[RP TownTalk] Fwd: Potential Vandalisms

[Vernon Archer]

Friends and neighbors,

The following message came from Hyattsville police and just in case you
might have been hit by these vandals I wanted to post this message.

Best wishes,

Vern

---------- Forwarded message ----------
----- Original Message -----
 *From:* Douglas Holland <dholland at hyattsville.org>

*Sent:* Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:34 AM
*Subject:* Numerous Vandalisms



At approximately 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, March 30, 2008, Hyattsville City
Police Officers stopped a vehicle and detained the occupants that were
suspected of shooting a "paint ball" gun from a moving vehicle.  The
operator and occupants were charged with various traffic and alcohol
offenses, but at the time there were no known vandalism victims.  .



Since the stop, officers have located several parked vehicles that were
stuck with green paint balls.  As vandalism victims report the incidents,
the suspects can be charged with additional crimes and held accountable for
the damages. Please check the driver's side and rear of your vehicles for
paint damage.  If you are a victim of these vandalisms, and a resident of
the City, please call the Hyattsville City Police Department at 301 985-5060
to report the incident and refer to case number 08-1193.  If you are a
victim and the damage occurred outside the City limits, report the incident
to your local police department and also refer to the Hyattsville City
Police Department case number.



Most "paint balls" contain a water-based paint.  If the paint is fairly
fresh, it often can be removed without much difficulty.  If left for a
period of time, it may not be possible to remove without causing damage to
existing paint.  Due to the velocity of the paint balls when fired from the
gun, it is also possible that glass and metal damage may occur.



For additional information please call the Hyattsville City Police non-
emergency number, 301 985-5060 or Sergeant Frank DonBullian at 301 985-5078



Douglas Holland

Chief of Police

Hyattsville City Police Department


-- 
Vernon Archer, Mayor
Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
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