Retired MRPD Chief's Discussion

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