Retired MRPD Chief's Discussion

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/