Death Investigation

On January 24, at approximately 1:20 p.m., the United States Park Police responded to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park in the area of Wide Water for a reported dead body. The body of a white male was discovered near the Billy Goat trail by passersby. The deceased has been identified as 48 year old Maxwell Kleiman of Washington D.C.

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

MISSING PERSON - FOUND

Mrs. Harper has been located in good condition.






Fannie Mae HARPER
DOB: 01/12/1945
Height: 5’05”, Weight: 150lbs

HARPER was in Washington, D.C., from Grand Rapids, Michigan, attending the Inaugural celebrations. She was last seen near 4th Street and Virginia Avenue, SW Washington, DC, on Tuesday January 20th 2009 at 5pm. She was last seen wearing at black & brown spotted jacket (leopard print), a black & brown spotted hat (leopard print), a pink shirt and black pants.

Please contact the United States Park Police at 202-619-7105 or Detective Luppino at 202-610-8730 if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Fannie HARPER.

Critical Missing Person - FOUND

Update - 1/22/09 - Mr. Johnson has been located and is being reunited with his family

Missing Person -

STEVEN JOSEPH JOHNSON (Mentally Challenged)
DOB: 8/11/87 Black Male Hgt:5’6/Weight: 140 lbs. Slim Build

Last seen wearing: Black hat with white logo, a black bomber style jacket, blue jeans, black or white sweatshirt and black sneakers.
Last seen in the area of New Jersey and 3rd Street NW Washington, DC.

Please contact the United States Park Police at 202-619-7105 or Detective Scherr at 202-610-8730 if you have seen Steven Johnson or any law enforcement if you come in contact with Steven Johnson.

Critical Missing Person - FOUND

UPDATE - 1/21/09 - Mr. Bates has been located and is being reunited with his family.

Missing Person-
ERSKINE ALAN BATES (Mentally Challenged)
DOB: 7/15/74 Black Male Hgt:6’00/Weight: 180 lbs. Slim Build
Scar across head from ear to ear.
Last seen wearing: Red and Tweed hat, a black ¾ length jacket, light grey khaki or corduroy pants and brown boots. Last seen on the Washington Monument Grounds on Jan. 20th, 2009 at approximately 1:00pm.

Please contact the United States Park Police at 202-619-7105 or Detective Daniels at 202-610-8730 if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Erskine Bates. Contact any law enforcement if you come in contact with Erskine Bates immediately.

Fatal Crash Clara Barton Parkway

On January 20, 2009, at approximately 5:36 a.m., the United States Park Police were notified of a vehicular crash on Clara Barton Parkway at Lock 6. Initial investigation revealed a Honda Civic and a Ford Explorer travelling in opposite directions collided. The Honda was occupied by one male driver. The Ford was occupied by two male and two female occupants. There is one confirmed fatality. The other persons involved were transported to a local hospital and are being treated for their injuries.

***UPDATE***

Further investigation revealed the Ford was travelling west on Clara Barton Parkway and crossed over the median, striking the Honda. The deceased, who was the driver of the Honda is identified as 24 year old Joseph Quigley out of Annandale, Virginia. The driver of the Ford is cooperating with authorities.


Clara Barton Parkway is closed in both directions between the Glen Echo turnaround and Chain Bridge Road. All inbound traffic is being diverted onto MacArthur Blvd. All outbound traffic is being diverted onto Chain Bridge.

The United States Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch and the Crash Reconstruction Team is currently investigating the collision. Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.

United States Park Police Road Closures for Inaugural Welcoming Ceremony

On the afternoon of Sunday, January 18th, the United States Park Police will support the Welcoming Ceremony for President Elect Barack Obama at the Lincoln Memorial. The following roads will be closed in connection with the event. All closure times are subject to change.

January 17th starting at 3:00 p.m. until January 18th at approximately 5:00 p.m.:
• 23rd Street at Constitution Ave
• Henry Bacon Drive

January 18th starting at 5:00 a.m. until January 18th at approximately 5:00 p.m.:
• 22nd Street at Constitution Ave
• 21st Street at Constitution Ave
• 20th Street at Constitution Ave
• 19th Street at Constitution Ave
• 18th Street at Constitution Ave
• Constitution Ave from 17th - 23rd Street
• 17th Street from Constitution Ave to Independence Ave
• Independence Ave from 15th - 23rd Street
• Maine Ave to Independence Ave
• Inlet Bridge (Ohio Drive at East Basin Drive)
• West Basin Drive
• Ohio Drive from Inlet Bridge to Rock Creek Parkway
• Rock Creek Parkway from Virginia Ave to Ohio Drive
• Parkway Drive from Ohio Drive to Lincoln Memorial Bridge
• Memorial Bridge
• 23rd Street from Lincoln Memorial to Independence Ave

January 8th until January 23rd:
• French Drive

There will be no pedestrian access across the Memorial Bridge or to the west side of the Lincoln Memorial. Pedestrians will not be able to access the event from the Arlington Cemetery Metro exit. We recommend the following metro stops for general public guests:
• Red Line: Farragut North and Metro Center
• Blue and Orange Lines: Farragut West, Federal Center and Smithsonian
• Yellow and Green lines: L'Enfant Plaza and Archives

General Public Access to the Inaugural Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8am. This event is free and open to the public and no ticket is required. The event start time has yet to be determined.

Ticketed Guest Entrance:
Henry Bacon Drive near Constitution Avenue

General Public Entrances:
Constitution Avenue at 19th street
Constitution Avenue at Virginia Avenue
17th street at North Elm Walk
17th street at South Elm Walk
Independence Avenue at the DC War Memorial

A complete list of prohibited items is listed on the United States Secret Service Inaugural website at http://www.secretservice.gov/presidential_inaugural.shtml

The District will implement DDOT's Operation Fast Forward timing on traffic signals located on 19 evacuation corridors following the festivities in order to facilitate traffic as it exits the downtown area. For details visit www.ddot.dc.gov.

BURGLARY & THEFT

The United States Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch is investigating a Burglary & Theft which occurred at the Belle Haven Marina office trailer between the hours of 5:00 pm on Thursday, 12/18/08 and 8:00 am Friday, 12/19/08. Also, a boat was broken into and several large items, including tools and a television were taken.

A suspicious vehicle had been seen at the marina around the time of the Burglary and Theft.

The vehicle, a white GMC 1500 work truck, early 2000’s model, was driven by a dark-haired Caucasian male.

Anyone having any information regarding this vehicle, or observing anything unusual during the dates of 12/18/08 and 12/19/08 in the area of Belle Haven Park and Marina is asked to contact Detective Kevin Fornshill at 202-610-8751, reference case #08-46951.

NCR and US Park Police Personnel and Volunteers assist with Walter Reed Army Medical Center Holiday Party

by Officer Barbara M. Blendy; Pamela White, HOOFS Volunteer; and Polly Angelakis, Regional Volunteer Coordinator

Evergreen trees, store front snow, decorations, elves, colored lights, stockings and donated presents galore for the children, Santa and Mrs. Claus, smiling faces – this was the festive atmosphere at the Old Red Cross Building during the December 13 Holiday Party for family members and recuperating heroes living at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Along with National Capital Region and U.S. Park Police (USPP) personnel, volunteers from National Mall & Memorial Parks and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal NHP, and USPP Horse Mounted Patrol Volunteers from HOOFS (Helping Out Our Friends in Stalls) assisted medical center staff and Operation Homefront organizers by wrapping presents, preparing gift bags, decorating, and doing whatever else was needed to make the party a success. A special donation from the USPP Lodge, FOP (Labor Committee) included hundreds of toddler-sized cuddly stuffed Christmas dogs and gift bags for the children. Numerous local and national businesses also donated gifts for the party.

Over 500 soldiers and their families attended the party. After feasting on American, German, and Mexican food, guests received a surprise visit from comedians Adam Sandler and Rob Scheider, who visited with the heroes and signed autographs.

The National Capital Region, U.S. Park Police, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the Veterans Administration have partnered together in several programs designed to assist returning heroes. Operation War Fighter places soldiers in temporary jobs while they recuperate at the medical center, and Operation Homefront provides assistance to troops and their families. These programs have furthered NPS involvement with heroes and their families, as well as underscored the stated values of the US Park Police, to serve with integrity and honor. Most recently, US Park Police have partnered with the Rock Creek Park Horse Center and Guest Services, Inc. to provide a therapeutic riding program for veterans. Additional events are planned for 2009.

Photo courtesy of Operation Homefront showing comedian Rob Schneider with Linda Rasnake, Walter Reed's coordinator for the holiday party as well as military wife/resident at Walter Reed.

Serious Personal Injury Crash on Maine Ave.

On January 01, 2009 at 3:40 a.m., the United States Park Police were notified of a motor vehicle crash on Maine Avenue.

Initial investigation revealed that a Volkswagen sedan bearing Maryland registration was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Maine Avenue, east of Independence Ave. The VW sedan collided head on into a Nissan pick up truck bearing Pennsylvania registration heading eastbound.

The VW sedan was occupied by the driver and two passengers. The front seat passenger suffered life threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. The driver and other passenger were treated for lesser injuries. The driver is cooperating with the detectives in the investigation.

The Nissan pick up truck was occupied by the driver who suffered life threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

The United States Park Police Criminal Investigators and the Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. Anyone with information about this incident, please call the United States Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.