I’ve gotten a couple of emails asking about a police helicopter in Olde Towne late last night. I do not know for certain but the first incident listed here sounds as if it could be the incident in question.
From the City’s website:
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Arrest
On 06/03/08, at 1:19 a m, police were dispatched to the 400 block of Girard Street for a report of two black males in a red vehicle tampering with the ignition. Upon arrival, the suspects bailed out of the vehicle and ran to a Ford Ranger which was later found to be stolen off of Lewisberry Drive, hopped in, and drove off. The truck was found abandoned at the circle on Larkspur Way. The suspects ran behind the houses on Larkspur Way and headed towards the Saybrooke Community. A third suspect was caught in the 400 block of Girard Street hiding underneath a Ford SUV.
Arrested: 22 years old Courtney Davis with a Gaithersburg address.
Suspects: Two black males one with braids and a white shirt, and one wearing a long sleeve red shirt.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Armed Robbery
On 06/01/08, at 3:12 p.m., there was an armed robbery in the unit block of Trento Court. The suspect produced a handgun and obtained money from the driver of an ice cream truck.
Suspect - A light skin black male, 5′9″, 160 lbs wearing a blue and white striped shirt and blue short pants.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Strong Arm Robbery
On 05/31/08, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the victim was walking in the area of Olde Towne Avenue and Fulks Corner Avenue, when he was struck from behind and his wallet was taken. The suspect fled on foot. The suspect has been tentatively identified. Investigation to continue.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Strong Arm Robbery
On 5/28/08, at 4:15 p.m., there was a strong arm robbery in the 200 block of Muddy Branch Road. The victim was beaten and his wallet was taken.
Suspects - Four black males all wearing white shirts, two were wearing shorts pants and two were wearing long pants.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Burglary
On 05/27/08, at approximately 9:42 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Argosy Drive for the report of a burglary. There were no signs of forced entry. Property was taken.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Aggravated Assault
On 05/26/08, at 7:49 p.m., there was an aggravated assault in the 500 block of South Frederick Avenue. The victim was stabbed in the arm with a broken bottle and the suspect was arrested on the scene.
Attempted Burglary
On 05/26/08, at approximately 8:42 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Perrywinkle Lane for a burglary in progress. The resident saw the suspect in her back yard. When the police arrived they found a basement window that had been smashed out. The suspect was not located.
Suspect - Black male
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Burglary
Sometime between 7:15 p.m. on 05/24/08 and 9:45 a.m. on 05/25/08, The Latin Travel Express at 457 S Frederick Avenue was burglarized. There were no signs of forced entry to the exterior door. There was damage to an interior door, the alarm panel, and an interior window. No property was taken.
Strong Arm Robbery
On 05/25/08, at approximately 2:28 p.m., the victim was walking in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard when the suspect approached from behind. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground, stole a purse, and fled on foot. Investigation to continue.
Suspect - Black female, 5′05″, heavy build with “tummy pouch” from recent baby, white shirt with possible writing, and black sweatpants with possible stripe down the side.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Burglary
On 05/19/08, at approximately 12:10 a.m., police responded to Rachel Carson Elementary School. The school alarm was going off. The suspects had climbed on the roof and then entered the building through an unlocked door. Property was taken. The three suspects were arrested on site.