Police Investigating Human Remains Found On Railroad Tracks; MARC Service Suspended [UPDATED]

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Montgomery County Police are investigating human remains that were found by a jogger near the CSX railroad tracks behind the commercial area at 11700 Parklawn.

Around 5:30 this afternoon, police responded to the report. They say that the sex of the individual is still unknown and that it appears the individual was struck by a train. It is unknown when.

UPDATE: According to police, the victim has been identified. “The individual was identified as William Donahoe, age 26, from the 11400 block of Patapsco Drive in Rockville.”

MARC service is suspended while the investigation continues.

Rockville Police Reports (10-18-2010)

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Here is the latest Rockville police report, in list form and also all mapped out for you.

Please note that just being arrested does not mean someone is guilty. We’re all innocent until proven otherwise.

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ILLEGAL DRUG ARRESTS

• 10/14/10-(10:30–11 p.m.) Marco Antonio Blanco Urbina, M, age 31, of Rockville, was arrested for possession of CDS-marijuana and possession of CDS-paraphernalia following a traffic stop at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Atlantic Avenue. Blanco Urbina was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

ASSAULT ARRESTS

• 10/13/10-(2 p.m.) Male juvenile, age 13, of Rockville, was arrested for 1st degree assault following a complaint in the 600 block of Great Falls Road. The male juvenile was transported to the Rockville City Police Department for processing and released into the custody of his mother.

BURGLARY ARRESTS

• 10/12/10-(8:30–9:30 p.m.) Mario Antonio Alvarez Lopez, M, age 30, of Rockville, was arrested for 4th degree burglary, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and driving under the influence following a complaint in the 1000 block of Grandin Avenue. Alvarez Lopez was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

THEFT ARRESTS

• 10/15/10-7:50–8 p.m.) David Abban, M, age 32, of Germantown, was arrested for theft following a traffic stop at the intersection of Southlawn Lane and North Horners Lane. Abban was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

OTHER ARRESTS

• 10/09/10-(8:30 p.m.) Robin Bartlett, M, age 30, of Washington, D.C. was arrested for fraud following a complaint in the 800 block of Rockville Pike. Bartlett was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.
• 10/10/10-(6:15–6:20 p.m.) Hossein Hassanshahi, M, age 53, of Rockville, was arrested for possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage in public following a complaint at the intersection of Martins Lane and Martins Square Lane. Hassanshahi was issued a criminal citation and released.
• 10/11/10-(12:09–12:20 p.m.) Sherwin Wells, M, age 30, of Gaithersburg, was arrested for disorderly conduct following a complaint in the unit block of Mannakee Street. Wells was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

DUI ARRESTS

• 10/11/10-(1:27–1:35 p.m.) Shawn Thomas Sizemore, M, age 42, of Burtonsville, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Chapman Avenue. Sizemore was transported to the Rockville City Police Department for processing and released.

THEFTS

• 10/09/10-(1–2 p.m.) 1600 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect removed a wallet container U.S. currency, a driver’s license and credit cards from a customer’s purse at a store.
• 10/11/10-(12:30–12:50 p.m.) Unit block of Monroe Street, unknown suspect(s) removed a laptop from an office.
• 10/15/10-10/16/10-(9:30 p.m.–2:33 a.m.) 500 block of Hungerford Drive, unknown suspect(s) removed several dozen DVDs from an unlocked vehicle.
• 10/16/10-(12:25–12:30 p.m.) 1700 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed an unattended camera from the lobby area of a hotel restroom.
• 10/16/10-10/17/10-(7 p.m.–11:10 a.m.) 500 block of Woodston Road, unknown suspect(s) removed U.S. currency and clothing from a vehicle.

BURGLARIES

• 10/12/10-(11–11:20 a.m.) 400 block of Winding Rose Road, Residential, unknown suspect(s) gained access through an open garage and unlocked door of a residence. Once inside the unknown suspect(s) removed 2 laptops and a video game console.

Reader Note From Daniel Stauffer: Two Weeks Of Town Square Vandalism

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This Reader Note is by Daniel Stauffer:

I’ve lived at the Rockville town square for a little over a year now. For the last 2 weekends, Oct, 10th and Oct 17th, at approx. 2:30am large crowds have left the bars at the Rockville town square and have gone on to commit vandalism at Rockville town square. This evening’s loud crowd lasted over an hour and a half to which the police responded to 2 calls.

This evening the crowd completely vandalized the decorative fireplace fixtures on the walls in the underwalk at 154 gibbs street tearing down two ceramic candle sticks and smashing them. The crowd lasted for over an hour and was very loud and unruly. I have to say it does nothing but discourage people from wanting to live here or have anything to do with Rockville town square when it can be completely overrun with the late night bar scene.

Daniel Stauffer

[NOTE: As an editorial update, we have been in touch with the Rockville Police and, as one might expect from our law enforcement officers, they take this issue seriously. Among other things, they have informed us that they plan to make sure that they keep an eye on bar-closing time to try to stop similar things from happening in the future. They also let us know that for the past two weeks they had been called on Saturday night / Sunday morning, which they responded to in each case. It's important for citizens to call police when they experience such things, so the police can respond appropriately.]

This is a Reader’s Note. We welcome submissions on all sorts of things — shopping, restaurants, performances, art, cultural events, and more. Rules: it should be in Rockville, and you should try to be nice. Get in touch with us using our contact form if you would like to submit something!

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Rockville Police Reports (10-11-2010)

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Here is the latest Rockville police report, in list form and also all mapped out for you.

Please note that just being arrested does not mean someone is guilty. We’re all innocent until proven otherwise.

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ILLEGAL DRUG ARRESTS

• 10/09/10-(1:00 a.m. – 1:45 a.m.) Alan Drew Parsons, M, age 28, and Jimmy Vitalino Gamez, M, age 20, both of Rockville, were arrested for: Mr. Parsons for possession of CDS-paraphernalia and Mr. Gamez for possession of alcohol under the age of 21 following a complaint at the intersection of Holland Avenue and Lewis Avenue. Mr. Parsons was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing. Mr. Gamez was issued a citation and released.

ASSAULT ARRESTS

• 10/07/10-(6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.) Jerrald Eugene Noland, M, age 23, of Rockville, was arrested for 2nd degree assault following a complaint in the1200 block of Edmonston Drive. Mr. Noland was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

OTHER ARRESTS

• 10/10/10-(12:42 a.m.) Miguel Carranza, M, age 25, of no fixed address, was arrested for impersonating a police officer and possession of a fraudulent government document following a complaint in the1300 block of East Gude Drive. Mr. Carranza was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

DUI ARRESTS

• 10/04/10-(7:58 p.m.) San Biao Chen, M, age 27, of Rockville, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop at the intersection of Hungerford Drive and Beall Avenue. Mr. Chen was transported to the Rockville City Police Department for processing and released.
• 10/02/10-(10:51 p.m.) Sergei Gaidamakov, M, age 48, of Gaithersburg, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop at the intersection of King Farm Boulevard and Frederick Road. Mr. Gaidamakov was transported to the Rockville City Police Department for processing and released.

THEFTS

• 08/06/10-10/06/10-(12:01 a.m. – 4:28 p.m.) 1600 block of Marshall Avenue, unknown suspect(s) removed a ring from a room in a group home.
• 10/02/10-10/04/10-(4:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) 1000 block of Copperstone Court, unknown suspect(s) removed a small pool table from a front porch of a residence.
• 10/03/10-10/04/10-(12:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.) 500 block of Bonnibelle Place, unknown suspect(s) removed a GPS and a college parking permit from an unsecured vehicle.
• 10/09/10-(8:00 p.m. – 11:50 p.m.) 100 block of East Montgomery Avenue, unknown suspect(s) removed a GPS, a camera bag, a camera and 2 lenses from an unsecured vehicle.
• 10/09/10-(8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) 300 block of North Washington Street, unknown suspect(s) removed a jacket, 2 Ipods, a cell phone, a GPS and a camera from a locked vehicle.

BURGLARIES

• 10/05/10-(2:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.) 200 block of East Middle Lane, Commercial, unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain access by cutting a hole in the drywall and tampering with a door lock of a restaurant. No Entry was made.
• 10/09/10-(2:43 p.m.) 100 block of Halpine Road, Residential, unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain access into a hallway from an apartment complex parking garage. No entry was gained.

Delivery Bandit Arrested

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The City of Rockville reports the arrest of Kevin Martinez, age 19, of the 500 block of Calvin Lane for one count of attempted robbery and four counts of robbery of two restaurant delivery drivers.

An astute employee at Café Asia recognized the address for a delivery order as being the same one provided before the robbery of a delivery driver on September 24th. The employee called the Police.

From the City’s Press Release:

Rockville City Police, along with Montgomery County Police from the Wheaton District, arrived just before 3 p.m. Oct. 12 to the address for the delivery order and observed a man wearing a mask and standing to the left side of the house from where the order was placed.

Police took the man into custody and found in his possession a black knit cap with eyeholes cut into it, rubber gloves, work gloves and a small folding knife. Police also checked the man’s cell phone and found that it was used to call Café Asia just before the Sept. 24 robbery.

Martinez is facing charges for the robberies of two delivery drivers and two different restaurants, Café Asia and Jerry’s Subs and Pizza. The investigation is ongoing and he is being held at the Montgomery County Detention Center. A bond review hearing is scheduled for today in District Court.

I have to ask, “Did he really use the same address?” Thank goodness for stupid criminals.

Rockville Man Arrested In Alleged Murder For Hire Plot

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On Friday, October 8, just before noon, police arrested Richard Bernard Boyd, Jr. on solicitation of murder.

Montgomery County Police say that, on September 30, a Rockville Police officer was approached by a man who told them that Boyd, 42, who was going through a divorce, had tried to hire him to murder his wife. He allegedly told detectives that Boyd had offered him money to carry out the killing. Rockville Police notified Montgomery County.

According to police, the unidentified subject worked with them over the past week, meeting  with Boyd several times and making plans. On Friday, October 8, they say he and Boyd met at Boyd’s house on Rocking Spring Drive, when Boyd gave the pretend killer $1,000 and five Oxycontin tablets “and other items that would aid in having [his] estranged wife killed.”

Boyd is being held without bond, with a hearing set for October 12 at 1:00 pm.

Concern for Missing Rockville Teenager [UPDATE: Found]

Jacklyn Haddad

This from Montgomery County Police:

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Family Crimes Division are asking the public for help in locating a missing teenager from Rockville.

Jacklyn Haddad, age 17, of the 14000 block of Chesterfield Road in Rockville was last seen on September 26. She is described as a white female, 5’06” tall, 140 pounds, brown eyes and long reddish/brown hair. She has a pierced nose and each ear has three piercings. Jacklyn is known to frequent the areas of Rockville and Wheaton.

Police and Jacklyn’s family are very concerned for her welfare.

Anyone who may have information about Jacklyn Haddad is asked to call the Family Crimes Division at 240-773-5400 or the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

UPDATE 10/6/2010, from Montgomery County Police:

Jacklyn Haddad was located, this morning in Prince George’s County, safe and unharmed. The Montgomery County Police and Miss. Haddad’s family would like to thank the local media and the community for their assistance with this incident.

Strong Arm Robbery In Twinbrook

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Major Tim Marsh of the Rockville Police Department recounted an incident at approximately 2:30 PM today when a Kenny’s Sub Shop delivery man was making a delivery to an address in the 13000 block of Aleutian Avenue.

Upon arriving at the address four subjects yelled to the delivery man who turned around and was punched in the face. Cash and food were taken by the group of four suspects of which only two could be described. They are said to be between 15 and 20 yrs of age and either white or hispanic males. One wore a red shirt with a number on the front and another wore a black hoodie. Suspects three and four fled with these other two towards Twinbrook Park and the direction of Atlantic Avenue.

Rockville City Police Criminal Investigative Unit is conducting the investigation.

Armed Robbery In Twinbrook

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Here’s a note from Rockville Police Chief Terry Treschuk:

An individual reported to the police that on September 19, 2010 , at approximately 9: 53 p.m., he was robbed while walking home on Crawford Dr towards Ardennes Ave. The Victim stated that 2 unknown Black males ran up behind him and told him to put his wallet on the ground. The victim stated that Suspect#1 pointed a small handgun at him while he did this. The Victim put his wallet down and started to walk away, and then ran towards Ardennes.

The Suspects may have left in a gold-colored Honda vehicle. According to the victim, Suspect #1 had dreadlocks and Suspect #2 had short hair. The only other description was that one of the suspects had on a white shirt.

A search of the area by responding police units was negative. This case remain under active investigation at this time.

Anyone with any possible information on this is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Investigations Unit at 240-314-8938

Police Seek Help Identifying Regal Theater Robber

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Montgomery County Police have asked for the public’s help in identifying the person who robbed a Regal Theater employee on Saturday. Here’s their account:

At approximately 11:38 a.m. [Saturday], 1st District officers responded to the report of a robbery that had just occurred. The male victim, a 21-year-old employee of the theater, was coming in to work and was the only person there. After he was inside, he was approached from behind by an unknown male suspect armed with a knife who demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as a male of unknown race, between the ages of 20 and 29, 5’8” tall, and weighing approximately 190 pounds. At the time of the incident he was wearing baggy blue jeans, a gray tee shirt with a design in orange, a dark blue jean jacket, dirty gray work boots, thick work gloves, and a tan baseball cap with Yankees or Red Sox sticker. His face was covered with a black bandana.

Anyone who has information about this suspect is asked to call the Robbery Section at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous should call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person responsible for this crime.

Off-Duty Rockville Police Officer Charged With DUI

This from the City of Rockville:

The Rockville City Police Department charged Corporal Ali Zeighani today with Driving Under the Influence and related traffic charges as a result of a July traffic accident.

On July 5, 2010, at approximately 6:40 a.m., Zeighani was traveling northbound on Interstate 270 near the W. Gude Drive overpass in a marked police vehicle.  Zeighani reported that he fell asleep and struck a concrete barrier.  Zeighani then pulled to the shoulder of the highway.  No other vehicles were involved. Zeighani was off duty at the time of the accident.

During the course of the investigation officers detected an odor of alcohol on Zeighani’s breath. Zeighani was transported to Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, and a blood alcohol test was administered. . . . The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office notified the City that Zeighani’s blood alcohol level was .11.

Zeighani is a nine-year veteran of the Rockville City Police department and is assigned to the Field Services Bureau as a patrol officer.  After the accident, Zeghani was relieved of his police authority and is currently assigned to administrative duties.

Also, two years ago, Cpl. Zeighani was a recipient of the Public Safety Award for his role in stopping a distraught 12-year-old autistic child from committing suicide in December 2007.

Rockville City Police Reports (8-23-2010)

Here is the latest Rockville police report, in list form and also all mapped out on Google for you.

Please note that just being arrested does not mean someone is guilty. We’re all innocent until proven otherwise.

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This is coming so fast on the heels of the last report because the previous one had not been made available until just recently.

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ILLEGAL DRUG ARRESTS

• 08/21/10-(11:48–11:57 p.m.) Julia Ann Kohler, F, age 21, of Rockville, was arrested for possession of CDS-paraphernalia following a complaint in the 100 block of Welsh Park Drive. Kohler was issued a criminal citation and released.

ASSAULT ARRESTS

• 08/21/10-(1:15–1:27 a.m.) Heather Michelle Aiyedona, F, age 25, of Rockville, was arrested for 2nd degree assault, resisting arrest and possession of CDS-marijuana, following a complaint in the 600 block of Marcia Lane. Aiyedona was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

BURGLARY ARRESTS

• 08/21/10-(1:01 a.m.) Male juvenile, age 16, of Rockville, was arrested for two counts of 2nd degree burglary and three counts of attempted 2nd degree burglary, following a complaint in the 1100 block of Nelson Street. The male juvenile was transported to the Rockville City Police Department for processing and released into the custody of his mother.

THEFT ARRESTS

• 08/16/10-(1–1:07 a.m.) Dimitri T. Williamson, M, age 30, of Fort Washington, was arrested for theft, malicious destruction of property and two counts of rogue and vagabond following a complaint at the intersection of Ivy League Lane and Hungerford Drive. Williamson was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

OTHER ARRESTS

• 08/15/10-(8:15–9 p.m.) Jean Marie Tiani, M, age 61, of Derwood, was arrested for disorderly conduct, alcohol endangerment, resisting arrest, driving under the influence and was issued several traffic violations following a traffic accident in the 15100 block of Frederick Road. Tiani was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.
• 08/17/10-(12:40 p.m.) Jarelle Tavon Jackson, M, age 20, of Wheaton, was arrested for trespassing following a complaint in the 300 block of Hungerford Drive. Jackson was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.
• 08/18/10-(2:48 a.m.) Nicholas Hugh Ecker, M, age 22, and Mark Andrew Owens, M, age 23, both of Rockville, Matthew Nadeem Khan, M, age 24, of Potomac, Stephen James Mogge, M, age 23, of Silver Spring, were arrested for trespassing following a complaint in the 600 block of Tegner Way. Ecker, Owens, Khan and Mogge were transported to the Rockville City Police Department for processing and released.
• 08/19/10-(8:44 p.m.) Ronnie Faulkner, M, age 39, of no fixed address, was arrested for drinking an alcoholic beverage in public following a complaint in the 200 block of West Montgomery Avenue. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Faulkner had an open warrant from the Montgomery County Police Department. Faulkner was issued a criminal citation for the alcohol violation and then transported to the Central Processing Unit for the outstanding warrant.

DUI ARRESTS

• 08/20/10 –(7:35 p.m.) Jeanetta Grace Sanders, F, age 58, of Rockville, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic accident at the intersection of West Montgomery Avenue and West Gude Drive. Sanders was transported to the Rockville City Police Department for processing and released.
• 08/21/10-(1:07 a.m.) Samuel Waitak Kui, M, age 28, of North Potomac, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop at the intersection of West Edmonston Drive and Rockville Pike. Kui was transported to the Montgomery County Police Department’s 1st District Station for processing and released.
• 08/21/10-(10:44 p.m.) Victor Adrian Ramos, M, age 35, of Canton, Ohio, was arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic accident in the 1700 block of Tweed Street. Ramos was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing.

THEFTS

• 08/10/10-08/11/10-(1:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m.) 100 block of Luckett Street, unknown suspect(s) removed a wallet containing U.S. currency, credit cards and a driver’s license from an unlocked vehicle.
• 08/12/10-08/19/10-(11 a.m.–10:01 a.m.) 1700 block of Evelyn Drive, unknown suspect(s) removed a camcorder from a residence.
• 08/12/10-08/20/10-(1:30 p.m.–Noon) Unit block of Blue Hosta Way, unknown suspect(s) removed a package that contained coffee and a framed picture from the front porch of a residence.
• 08/12/10-(3:30 p.m.) 1100 block of Seven Locks Road, unknown suspect(s) removed a wallet containing U.S. currency, three credit cards and a check from a locker at a fitness center.
• 08/13/10-08/16/10-(9 a.m.–8 p.m.) 700 block of Brent Road, unknown suspect(s) removed two fog light covers from a vehicle.
• 08/14/10-08/16/10-(1 p.m.–10 a.m.) 800 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed three catalytic converters from vehicles that were at an auto repair business.
• 08/15/10-08/16/10-(3:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) 1700 block of Regate Farms Court, unknown suspect(s) removed a laptop from a vehicle.
• 08/16/10-08/17/10-7424 Westmore Road, unknown suspect(s) removed a CD/radio player, four speakers, a shift light device and two amplifiers from two vehicles at an auto repair business.
• 08/16/10-(7:30–8 p.m.) 300 block of Martins Lane, unknown suspect(s) removed a wallet containing, credit cards, a driver’s license and U.S. currency that was left unattended at an outdoor pool.
• 08/16/10-08/17/10-(10 p.m.–7 a.m.) 13200 block of Ardennes Avenue, unknown suspect(s) removed a sunroof glass panel from a vehicle.
• 08/17/10-(10–11:19 p.m.) 100 block of North Street, unknown suspect(s) removed a purse containing five credit cards, U.S. currency and a make-up bag from an unsecured vehicle.
• 08/18/10-(5:20–5:40 p.m.) 1600 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed several items of clothing from a retail store.
• 08/18/10-08/19/10-(7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) 100 block of Wootton Oaks Court, unknown suspect(s) removed an Ipod, a pair of designer sunglasses and a multi-purpose tool from an unlocked vehicle.
• 08/20/10-(1–1:05 p.m.) 1500 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed a wallet containing credit cards, a driver’s license and U.S. currency from a customer’s purse at a store.
• 08/20/10-(12:30–10 p.m.) 1200 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed a laptop, a pair of glasses, a shoulder bag, a wallet containing credit and bank cards, a USA passport card and a driver’s license from a vehicle.
• 08/22/10-(1–11 a.m.) 16000 block of Shady Grove Road, unknown suspect(s) removed an in-dash television, a pair of shoes and a laptop from vehicle.

BURGLARIES

• 08/15/10-08/16/10-(7 p.m.–7 p.m.) 300 block of Croydon Avenue, Residential, unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain access by breaking a rear basement door window at a residence. Nothing taken.
• 08/16/10-08/18/10-(9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) 13100 block of Okinawa Avenue, Residential, unknown suspect(s) gained access by cutting the screen and opening a window of a residence. Once inside, the unknown suspect(s) removed a television, U.S. currency and a credit card.
• 08/17/10-(7:18 a.m.–4:43 p.m.) 2100 block of Lewis Avenue, Residential, unknown suspect(s) gained access by breaking the frame around a front door of a residence. Once inside, the unknown suspect(s) removed U.S. currency.
• 08/16/10-08/18/10-(Noon–11 a.m.) 500 block of Marshall, Residential, unknown suspect(s) gained access by entering an unsecured storage area connected to a residence. Once inside, the unknown suspect(s) removed a bicycle.
• 08/19/10-(9 a.m.–7:45 p.m.) 1100 block of Regal Oak Court, Residential, unknown suspect(s) gained access by prying open the rear basement door of a residence. Once inside, the unknown suspect(s) removed jewelry.
• 08/20/10-(8:20 a.m.–9:40 p.m.) 200 block of Congressional Lane, Residential, unknown suspect(s) gained access through an unlocked bedroom window of an apartment. Once inside, the unknown suspect(s) removed a bicycle.

Rockville City Police Reports (8-16-2010)

Here is the latest Rockville police report, in list form and also all mapped out on Google for you.

Please note that just being arrested does not mean someone is guilty. We’re all innocent until proven otherwise.

Here’s the map, followed by a list:

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Robbery

• Sherrick Akeem Hinson, M, age 20, of Norfolk, Virginia, was arrested for strong-arm robbery and theft following a complaint in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road.  Mr. Hinson was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing

Theft Arrest

• 08/13/10-(3:37 a.m.) Anthony Jerome Gardner, M, age 50, of Gaithersburg, was arrested for theft and malicious destruction of property following a complaint in the 700 block of Landis Way.  Mr. Gardner was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing

Trespassing

• 08/13/10-(12:00 p.m.) Dominique Kaprina Underwood, F, age 29, of Rockville, was arrested for trespassing following a complaint in the 400 block of Elmcroft Boulevard.  Ms. Underwood was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing

Disorderly Conduct

• 08/14/10-(3:52 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.) Manuel Antonio Martinez, M, age 19, of Rockville, was arrested for disorderly conduct following a complaint at the intersection of Pastureside Place and Elmcroft Boulevard. Mr. Martinez was transported to the Central Processing Unit for processing

Theft

• 06/18/10-08/11/10-(6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.) 600 block of Jefferson Plaza, unknown suspect(s) removed a camera, an Ipod and food from an office
• 08/09/10-(4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 300 block of Martins Lane, unknown suspect(s) removed a wallet containing U.S. currency, a social security card and an insurance card from an unlocked locker at a swim center
• 08/09/10-(7:00 p.m.) 1700 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed a bicycle from a sporting goods store
• 08/09/10-08/10/10-(9:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.) Unit block of Tapiola Court, unknown suspect(s) removed wallet containing credit and bankcards, a driver’s license and U.S. currency from an unlocked vehicle
• 08/09/10-08/10/10-(10:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.) 100 block of Halpine Road, unknown suspect(s) removed a laptop, a sog knife, 3 school books, U.S. currency and a backpack from a locked vehicle
• 08/14/10-(6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) 1500 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed a cell phone from an office inside a restaurant
• 08/15/10-(3:45 a.m.) 1700 block of Rockville Pike, unknown suspect(s) removed a meter from a cab at a hotel parking lot

Burglary

• 07/31/10-08/08/10-(12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Unit block of Harvard Court, unknown suspect(s) gained attempted to gain access by lifting out the rear sliding basement door from its tracks.  No Entry was made
• 08/11/10-(3:45 a.m. – 3:49 a.m.) 2000 block of MacDowell Street, Residential, unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain access by removing the screws from hinges on a shed door.  Nothing taken
• 08/12/10-08/13/10-(9:00 p.m. – 10:20 a.m.) 600 block of Tegner Way, Commercial, unknown suspect(s) gained access by unknown means into a community pool.  Nothing stolen
• 08/13/10-08/14/10-(10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) 14700 block of Southlawn Lane, Commercial, unknown suspect(s) gained access by breaking a rear window of an auto repair business.  Once inside the unknown suspect(s) removed a camera and 2 laptops

Citizens are encouraged to contact the Rockville City Police Department with any information on incidents listed above or to report a crime occurring within the City limits at 240-314-8900.

Crime Stopping Tips From The Rockville Police Department

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Here’s a message from Rockville Police Chief Terry Treschuk:

With the assistance of members of the Twinbrook Community, we have been able to successfully resolve some suspicious /criminal actions that have occurred. We thank all for keeping watch and reporting out of the ordinary incidents to us. Several residents have asked that we publish a crime tip brochure about the types of suspicious activity/behavior that should be reported.

Here it is:

The Rockville City Police Department would like to remind residents that there are several ways they can helps assist police in preventing crimes by reporting suspicious activities.  This includes persons, vehicles, things that are “out of place” or “out of the norm”.

Below are some obvious things to watch for and report:

• A stranger entering your neighbor’s house when they are away…may be a burglar.
• Someone screaming might indicate a robbery or a sexual assault or other crime may be occurring.
• Offers of the sale of merchandise at ridiculously low prices are often too good to be true and might actually be stolen property.
• Anyone peering into parked cars maybe looking to steal the vehicle or the valuables inside.
• Persons entering or leaving a business after hours may not be workers, but burglars.
• Sounds of breaking glass or a loud noise might indicate an accident, burglary or vandalism.
• Persons going door-to-door in your neighborhood, watch for a while.  Do they turn the doorknob to see if it’s locked?  Do they go around to the side or rear yard to see if someone is home?  If so these individuals might be burglars.
• Persons waiting in front of a house or business if the owner is absent or the business is closed.  This person may be a lookout for a burglary in progress.
• Parked occupied vehicles containing one or more persons are especially suspicious if observed at an unusual hour.  The subjects could be possible lookouts for a burglary in progress or other illegal activity (such as drugs and/or underage drinking).
• An abandoned vehicle parked on your block may be a stolen vehicle.

Remember:

• Don’t assume that someone else has already called.
• Don’t worry about “bothering” us; that’s why we’re here.
• Don’t be embarrassed if your suspicions prove unfounded

THINK INSTEAD WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF YOU DON’T ACT!

Help us in the fight against crime, by not becoming a victim.

Rockville City Police Department
111 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-314-8900
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Alleged Rockville Peeping Tom Arrested

Some residents in the Twinbrook neighborhood in Rockville have been complaining of a peeping tom looking into their bedroom windows. Yesterday, Rockville City Police made an arrest in the case.

The announcement from police:

On June 4, 2010, Corporal M. Varron, of the Rockville City Police Department, took a report from two different individuals for the report of a peeping-tom. The victims detailed five incidents where the same unknown white male was looking into their bedroom window.

Based upon further investigation a suspect was developed and warrants were obtained.

On August 11, 2010, the suspect was arrested by members of the Rockville City Police Department. During his interview he admitted to walking in the neighborhood but denied the indecent exposure incidents.

The suspect, now the defendant in this matter, was identified as Jason Thomas Catron, born in 1973 of Highwood Road in Rockville. Mr. Catron is being charged with two counts each of Peeping-Tom and Peeping-Tom Trespassing.

The defendant was released after posting bond.