Shooting on Baltimore Washington Parkway

On Sunday, October 26, 2008, at approximately 4:11 a.m., the United States Park Police responded to the north bound lanes of the Baltimore Washington Parkway south of Route 197 for report of a shooting. The initial investigation revealed two vehicles were traveling north when the occupant(s) of one vehicle fired upon the other. The driver of the other vehicle, a Lexus sedan was struck. The victim pulled off the parkway and notified the police. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.

The victim is identified as 35 year old Jude Ngu of Laurel, Maryland.

The northbound lanes of the parkway were closed and all traffic was diverted onto Powder Mill Road until approximately 9:00 a.m. for the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.

Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures

These are the United States Park Police road closures for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 26, 2008. All closure times are subject to change due to issues or concerns beyond our control. Please visit www.marinemarathon.com for further information.

Memorial Bridge 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

West Potomac Park 4:00 am - 12:00 pm

East Potomac Park 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Access to Golf Course and Tennis courts will be available

Rock Creek Parkway from Pennsylvania Avenue ramp to Ohio Drive 8:00 am - 11:30 am

George Washington Memorial Parkway
Southbound to Memorial Avenue 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Southbound to Washington Blvd (Route 27) 4:00 am - 11:00 am
Northbound to Memorial Bridge 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Southbound Boundary Channel to North Pentagon Parking 4:00 am - 11:00 am
Northbound from TR Bridge to Spout Run (One Lane) 5:00 am - 10:00 am
Spout Run 7:15 am - 10:00 am

Constitution Ave
23rd Street to 15th Street 7:30 am - 12:45 pm

15th Street from Constitution Ave to Independence Ave 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

17th Street from Constitution Ave to Independence Ave 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

National Mall
Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 3rd Street 5:00 am - 1:30 pm
Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street 5:00 am - 1:30 pm

All closures should be reopened by 1:30 p.m.

Fatal Crash Suitland Parkway

On October 16, 2008, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the United States Park Police were notified of a body found in the woodline off the east bound lanes of Suitland Parkway, west of Suitland Road.

The initial investigation revealed the woman was involved in a vehicle crash on October 7th. The incident is being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Branch.

The deceased is identifed as 50 year old Jean Kearney of Forestville, Maryland.

Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Meridian Hill Park

On Sunday, October 12, 2008 the United States Park Police were notified of a shooting in Meridian Hill Park. The initial investigation revealed that at approximately 9:00 p.m., five Hispanic males were in the northwest quadrant of the park when they were approached by several black males. They spoke to the Hispanic males and then left. While walking south, one of the black males turned and fired a shot in the direction of the Hispanic males. One of the Hispanic males was struck in the right forearm. The suspects fled the scene.

The victim was transported to an area hospital and is being treated for non life threatening injuries. United States Park Police Detectives are investigating this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.

Pedestrian Struck near the Tidal Basin

On October 5, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the United States Park Police responded to eastbound Maine Avenue at the exit to the Tidal Basin Parking Lot for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Units arrived to find a victim that was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Initial investigation revealed the bicyclist was traveling south across Maine Avenue in the crosswalk towards Tidal Basin Parking. A silver Toyota Corolla bearing Virginia registration was traveling east along Maine Avenue with a green traffic signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been placed against the operator of the vehicle at this time.

The eastbound lanes of Maine Avenue. in the area of the crash scene were closed for approximately four hours for Crash Reconstruction.

The victim was transported to a local hospital were he was later pronounced. The deceased is identified as 24 year old Ian M. Wolfe of Bethesda, Maryland.

Any person who may have witnessed this incident is encouraged to contact the United States Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch at (202) 610-8737.

Grenade Found in Rock Creek Park

On October 1, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the United States Park Police were notified of a suspicious device in Rock Creek Park. A National Park Service maintenance worker first observed the device in the north playing field, north of Morrow Drive, in NW Washington DC. The responding officer determined it to be a possible grenade and a perimeter was established. Residents living in homes along Kennedy Place were notified to evacuate the area.

The Metropolitan Police Explosive Ordinance Unit was requested. They responded and checked the device and reported it to be a legitimate grenade. They contacted the Military Explosive Ordinance Unit to assist in recovering the device. The device was recovered, rendered safe and turned over to the custody of the United States Park Police. The surrounding area was checked and the scene was cleared.

The incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.

USPP Road Closures for the 24th Annual Army Ten Miler

Please review the times and locations of road closures to be initiated by the United States Park Police on Sunday, October 5, 2008 for the Army Ten miler. All closure times are subject to change and reopening will be at the determination of the incident commander. All USPP road closures are expected to be completed and reopened by 11:00 am.

George Washington Parkway and Boundary Channel southbound ramps to Rt. 27 - 6:00 am
Memorial Bridge - 7:20 am
Constitution Ave from 23 rd to 17th Street - 7:20 am
17th Street from Constitution Ave to Independence Ave - 7:20 am
15th Street from Constitution Ave to Maine Ave - 7:20 am
Madison Drive from 7th - 14th Street - 6:00 am
Jefferson Drive from 15th - 7th Street - 6:00 am
Independence Ave from 23rd Street to 14th Street - 7:20 am
Rock Creek Parkway from Virginia Ave to Ohio Drive - 7:20 am
Ohio Drive from Inlet Bridge to 23rd Street - 6:00 am

For more information regarding the Army Ten-Miler please visit the official website at www.armytenmiler.com.