Editor's Blog

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division is investigating two armed robberies at the Wheaton Ice Rink located at 11710 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD. The incidents took place on February 11, 2007 at 12:20 a.m. and March 13, 2007 at 10:29 a.m. In both cases three males wearing masks entered the facility with guns and stole an undisclosed amount of money. No one was hurt during these incidents.

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March 15, 2007 (2:30PM)
At approximately 1:28 PM, Police officials were summoned to the 8200 block of Sligo Creek Parkway for the report of a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officials found the victim suffering from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. No further information is available.

To track information from the police department, visit: www.takomaparkmd.gov/police/index.html .

— D/Cpl. Andrew M. John
Takoma Park Police
Police Information Officer

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March 08, 2007

Crime Solvers is assisting the Takoma Park Police as they continue to investigate the March 2nd Commercial Armed Robbery of The Takoma Postal Business Center, 7304 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park. Crime Solvers of Montgomery County will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the identity, arrest and indictment of those responsible.

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Editor's note: The following is the summary of a meeting with Takoma Park Police Chief Ronald Ricucci. It was written by Takoma Park City Councilmember Bruce Williams.

I'd like to provide a short update on last night's meeting of Chief Ricucci and Lieutenant Collington with residents and business owners at the home of Jen Wofford and Dan Seligman. Business owners were there from TJ Market, the Coop, Salon 2000, the computer shop, and the postal/business center. Mayor Porter and Councilmember Austin-Lane were also there. There was a total of about 30 people in attendance.

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From Takoma Park Police:

At approximately 8:56 PM, police officials were summoned to the report of an attempt armed robbery at 7667 Maple Ave, Takoma Park. According to the first victim, he was approached by a black male in his late 20's to early 30's, 5'08, thin build, wearing a black jacket, black hat, black ski mask and armed with a dark colored hand gun. The suspect displayed the handgun and attempted to rob the victim who successfully fled the area.

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