Theft From Auto Suspects

The United States Park Police is investigating several thefts from vehicles that were parked in the Good Luck Road parking area of Greenbelt Park.

These offenses occurred from April until August of 2009.

The investigation has located several store videos of people making purchases with credit cards stolen from these parked vehicles. The identity of these suspects is not known.

The United States Park Police is working with the Prince Georges County Police, Montgomery County Police, and Maryland National Capital Park Police who have similar open cases.

Anyone with knowledge of these offenses or the identity of the people in the photographs, or known to operate the pictured vehicle is requested to contact United States Park Police Detective Michael Horman at (202) 610-8759 or the United States Park Police Tip Line at (202) 610-8737.

Callers may remain anonymous.

Reward money will be provided to anyone providing information leading to an arrest and conviction for these offenses.

Remembering A Lost Officer

Again we reflect on an Officer who gave his life serving with the United States Park Police.

September 25 marks the anniversary of the loss of Officer Michael Petrella.

Officer Petrella was killed in a motorcycle accident on Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, during a period of rain. His motorcycle struck the side of a car next to him. He was transported to George Washington Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Petrella had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and mother.

September 13, 2009 Road Closures For Triathlon

Several streets will be closed on Sunday September 13, 2009 to accommodate a Triathlon in Washington, DC.

12:00 am - Ohio Drive between West Basin Drive and Inlet Bridge will be closed

5:00 am - Ohio Drive at Independence Avenue will be closed with an anticipated reopening at 6:00 pm

6:00 am - Independence Avenue will be closed from 23rd Street to 15th Street SW

6:00 am – Rock Creek Parkway from 23rd Street to Virginia Avenue

6:50 am – Rock Creek Parkway from Virginia Avenue to Calvert Street

6:50 am – The Clara Barton Parkway and Cabin John Parkway inside of the Beltway

Roads north of Independence Avenue will reopen at 11:30 am

At 1:30 pm, with the exception of Ohio Drive, all other roads will reopen.

United States Park Police Officers will be on scene to assist motorists and pedestrians.