A woman was assaulted in Rock Creek Park during a morning jog.
The victim of this assault was jogging along the bike path in Rock Creek Park near Bingham Drive on July 22, 2009 at about 7:00 am. The initial assault involved her being grabbed by the assailant.
United States Park Police Detectives are seeking information about this assault. We are looking for an Hispanic male in his 30’s about 5’7” to 5’10” tall. He has a stocky or large build, wavy shoulder length black hair, he seemed to be unshaven, and he smelled of alcohol. He was wearing a cotton t shirt and jeans.
Prior to her being assaulted, the victim recalls passing this suspect on the trail and heard him talking to himself in Spanish.
We would like to talk to anyone who may have any details to add or may have seen this suspect or crime. Please call the United States Park Police at 202-610-8737. We will be able to translate any information provided in foreign languages.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Serious Motor Vehicle Crash
One driver was seriously injured in a single vehicle motor vehicle crash on Beach Drive.
United States Park Police Officers responded to this crash on Beach Drive just south of the District 3 Substation on July 21, 2009 at about noon.
Officers found that a Jeep had rolled over leaving the lone occupant pinned in the vehicle. A large volume of automotive fluids were also spilled and were contained prior to flowing into Rock Creek.
The District of Columbia Fire Department dispatched an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Squad, Medic Unit, and Command Officials to the scene. These Fire Department units performed a difficult extrication and found the patient suffering from multiple injuries. This patient was flown by United States Park Police Aviation to a local Trauma Center.
District of Columbia Fire Department Hazardous Materials specialists mitigated the fluid spills.
United States Park Police Criminal Investigators and Traffic Crash Reconstructionists responded to assist in the investigation of causitive factors.
When this crash occured, the vehicle also contained two Schnauzers. These friendly dogs were taken by District of Columbia Animal Control for safe keeping after Fire Department staff fed them dog biscuits to gain their trust.
United States Park Police Officers responded to this crash on Beach Drive just south of the District 3 Substation on July 21, 2009 at about noon.
Officers found that a Jeep had rolled over leaving the lone occupant pinned in the vehicle. A large volume of automotive fluids were also spilled and were contained prior to flowing into Rock Creek.
The District of Columbia Fire Department dispatched an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Squad, Medic Unit, and Command Officials to the scene. These Fire Department units performed a difficult extrication and found the patient suffering from multiple injuries. This patient was flown by United States Park Police Aviation to a local Trauma Center.
District of Columbia Fire Department Hazardous Materials specialists mitigated the fluid spills.
United States Park Police Criminal Investigators and Traffic Crash Reconstructionists responded to assist in the investigation of causitive factors.
When this crash occured, the vehicle also contained two Schnauzers. These friendly dogs were taken by District of Columbia Animal Control for safe keeping after Fire Department staff fed them dog biscuits to gain their trust.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Critical Missing Person
The United States Park Police is seeking assistance in locating a critical missing juvenile. The missing person is:
Trayvon Thomas RICHARDSON
This person has been found. Thanks for all assistance!
Trayvon Thomas RICHARDSON
This person has been found. Thanks for all assistance!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Deputy Chief Jeanne O'Toole
Jeanne O’Toole has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Police for Operations for the United States Park Police.
O’Toole began her career with the National Park Service in 1984 as a seasonal park ranger at Gateway NRA in New York.
In 1987, she entered service with the United States Park Police. She began her career as a uniformed officer in the Glen Echo Station, during which time she was detailed to an assignment as a plainclothes drug officer. While in this plainclothes assignment, O’Toole and her unit received a unit citation award from the chief of police for making 180 arrests in six months, primarily in Meridian Hill Park in Washington.
O’Toole then served as a firearms and physical skills instructor and as a patrol Sergeant. As a Lieutenant, she served as a Shift Commander, Central District Station Commander, Major Crimes Unit Commander, and George Washington Memorial Parkway Station Commander.
Promoted to Captain, O’Toole Commanded the West District and was the Assistant Commander for Criminal Investigations.
When O’Toole was promoted to Major, she served as the Commander of the US Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch.
As Deputy Chief, O’Toole is responsible for a large segment of the United States Park Police.
O’Toole is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Class 209), has received a masters degree from Columbia University in New York, and was a facilitator for the National Park Service leadership seminar program.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Six Escapees Captured By United States Park Police
Six juvenile prisoners escaped from the New Beginnings Youth Center in Laurel, Maryland. This youth detention center is a District of Columbia facility previously known as “Oak Hill.”
These absconders were reported to the United States Park Police at about 2:45pm.
A United States Park Police Officer searching the area of the Baltimore Washington Parkway near Maryland Route 198 saw six juveniles matching the lookout, stopped to investigate, and these six attempted to flee on foot. One absconder struggled with this officer, was able to break free of him, crossed the roadway and joined three others hiding in a drainage pipe.
After a perimeter was established, the United States Park Police Aviation section located these absconders in the drainage pipe. Officers from the Maryland State Police, the Anne Arundel County Police, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service assisted United States Park Police Officers in apprehending four people.
Anne Arundel County Police located and apprehended the remaining two absconders in the nearby Russet Green neighborhood.
All six were returned to the New Beginnings facility.
These absconders were reported to the United States Park Police at about 2:45pm.
A United States Park Police Officer searching the area of the Baltimore Washington Parkway near Maryland Route 198 saw six juveniles matching the lookout, stopped to investigate, and these six attempted to flee on foot. One absconder struggled with this officer, was able to break free of him, crossed the roadway and joined three others hiding in a drainage pipe.
After a perimeter was established, the United States Park Police Aviation section located these absconders in the drainage pipe. Officers from the Maryland State Police, the Anne Arundel County Police, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service assisted United States Park Police Officers in apprehending four people.
Anne Arundel County Police located and apprehended the remaining two absconders in the nearby Russet Green neighborhood.
All six were returned to the New Beginnings facility.
Marion Barry Arrested By United States Park Police
District of Columbia Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry was arrested by the United States Park Police.
On July 4th at about 8:45 pm, a United States Park Police Officer was patrolling Anacostia Park in the area of Good Hope Road. This officer was flagged down by a female DC resident who pointed to the occupant of another nearby car. This woman stated that she was being stalked by that other person.
This woman, who requested the assistance of the United States Park Police, was interviewed. After she was interviewed, the person she pointed out was interviewed.
As a result of this investigation, Marion Barry, was arrested.
United States Park Police Detectives consulted with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and subsequently placed the charge of “Misdemeanor Stalking.”
Mr. Barry was interviewed at the United States Park Police Criminal Investigation’s Branch and released on citation with a mandatory court appearance in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.
This release was made after consultation with pretrial services for the District of Columbia.
On July 4th at about 8:45 pm, a United States Park Police Officer was patrolling Anacostia Park in the area of Good Hope Road. This officer was flagged down by a female DC resident who pointed to the occupant of another nearby car. This woman stated that she was being stalked by that other person.
This woman, who requested the assistance of the United States Park Police, was interviewed. After she was interviewed, the person she pointed out was interviewed.
As a result of this investigation, Marion Barry, was arrested.
United States Park Police Detectives consulted with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and subsequently placed the charge of “Misdemeanor Stalking.”
Mr. Barry was interviewed at the United States Park Police Criminal Investigation’s Branch and released on citation with a mandatory court appearance in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.
This release was made after consultation with pretrial services for the District of Columbia.
Critical Missing Person
The United States Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch is seeking information in locating a critical missing person.
Julien Pope, a white male 13 years old, 5'1" 120 pounds with shoulder length brown hair and light brown eyes is missing from the area of the Smthsonian Metro Station in Washington, DC.
JULIEN POPE HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN CLOSING THIS CASE.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Do's and Don'ts for the 4th of July Celebration
Do bring lots of water. Dehydration can make a great day not so great quickly. When you get thirsty, you are already getting dehydrated, so sip water frequently.
Do bring sunblock. A bad sunburn will ruin an otherwise enjoyable day.
Do bring some food, but be aware of foodborne illnesses and pack accordingly.
Do bring a Metro Farecard with sufficient balance on it to get home. Waiting in line at the end of the event is no fun.
Do report any suspicous activity to any police officer or uniformed National Park Service employee. We take all reports seriously and welcome the partnership with our community to make this a safe and enjoyable event.
Don't bring firearms, fireworks, alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, tents or other dangerous items. All people and packages are subject to examination to make this event safe for all of us.
Please don't bring your dog. While it is legal to bring your dog, dogs really don't enjoy being in the sun all day, and the fireworks will scare them. If you must bring your dog, it must be on a leash six feet or shorter.
Most of all, bring all your family and friends. There is a lot to do other than watching the fireworks. Make certain to visit the White House Visitor's Center for some special events. The National Mall also will host the Folk Life Festival.
Do bring sunblock. A bad sunburn will ruin an otherwise enjoyable day.
Do bring some food, but be aware of foodborne illnesses and pack accordingly.
Do bring a Metro Farecard with sufficient balance on it to get home. Waiting in line at the end of the event is no fun.
Do report any suspicous activity to any police officer or uniformed National Park Service employee. We take all reports seriously and welcome the partnership with our community to make this a safe and enjoyable event.
Don't bring firearms, fireworks, alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, tents or other dangerous items. All people and packages are subject to examination to make this event safe for all of us.
Please don't bring your dog. While it is legal to bring your dog, dogs really don't enjoy being in the sun all day, and the fireworks will scare them. If you must bring your dog, it must be on a leash six feet or shorter.
Most of all, bring all your family and friends. There is a lot to do other than watching the fireworks. Make certain to visit the White House Visitor's Center for some special events. The National Mall also will host the Folk Life Festival.
Traffic Closures For The 4th of July
There will be numerous traffic closures in Washington, DC and Virginia to facilitate the 4th of July.
The following roads will be closed by the United States Park Police and Allied Agencies.
From 6:00 am until 10:00 pm:
• Memorial Bridge
• Rock Creek Parkway from Virginia Ave to Parkway Drive
• Parkway Drive from Rock Creek Parkway to Lincoln Memorial Circle
• Independence Ave from 15th Street to 23rd Street
• Constitution Ave from 15th Street to 23rd Street
• West Potomac Park from Inlet Bridge to 23rd Street, to include FDR Memorial
• Maine Avenue from SE Freeway to Independence Avenue
• 15th Street from Maine Avenue to Constitution Avenue
• 17th Street from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue
• Jefferson Drive from 15th Street to 3rd Street
• Madison Drive from 15th Street to 3rd Street
• Daniel French Drive
• Henry Bacon Drive
• Holocaust Museum alley btw 14th - 15th Street
• Bureau of Engraving & Printing alley btw 14th - 15th Street
From 6:00 am until 11:00 pm:
• Teddy Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Ave, NW
• 4th Street from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
• 7th Street from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
• 15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Constitution Ave NW
• 17th Street from Independence Avenue to E Street NW
• 19th Street NW, from C Street to Constitution Avenue
• 21st Street NW, from C Street to Constitution Avenue
• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 23rd Street
• Independence Avenue from 14th Street to 23rd Street
From 11:00 am until 2:30 pm:
• Constitution Ave 6th - 14th Streets, NW
From 11:00 am until 11:00 pm:
• 14th Street from Independence Ave to Constitution Ave, NW
• 3rd Street from Independence Ave to Pennsylvania Ave, NW
• The 9th Street Tunnel and the 12th Street Tunnel will remain open except during the Independence Day Parade, which will begin at approximately 1145 hours and continue until approximately 1430 hours.
From 6:00 am until Midnight:
• Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle will be closed
• Ramp from southbound George Washington Parkway to Memorial Avenue
• Ramp from Northbound Route 110 to Memorial Avenue
• Ramp to westbound Rte. 50 from southbound George Washington Parkway to Roosevelt Bridge
From 9:00 pm until 9:45 pm:
• Southbound George Washington Parkway ramp to 14th Street Bridge
• Northbound George Washington Parkway ramp to 14th Street Bridge
From 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm:
• Northbound I-395 ramp “G” to HOVs
• Eastbound Rte 27. To Memorial Ave. (exit 8b) between I395 & Exit 8b Memorial Bridge
• Eastbound Rte. 50 ramp to Rhodes St.
• Eastbound Rte. 50 ramp to Key Bridge
• Rte. 110 Northbound turn lane to Iwo Jima
• Meade Street at Ft. Myer Dr.
• Rte. 50 ramp to westbound Meade St.
From 8:30 pm until 10:00 pm:
• southbound I-395 ramp to Northbound George Washington Parkway
• Northbound I-395 exit 8B
• Eastbound Rte. 50 prior Pershing Drive
• westbound Rte. 27 prior Rte. 50
• Northbound George Washington Parkway north of I-395
• southbound George Washington Parkway south of Rosslyn
From 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm:
• N Meade St from Marshall Drive to Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50)
• Marshall Drive from Rte. 110 to N. Meade St
• Eastbound N Fairfax Dr from N Pierce St to N Fort Myer Dr (westbound traffic allowed)
• All Arlington Blvd. Exits onto N Lynn St
From Noon until Midnight:
• Ramps from Pentagon parking lots to Rte. 110
The following roads will be closed by the United States Park Police and Allied Agencies.
From 6:00 am until 10:00 pm:
• Memorial Bridge
• Rock Creek Parkway from Virginia Ave to Parkway Drive
• Parkway Drive from Rock Creek Parkway to Lincoln Memorial Circle
• Independence Ave from 15th Street to 23rd Street
• Constitution Ave from 15th Street to 23rd Street
• West Potomac Park from Inlet Bridge to 23rd Street, to include FDR Memorial
• Maine Avenue from SE Freeway to Independence Avenue
• 15th Street from Maine Avenue to Constitution Avenue
• 17th Street from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue
• Jefferson Drive from 15th Street to 3rd Street
• Madison Drive from 15th Street to 3rd Street
• Daniel French Drive
• Henry Bacon Drive
• Holocaust Museum alley btw 14th - 15th Street
• Bureau of Engraving & Printing alley btw 14th - 15th Street
From 6:00 am until 11:00 pm:
• Teddy Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Ave, NW
• 4th Street from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
• 7th Street from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
• 15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Constitution Ave NW
• 17th Street from Independence Avenue to E Street NW
• 19th Street NW, from C Street to Constitution Avenue
• 21st Street NW, from C Street to Constitution Avenue
• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 23rd Street
• Independence Avenue from 14th Street to 23rd Street
From 11:00 am until 2:30 pm:
• Constitution Ave 6th - 14th Streets, NW
From 11:00 am until 11:00 pm:
• 14th Street from Independence Ave to Constitution Ave, NW
• 3rd Street from Independence Ave to Pennsylvania Ave, NW
• The 9th Street Tunnel and the 12th Street Tunnel will remain open except during the Independence Day Parade, which will begin at approximately 1145 hours and continue until approximately 1430 hours.
From 6:00 am until Midnight:
• Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle will be closed
• Ramp from southbound George Washington Parkway to Memorial Avenue
• Ramp from Northbound Route 110 to Memorial Avenue
• Ramp to westbound Rte. 50 from southbound George Washington Parkway to Roosevelt Bridge
From 9:00 pm until 9:45 pm:
• Southbound George Washington Parkway ramp to 14th Street Bridge
• Northbound George Washington Parkway ramp to 14th Street Bridge
From 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm:
• Northbound I-395 ramp “G” to HOVs
• Eastbound Rte 27. To Memorial Ave. (exit 8b) between I395 & Exit 8b Memorial Bridge
• Eastbound Rte. 50 ramp to Rhodes St.
• Eastbound Rte. 50 ramp to Key Bridge
• Rte. 110 Northbound turn lane to Iwo Jima
• Meade Street at Ft. Myer Dr.
• Rte. 50 ramp to westbound Meade St.
From 8:30 pm until 10:00 pm:
• southbound I-395 ramp to Northbound George Washington Parkway
• Northbound I-395 exit 8B
• Eastbound Rte. 50 prior Pershing Drive
• westbound Rte. 27 prior Rte. 50
• Northbound George Washington Parkway north of I-395
• southbound George Washington Parkway south of Rosslyn
From 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm:
• N Meade St from Marshall Drive to Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50)
• Marshall Drive from Rte. 110 to N. Meade St
• Eastbound N Fairfax Dr from N Pierce St to N Fort Myer Dr (westbound traffic allowed)
• All Arlington Blvd. Exits onto N Lynn St
From Noon until Midnight:
• Ramps from Pentagon parking lots to Rte. 110
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