Dear Neighbors:
Below is an e-mail we have just received from Major Daniel A. Dusseau, PGPD District 1 Commander, in response to our inquiry about the 2nd robbery suspect in the manhunt of Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 in CPW:
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From: “Daniel A. Dusseau”
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:28:36 PM (GMT-0500) Auto-Detected
Subject: RE: More on second suspect?
Good afternoon,
I have been in contact with our CID Robbery Unit (they are conducting the investigation) they have an idea who the suspect might be but can’t as of yet prove it. The person that was actually arrested had his last address on 85th Ave in New Carrollton. (His new one is the jail in Upper Marlboro.)
There is nothing to indicate that he is anywhere in the area. In fact my experience says that he has probably fled the area.
I hope this helps,
Dan
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Please be on the alert — with the economic downturn continuing, we may experience more incidents like this everywhere.
Thank you all in advance for doing your part to help keep our neighborhood safe.
Rex Powell and Zari Malsawma
CPW-NW Coordinators
FROM WALLACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 3725 Metzerott Road, College Park, MD:
An invitation to all the neighbors of College Park Woods for the following:
1. Opening Weekend – At long last, the Wallace building is being opened and dedicated this coming weekend. There is a public dedication event with light refreshments and opportunity for folks to come and explore the building, etc. starting at 4:00 on Saturday, June 27th, 2009. Opening worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28th, 2009.
2. Body & Soul exercise class – One-hour strength and flexibility training on Tues/Thurs mornings, 8:30-9:30 AM, in the new Wallace building at 3725 Metzerott Road, beginning June 30th, 2009. There is a half-price tuition special for the summer classes. Anyone interested can contact Shirley Werth (shirley.werth@verizon.net or 301-434-8710, ext 3) or check out the list of Body & Soul classes on the website at www.bodyandsoul.org.
TWO FUN EVENTS COMING UP AT THE COLLEGE PARK WOODS SWIM CLUB: These events are open to anyone in the neighborhood and friends and families, and they are not restricted to CPW Swim Club members. Both events are being sponsored by the Swim Team.
1. RAFT NIGHT on Friday, June 26th, 2009 from 7-10 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 per person (members also); $3.00 for 8 and under
Admission includes pizza, soft drink, dessert and lots of fun in the pool! Bring rafts and flotation devices which will be allowed in the pool. Special time in the shallow end of the pool for 8-and-unders and their rafts/parents from 7-8 p.m.
2. COMMUNITY CARNIVAL – JULY 4th CELEBRATION at the pool on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 from 2-6 p.m.
Admission: FREE for members; $5.00 for non-members ($3.00 for non-members under the age of 6 accompanied by a paying adult). Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Food (hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, drinks, desserts, ice cream) will be available to purchase as well as ‘tickets’ to participate in carnival games, face painting, races, greased watermelon contest, etc.
Dear Neighbors:
A number of you have asked for an update on the manhunt in CPW yesterday, and we’re still trying to get an official update from the police. We will send out an update as soon as we have further information. In the meantime, here’s a Gazette news story on the incident that you might like to read: http://www.gazette.net/stories/06232009/prinnew155021_32560.shtml
Bob Ryan, Director of Public Services for the City of College Park, has sent us the following important tips to keep in mind as we work to build a safe neighborhood:
Regarding 9-1-1: “We have updated our advice based on police recommendations that any suspicious activity where suspects are still present on the scene should be reported to 9-1-1 the same as any other incidents still in progress. The non-emergency number 301-333-4000 should be used to report non-violent crimes discovered after the fact, e.g. broken windows, or more general concerns for chronic suspicious activity.”
Regarding the pursuit of suspected offenders in the neighborhood: “I hope the police officers warned of the danger in pursuing suspects, even though useful information was obtained. We need to remind neighborhood watch participants that their personal safety is the highest priority.”
Let’s keep these in mind as we look out for the safety of our neighborhood.
Rex Powell and Zari Malsawma
CPW-NW Coordinators
From one of our neighbors at 1:09pm. That was about the time the State Police helicopter stooped circling. One of our block captains reported seeing 13 police cars when she entered the neighborhood.
“There is a Manhunt currently in progress in CPW. Two men robbed a bank in Bowie MD and were chased. Their car was dumped on east Duke Street and one of the suspects is in custody. However the other suspect is assumed to be on the loose somewhere in our neighborhood. A description of the suspect is a black male, wearing blue jeans and a blue t-shirt.
Suspect is considered armed and dangerous – call police with any information – DO not attempt to make contact or confront.”
Rex Powell
CPW-NW Coordinator
Dear Neighbors:
We’re forwarding the following message for those of you who might be interested — please contact Stacey King (below) if you wish to be added to the mosquito spraying list.
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I just got the confirmation letter from MD Dept of Agriculture, and surveillance/spraying is scheduled for Wednesday nights, starting this week. I have reported all spray requests that I have received so far, so provided the weather is cooperating, you may very well see MDA vehicles and/or technicians out conducting surveys and eventually spraying this Wednesday. Also attached is a newsletter MDA has developed to provide a little more education about mosquito control on individual properties. You may like to pass this around to your neighborhood contacts as well.
Thanks and have a nice afternoon,
Stacey
Stacey King
Administrative Assistant/Recycling Coordinator
City of College Park
Department of Public Works
9217 51st Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
Ph: 301.474.4194 ext. 211
Fax: 301.474.0825
sking@collegeparkmd.gov
www.collegeparkmd.gov
Dear Neighbors:
Are you concerned about increased noise and traffic in our neighborhood? If so, please come to this important community meeting:
Time: 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15th, 2009
Where: Swim Clubhouse at 3545 Marlbrough Way
The following items will be addressed:
1. Dr. Ann Wylie from the University of Maryland will discuss the University’s proposal to move their recycling facility to Metzerott Road near the University of Maryland Observatory (across from the System Administration facility). It is very important that the community be present and engage in this discussion to understand the expected increased traffic and noise.
2. Dr. Wylie will also address the De Pauw Place & Gettysburg Lane noise problem.
3. WSSC will present plans to replace water pipes in the Woods this summer.
Please make every effort to come, listen, and voice your concerns.
Rex Powell and Zari Malsawma
CPW-NW Coordinators
