U.S. Park Police and NPS Ranger Rescue Mission

May 3, 2012 at approximately 6:40pm U.S. Park Police Helicopter Eagle - 2 responded to Shenandoah National Park at Old Rag Mountain to assist NPS Rangers with a rescue mission. Earlier in the afternoon a 42 year old male hiker had fallen and sustained a serious back injury. Eagle -2 hoisted the subject off the mountain and then transported him to a Virginia hospital for treatment. With the team work of the NPS Rangers and the U.S. Park Police the rescue mission was timely and successful.

New US Park Police Press Officer

As they say in the media business, I am moving to a new market.

I have accepted a promotion to Lieutenant in the US Park Police Shift Commander's Office. I will be replaced by Sergeant Paul Brooks.

Media assignment desks have his contact information.

David Schlosser

Park Police Looking For Robbery Suspect

The United States Park Police is seeking information in locating two robbery suspects.

The robbery happened on Saturday February 18, 2012 in the park at 20th Street and Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC at about 6:00 am.

The first suspect struck the victim in the head with what was later found to be a replica handgun. This suspect was described as a black male, medium brown complexion, clean shaven, about six feet tall, weighing 200-215 pounds, 30 to 40 years old and with a muscular build. He was wearing a black coat and a black wool skull cap.

The second suspect used the victim’s credit card at several shops in the area of P Street between 14th and 17th Streets NW. This suspect is the woman shown in the surveillance photos. She is believed to be a white female with brown hair with highlights, and 30-40 yrs of age. She completed or tried to make purchases of food, gift cards, and cell phones. She was seen driving what is thought to be a 2 door White Mitsubishi Eclipse.

If you have any information about this robbery, please call United States Park Police Criminal Investigations at (202) 610-8730 or leave information on the Tipline at (202) 610-8737.