Retired MRPD Chief's Discussion

This information was prepared by Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Secretary, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and distributed to all Maryland State employees:   The recent news reports on the Ebola virus naturally raise concerns for everyone. This message provides some basic information about this infection, the recent outbreak in Africa, and steps we have taken to protect Marylanders.   The Ebola Virus is a virus that has caused small outbreaks in Africa for a number of years.  It is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids or secretions of someone who is ill.  It is not spread by someone who is not sick.  It is not spread through the air.  After exposure, it can take up to 21 days to develop symptoms.  Supportive treatment can help individuals recover.   Unfortunately, there is no vaccine or specific treatment, and even with supportive care, Ebola can be fatal.   This year, a large outbreak of Ebola has affected the West African nations of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.

October 18 th : 2400 block of Arundel Road : Vehicle impound – 8:40am. Officers impounded a 2002 Suzuki after an ALPR alert indicated that the vehicle’s registration was suspended and there was a pick up order for the tags. 3200 block of Chillum Road : Vehicle impound – 2:40pm. Officers impounded a 1995 Toyota after an ALPR alert indicated that the vehicle’s registration was suspended and there was a pick up order for the tags. 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Disorderly conduct – 11:05pm. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for disorderly conduct. October 17 th : 4700 block of 27 th Street : Traffic – 11am. Officers stopped a 2007 Honda Civic for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle’s registration was suspended as was the driver’s license. The tags were removed for return to MVA, the vehicle was impounded and the driver was issued the necessary traffic citations. 4100 block of Russell Avenue : Natural death – 12:10pm. Officers responded w

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. October 11 th : 34 th Street and Bunker Hill Road : Criminal citation – 5:55am. Officers stopped a 2003 Honda minivan for running a stop sign. Further investigation revealed that the driver had an open container of an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle and within his reach. He was issued a traffic citation for the stop sign violation and a criminal citation for the alcohol violation. 3800 block of 34 th Street : Attempted theft/2 nd degree assault – 6:30pm. The store clerk told officers that two males came into the store and attempted to steal 10 boxes of candy. The clerk told

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. October 4 th : 4000 block of 32 nd Street : Stolen vehicle/recovered – 7:40am. The owner of a 2014 Chevy Tahoe told officers that sometime between 3pm on the 3 rd and 7am this morning someone stole his vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with OnStar and was located just across the DC line on Shepherd Street, NE. The vehicle was missing all four tires and wheels and had ignition damage. The vehicle was recovered by DC police and the owner was notified. 4300 block of Russell Avenue : Theft from auto – 8:45am. The owner of a 2001 Hyundai Elantra told officers that sometime between 9pm