Thursday, December 11, 2008
Montgomery County
These were among incidents received recently by the Montgomery County Police Department. For information, call 240-773-5030.
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District 1 Rockville Station Telephone: 240-773-6070SEXUAL ASSAULTS
RANDOLPH AND VEIRS MILL RDS., 8 p.m. Nov. 22. A man sexually assaulted a female acquaintance in a residence.
ASSAULTSGRUENTHER AVE., 1600 block, 9 p.m. Nov. 21. A man got into an argument with a female acquaintance and threatened her and two roommates with a sharp object. A man, 19, was charged with aggravated assault. No injuries were reported.
ROBBERIESBEALL AVE. AND N. WASHINGTON ST., 11 to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 21. Two males walked to a park with a male they had just met at a movie theater and took his wallet. The victim reported the incident Nov. 22.
DARNESTOWN RD., 12100 block, 7:26 p.m. Nov. 19. A masked gunman robbed a beer-and-wine store.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSBRADLEY AVE., 300 block, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
CONGRESSIONAL LANE, 200 block, 11:06 a.m. Nov. 24. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.
EDMONSTON DR. W., 800 block, 10 a.m. Nov. 17 to 1 p.m. Nov. 18. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.
FREDERICK RD., 15100 block, 10 p.m. Nov. 18 to 8:15 a.m. Nov. 19. Property was stolen from a restaurant entered by force.
GUDE DR. E., 1600 block, 10:25 a.m. Nov. 24. A restaurant was entered. Nothing was reported missing.
MARSHALL AVE., 1600 block, 7:40 a.m. to 6:05 p.m. Nov. 20. An attempt was made to enter a residence by force.
MIDWAY AVE., 13200 block, 12:48 p.m. Nov. 23. A man tried to enter a residence by force.
PINEWOOD RD., 500 block, 5:25 p.m. Nov. 20 to 5:25 p.m. Nov. 21. Tools were stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
RED CLOVER DR., 15200 block, 9 p.m. Nov. 17 to 6 a.m. Nov. 18. An attempt was made to enter a residence.
ROCKLAND AVE., 2300 block, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
SOUTHLAWN CT., GRANDIN AND NIMITZ AVENUES, MEADOW HALL DR. AND LOFSTRAND LANES, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20. Property including cash, Global Positioning System device units, speakers and food were stolen from six vehicles, some of which were entered by force.
STANLEY AVE., 2000 block, 5 to 11 p.m. Nov. 23. Property was stolen from a residence.
VEIRS MILL RD., 2000 block, 4:31 a.m. Nov. 20. A man forced his way into a delicatessen and fled with property.
WESTMORE RD., 7400 block, 6 p.m. Nov. 21 to 9 a.m. Nov. 23. Airbags were stolen from a vehicle.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTSVEIRS MILL RD., 12600 block, 3:30 a.m. Nov. 18. A Honda Accord was stolen.
District 2 Bethesda Station Telephone: 301-652-9200ROBBERIES
SIMMS DR., 4000 block, 5:20 p.m. Nov. 24. A male robbed a pedestrian of cash at knifepoint.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSDELMONT LANE, 4400 block, 11 p.m. Nov. 21 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 22. An attempt was made to enter a residence.
MONTGOMERY AVE., 4400 block, 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 17. Property including cash, jewelry, a laptop, a cellphone and a digital music player were stolen from three vehicles entered by force.
THOREAUX DR., 8100 block, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20. Property was stolen from a residence.
TILDEN LANE, 6300 block, 2 a.m. Nov. 21. A business was entered. A man was charged with commercial burglary. A second man has been identified in connection with the incident.
WEST VIRGINIA AVE., 4500 block, 12:30 a.m. Nov. 24. A Global Positioning System device was stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
WISCONSIN AVE., 5500 block, 4:15 p.m. Nov. 21. A man entered a commercial delivery truck by force, took property and fled.
WISCONSIN AVE., 7900 block, 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 23. Clothing was stolen from a vehicle.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTSMARBURY ROAD, 6 p.m. Nov. 23 to 9:45 a.m. Nov. 24. A 2004 Toyota, a 2008 Chevy, and a 2002 Toyota were stolen.
OLD SPRING RD., 9500 block, 12:15 p.m. Nov. 20. A 2005 Ford truck was stolen.
District 3 Silver Spring Station Telephone: 301-565-7740PEEPING TOM INCIDENTS
JANUARY DR., 1700 block, 8:20 a.m. Nov. 17. A man was seen looking into a window of a residence. When confronted, he said he was an employee of a company and fled.
ROBBERIESEASTERN AVE., 8100 block, 9:58 p.m. Nov. 21. A man wearing a black jacket with a fur collar grabbed a female pedestrian, implied that he had a weapon and robbed her of property.
GREY CASTLE WAY AND ROYAL CREST DR., 10:40 P.M. Nov. 22. A male knocked a woman to the ground, robbed her of property and fled.
ISLINGTON ST., 800 block, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 19. Two males grabbed a pedestrian, knocked her to the ground and fled with property.
PINEY BRANCH RD., 9300 block, 8:46 p.m. Nov. 18. Two men grabbed a pedestrian and tried to pull him into a stairwell at knifepoint. When the victim screamed, the assailants fled.
TECH RD., 12200 block, 12:30 a.m. Nov. 25. An armed male demanded cash from a man in a parking lot. When the victim showed the assailant an empty wallet, he fled.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSCANNON RD., 900 block, 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Nov. 17. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
CARONA PL., 400 block, 2 to 3 a.m. Nov. 21. A person tried to enter a residence by force. When an occupant was awakened, the intruder fled. Nothing was reported missing.
CASTLE BLVD., 13800 block, 7:30 a.m. Nov. 19 to 7:30 a.m. Nov. 20, and 10:25 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20. A burglary occurred at a residence. A few hours later, two men were seen trying to enter again. They fled empty-handed.
CHERRY HILL RD., 12000 block, 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 22. A Global Positioning System device was stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
COLERIDGE DR., 2300 block, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Property was stolen from a residence.
DALEVIEW DR., 9200 block, 2 to 3 a.m. Nov. 17. An attempted burglary occurred. No further information was available.
FEBRUARY CIR., 11500 block, 3 p.m. Nov. 22 to 8 a.m. Nov. 23. A Global Positioning System device was stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
GEORGIA AVE., 9400 block, 12:17 a.m. Nov. 19. A delicatessen was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing. A man and a woman were arrested and charged with burglary.
GOOD HOPE RD., 1000 block, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
HARLEQUIN TERR., 2100 block, 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 20. Property was stolen from a residence.
JULY DR., 11400 block, 10:30 p.m. Nov. 20 to 8:25 a.m. Nov. 21. Airbags were stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
LOCKWOOD DR., 11600 block, 12:15 to 9:35 a.m. Nov. 23. Clothing was stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
MUSGROVE RD., 2400 block, 8 p.m. Nov. 20 to 6:45 a.m. Nov. 21. A wallet, credit cards, cash, shoes and a Global Positioning System device were stolen from a vehicle.
NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., 11200 block, 4 to 11:55 p.m. Nov. 21. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., 12800 block, 2:46 a.m. Nov. 22. Property was stolen from a dry-cleaning business entered by force.
NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., 12800 block, 2:46 a.m. Nov. 22. An attempt was made to enter a pizza-delivery business by force.
TAHONA DR., 8300 block, 9 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Nov. 18. Property was stolen from a residence.
VITAL WAY, 1 to 100 block, midnight to 3:38 a.m. Nov. 22. An attempt was made to enter a residence by force.
VITAL WAY, 1 to 100 block, 2:33 p.m. Nov. 23. A person robbed a store of cash. The assailant fled to a red vehicle with a male driver.
WARREN ST., 9500 block, 2:32 a.m. Nov. 25. A hair salon was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.
WINEXBURG MANOR DR., 12500 block, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 18. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTSARLISS ST., 8700 block, Nov. 19. A 1994 Toyota Tercel was stolen.
CASTLE BLVD., 11900 block, Nov. 18. A 2004 Chevy Impala reported stolen Nov. 17 was recovered.
ELTON RD., 1700 block, Nov. 21. A 1995 Honda Accord was stolen.
PINEY BRANCH RD., 8100 block, Nov. 19. A 1997 Honda Accord was stolen.
STEWART LANE, 11400 block, Nov. 19 to Nov. 20. A 2005 Jaguar XJ3 was stolen.
District 4 Wheaton Station Telephone: 240-773-5500ROBBERIES
ARCOLA AND GALT AVENUES, Nov. 18. Two men accosted a male pedestrian, assaulted him and demanded cash. The pedestrian resisted, and the robbers fled empty-handed.
CONNECTICUT AVE., 13500 block, 3:45 a.m. Nov. 21. A strong-arm robbery occurred in a restaurant. No further information was available.
HEWITT AVE., 3300 block, 10 p.m. Nov. 22. Four men accosted a male pedestrian and followed him onto an elevator. One of the men assaulted the pedestrian. The men took property and fled.
HOMECREST RD. AND LONGMEAD CROSSING, 8:34 p.m. Nov. 22. A group of six males and females accosted a male youth at a bus stop at gunpoint, assaulted him, took property and fled. A few minutes later, one of the female assailants returned, apologized and returned the property.
UNIVERSITY BLVD., 2700 block, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Two males accosted a woman, robbed her of property and fled.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSBEAVERWOOD LANE, 3200 block, 3 a.m. Nov. 19. A male entered a residence by force. Nothing was reported missing.
BEL PRE RD., 3700 block, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 to 9 a.m. Nov. 18. An attempt was made to enter a residence.
GEORGIA AVE., 12000 block, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 to 6 a.m. Nov. 20. Property was stolen from a dry-cleaning business entered by force.
LANDGREEN ST., 4200 block, 12:35 p.m. Nov. 18. Three men entered a residence by force and fled empty-handed in a white van. Nothing was reported missing.
OLANDWOOD CT., 3400 block, 7:45 p.m. Nov. 18 to 8:43 a.m. Nov. 19. Property was stolen from a doctor's office entered by force.
OLD BALTIMORE RD., 3600 block, 9 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22. An attempt was made to enter a residence.
PEAR TREE LANE, 14200 block, 2:34 a.m. Nov. 20. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.
VEIRS MILL RD., 11000 block, 7:54 a.m. Nov. 17. An attempt was made to enter a business center by force.
District 5 Germantown Station Telephone: 240-773-6200INDECENT EXPOSURE
LOWFIELD DR., 10500 block, 12:38 a.m. Nov. 24. A man on a deck outside a residence exposed himself to an occupant inside.
ASSAULTSST. JOHNSBURY LANE, 19300 block, 3:15 p.m. Nov. 23. An aggravated assault occurred at residence.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSBENT WILLOW CIR., 18800 block, 4 p.m. Nov. 23 to 7 a.m. Nov. 24. Someone entered a vehicle by prying a window. Nothing was reported missing.
CHISWELL RD., 17100 block, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19. A male assaulted an acquaintance after entering his residence through an unlocked front door. Nothing was reported missing.
CLOVERLEAF CENTER DR., 12900 block, 7 p.m. Nov. 21 to noon Nov. 23. Property was stolen from a business entered by force.
DEER PATH LANE, 13100 block, 11:51 p.m. Nov. 22 to 12:05 a.m. Nov. 23. An attempt was made to enter a residence.
DEMETRIAS WAY, 13300 block, noon Nov. 23 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 24. A digital music player, a satellite radio, a DVD player, a camera, a briefcase and other property were stolen from three vehicles entered by breaking windows.
KITCHEN HOUSE WAY, 12800 block, 6 p.m. Nov. 20 to 6:30 a.m. Nov. 21. A Global Positioning System device was stolen from a vehicle entered by breaking a window.
NUTMEG PL., 18600 block, 7 p.m. Nov. 21 to 7:30 a.m. Nov. 22. A Global Positioning System device was stolen from a vehicle entered by breaking a window.
SPLIT ROCK LANE, 18500 block, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 to 8:15 a.m. Nov. 19. A digital music player, a DVD player and CDs were stolen from a vehicle entered by breaking a window.
STONE HOLLOW DR., 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 to 7 a.m. Nov. 19. A Global Positioning System device was stolen from a vehicle entered by breaking a window.
SUMMERSONG LANE, 20400 block, 7 p.m. Nov. 23 to 7:30 a.m. Nov. 23. A digital music player and a charger were stolen from a vehicle entered by breaking a window.
TEAKWOOD CIR., 19700 block, 9 p.m. Nov. 23 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 24. Property including a digital music player, a charger and a Global Positioning System device were stolen from two vehicles entered by breaking the windows.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTSRIDGE MANOR DR., 25900 block, 7 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Nov. 24. Someone attempted to steal a vehicle by punching the ignition.
WOODFIELD AND BRINK ROADS, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. A red 1990 Nissan 240 was stolen.
District 6 Gaithersburg Station Telephone: 240-773-5700ROBBERIES
DIAMOND AVE. E., 400 block, 3 p.m. Nov. 18. Two males grabbed a male by his coat and threatened him. They fled empty-handed.
HUTTON ST. AND SOUTH SUMMIT AVE., 8:15 p.m. Nov. 19. Two masked males assaulted a female and fled with property.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSBOYSENBERRY DR., 18500 block, 10 Nov. 22 to 8 a.m. Nov. 23. A car stereo, clothing and CDs were stolen from a vehicle.
EMORY GROVE RD., 8900 block, 5:20 p.m. Nov. 18. Property was stolen from a residence entered through an unlocked front door. Three youths were arrested.
FENCE POST CT., 18000 block, 7 to 7:20 p.m. Nov. 24. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
HART RD., 100 block, 8 to 10:15 p.m. Nov. 21. Property was stolen from a residence.
HAZELCREST DR., 17800 block, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23. An intruder was confronted inside a residence. He fled empty-handed.
LAKE SHORE DR., 9700 block, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18. A digital music player was stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
LOST KNIFE CIR., 18400 block, 7 p.m. Nov. 21 to 4:25 p.m. Nov. 22. A cellphone and charger, a Global Positioning System device and other property were stolen from three vehicles entered by breaking windows.
MEDICAL CENTER DR., 9700 block, Nov. 21 to Nov. 24. Property was stolen from a medical-center office.
PHOEBE WAY, 18600 block, Nov. 18. Property was stolen from a residence. Three youths were arrested.
SHADOW GLEN CT., 200 block, 5:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 18. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
STREAMSIDE DR., 18300 block, 8:20 to 10:10 p.m. Nov. 20. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
TANYARD DR., 500 block, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 to Nov. 25. A portable DVD player, DVDs and CDs were stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
WATKINS MEADOW TERR., 20400 block, 2:50 a.m. Nov. 25. Three youths tried to enter a home through a rear deck. When confronted by an occupant, they fled. Three youths were charged with burglary.
WHISPERING OAKS WAY, 10 a.m. Nov. 22 to 7 p.m. Nov. 23. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.
RockvilleThese were among incidents reported recently by the Rockville Police Department. For information, call 240-314-8922.
WEAPONS OFFENSES
ATLANTIC AVE. AND CRAWFORD DR., 8:06 p.m. Nov. 29. A 21-year-old man was charged with possession of a dangerous concealed weapon in connection with an incident at this location.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSCOLLEGE PARKWAY, 400 block, 2:16 a.m. Dec. 1. A 22-year-old Germantown man and two 21-year-old Gaithersburg men were charged with theft.
CONGRESSIONAL LANE, 200 block, 10:50 a.m. Nov. 24. Someone attempted to enter an apartment by prying open a window.
COURTHOUSE SQ., 1 to 100 block, 10 p.m. Nov. 26 to 12:45 p.m. Nov. 27. Four artificial trees and a table centerpiece were stolen from a lobby at a condominium building.
EDMONSTON DR., 300 block, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 24. A digital music player was stolen from a residence.
FREDERICK AVE., 15100 block, 8 p.m. Nov. 29 to 10 a.m. Nov. 30. A cash register and cash were stolen from a grocery store entered by forcing a front door.
GAITHER RD., 500 block, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 26 to 7 a.m. Dec. 1. An electrical system was stolen from a construction site.
GUDE DR. E., 1600 block, 11:50 p.m. Nov. 23 to 10 a.m. Nov. 24. Cash was stolen from a restaurant entered by forcing a side door.
GUDE DR. E., 1600 block, 11:40 p.m. Nov. 26. A restaurant was entered by forcing a side door. The intruder fled empty-handed.
HUNGERFORD DR., 300 block, 3:58 p.m. Nov. 27. Four cartons of cigarettes were stolen from a retail store.
LOFSTRAND LANE, 600 block, 6 p.m. Nov. 21 to 6:30 a.m. Nov. 24. Several bags of food were stolen from a vehicle.
MONTGOMERY AVE. W., 1200 block, 2 to 9 a.m. Nov. 27. Jewelry was stolen from a hotel room.
MARTIN'S SQUARE LANE, 1 to 100 block, 10:30 p.m. Nov. 26 to 7:30 a.m. Nov. 27. A Global Positioning System device was stolen from a vehicle.
ROCKLAND AVE., 2300 block, 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26. A residence was entered through a front door. The intruder fled empty-handed.
ROCKVILLE PIKE, 1000 block, 5:10 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28. A digital recorder was stolen from a vehicle.
ROCKVILLE PIKE, 1500 block, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 30. A hair strengthener, a newspaper, three nasal sprays, a wave cap and a soda were stolen from a retail drug store.
SOUTHLAWN LANE AND E. GUDE DR., 8:28 p.m. Nov. 28. After a traffic stop, two men, ages 42, and 46, were charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and drug paraphernalia.
Takoma ParkThese were among incidents reported recently by the Takoma Park Police Department. For information, call 301-891-7102.
ROBBERIESCARROLL AVE., 6900 block, 10:55 a.m. Nov. 28. Three men attacked a man delivering packages. Two of the assailants then drove away in his vehicle, and the other ran to a waiting black Ford Expedition, which also sped away. The commercial vehicle was recovered in the District.
THEFTS/BREAK-INSCHANEY AVE., 700 block, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 to 9:45 a.m. Dec. 1. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.
ELM AVE., 100 block, 9:35 to 11:40 p.m. Nov. 26. Property was stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
GRANT AVE., 100 block, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Property was stolen from a residence.
KENNEBEC AVE., 600 and 700 blocks, and ERIE AVE., 700 block, 12:01 to 11:40 a.m. Nov. 27. Property was stolen from five vehicles entered by breaking windows.
MAPLE AVE., 7400 block, 1:01 to 9 a.m. Nov. 30. A vehicle was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.
NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., 7400 block, 8:20 to 9:45 p.m. Nov. 27. Property was stolen from a vehicle entered by force.
UNIVERSITY BLVD., 1100 block, 4 p.m. Dec. 1. A wallet was stolen from a person at a bank.
UNIVERSITY BLVD., 1300 block, 6:22 a.m. Dec. 4. A man was charged with theft, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTSNEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., 7400 block, 2 p.m. Dec. 1. A man and two male teenagers were charged with motor vehicle theft.
-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON
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