Retired MRPD Chief's Discussion

The Prince George’s County Police Department is working to identify and locate the suspects shown in the attached surveillance photographs. On January 28th, 2016, at about 6:50am the suspects committed an armed robbery in the area of the 4600 block of 27th Avenue in Mount Rainier. Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call RID- North/Robbery Suppression Team at 301-699-2601 as soon as possible. Please refer to case number PP16012800000267. A cash reward of up to $2,500.00 is being offered. ** - The suspect pictured on the left was apprehended by MRPD officers at about 7:45pm on January 28th. He was positively identified by the victim and charged with felony armed robbery.

The City of Mount Rainier’s snow emergency will be lifted at noon on Thursday January 28 th .   Michael E. Scott Chief of Police Mount Rainier Police Department 3249 Rhode Island Avenue Mount Rainier , Maryland 20712 301-985-6580 mscott@mountrainierpd.org Chief's Blog: http://mrpdchief.blogspot.com Twitter: @MRPDChief P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. We can all make a difference, please RECYCLE.  

The City of Mount Rainier has declared a snow emergency that will go into effect at 1pm on Friday and remain in effect until streets are declared safe and passable. Vehicles parked on a designated snow emergency route are subject to a $100 fine and towing at the owner's risk and expense. Mount Rainier City offices will close at 1pm on Friday and remain closed until Monday morning. Essential public safety and public works employees will remain on duty throughout the weekend snow emergency.  

With the possibility of double digit snow accumulations that may blanket the City in the coming days we invite you to prepare your household as well as your family for upcoming weather conditions. The information was also printed in the December/January edition of the Message Newsletter:  http://issuu.com/cityofmountrainiermaryland/docs/dec_jan_2015_2016_newsletter__full_ When listening to the television and radio here is the breakdown of weather conditions: ·          Freezing rain – rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads and walkways. ·          Hail – rain that turns to ice while suspended and tossed in the air from violent updrafts in a thunderstorm. ·          Sleet – rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. ·          Winter Weather Advisory – cold, ice and snow are expected. ·          Winter Storm Watch – severe winter weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible within a day or two.

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. January 2 nd : 3100 block of Queenstown Drive : Theft – 8pm. The victim told officers that after cashing a check he placed the money in his wallet that was secured by a chain to his belt. Later he was accosted by two individuals who accosted him, grabbed his wallet and pulled the chain until it broke free of his belt. Both suspects then fled in an unknown direction. Mount Rainier Community Garden – 31 st Street and Arundel Road : Found bicycle – 11:05pm. A witness reported that a bicycle had been left abandoned for some time. Officers took possession of the bike and

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. December 26 th : 3300 block of Chillum Road: Hit and run collision – 4:45am. Officers responded for the report of a single vehicle collision. When they arrived they located a 2003 Ford Windstar van that had struck a power pole. The driver of the vehicle had fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. The pole was moved several inches and cracked about half way up. The vehicle was impounded. PEPCO responded to the scene to brace the pole and advised that the pole would have to be replaced. 2900 block of Allison Street : Vehicle impound – 8:45am. Officers impounded a