Rummage Sale: May 30

College Park Animal Welfare Committee Rummage Sale

When:
Saturday, May 30, 2009
8am to 1pm

Where:
Davis Hall
9217 51st Ave
College Park, MD 20740

Buy a table for $10 and sell your own items, or come and browse!

June 13: Rain Barrel Workshop

What:
The College Park Committee for a Better Environment (CBE) is hosting a Rain Barrel workshop! A FREE pre-assembled 55-gallon rain barrel will be given to the first 20 College Park residents who pre-register for this workshop (ONE per household).

Deborah Weller, Senior Environmental Planner from the Prince George’s County Dept. of Environmental Resources Water Quality and Compliance Team, will discuss what homeowners can do about stormwater management and how Prince George’s County is dealing with problems and issues.

Barry Chenkin, Founder of Aquabarrel®, will give a presentation on everything you always wanted to know about rain barrels. He’s also bringing the pre-ordered, ready-to-install (well, mostly) rain barrels. (The only thing you have to supply is the concrete blocks upon which the rain barrel will sit.)

For more on the rain barrels that will be provided free, go to: http://www.aquabarrel.com/product_rain_barrel_complete_55gal.php.

Note: Please have the ability to transport your rain barrel home after the event (there is no storage available).

Where:
Davis Hall
9217 51st Avenue
College Park

When:
Saturday, June 13th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

How:
Attendance is limited, and you must register early for this workshop and FREE rain barrel. Contact Elisa Vitale at 301-277-3445 or CPCBEworkshop@gmail.com. Details about the rain barrel will be provided after you register.

Contract Police Report: April 14-20, 2009

4/14 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 9200 block Saint Andrews Place for a report a theft from auto. Incident verified

4/14 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Red Light Enforcement) at Paint Branch Parkway at River Road. 2 citations were issued

4/14 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edmonston Road at Radcliff Road. 2 citations were issued

4/15 Contract officer responded to a call for service at 9200 block Limestone Place for a report a hit and run accident. Incident verified

4/15 Contract officer was flagged down by the manager at Jerry’s Sub Shop located at 8136 Baltimore Ave in reference to a disorderly person refusing to leave. The disorderly person (homeless) assaulted the officer and was placed under arrest.

4/16 Contract officer stopped a suspicious person at Rhode Island Ave at Greenbelt Road. During his field interview it was discovered that the person had an outstanding warrant. The individual was placed under arrest.

4/16 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Failure to Yield to Pedestrians) at Greenbelt Road at Rhode Island Ave. 5 citations were issued

4/16 Contract officer and beat officer responded to a call for service at 7200 block Baltimore Ave for a report of a fight. Incident verified – one adult arrest by the beat officer

4/17 Contract officer received a Lo Jack Hit in reference to a stolen motorcycle. Motorcycle was located at 9200 block 51st Ave and one person was placed under arrest.

4/17 Contract officer stopped 2 suspicious persons at 4400 block Hartwick Road (Kinko’s). The officer conducted a field interview and the 2 individuals were SOW. A field observation report was completed.

4/18 Contract officer observed a suspicious person drinking a beer at the McDonalds located at Baltimore Ave at Navahoe Street. A citation in lieu of arrest was issued.

MD State Citations: 40
Warnings: 23
ERO: 3
Parking: 5
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 1
Criminal Arrests: 1
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 1

Full Time Contract Officers
MD State Citations: 7
Warnings: 2
ERO: 0
Parking: 5
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 1
Criminal Arrests: 1
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 1

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
PWID – Possession with the intent to distribute (illicit drugs)

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

College Park Animal Welfare Committee: Please Help Willow

Willow

Willow is a gorgeous 3-year-old Akita. He was found limping in the snow with a rope tied around his neck. Willow is in current need of a cruciate surgery for both back legs. This is a costly procedure, and we need your help to get Willow the surgery he needs so that he can run and play like he so desperately wants to. Every little bit helps! All donations can be made out to the College Park Animal Welfare Committee:

College Park Animal Welfare Committee
Attn: A. Lightning
4601 Calvert Rd.
College Park, MD 20740

Thank you!
The College Park Animal Welfare Committee

Increase in Thefts from Automobiles: Update from Patrick Wojahn

I’ve been hearing rumors recently about an increase in thefts from automobiles in our area, and it was confirmed by a visit to www.crimereports.com.

In the past couple of weeks, there have been 5-6 reported incidents of theft from vehicle, mostly centered around the area near Rhode Island Ave. between Fox and Hollywood.

I want to take this opportunity not to alarm folks, but to remind folks about a couple of important tips for avoiding thefts from autos:

1. Remember to take any valuable items out of your car when you leave. If you must leave valuable items in your car, at least put them out of sight, such as under your seat or in your trunk.
2. Thiefs target cars with expensive-looking radios and GPS systems. If you have a radio with a removable face plate, remove the face plate when you are not in your car and either bring it with you or hide it. If you have a GPS system, remove the GPS system. If you have any indications in your car that you own a GPS system (such as the round disc on your dashboard), try to place it out of sight or remove it.
3. If you have a release lever for your trunk inside your car, try to disable it. It is easier for thiefs to get inside your car door than it is to get inside your trunk. Make sure you lock all your doors and close all your windows whenever you are not in your car.
4. If possible, park in a well-lit area. Also, if possible, park in your driveway rather than on the street.
5. If you have an alarm, always activate it when you are not in your car.
6. Lock your vehicle with the door lock button inside the car rather than your remote control. Thieves are sometimes able to pick up and copy the signals from remote lock controls.
7. Although it doesn’t prevent thefts FROM your vehicle, use a club or other locking device whenever you’re parked to prevent theft of the vehicle itself. Also, don’t ever leave your keys in your car or your car running when you aren’t in the car yourself, even if just for a second.

Remember, anything you can do to make it harder for a thief to get inside your car or get to your belongings will help protect you!

May 16: How to Save Money on Taxes & Financing When Home Values Drop

21st District Delegation
Senator Jim Rosapepe
Delegates Barbara Frush, Ben Barnes, & Joseline Peña-Melnyk
The City of Laurel
Craig Moe, Mayor

Free workshop with experts on:

• Refinancing Your Home
• Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment
• How Obama Stimulus Can Help
• Preventing Foreclosure

Saturday, May 16, 2009
11:00am – 3:00pm

Laurel Municipal Center
8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD, 20707

Pre-registration guarantees free legal consultation with pro bono attorney

Pre-register for the workshop by

• calling 301 858 3141, or
• sending an email to 21stDistrictDelegation@gmail.com

Please be sure to bring the following:

• All paperwork related to your current and former mortgages including loan application, settlement paperwork, and lender statements.
• Information about your monthly household budget (income/expenses).
• Any foreclosure notices or threats of foreclosure, if any, received.

Admission is free and open to the public

Project Partners:
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland and Civil Justice, Inc.