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. September 17 th : 3100 block of Perry Street : Attempt theft – 11:35am. The resident reported that someone tried and failed to steal a cast iron flower pot from her backyard. One Municipal Place : Criminal citation – 4:55pm. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. One Municipal Place : Warrant service – 5:15pm. Officers arrested a man after learning he had an open arrest warrant through the U.S. Marshall Service Office in Arlington, VA for a parole violation. 4300 block of 28 th Place : Vandalism – 8:40pm. The resident reported that wh

The following is a briefing from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington as of 10 AM Wednesday morning: Threats: • Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding, Tonight into Saturday.  • Severe storm and tornado threat this afternoon/evening. Overview and Impacts: • Severe flooding possible. Most likely Thursday into Friday. • A powerful storm will linger over the Midwest the next several days. • As with any case that involves localized banding of rain, the exact location of the highest totals is difficult to pinpoint at this time, but will likely be across our region. • Now thru Friday: 3-6" expected, but up to a foot is possible in localized areas. • Greatest threat: Maryland, northern Virginia (including the Washington and Baltimore metros),& eastern panhandle of West Virginia. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for this area. • Amounts have already approached 5" in one location in southern Maryland this A.M., indicating the potential with this storm the next coupl

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. September 10 th : 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation (x2) – 11am. Officers issued each of two men a criminal citation for drinking in public. 3100 block of Queens Chapel Road (Family Dollar) : Theft – 8:45pm. The store manager told officers that a black male wearing a white t-shirt and carrying a black book bag came into the store, placed several items into his bag and fled the store without paying for them. September 9 th : 4100 block of 34 th Street : Disorderly conduct – 12pm. Officers charged a man with disorderly conduct and failure to ob

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. September 3 rd : 4000 block of 34 th Street (Glut) : Theft – 10:55am. Two suspects came into the store, placed several items in cardboard boxes and fled to a waiting green Mercury Villager van with DC tags DM8559. Officers located and tried to stop the van but it fled into DC and was lost. 3200 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Warrant service – 5pm. Officers issuing a man a criminal citation for drinking in public learned that he had two open warrants though Prince George’s County, one for trespassing and the other for disorderly conduct. He was arrested on the warrants

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 27 th : 4200 block of 28 th Street : Domestic – 5pm. The victim reported that she and her son’s father got into a violent domestic argument. During the argument the man kicked her front door damaging the doorbell. The man was arrested and charged with destruction of property. 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation - 10:15pm. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. August 26 th : 4200 block of 30 th Street : Theft from auto (supplement) – 2:15am. Officers assisted DC police with locating a vehicle listed to an addr

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 20 th : 2900 block of Allison Street : Citizen robbery – 1:20am. The victim told officers that as he entered his apartment building a man accosted him with a handgun and demanded his wallet. The victim complied and the suspect fled to a waiting light blue sedan and fled towards 27 th Street. 2400 block of Arundel Road : Vehicle impound – Officers impounded a 2006 BMW for displaying expired tags. 3100 block of Queens Chapel Road : Protective order service – 11:40am. Officers served a protective order on a woman that was obtained by her boyfriend. 3500 block

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 13 th : 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Theft – 11:30pm. A woman’s purse was stolen from a bus stop bench. August 12 th : 3700 block of 34 th Street : Violation of a protective order – 1:30am. Officers arrested a man for violating a final protective order. 3300 block of Chauncey Place : Recovered stolen auto – 1:10am. Officers were notified by DC police that a 2012 Audi stolen from Chauncey Place was recovered in the 1300 block of Longfellow Street NW. The owner was notified by telephone. 3300 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation – 7

September marks the annual observance of National Preparedness Month (NPM) when communities across the United States work to provide opportunities for their citizens to enhance personal and family emergency preparedness knowledge and awareness.   Please join the Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management at the 2016 Citizens Preparedness Conference on  Saturday, September 17, 2016 ,  from  8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  at Prince George's Community College – Largo Student Center.  This year's theme  "Back to the Basics" , speaks to the need to ensure that everyone – individuals, families, and community organizations understand their role in preparedness. This one day conference features hands on training, seminars, and panel discussions, at  NO-COST.   Pre-registration is  REQUIRED . Onsite registrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.   Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch.  Parking is free.

The Capital Weather Gang made this statement on it's morning update today: "While the storm track could shift and present a less extreme scenario,  we would not recommend traveling to Virginia, Maryland, Delaware or New Jersey beaches for the holiday weekend." See the full update here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/09/02/hermine-to-wallop-mid-atlantic-beaches-serious-coastal-flooding-possible/

Attention Drivers When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school. Consider backing into driveways and garages so you have a better view of your surroundings when leaving. When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking about getting there safely. Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops. Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic. Learn and obey the "alternately flashing warning light" system that school bus drivers use to alert motorists. Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop vehicles. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate