Contract Police Report: February 2-9, 2009

2/2 Contract officer observed a suspicious person at Lackawanna Street at 53rd Ave. Suspicious person was checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

2/2 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Warm-Up Initiative) in the Berwyn Community. 5 citations were issued.

2/3 Contract officer responded to a call for service at Baltimore Ave at Cherokee Street for a suspicious vehicle. Contract officer located the vehicle and was assisted by the beat officer. The driver and passenger were arrested for possession of marijuana and a 9mm handgun.

2/4 Contract officer observed a suspicious person at 5010 Branchville Road (Budget Inn). A field interview was conducted and the suspicious person was checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

2/4 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road at 53rd Ave. 6 citations were issued

2/5 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at Baltimore Ave at Lehigh Road. The driver was placed under arrest for possession of MDMA Pills and cocaine.

2/5 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 5000 block Berwyn Road for a residential B&E. Incident verified-suspect entered through an unlocked basement window.

2/5 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 10000 block Baltimore Ave for a report of a carjacking. Incident verified-assisted the beat officer

2/6 Contract officer assisted the beat officer with a vehicle wanted in a Hit and Run Accident. The driver was placed under arrest at Kenilworth Ave at Paint Branch Parkway.

2/7 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at Greenbelt Road at Metzerott Road and placed the driver under arrest for DWI and Failure to remain at the scene of an accident.

2/8 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Calvert Road at Princeton Ave. 3 warning citations were issued

2/8 Contract officer observed a traffic violation at Berwyn Road at 49th Ave and conducted a traffic stop in the 8700 block of Baltimore Ave. The driver along with 2 passengers were placed under arrest for possession of marijuana.

2/9 Contract officer was contacted by City Hall in reference to dirt bikes racing at 4800 block Osage Street. The driver was cited.

2/9 Contract officer and beat officer responded to a call for service at 8600 block Baltimore Ave for a report of an abduction. Incident not verified-occupant was placed under arrest for possession of CDS.

MD State Citations: 62
Warnings: 23
ERO: 13
Parking: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Criminal Arrests: 4
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 1
Warrant Arrest: 0

Full Time Contract Officers (portion of above)

MD State Citations: 13
Warnings: 4
ERO: 4
Parking: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0

Acronyms:

DWI – Driving while intoxicated
DWS – Driving on suspended license
ERO – Equipment repair order (headlight out, etc)
SOW – Sent on way
GOA – Gone on arrival

Note: This list does not include routine incidents handled by the officers.

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Contract Police Report: January 27-February 2, 2009

1/27 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 4900 block Greenbelt Road (Village Pump Liquors) for a report of a robbery. Incident verified and the contract officer assisted the beat officer.

1/28 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop in the 8000 block of Baltimore Ave. The driver was placed under arrest for a suspended license and an open warrant.

1/28 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop in the 9600 block of Baltimore Ave. The female driver (prostitute) was placed under arrest for a traffic offense.

1/28 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Red Light Enforcement) at Greenbelt Road at Rhode Island Ave. 3 citations were issued.

1/28 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road at 53rd Ave. 4 citations were issued

1/29 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Greenbelt Road at Rhode Island Ave. 5 citations were issued.

1/29 Contract officer responded to a call for service at the Home Depot Store located at 4700Cherry Hill Road for a theft. One shoplifter was placed under arrest.

1/29 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 4300 block Lehigh Road for a report of a strong armed robbery. Incident verified and the contract officer assisted the beat officer.

1/30 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Radcliff Road at Edmonston Road. 4 citations were issued

1/30 Contract officer was on routine patrol and observed a suspicious person near the Budget Inn at Branchville Road at 51st Ave. The suspicious person was placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant for PWID.

1/30 Contract officer observed (smelled the odor of marijuana) several suspicious persons at 9200 block Wofford Lane and conducted a field interview. Suspicious persons were checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

1/31 Contract officer observed several persons loitering on the parking lot at 5000 block Branchville Road. Suspicious persons were checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

2/01 Contract officer observed a suspicious vehicle and initiated a traffic stop at Lakeland Ave at Rhode Island Ave. The driver attempted to elude the officer but was stopped. The driver was placed under arrest for possession of cocaine.

2/01 Contract officer observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop at Greenbelt Road at Metzerott Road. The driver and passenger were placed under arrest for PWID, 404grams of marijuana, crack cocaine, and possession of stolen property.

2/01 Contract officer observed a suspicious person at Rhode Island Ave at Pierce Ave. Suspicious persons were check for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

MD State Citations: 88
Warnings: 26
ERO: 2
Parking: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Criminal Arrests: 4
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 2

Full Time Contract Officers (portion of above)

MD State Citations: 4
Warnings: 3
ERO: 0
Parking: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Criminal Arrests: 1
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0

Acronyms:

DWI – Driving while intoxicated
DWS – Driving on suspended license
ERO – Equipment repair order (headlight out, etc)
GOA – Gone on arrival
PWID – Possession with intent to distribute
SOW – Sent on way

Note: This list does not include routine incidents handled by the officers.

Contract Police Report: January 19-26, 2009

1/20 Contract officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the 4800 block Harvard Ave (vacant house) and conducted a field interview. Suspicious person was checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

1/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at 53rd Ave and Lackawanna Street. The driver was placed under arrest and issued several traffic citations.

1/20 Contract officer conducted foot patrol in the area of Lakeland Park.

1/21 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 4600 block Calvert Road for a report of a breaking and entering. Incident was verified

1/21 Contract officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the 6200 block Baltimore Ave and conducted a field interview. Suspicious person (prostitute) was checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

1/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (warm-up initiative) in the neighborhoods of Branchville and Autoville. 8 citations were issued

1/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Red Light Enforcement) at Berwyn Road at Baltimore Ave. 4 citations were issued

1/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road at 53rd Ave. 6 citations were issued

1/22 Contract officer stopped a suspicious person in the area of a reported robbery at 52nd Ave at Kenesaw Street. Suspicious person was checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

1/22 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 9800 block Rhode Island Ave for a report of a robbery. Incident verified and the contract officer assisted the beat officer.

1/22 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road at 53rd Ave. 7 citations were issued

1/22 Contract officer conducted a premise check (signal 18 ) in the area of Holy Redeemer School in reference to the suspicious person in the neighborhood.

1/23 Contract officer conducted a premise check (signal 18 ) in the area of Holy Redeemer School in reference to the suspicious person in the neighborhood.

1/23 Contract officer observed a suspicious vehicle at Hollywood Road at 48th Ave and conducted a field interview. Suspicious person was checked for open warrants with negative results and SOW.

1/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at Adelphi Road at Metzerott Road. The driver pulled into the parking lot and fled on foot. After a brief foot chase the driver was apprehended and placed under arrest for several traffic violations.

1/25 Contract officer conducted speed enforcement at Baltimore Ave at Greenbelt Road. 7 citations were issued.

1/25 Contract officer responded to a call for service at Baltimore Ave at Navahoe Street for a report of a suspicious person. The suspicious person was located and placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant.

MD State Citations: 87
Warnings: 13
ERO: 4
Parking: 3
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Criminal Arrests: 2
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 1

Full Time Contract Officers (portion of above)
MD State Citations: 5
Warnings: 3
ERO: 3
Parking: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0

Acronyms:
DWI – Driving while intoxicated
DWS – Driving on suspended license
ERO – Equipment repair order (headlight out, etc)
SOW – Sent on way
GOA – Gone on arrival

Note: This list does not include routine incidents handled by the officers.