09/12/07 2500 block Allison St: First-degree assault 09/11/07 3700 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for marijuana after field observation 09/11/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Residential burglary 09/11/07 2900 block Arundel Rd: Theft from auto 09/11/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Theft over $500 09/10/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: 2nd degree sexual a

09/08/07 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Vandalism to auto 09/08/07 30th & Arundel Rd: Arrest for possession of marijuana 09/08/07 3700 block Wells Av: Open warrant served after vehicle accident 09/07/07 2300 block Varnum St: Arrest for marijuana possession 09/05/07 3200 block Varnum St: Open warrant served after domestic call 09/05/07 3800 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 09/05/07 4100 block 31st St: Vandalism to auto 09/04/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: property stolen 09/04/07 2200 block Varnum St: Commercial robbery 09/03/07 Shepherd St & 36th St: Theft from auto 09/03/07 One Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 09/03/07 3800 block 37th St: Vandalism to auto 09/03/07 4200 block 34th St: Theft from auto 09/02/07 32nd & Bunker Hill Rd: Attempt stolen auto 09/02/07 3400 block Shepherd St: Vandalism to auto 09/02/07 4200 block 32nd St: Victim assaulted by assailants

09/01/07 3200 block Otis St: Arrest for possession of marijuana 09/01/07 33rd St & Rhode Island Av: Citation for urinating in public 09/01/07 3800 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for illegal tags, CDS paraphernalia 09/01/07 4500 block Varnum St: Theft from auto 08/31/07 4100 block 28th St: Residential burglary 08/31/07 3100 block Chillum Rd: Citation issued for open container 08/31/07 Taylor St: & Russell Av: Citation issued for disorderly conduct 08/29/07 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Arrest for CDS and handgun 08/29/07 3200 block Otis St: Residential burglary 08/29/07 4800 block Queenstown Dr: Citation issued for open container 08/28/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for disorderly conduct 08/28/07 4600 block 27th St: Vandalism to auto 08/28/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Theft of vehicle tag 08/28/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Assault on police officer after field observation 08/28/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 08/

Due to the Labor Day holiday Monday September 3rd, September's Chat with the Chief will be held Monday September 17th, 7 PM, at the police station. This month's chat will focus on the state of the City's Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Both of these vital organizations have received less than optimal support over the past year and we need to talk about ways to recruit new volunteers in order to revitalize them. Mount Rainier's CERT coordinator Tonie Davis will attend to discus CERT operations and training. As always, I will make time to discuss any other topic or issue about which residents or business owners have a concern. I look forward to seeing you on the 17th.

08/25/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Residential burglary 08/25/07 3000 block Arundel Rd: Vandalism to auto 08/25/07 4100 block 32nd St: Residential burglary 08/25/07 3700 block 34th St: Residential burglary 08/24/07 3500 block Otis St: Citizen armed robbery 08/24/07 3600 block Chauncey Pl: Arrest for CDS after traffic stop 08/23/07 1 Municipal Pl: Assault with injury 08/23/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served 08/20/07 34th St & Arundel Rd: Citizen robbery 08/20/07 4100 block 32nd St: Theft from auto 08/20/07 4200 block Russell Ave: 1st Degree assault 08/19/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Burglary break and enter 08/19/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Open warrant served after field interview 08/17/07 Upshur St & 28th Pl: Citation issued for open container

Who says there’s no such thing as a free ride? Metro will offer just that to school-age children on weekdays between 2 PM and 7 PM in Prince George’s County. The Metro Board approved the perk on July 26th. The free rides begin Monday August 20th coinciding with the first day of the new school year. Middle school and high school aged students will be asked to display a current school photo identification card to identify themselves as eligible for the free-ride program. Prince George’s County is picking up the $300,000 tab for the free rides program. The program will continue through the end of Metro’s fiscal year on June 30, 2008. Metrobus operates 82 routes here in Prince George’s County.

Please click on the title of this post to view our January through July Part I crime statistics. To return to the Chief's Blog click your browser's back button.

08/18/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/17/07 2700 block Upshur St: Residential burglary 08/17/07 3300 block Perry St: Open warrant served after field observation 08/17/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/17/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/17/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/17/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/16/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: 2nd degree assault 08/16/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Suspect assaulted victim 08/16/07 34th St & Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/16/07 4300 block 34th St: Vandalism to auto 08/15/07 3700 block 37th St: Theft of a bicycle 08/15/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Theft from auto 08/14/07 4400 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served after stop 08/14/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Home invasion robbery - narcotics related 08/14/07 3300 block Chillum

08/11/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for domestic violence 08/11/07 Russell Rd & 28th Pl: Citation issued for DWI 08/11/07 30th St & Arundel Rd: Arrest for possession CDS 08/10/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/10/07 One Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 08/10/07 4500 block Eastern Av: Open warrant served after field observation 08/10/07 4500 block Eastern Av: Open warrant served after field observation 08/10/07 3100 block Queenstown Rd: Residential break and enter 08/09/07 4500 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 08/09/07 4400 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 08/09/07 3800 block 31st St: Theft from auto 08/09/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Residential burglary 08/09/07 3800 block 32nd St: Vandalism to auto 08/09/07 3800 block 32nd St: Vandalism to auto 08/09/07 4000 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 08/09/07 4600 block 27th St: Vandalism to auto 08/09/07 4200 block 31st St: Theft from auto 08/09/09 4200 blo

08/04/07 2700 block Arundel Rd: Citizen armed robbery 08/04/07 Queens Chapel Rd & Chillum Rd: Arrest for DUI 08/03/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/02/07 2300 block Varnum St: Break and enter commercial space 08/02/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 08/01/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for disorderly conduct 08/01/07 1 Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 08/01/07 2200 block Varnum St: Citation issued for open container 08/01/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Open warrant served after field check 07/31/07 4000 block Shepard St: Arrest for possession of cocaine 07/31/07 3100 block Chillum Rd: Arrest for marijuana possession 07/31/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/30/07 4700 block 25th St: Domestic assault 07/30/07 4600 block 25th St: Burglary 3rd degree 07/30/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/30/07 4500 block Eastern Av:

07/28/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandalism to property 07/27/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Theft from auto 7/27/07 4200 block Russell Av: Vandalism to auto 07/27/07 4100 block 32nd St: Theft from auto 07/26/07 32nd & Perry St: Citation issued for open container 07/26/07 2700 block Allison St: Vandalism to auto 07/26/07 2900 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft of auto 07/25/07 4700 block 31st Pl: Destruction of property 07/25/07 2700 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft of auto 07/25/07 2700 block Arundel Rd: Citizen armed robbery 07/23/07 4100 block 34th St: Residential burglary 07/23/07 3700 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for possession of cocaine 07/23/07 3700 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/23/07 3700 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 07/22/07 3800 block 322nd St: Assault 2nd degree 07/22/07 4600 block 29th St: Attempted theft of auto

Everyone has concerns and issues with highway safety in Prince George's County. Now is your time to give the right people your feedback so the problems can be addressed. With support from the Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration and the Maryland Highway Safety Office, the Department of Public and Community Health of The University of Maryland has developed the “Monitoring the Future of Maryland: A Survey of Highway Safety Issues.” The purpose of this survey is to collect public opinions on county residents’ opinions of local enforcement efforts directed to impaired and aggressive drivers, knowledge of various traffic safety laws, and commuting distances.It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the survey and it is confidential. Your participation in the survey will be valuable in providing the state and local highway safety directors with information on how to better direct limited highway safety funding to the state and local governments. P

07/21/07 3200 block of Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for disorderly conduct 07/21/07 4100 block 28th St: Citation issued for open container 07/21/07 2700 block Upshur St: Citizen armed robbery 07/21/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Theft of auto 07/20/07 3800 block 31st St: Theft of auto 07/20/07 3400 block Newton St: Theft from auto 07/20/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft over $500 07/19/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft over $500 07/18/07 4200 block Russell Av: Theft of tags 07/17/07 4700 block 27th St: Vandalism to auto 07/17/07 2800 block Taylor Av: Theft from auto 07/17/07 4500 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served 07/16/07 3200 block Otis St: Assault 2nd degree 07/15/07 2700 block Upshur St: Attempt theft of auto 07/15/07 4200 block 34th St: Breaking and entering 07/15/07 2700 block Upshur St: Theft of auto

Thanks to the intrepid efforts of Mt. Rainier resident Mike Taylor, our monthly crime maps are now available online. Mike volunteered his free time and spent several months creating these visual representations of our crime statistics. I cannot thank him enough for all the hard work he put into the project. Crime maps are available from January 2006 through June 2007. Please note that the maps and other data are hosted on Mike's free Geocities account which has an hourly bandwidth limitation. If you get a message that the account has exceeded its limit, please try back after a few hours. You can see the fruits of Mike's labor by clicking on the below link. You may also want to bookmark the page for future reference. http://www.geocities.com/mtaylor12345/MountRainier/crimestats.html

07/14/07 4700 block 27th St: Vandalism to auto 07/14/07 4200 block 28th St: Vandalism to auto 07/13/07 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Vandalism to auto 07/13/07 2700 block Webster St: Citizen armed robbery 07/13/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Assault with a deadly weapon 07/13/07 2700 block Upshur St: Vandalism to auto 07/13/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/12/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/12/07 3700 block 34th St: Citation issued for open container 07/11/07 3800 block 31st St: Vandalism to auto 07/11/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/11/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/11/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Vandalism to auto 07/11/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Break and entering dwelling 07/10/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Sexual assault 07/09/07 4100 34th St: 2nd Degree Assault

The July/August edition of the City's newsletter, the Message , will be mailed to residents sometime during the week of July 22nd. However, you can read the Chief's Message article now by clicking on the title of this post. Remember to click on your browser's back button to return here to the Chief's Blog.

Our January through June Part I crime comparison statistics are now available online by clicking on the title of this post. Use your browser's back button to return to the Chief's Blog.

07/06/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/06/07 4200 block 34th St: Theft from auto 07/06/07 4400 block 28th Pl: Vandalism to auto 07/06/07 Chillum & Queens Chapel Rd: Citation issued for open container 07/06/07 3700 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for DWI/DUI 07/05/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Individual arrested on an open warrant 07/04/07 3100 block Taylor St: Vandalism to auto 07/04/07 Perry St & 37th St: Arrest for DWI/DUI 07/04/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Theft of property 07/04/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citizen robbery 1st degree assault 07/03/07 Chillum Rd & Queens Chapel Rd: Individual arrested on an open 07/03/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Vandalism to auto 07/03/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Theft of auto 07/03/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Theft of property 07/03/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 07/02/07 4600 block 30th St: Theft of auto 07/02/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citat

06/30/07 1 Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 06/30/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 06/30/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Citation issued for open container 06/30/07 4600 block 27th St: Vandalism to property 06/30/07 3400 block Newton St: Vandalism to auto 06/29/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Theft of auto 06/28/07 4600 block 27th St: Subject stopped for suspicious activity and arrested on an open warrant 06/28/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Vandalism to auto 06/28/07 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Citizen robbery 06/27/07 Rhode Island Av & 34th St: Citation issued for open container 06/27/07 4100 block 28th St: Citation issued for open container 06/27/07 3200 block Rhode Island Ave: Citizen robbery 06/26/07 3500 block 37th St: Theft of auto 06/25/07 4100 block 28th St: Theft of auto 06/25/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for urinating in public 06/25/07 4600 block Russell Av: Subject stopped for suspicious activity and arr

July's "Chat with the Chief " will take place on Monday July 2nd between 7PM and 9PM. This month we will have a bit of exercise and do a walking "chat" starting at City Hall (One Municipal Place) and touring the Perry Street area between City Hall and 37th Street. Please come out and join me to talk about crime and neighborhood issues, and show your support for our Neighborhood Watch program.

06/23/07 33rd & Bunker Hill Rd: Suspicious person stopped had open warrant 06/23/07 4000 block 36th St: Unknown person(s) attempted to break and enter 06/23/07 3700 block 37th St: Citation issued for open container 06/23/07 1 Municipal Place: Citation issued for urinating in public 06/22/07 3600 block of Otis St: Citation issued for open container 06/22/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandalism to auto 06/22/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Citizen armed robbery 1st degree assault 06/21/07 4000 block 35th St: Attempted theft of auto 06/21/07 3800 block 34th St: Citation issued for open container 06/21/07 1 Municipal Pl: Citation issued for open container 06/21/07 3700 block 35th St: Citation issued for public intoxication 06/20/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for theft under $500 06/19/07 4000 block 34th St: Arrest for violating a court order 06/19/07 4200 block 34th St: Arrest for breaking into victim's home 06/19/07 4200 block 28th St: Theft from auto 06/19/07

06/16/07 3800 block 37th St: Vandalism to auto 06/16/07 4200 block 30th St: Animal exposure – dog bite 06/16/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Theft from auto 06/15/07 2400 block Arundel Rd: Theft of auto 06/15/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft under $500 06/15/07 2900 block Queens Chapel Rd: Arrest for controlled substance 06/15/07 2700 block Webster St: Theft under $500 06/14/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Residential burglary 06/14/07 2900 block Queens Chapel Rd: Citation issued for open container 06/13/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Theft from auto 06/12/07 Upshur St at 30th St: Citizen armed robbery 06/12/07 4200 block 35th St: Vandalism to auto 06/12/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft under $500 6/12/07 Chillum Rd at Buchanan St: DWI//DUI arrest 06/11/07 3400 block Perry St: Theft under $500 06/11/07 4200 block 30th St: Theft of auto 06/11/07 4700 block 27th St: Vandalism to auto 06/11/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandalism to auto 06/11/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Citation is

06/09/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandalism to auto 06/07/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft under $500 06/06/07 4000 block 36th St: Vandalism to auto 06/06/07 3100 block Arundel Rd: Theft from auto 06/06/07 2200 block Varnum St: Armed robbery of commercial business 06/06/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for possession of crack cocaine 06/06/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drinking in public 06/06/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for disorderly conduct 06/06/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest for possession of a controlled dangerous substance 06/06/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for drinking in public 06/06/07 3500 block 37th St: Damage to property 06/06/07 3200 block Varnum St: Arrest on open warrant 06/04/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Theft of tags

Our January through May Part I crime comparison statistics are now available online by clicking on the title of this post. Use your browser's back button to return to the Chief's Blog.

The Crime Watch stats for the week of June 3rd through the 9th will not be posted until June 19th. 06/01/07 29th St. & Bunker Hill Rd: Citation issued for drug paraphernalia 06/01/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Theft from auto 06/01/07 3200 block Varnum St: Theft of auto tags 05/28/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Residential break and enter 05/28/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft of auto 05/28/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Theft from auto 05/27/07 4700 block 31st Pl: Theft of auto 05/27/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: First degree assault

05/25/07 3000 block Bunker Hill Rd: Open warrant served after fight 05/25/07 4500 block Eastern Av: Theft under $500 05/25/07 2500 block Arundel Rd: Theft from auto 05/23/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Attempt armed robbery (citizen) 05/23/07 4100 block 28th St: Theft under $500 05/22/07 3700 block 37th St: Theft of auto 05/22/07 3000 block Bunker Hill Rd: Theft of property 05/22/07 3800 block 30th St: Theft of auto 05/21/07 3300 block Otis St: Theft from auto 05/20/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Citation issued for trespassing 05/20/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open alcohol container

05/19/07 3200 block Varnum St: Individual arrested on open warrant 05/18/07 34th St & Perry St: 2nd degree assault 05/18/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: 2nd degree assault during domestic dispute 05/17/07 2900 block Arundel Rd: Theft of vehicle tags 05/16/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Purse snatching 05/16/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Attempt stolen vehicle 05/16/07 4600 block 30th St: 2nd degree assault on victim 05/15/07 Chillum Rd at Buchanan St: Citation issued and vehicle impounded 05/15/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Assault and battery 05/15/07 3100 block Shepherd St: Vandalism to property 05/15/07 4000 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 05/15/07 4000 block 29th St: Attempt strong arm robbery 05/15/07 3000 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft from auto 05/14/07 Bunker Hill & 29th St: Attempted citizen robbery 05/14/07 2700 block Upshur St: Theft from auto – stolen tags 05/14/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Theft from auto 05/14/07 4100 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 05/14

Tips for Avoiding Traffic Collisions Avoid drinking and driving . How many times have you heard this advice? And still, on average, one person in the U.S. dies in an alcohol related crash every 45 minutes. To put this number in perspective, think of the crowd of fans that come to see the Nationals at RFK stadium on opening day. The number of fans in the stadium is roughly the same as those who have died in alcohol related crashes in the past two years! Minimize distractions . Drivers can minimize their distractions by stopping in a safe place to pick up items that have been dropped, change radio stations or the current CD, consult a map or a newspaper, and take care of personal needs such as eating or personal grooming. Probably the biggest distraction, and the one that has drawn the most attention from citizens and lawmakers is talking on a cell phone. If you don’t have a hands free device, you should stop in a safe place to dial numbers and talk on your cell phone. Once you cross int

Please click on the title of this post to see our Part I crime statistics for the month of April 2007. These are organized by Team Policing Area. You can click on your browser's back button to return to the Blog.

05/12/07 4200 block 28th St: Theft of auto 05/12/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Citation issued for open container in public 05/12/07 4000 block 32nd St: Theft of auto tags 05/12/07 3200 block Otis St: Theft of auto 05/11/07 3100 block Perry St: Arrest for possession of liquid PCP 05/11/07 3100 block Perry St: Second degree assault on police officer 05/10/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container in public 05/10/07 4400 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 05/09/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Commercial armed robbery 05/09/07 3300 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container in public 05/08/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Vandalism to property 05/07/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Citizen Robbery 05/07/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Residential break and enter 05/07/07 4200 block Russell Av: Vandalism to auto 05/06/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Arrested for open Federal warrant 05/06/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft of auto

05/05/07 Chillum Rd at Buchanan St: Arrest made for DWI 05/04/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Theft of credit card 05/03/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Citation issued for possession of drug paraphernalia 05/03/07 3800 block 35th St: Vandalism to auto 05/02/07 4700 block 25th St: Vandalism to auto 05/02/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Individual arrested on an open warrant 05/01/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Residential break and enter 05/01/07 3500 block Perry St: Individual arrested on an open warrant 05/01/07 3600 block Perry St: Citation for open container 05/01/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: CDS arrest 04/30/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: CDS arrest 04/30/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Theft of auto 04/29/07 4600 block 30th St: Theft from auto 04/29/07 4700 block 27th St: Citizen armed robbery

On Monday May 7th I will be attending the Prince George’s County Police Command Officers’ Association’s candlelight memorial service. This annual event honors law enforcement officers of every jurisdiction who have lost their lives serving Prince George’s County. As a result, I am rescheduling this month's "Chat with the Chief" to Monday May 14th, 7 PM, at Artmosphere Cafe. My apologies for any inconvenience, and I hope to see you on the 14th.

04/28/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 04/28/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Citation issued for open container 04/27/07 28th & Taylor St: Citizen armed robbery 04/27/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft under $500 04/27/07 2500 block Arundel Rd: Citizen armed robbery 04/27/07 4100 block 33rd St: 1st Degree Assault 04/27/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Arrest for trespassing and CDS 04/26/07 4100 block 33rd St: Arrest during domestic dispute for open warrant 04/26/07 3400 block Bunker Hill Rd: Arrestee wielding knife transported to hospital 04/26/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Theft from auto 04/26/07 4600 block 29th St: Theft of auto 04/26/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Citation issued for trespassing 04/26/07 3800 block 33rd St: Vandalism to auto 04/25/07 4300 block 40th Pl: Arrest for disorderly conduct 04/25/07 3100 block Perry St: Arrest for possession of CDS 04/24/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: 1st Degree Assault 04/24/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Ci

04/21/07 3300 Chillum Rd: Arson 04/21/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Armed robbery 04/20/07 4200 block 28th St: Theft of auto 04/19/07 Upshur St & 28th Pl: 1st Degree Assault 04/19/07 4300 block Russell Av: Citizen armed robbery 04/18/07 3700 block 35th St: Arrestee had open warrant 04/18/07 3700 block 35th St: Citation issued for trespassing/narcotics paraphernalia

As you read this entry, many of our residents may have received a collection notice regarding one or more unpaid parking citations. We have received at least a hundred telephone calls, and our Records staff is quite taxed sorting out those notices that were received in error, and those that are legitimate. Just a few notes of caution that I’d like to pass along to help make things easier for all concerned. First, no member of the police department staff will void, cancel or otherwise dispose of a valid collection notice. We are also not authorized to make any payment arrangements or reduce the amount owed to the City. The staff at City Hall is under the same constraints. Persons who receive a collection notice and have concerns that it was issued in error should call the police department during regular business hours and our staff will research the citation. All payments are to be made either to the collection agency directly or at City Hall. The police department does not acce

04/13/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft under $500 04/12/07 32nd at Varnum St: Theft of auto 04/12/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Robbery commercial business 04/11/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Citation for possession of drug paraphernalia 04/11/07 4200 block 34th St: Theft over $500 04/11/07 4100 block 31St: Theft from auto 04/11/07 3400 block Eastern Av: Emergency Petition Service 04/10/07 3600 block Perry St: Shooting 04/09/07 3200 block 36th St: Theft under $500 04/08/07 4600 block 27th St: Theft from auto 04/08/07 3700 block 34th St: Vandalism to auto 04/08/07 4200 block Russell Av: Obscene notes left on property

Pepco Urges Customers to Stay Safe as High Winds Fell Trees and Bring Down Wires Soaking rains followed by high winds have taken down many trees throughout the Washington area and have caused numerous power outages. Pepco crews are working to restore power but the high winds make their work more difficult and are continuing to cause new outages. Trees that bring down power lines create hazardous conditions and Pepco urges customers to stay safe during these weather emergencies. Pepco urges customers to heed the following safety tips: · All downed wires should be treated as if they are energized. Do not approach them or touch them. If you see a downed wire, report it to Pepco at 1-877-PEPCO-62 · Report power outages by calling 1-877-PEPCO-62 · Never attempt to remove trees or limbs from any utility line. Assume all objects touching a power line are energized. · Keep away from flooded areas and stay indoors. Even wading in a shallow puddle or flooded basement that is exposed to an en

04/07/07 2400 block Queens Chapel Rd: Arrestee had open warrant 04/06/07 Queens Chapel Rd & Chillum Rd: Arrestee charged DUI 04/06/07 4300 block Russell Av: Theft from auto 04/06/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Arrestee had open warrant 04/05/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Arrestee had open warrant 04/05/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Arrestee involved in 1st degree assault 04/04/07 4100 block Russell Av: Theft under $500 04/04/07 3200 block Varnum St: Open warrant served 04/03/07 4400 block 29th St: Vandalism to auto 04/03/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Domestic dispute and assault 04/03/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Vandalism to auto 04/02/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Vandalism to auto 04/02/07 4600 block 27th St: Theft of auto 04/02/07 4100 block Russell Av: Theft of auto 04/02/07 3200 block Perry St: Arrestee had open warrant 04/02/07 4600 block 27th St: Theft of auto 04/01/07 3500 block Otis St: Vandalism to auto 04/01/07 3400 block 34th St: Citizen robbery 04/01/07 32

03/31/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft under $500 03/31/07 3200 block Perry St: Citation issued for CDS paraphernalia 03/30/07 3600 block Rhode Island Ave: Theft of auto 03/29/07 3200 block Shepherd St: Arrest for possession of CDS 03/28/07 3400 block Rhode Island Ave: Citation issued for public drinking 03/28/07 4200 block Rainier Ave: Theft over $500 03/28/07 3800 block 30th St: Theft from auto 03/28/07 3300 block Rhode Island Ave: Victim suffered gunshot wound to leg 03/28/07 4000 block 34th St: Attempt burglary of commercial business 03/27/07 4000 block 34th St: Burglary of commercial business 03/27/07 3300 block Chauncey Pl: Individual arrested for disorderly conduct 03/26/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Individual arrested on an open warrant 03/26/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: 2nd degree assault citation for fighting 03/26/07 3100 block Webster St: 1st degree assault with handgun by suspect 03/26/07 3300 block Rhode Island Ave: Theft under $500

03/24/07 3100 block Varnum St: Vandalism to auto 03/23/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Arrest on open warrant after domestic dispute 03/23/07 4000 block 33rd St: Citation issued for drinking in public 03/23/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Arrest for 2nd Degree assault 03/22/07 3200 block Perry St: Arrest for disorderly conduct 03/22/07 4000 block 33rd St: Arrest for disorderly conduct 03/21/07 4000 block 31st St: Vandalism to auto 03/21/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Residential burglary 03/21/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Suicidal individual transported to hospital 03/20/07 3700 block 34th St: Arrest for 2nd degree assault and fleeing & eluding police 03/19/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Theft from auto 03/19/07 4300 block 28th Pl: Theft from auto 03/19/07 4500 block Eastern Av: Theft from auto 03/19/07 2300 block Varnum St: Theft under $500 03/18/07 4600 block 25th St: Individual arrested on an open DWI warrant 03/18/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Theft of auto

The recycling issue has been resolved. Residents can now place all recyclable material in one recycle bin that will be picked up by Public Works and taken to the County recycling plant ( not the landfill ). Residents that have a large accumulation of paper that requires a special pick-up can contact Public Works to schedule the pick-up. The phone number at PW is 301-985-6583. You can also e-mail your request to Ruth Sandy at rsandy@mountrainiermd.org.

Due to equipment breakdown, the City of Mount Rainier Department of Public Works will continue to pick up bottles and cans on a weekly basis. Paper and cardboard can be held temporarily, or residents can bring these items to the public works garage during regular business hours: 9:00am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. In addition, regular trash service will be conducted on Wednesday or Thursday of each week until further notice. Please have your trash out for Wednesday pick up and leave it out until collected. Thanks for your cooperation.

On March 20th, members of the MRPD has an opportunity to test the Segway Personal Transporter. Mr. Bill Hopper of Segway of Annapolis brought three of the environmentally friendly (no gas, zero emmissions) machines out for us to get acquainted with. Mayor Malinda Miles encouraged me to arrange a combination demo and test night so that members of the department, the Council, and our residents could see the Segway PT in action. For about two hours, LT Jimmy Stoots, and Officers Crystal Goldring and Kirk Banton, and yours truly put the Segways through their paces. With only two wheels to sustain balance, the Segway looks a bit daunting at first, but it only took each us about five minutes of instruction to get up and running. It's really a lot easier than it looks! It didn't take long for officers Banton and Goldring to disappear to test their riding skills around the Rhode Island Avenue and 34th Street business districts. None of us wanted to get off to let someone else try it ou

03/17/07 4000 block 33rd St: Arrest for domestic violence 03/16/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Individual arrested on an open warrant 03/16/07 3400 block Newton Pl: Theft of auto 03/16/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vandalism to auto 03/15/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Vandalism to auto 03/15/07 3700 block 35th St: Individual issued citation for possession of drug paraphernalia 03/14/07 4600 block 30th St: Unknown suspect stole tags 03/14/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Theft from auto 03/14/07 3000 block Queens Chapel Rd: Recovered stolen auto 03/14/07 4000 block 35th St: Vandalism to property 03/14/07 3100 block 31st Place: Vandalism to auto 03/14/07 4600 block 30th St: Vandalism to auto 03/13/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Attempt theft of auto 03/12/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft over $500 03/12/07 3100 block Perry St: Theft of auto 03/12/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Unknown suspect stole vehicle tags 03/12/07 3700 block 34th St: Vandalism to auto 03/11/07 3300 block

03/08/07 3700 block 34th St: Theft of auto 03/07/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Citizen armed robbery 03/06/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Residential burglary 03/06/07 4200 block Russell Av: Theft of auto 03/06/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Suspect forced victim’s door to gain entry 03/06/07 4100 block 34th St: Theft of auto 03/05/07 4200 block 31st St: Residential burglary 03/05/07 4200 block 34th St: Subject arrested on an open warrant

03/03/07 4100 block 28th St: Home invasion and assault by unknown suspect(s) 03/03/07 2300 block Varnum St: Theft under $500 03/03/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Domestic violence report 03/02/07 4100 block Russell St: Vandalism to auto 03/02/07 3300 block Perry St: Vandalism to auto 03/02/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Apartment burglary 03/01/07 4000 block 33rd St: Vandalism to property 03/01/07 4700 block 25th St: Apartment burglary 02/28/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Open warrant served 02/28/07 2500 block Queens Chapel Rd: Vehicle impounded for suspended license 02/28/07 3600 block Rhode Island Av: Vandalism to auto 02/27/07 2400 block Chillum Rd: In-coherent person cited and transported to hospital 02/27/07 4200 block Eastern Av: Homicide 02/26/07 4200 block Kaywood Dr: Vandalism to auto 02/25/07 3200 block Queenstown Dr: Theft of auto 02/25/07 3200 block Queens Chapel Rd: Arrestee destroyed victim’s property 02/25/07 3700 block Wells Av: Theft from auto

02/24/07 3100 block Queens Chapel Rd: Theft under $500 02/24/07 3300 block Buchanan St: Theft of auto tags 02/23/07 4600 block 25th St: Theft of auto tags 02/23/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft over $500 02/22/07 3100 block Upshur St: Residential burglary 02/22/07 3200 block Rhode Island Av: Arrestee turned himself in 02/22/07 4500 block 32nd St: Theft from auto 02/21/07 2400 block Arundel Rd: Theft of auto tags 02/21/07 3300 block Chancy Pl: Vandalism to auto 02/21/07 3200 block Taylor St: Residential break and enter 02/21/07 4100 block Rainier Av: Theft from auto 02/20/07 4100 block 29th St: Residential break and enter 02/20/07 3100 block Upshur St: Residential burglary 02/19/07 3300 block Chillum Rd: Theft under $500 02/19/07 2300 block Varnum St: Theft under $500

The monthly Chat with the Chief will be Monday March 5th, 7 PM at Artmosphere Café. Please come with your questions, suggestions and concerns. Hope to see you there!

The lookout for the Ford F150 truck listed below is cancelled. Further investigation has revealed that it is not involved in our recent burglaries. Thanks to all who responded!

The Mount Rainier Police Department is currently interested in questioning the operator of a white Ford pickup truck possibly involved in a rash of burglaries that have occurred in the City since the beginning of December 2006. The pickup truck is described as having tool boxes installed in the bed. The following two pictures give a general idea of the color and style of the truck and how the tool boxes would look. Anyone seeing this type of vehicle driving or parked in the City is asked to call the MRPD Communications Center at 301-985-6565 or 6566.

Wright, Walter Lewis B/M; 5'4"; 120 lbs. Tattoo: Firecracker and "TNT" on left neck Last Known Address: 3800 Block of 37th Place Brentwood, MD Anyone having information concerning the whereabouts of Mr. Wright should call the Mount Rainier Police Department Communications Center at 301-985-6565 or 6566.

02/17/07 4100 block Russell Av: Citizen robbery 02/17/07 34th & Rhode Island Av: Citizen robbery 02/15/07 3200 block Chillum Rd: Residential burglary 02/15/07 Allison St & 29th St: Theft from auto 02/15/07 3400 block Rhode Island Av: Commercial Shoplifting 02/14/07 4100 block Rainer Av: Residential burglary 02/13/07 3200 block Taylor St: Residential burglary 02/13/07 3800 block 34th St: Citizen robbery 02/13/07 3700 block Wells Av: Theft from auto 02/13/07 4100 block 33rd St: Residential burglary 02/13/07 3700 block 37th St: Vandalism to auto 02/13/07 3100 block Upshur St: Unknown suspect broke victim’s window 02/12/07 3100 block Perry St: Theft from auto 02/11/07 34th & Rhode Island Av: Subject arrested for DWI 02/11/07 4200 block 34th St: Theft from auto 02/11/07 3100 block Upshur St: Vandalism to auto 02/11/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Theft of auto 02/11/07 4300 block Kaywood Dr: Theft from auto 02/11/07 4000 block 35th St: Theft from auto 02/11/07 4100

The neighborhood watch meeting scheduled for tomorrow night (2/15) has been cancelled. In fact, it really never was. The meeting I thought was for NW is really a meeting of the Mount Rainier Day Committee. The NW meeting will be rescheduled for sometime in the near future. My apologies for the confusion. I’m certain though, that the MR Day Committee can use all the help it can get in preparing for this year’s festivities. If you can help in any way, please come out and volunteer your services.