Retired MRPD Chief's Discussion

The Mount Rainier Police Department’s weekly report is not intended to be a listing of every incident or call for service handled by the police department, but merely a general summary of incidents that may be of interest to the community. Some reports may be outside the date parameters due to extended investigations or other circumstances. Some cases are not included at all due to ongoing investigations. August 24 th : 3300 block of Chillum Road : Warrant service – 1:40am. Officers were flagged down by an individual who wished to lodge a complaint about a security guard in Hyattsville. During the course of the conversation officers learned that the man had an open attest warrant through the Metro Transit Police for failing to appear in court on an open container charge. He was arrested on the warrant and delivered to the custody of DOC in Hyattsville. 3300 block of Buchanan Street : Property damage – 10:10am. The resident told officers that as he was leaving his apartment he noticed

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The Mount Rainier Police Department’s weekly report is not intended to be a listing of every incident or call for service handled by the police department, but merely a general summary of incidents that may be of interest to the community. Some reports may be outside the date parameters due to extended investigations or other circumstances. Some cases are not included at all due to ongoing investigations. August 17th: 2900 block of Bunker Hill Road : Theft from auto – 10:10am. The owner of a 2008 Jeep told officers that she parked and locked her vehicle on August 17 th at about 2am. When she returned to the vehicle this morning she discovered that someone had broken into the vehicle by shattering the rear passenger window. Those responsible stole a small grill from the trunk and miscellaneous coins and the owner’s driver’s license from inside the passenger compartment. 4000 block of 29 th Street : Vehicle impound – 10:25am. Officers impounded a 2004 Mercedes that had been previousl

The Mount Rainier Police Department’s weekly report is not intended to be a listing of every incident or call for service handled by the police department, but merely a general summary of incidents that may be of interest to the community. Some reports may be outside the date parameters due to extended investigations or other circumstances. Some cases are not included at all due to ongoing investigations. August 10 th : 3200 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Traffic - 12:35am. Officers stopped a 1998 Mercury for numerous equipment violations. Further investigation revealed that the drive had a suspended license. He was issued several traffic citations and the vehicle was impounded. 4200 block of 34th Street : Motor vehicle collision - 8am. Officers investigated a collision and determined that a vehicle backing out of a driveway struck an oncoming vehicle. The collision caused the oncoming vehicle to leave the roadway and strike several street signs. The backing vehicle's driver was

Due to the high probability of rain and thunder storms this evening, tonight’s National Night Out celebration has been cancelled. We will be putting together a similar event towards the end of September. Be on the lookout for details!

Tomorrow night, August 6th come out and enjoy Mount Rainier's National Night Out 30th Anniversary celebration. This year we are descending on the Mount Rainier Nature center for an evening of food, fun and community against crime. Festivities run from 6pm to 9pm and will include local entertainment, Luther Smith's famous grillin' delights and every kid's favorite face painter Chubbzy the Clown.  

On July 7 th MRPD officers took a report of a citizen armed robbery that took place in the 2700 block of Allison Street at about 3:30am. A follow-up investigation by PDPD District I Robbery Suppression Team detectives identified a suspect who was positively identified by the victim. The suspect was charged with the crime of robbery and delivered to the custody of DOC in Hyattsville.

The pictured subject is wanted for an attempted armed robbery that took place on August 1, 2013 in the 5500 block of 45th Avenue Hyattsville, Maryland. The suspect threw the victim to the ground, displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’ s property. The suspect was last seen fleeing to the rear of 5501 45th Avenue.   Please contact the Hyattsville City Police Department / Criminal Investigations Section with any information at 301.985.5060 .    

The Mount Rainier Police Department’s weekly report is not intended to be a listing of every incident or call for service handled by the police department, but merely a general summary of incidents that may be of interest to the community. Some reports may be outside the date parameters due to extended investigations or other circumstances. Some cases are not included at all due to ongoing investigations. August 3 rd : One Municipal Place : Criminal citation – 12:30pm. Officers on bicycle patrol observed a man drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place. The man was issued a criminal citation for the violation and sent on his way. 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation – 1pm. Officers on bicycle patrol observed a man drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place. The man was issued a criminal citation for the violation and sent on his way. August 2 nd : 3700 block of 33rd Street : Vehicle impound – 12:25pm. Officers patrolling with a mobile license plate reade