Retired MRPD Chief's Discussion

It is illegal for any person to manufacture, possess, store, offer for sale, sell, discharge, use, burn, or explode any fireworks in Prince George's County, Maryland, except that an authorized display may be conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic professional. Penalties for violations of the law include a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Sparklers are considered fireworks and burning them could cost you $250 for each one! The following locations have been approved by the PGFD to conduct fireworks displays during the holiday weekend: July 2 nd   ·          Laurel – 8300 block of Cherry Lane, Laurel MD--Rain Date: July 3 ·          Six Flags – 13710 Central Ave, Largo MD July 3 rd ·          Trinity Assembly of God – 7800 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD -- Rain Date: July 5 ·          Six Fl...

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. June 25 th : 31 st and Upshur Streets : Traffic – 1:55am. Officers stopped a 2003 Mercedes for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the tags affixed to the vehicle belonged to another vehicle and the vehicle itself was unregistered. The driver was issued several traffic citations and the vehicle was impounded. 3100 block of Perry Street : Attempt burglary – 3:15am. Officers responded for the report of a burglary in progress. When they arrived they learned that the homeowner was awakened by the sounds of someone trying to kick in the...

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.   June 18 th : 3100 block of Queens Chapel Road : Stolen vehicle – 2:30am. The owner of a 2004 Toyota told officers that he parked his vehicle around midnight and when he returned he discovered it had been stolen. He said there was nothing of value in the vehicle. Communications had no record of the vehicle being impounded or repossessed. 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation – 9:45am. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. 4300 block of Kaywood Drive : MIR – 10:05. Officers responded for the ...

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. June 11 th : 2500 block of Arundel Road : Domestic – 12:15am. Officers were flagged down by a woman needing assistance. She told the officers that she believes her son was high on PCP earlier and broke a window in her apartment where they live. She requested that officers respond with her to check on the welfare of her apartment. When they got to the apartment they discovered that the son had not only broken a window but destroyed much of the apartment and furniture inside. The woman responded to the District Court Commissioner’s Office and obtained a tem...

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. June 4 th : 34 th Street and Arundel Road: Traffic collision/EPS – 10:50pm. Officers responded to investigate a two-car collision. Once on the scene they determined that the striking vehicle was a 2006 Cadillac occupied by the driver and a front seat passenger. Both men were immediately identified as being under the influence of PCP. Additional officers responded and the two were removed from the vehicle. They were transported to Washington Adventist Hospital and released to the medical staff for treatment. A search of the vehicle revealed a partially smoked ...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Miss Joan Vermillion, formerly of Mount Rainier.  Joan worked for the Mount Rainier Police Department for 28 years as the Records Manager and Dispatcher.  Joan raised her six children in Mount Rainier as a single parent before retiring to Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia.  Joan passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27 th surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.    

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. May 28 th : Nothing significant to report. May 27 th : 4700 block of 31 st Place : Hit and run collision – 8:10am. The owner of a 2004 Nissan Titan told officers that he came out to his vehicle this morning and discovered damage to the front fender and the driver’s side rear door. The victim suspected that the damage was caused by a trash truck, however when the officers contacted the trash company they learned that the trash was picked up on Thursday the 26 th as scheduled so the trash truck should not have been present. No other evidence was recove...

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. May 21 st : 3500 block of Perry Street : Emergency petition – 12:01am. The father of a 24 year old woman called police because his daughter was out of control and destroying property in the family home. Officers spoke with the woman and learned that earlier in the day she sent her father a text in which she threatened to have herself harmed; and that she had not been taking her depression medication. Officers took her into custody, transported her to Washington Adventist Hospital and released her to the medical staff for an emergency psychiatric evaluation. ...