[RP TownTalk] Caution in parks

[Melissa Avery]

Vern-
Can you give us a better description of the people who are committing these acts?
Also, is it some kind of gang turf war or just bored teens gone bad?
What do we the citizens of Riverdale Park need to be on the look out for? 
We have repeatedly seen gang symbols around the field of dreams, on the airco building and under the bridge.
This also seems to have occurred in several parts of Riverdale Park, in common recreational areas where mothers with small children, school age children, dog walkers pedestrians walking to and from the metro and recreational bikers frequent. It is important for the citizens to have a better idea who what they should be cautious of when trying to enjoy this part of our town. 

 



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From: Vernon Archer <varcher at gmail.com>
To: TownTalk <TownTalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Fri, June 11, 2010 5:33:16 PM
Subject: [RP TownTalk] Caution in parks


Friends and neighbors,

I was very disturbed to learn about the assault/robbery of a local person on the bike trail under the East-West Highway bridge and some parts of the response to the incident.  Upon further investigation we discovered that there were similar occurrences in nearby areas over the period between June 1 and June 7. Chief Chambers is therefore issuing a NIXLE message, which I will copy below for those of you who do not belong to that system.  

Further, be assured that despite the misunderstanding of an interaction with our dispatch, Riverdale Park Police do respond and patrol along the trail and in the parks. Because of the rash of incidents police are stepping up our presence and activities in that area. I believe the area is still safe and I do not plan on avoiding the area which frequent, but I will certainly be more cautious while traversing this area.

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Advisory Message has been issued by the Riverdale Park Police Department.
Friday June 11, 2010 5:27 PM EDT
Please be careful – recent unprovoked attacks have occurred near the 5300 block of Riverdale Rd and on park property.
Three recent unprovoked attacks have occurred in the area of 5300 Riverdale Road and the parks and bike paths nearby.  In two of the most recent cases, individuals were beaten severely by several young men.  In two cases, personal property was taken from the victim.
The description of the suspects has varied; however, all three crimes involved more than one suspect – from as few as two to as many as 13.  The crimes occurred between approximately 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. between June 1 and June 7, 2010.
We are working closely with the Maryland Park Police to help identify the perpetrators of two of these crimes which occurred on their property, and we are following up investigative leads regarding the first of the three attacks that occurred on our area of responsibility.
Please be aware of your surroundings and notify us if you see suspicious activity or if you have additional information regarding any of these attacks.  You may reach the Riverdale Park Police Department at 301-927-4343 and the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission Police at 301-459-9088.

For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/2492429/.

Contact Information:
Teresa Chambers
   tchambers at riverdaleparkmd.gov

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



      
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