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. March 26 th : 3100 block of Queens Chapel Road : M/V collision – 12pm. The driver of a 1998 Nissan was driving on the service road when he struck a parked 2015 Nissan causing minor damage to the front driver’s side bumper. The driver of the striking vehicle left his contact information for the owner of the parked vehicle who was unable to be located. 3100 block of Queens Chapel Road : Warrant service – 11pm. Officers were approached by a man who said that he had an open arrest warrant. The officers verified the warrant that had been issued for t...

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. March 19 th : 4700 block of 30 th Street : Emergency petition – 9am. Family members of a 51 year old woman told officers that she came home intoxicated, told them that she wanted to die and began cutting her wrists with a knife. Family members were able to get the knife away from her and restrained her until police arrived. Fire/rescue personnel transported the woman to Prince George’s Hospital where she was released to medical personnel for emergency treat and evaluation. 3100 block of Buchanan Street : Vehicle impound – 10:55am. Officers impo...

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. March 12 th : 4200 block of Kaywood Drive : Domestic assault – 1:20am. The victim told officers that she and her husband got into a verbal argument as he was driving her car. He began driving erratically and she had to grab the vehicle’s keys to get him to stop. When she got out of the car her husband punched her in her back and side before leaving the scene. Officers later found the vehicle abandoned in the area of Arundel Road and Russell Avenue. The victim was advised of her options with the District Court Commissioner. 3300 block of Chillum Road : Ve...

In preparation for the forecasted winter weather event, The City of Mount Rainier has declared a Snow Emergency to be in effect beginning at 6:00pm on Monday, March 13, 2017. Parking on Emergency Routes is prohibited during a Snow Emergency. The Mount Rainier Police will ticket and tow vehicles that remain parked on a snow emergency route one hour after snow begins to fall. Emergency routes are as follows: 1. 34th Street from Eastern Avenue to Arundel Road 2. Chillum Road from Arundel Road to the City boundary at Queens Chapel Road, MD Rt. 500 3. Rainier Avenue from 34th Street to Upshur Street 4. Upshur Street from Rainier Avenue to 28th Place 5. 28th Place from Upshur Street to Russel Avenue 6. Russell Avenue from 28th Place to Arundel Road 7. Varnum Street from Russel Avenue to Eastern Avenue 8. Arundel Road from Russell Avenue to 34th Street Wednesday trash collection will be suspended until Thursday, March 16, 2017. MRTV is exper...

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. March 5 th : 4000 block of 34 th Street : Theft – 2:40pm. The victim told officers that she was unpacking items from a friend’s vehicle at Red Dirt Studios and when she was from the vehicle for a short time her purse was stolen. 4200 block of Kaywood Drive : Strong arm robbery – 6:45pm. The victim told officers that while he was walking home he was approached by two unknown black males who grabbed him and repeatedly punched and kicked him. He fell to the ground and the suspects his went through his pockets and stole his cell phone, wallet and a...

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. February 26 th : 3200 block of Queenstown Drive : Lost property – 4:35pm. A man reported that he lost his passport issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He said that he suspects he lost ot back of February 4 at about 8pm. February 27 th : 3800 block of 34 th Street : Criminal citation – 10:20am. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. 2200 block of Varnum Street : Fraudulent checks – 3:15pm. The owner of Kaywood Liquors reported that in March and April of last year he cashed two checks for a long time c...

The National Capital Region will be sending safety and event alerts via text. All residents and visitors need to do to receive these alerts is text the keyword INAUG to 888777.

The Mount Rainier Police Department is conducting a detailed survey that will assist us in improving police services to the citizens, businesses and visitors of Mount Rainier. The answers you provide will be a valuable asset to us as we work to maintain and improve the trust and legitimacy of the Department in our community. When you are considering an answer to any of the questions on this survey, please give the most detailed response you can provide. A detailed response will help us understand the needs of the community, highlight issues we may not have considered, and point out ways we can better deliver services. It will give us information necessary to make positive changes in our community and our police force. All responses on this survey will be, and will remain, confidential. No personally identifiable identification will be shared with anyone beyond the assessors of the survey. The survey can be accessed at the following web link, and please, spread the word ...

Mount Rainier Citizens: As the Chief of Police for the City of Mount Rainier, one of my main responsibilities is to ensure that your police department is providing the most professional service to each of you as residents of our community.  Part of that effort is to ensure that the MRPD has policies and procedures in place that provide for the best practices in law enforcement.  With that in mind, I am excited to share with you that we have contracted with a company called LEXIPOL to help us develop and utilize state-specific policy content that is up to date and evolves as court rulings effect the law enforcement profession. What is Lexipol? Lexipol is a nationally recognized company that is the leading provider of public safety policies and training in the United States. The company was founded in 2003 by Risk Management gurus Gordon Graham and Bruce Praet, former law enforcement officers. Today, Lexipol offers its services to 32 states and has a staff of more t...

NOAA has released a nationwide winter outlook package. The following are a few key points from this outlook, and the projected impacts on Maryland. NOAA predicts a "La-Nina" developing sometime this winter, but they predict if it does develop, it will be weak and short lived.  Maryland is projected to have an equal chance of a wetter or drier than normal winter.  Maryland is projected to have equal chances of cooler or warmer than normal temperatures.  No drought conditions have been forecast for Maryland.  NOAA wants to remind everyone their outlook does not predict storms, their locations, or potential impacts, but did want to point out that La Nina winters tend to lead to drier conditions in the Mid- Atlantic.  ​   For more information, see the web link below for the full NOAA report.  http://www.noaa.gov/media-release/us-winter-outlook-predicts-warmer-drier-south-and-cooler-wetter-north ...

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 8 th : 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation – 7:30am. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation – 10:25am. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. 3800 block of 34 th Street : Traffic – 12:40pm. Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver’s DC license was suspended. Due to the driver’s false statements and refusal to provide necessary information ...

October 1 st : 3500 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Vehicle impound – 8:15am. Officers impounded a 2012 Nissan Maxima that was parked in a posted emergency no parking zone. 2900 block of Upshur Street : Vehicle impound – 8:40am. Officers impounded a 1998 Cadillac that was parked in a posted emergency no parking zone. The officers also learned that the vehicle's registration was suspended with a pick up order for the tags. 3300 block of Perry Street : Theft – 12:30pm. The victim told officers that her ex-boyfriend came into her place of work, picked up her cell phone off her desk and walked out. Officers documented the incident however the victim said that she didn't was to pursue charges against the boyfriend. 2200 block of Varnum Street : Theft from auto – 1:25pm. The owner of a 2004 Toyota Corolla reported that sometime between 12:15 and 12:35pm today someone stole the rear tag off her vehicle. 3600 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Warrant service – 1:45...

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 24 th : 4100 block of 28 th Street : Vehicle impound – 7am. Officers impounded a 2002 Toyota Corolla for blocking a private driveway. One Municipal Place : Criminal citation – 9:10am. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation – 2:15pm. Officers issued a man a criminal citation for drinking in public. 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue : Criminal citation – 3:25pm. Officers issued each of two men a criminal citation for drinking in public (one of...