A Trio of Kids, Police, Bikers Shop for Christmas Presents

Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 20, 2012
Police Blotter
Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police
Department, http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/index.htm, link in
left frame to “Weekly Report” or
http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/weekly_report.pdf.
Dates and times are those when police were first contacted
about incidents.
Arrests
December 7, 11:08 a.m., Travis
Avery of 22 Court Hillside
Road, a 21-year-old resident,
was arrested and charged with a
theft scheme over $1,000, fourthdegree
burglary and conspiracy
to commit theft, among other
charges, after being found in possession
of stolen bicycles. He
was transferred to the Department
of Corrections for a hearing before
a district court commissioner.
December 12, 12:32 p.m.,
Hanover Parkway at Lake Park
Drive. A 39-year-old nonresident
man was arrested and charged
with theft under $100 after he
was stopped in a vehicle displaying
a rear Md. tag that had been
reported stolen through the Prince
George’s County Police. He was
released on citation pending trial.
DWI/DUI
December 11, 2:26 a.m., Ridge
Road at Ivy Lane. A 26-year-old
resident was arrested and charged
with multiple alcohol-related violations,
among other charges,
after a traffic stop. He was released
on citations pending trial.
Disorderly Conduct
December 8, 12:43 a.m., 7400
block Greenway Center Drive. A
25-year-old nonresident woman
was arrested and charged with
disorderly conduct. She was
released on citation pending trial.
Trespassing
December 7, 3:11 p.m., 6200
block Breezewood Drive. A
21-year-old nonresident man was
arrested and charged with trespassing
on posted property. He
was released on citation pending
trial.
December 10, 10:10 p.m.,
6400 block Capitol Drive. A
55-year-old nonresident woman
was arrested and charged with
trespassing on private property.
She was released on citation
pending trial.
Burglary
December 7, 9:47 a.m., 6100
block Breezewood Drive. Electronics
were taken.
December 8, 4:26 p.m., 1
Court Gardenway. A bicycle
was taken from a garage. It was
The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for
information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in
any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter.
Call 1-866-411-TIPS.
People may anonymously report suspected drug activity
by calling the Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145.
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Police Make Arrests
In Armed Robbery
Greenbelt police have arrested
Larry Delonte Harris, 23, Myluve
Hubbard (aka Myluv Evans), 21,
and Mercedes Shada Davis, 24,
all of Washington, D.C., in the
December 6 armed robbery of
Her Imports, 7900 Belle Point
Drive. All three were charged
with armed robbery, first degree
assault, second degree assault
and theft over $10,000. A search
warrant on an address in Suitland
resulted in Greenbelt Police
Department detectives recovering
some of the property stolen from
the business.
recovered later, abandoned near
Plateau Place. No arrests were
made.
December 10, 6:40 p.m., 20
Court Hillside Road. A bicycle
was taken from a yard.
December 11, 3:05 p.m., 60
Court Crescent Road. A bicycle
was taken from a yard. Two
people were identified as being
involved in this matter and
charges are pending.
Vandalism
December 10, 7:30 p.m.,
Northway ball fields. Ball field
grass was damaged.
Vehicle Crime
One car was stolen, a white
1998 Dodge Caravan with Md.
tags, taken from the 9100 block
Edmonston Court.
A 1997 Honda Civic, stolen
from the 200 block Lakeside
Drive, was recovered in the 100
block of Westway. No arrests
were made.
Three thefts from autos were
received: 5900 block Cherrywood
Terrace (rear Md. tag),
7400 block Greenway Center
Drive (portable gas can and documents)
and 5700 block Greenbelt
Metro Drive (catalytic converter).
Vandalism
Vandalism was reported on
Ridge Road at Gardenway (side
mirror and fender were damaged)
and 6900 block Hanover Parkway
(vehicle was scratched).
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was helping Pablo Portillo, 10,
wrap a scooter for his little sister
Elena, 8.
A smiling Officer Sharnise
Hawkins-Graham said, “This is
my first year shopping with the
kids. I’m happy to do it.” MPO
John Rogers said, “I’ve done it
every year. It’s a lot better than
some other duties.”
Greenbelt’s Finest were ably
assisted by a half dozen members
of the Platinum Rollers Motorcycle
Club. “It’s all about
the kids,” said George White
of the Rollers, who was echoed
by Trevor Mitchell. Helping
the Rollers help the police was
Rapper X-P, a local performance
artist. Concerned reporter: “Are
your lyrics fit for the virgin ears
of these innocent children? No
obscene words?” “No ‘F’ words,
I assure you, sir,” deadpanned
X-P.
President Reggie Norris of the
Rollers, AKA “Bull Man,” helped
Tyler Hubbard, 9, pick out a
bracelet and earrings for his mom
and grandmother.
Paul Brown, vice president
of the Rollers said “I love it! I
wouldn’t want to be any other
place.”
“Skyywalker” of the Rollers
helped Malcolm Jones, 11,
wrap a hoops game for himself
and some makeup for his mom.
“Skyywalker” in his quotidian
normal job is Terrence Burke,
Guidance Department Chairman
at Northwestern High School
and also the Wildcats’ basketball
coach.
Captain Carl Schinner had an
assistant, James McManus, 12,
who helped him (Schinner) help
Delanie McManus, 11, James’s
sister, pick out some goodies for
their mom. Aja Harris, a police
dispatcher, guided Suzanna Array,
11, and Jamari Edwards, 7,
in selecting a watch and a video
game.
There were no crèches in
sight, but no Grinches either –
just an abundance of smiles on
the faces of kids, bikers and
Greenbelt’s Finest.
Child with “Skyywalker” of
Platinum Rollers Motorcycle
Club.
New Year’s Eve with
the Andy Poxon Band!
Blazing Blues guitar from the 18-year-old phenom
and Karim’s Special Menu: with appetizers, soup
and salad, entrée, dessert & champagne at midnight!
$50 p/person Reservations recommended.
New Deal Café 113 Centerway
www.newdealcafe.com 301.474.5642
Corporal Robert Lauer of the Greenbelt Police Department
shops with Brianna Ayafor during this year’s Shop
with a Cop program at Target in Beltway Plaza.
Officers of “Squad 3” of the Patrol Division outside the
wrapping party at the mall. This was the first Shop with
a Cop experience for many of Greenbelt Police Department’s
newer officers. Left to right: Officer Sharnise
Hawkins-Graham, Sergeant Gordon Pracht, PFC Jason
Cressman and Officer Daniel Aguilar.
May the beauty and peace
of the season be yours
throughout the year!
photo by eric zhang
photos by Mpo Kelly laWson, pio