Fort Washington Division VII Crime (Jan 1-27, 2022)

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 Data from https://data.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Public-Safety/Crime-Incidents-February-2017-to-Present/wb4e-w4nf/data

Fort Washington Division VII Crime (Dec. 1, 2021-Jan 19, 2022)

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Be Extremely Careful When Working Under Your Car!

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From Police1:
A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized Wednesday morning after being rescued from underneath her car in Bear, according to the New Castle County Police Department.
She marks one of two people in the last two days to experience injuries associated with their vehicles while not on the road.
Police body camera footage recorded at 8:16 a.m. showed the woman's left arm pinned under her car on Fieldstone Lane in Country Creek. One of her legs was also trapped under the front-left tire.
Five officers lifted the car off of the woman together, the body camera footage showed. They were assisted by a neighbor with a carjack who had tried to free the woman before police arrived.
Police reported that the bystander was unsuccessful on his own because the jack was not high enough. But Mark R. Logemann, chief of the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division, said in a statement that the man's efforts "played a major role in this patient being protected from further injury, and possibly death."
The woman was taken to the hospital in "serious but stable condition," according to New Castle County police. The crash that trapped the woman is still under investigation by the New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit, but police said alcohol was not likely a factor.

New Castle County saw a second car crushing injury just one day later — this time with deadly consequences, witnesses said.
Mill Creek Fire Company reported that responders were dispatched to the Linden Hill Square Townhouses in Pike Creek at 7:48 p.m. Thursday. Further information from the department was not released.
A townhouse resident — who identified himself as the victim's brother — said the victim was changing the oil on a minivan when he got stuck.
By the time first responders arrived, it was too late. Officials have not publicly identified the victim.
The car was still outside 5423 Jenmatt Drive the next morning. Orange spray paint marked the location of all four tires. The front right tire was removed and on its side beneath the car. Remnants of the repair effort — an Allen wrench, a ratchet and tire valve caps — were discarded on the concrete.

Nation-wide Spike in Violent Crime Hits Prince George's Too

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Homicides in Prince George's increased from 89 in 2020 to 109 in 2021.

The NBC report also notes a surge in carjackings and notes hot spots are

• Residential driveways
• Gas stations
• ATMs
• Areas with poor lighting

1 Killed, 1 Injured in MD 210 Crash

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Driver dies after two-vehicle crash in Prince George’s Co.

By Zeke Hartner, January 22, 2022, 6:16 PM
One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a two-car collision at an intersection of Indian Head Highway in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Prince George’s County police said the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. at the intersection Indian Head Highway and Farmington Road. Both drivers were going eastbound on Farmington Road when one of the drivers rear-ended the other while going through the intersection.
The driver of the vehicle that was struck, an adult male, was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the striking vehicle was taken to the hospital with what police described as serious injuries.
Police are still working to determine the circumstances that led up to the crash.
Northbound Indian Head Highway was closed for several hours Saturday as police conducted an investigation into the crash, but has since reopened.

Getting Revenge on Phone Scammers

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Don't Be a Victim! Remove your Stuff and Lock Your Car

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Who better to explain the difference among smoke detectors than Bernie?

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Sunday, January 9th, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created by multiple organizations in 2015 to express their gratitude for officers in the United States. In support of their services citizens are encouraged to do their part in thanking the law enforcers on this day.

Our Fort Washington Division 7 Police keep us safe every day. Please thank them.

Division VII Sock Drive

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From Carla Cash:

Hey District 8 Family & Friends,

I know this is last minute, but here is another opportunity for the Community and the Police Departments to come together and help our Homeless Population out this winter, by participating in this years “Prince George’s County Police Department Sock Drive”. 

District 8 is Blessed/Privileged to have 2 Amazing Police Districts which is “Division IV & Division VII”, so please let’s support this initiative that brings the Police Department & Community together.

Oh did I mention this is a Competition between Stations, so of course Division IV & Division VII would love to be the Winners.

If you are able to contribute, you can drop off at either station 24-hours a day.  If you want to contribute and are not able to make it to the station, you can always reach out to our office and we will coordinate to arrange a pick-up.

Thanks in advance on behalf of our Division IV & Division VII Police Station.

Carla

Catalytic converter thefts reported to insurance companies jumped from 3,389 in 2019 to 14,433 in 2020

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 “Just to feel that the church property was invaded by thieves was disheartening,” said John Robinson, a member of Poplar Mount Baptist Church.

Robinson said replacing the stolen converter cost about $1,000. The theft was covered by insurance, but the church had to pay its $250 deductible and was unable to use the van for six weeks as it sat in a mechanic's yard waiting for a new part.

Division VII Crime Dec 1-30, 2021

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Data for the map comes from 

https://data.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Public-Safety/Crime-Incidents-February-2017-to-Present/wb4e-w4nf/data