More insight into the Sgt. Hill shooting

(I guess he made to to SSgt., but I digress)

I see a lot of folks looking for info on Darius Hill, but I haven't had any until today. I missed this from back in Feb.:

Bucks County Courier Times

(SSgt Hill did a suicide-by-cop, according to responding LE)

VP sweepstakes

My predictions for VP:

BHO (sorry, Hillary, but "you can't stop the feeling"(eyeroll)) will have to pick Jim Webb if he is going to have any credibility with 50% of the country (and that's being generous). Webb may help temper the "elitist" thing and get some more moderate types to pull the level for the D's this election.

McCain will have to pick Jindal. That's the only way he will have any credibility with the other 50% of the country. McCain's getting a weak start when he should be stronger. That tantrum over BHO's GI Bill comments was a real goose egg. Jindal will help shore up the conservative base and show "diversity" (whatever that is). Plus, Jindal is an example of immigration done right.

McCain stepping on crank

Anyone see that crazy statement that McCain put out just before Memorial Day, criticizing BHO for criticizing McCain's opposition to Webb's revamped GI Bill? I mean come on, who let that thing get to the press? We all know BHO was "too busy" being a world citizen to enlist or get commissioned.

Like the Battlestar Galactica producer said, trust the audience to figure things out - don't insult their intelligence, they "get it."

Anti-gunowners = FAIL1

According to tools like IANSA, Australia is a model for citzen disarmamant. Common claims include a "lower murder and suicide rate after strict gun laws were passed."

I have seen other reports that debunk this claim, not due to any crime increase, but due to the fact that gun ownership is UP in Australia, and folks are ignoring the BS "safety storage laws" imposed Don Under. In other words - more legal gun ownership and fewer problems than before the bans. Here is a good article I want to archive:

Perth Now
Western Australia has more guns than before Port Artur massacre

MoCO home Invasions update 5-22-08

From the WashPost

CRIME REPORT

Thursday, May 22, 2008; GZ17

Montgomery County

These were among incidents recorded by the Montgomery County Police Department's Media Services Division, which may not have received complete reports from all six stations for today's Extra. For more information, call 240-773-5030.


DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BALTIMORE RD.,2000 block, 6:15 a.m. April 30 to 6:59 a.m. May 1. A residence was entered. Nothing was reported missing. Eight people of no fixed addresses were arrested in connection with the incident.

LATAKIA PL.,14700 block, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. May 4. A resident came home and found a man upstairs. A Poolesville man, 19, was arrested and charged with burglary. Reportedly stolen property was recovered.


DISTRICT 3 SILVER SPRING STATION

ROBBERIES

WOODLAND DR.,9700 block, May 1 to May 4. Property was stolen from a residence

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

CHILTON DR.,1300 block, 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. May 2. Two male youths entered a residence by force, took property and fled.

GARLAND AVE.,8300 block, 2 a.m. May 3. An attempt was made to enter a residence. A female resident heard someone attempting to enter and called police.

LORAIN AVE.,10800 block, 8:10 a.m. May 5. A residence was entered. A man, 18, was arrested and charged with burglary in connection with the incident.

MILESTONE DR.,1400 block, 9:45 p.m. April 30. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.

PINEY BRANCH RD.,9200 block, 1:50 p.m. May 1. Three men banged on a front door of a residence. When the occupant came to the door and spoke, the assailants fled in a 1996 black Chevrolet SUV with Maryland tags.

QUEBEC TERR.,1000 block, 12:01 a.m. April 30. Someone attempted to open a bedroom window of a residence by force. A resident was asleep inside the home.

RUATAN ST.,1000 block, 12:20 a.m. April 30. Someone attempted to open a side window of a residence. Someone inside the home screamed, and the assailant fled.


DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

ROBBERIES

DUTCHESS DR.,18300 block, 9:50 a.m. May 1. An armed home-invasion robbery occurred. Police said the incident was a drug-related incident between acquaintances.

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BEAVERWOOD LANE,3200 block, 7 to 8 p.m. May 1. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.


DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BRASSIE PL.,19600 block, 2:45 p.m. May 4. A male wearing blue work gloves was seen attempting to enter a residence by force. The assailant fled before police arrived.

FREDERICK AVE. S.,600 block, 7:40 to 7:50 p.m. May 5. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.

LOST KNIFE CIR.,18400 block, 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. April 29. An apartment was entered. Nothing was reported missing.

LOST KNIFE CIR.,18400 block, 2:40 p.m. May 2. Property was stolen from an apartment.


ROCKVILLE

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BALTIMORE RD.,6:59 a.m. May 1. Seven men, ages 26, 28, 29, 34, 37, 38 and 51, and a woman, 48, were charged with fourth-degree burglary, trespassing, and malicious destruction of property in connection with an earlier incident.


TAKOMA PARK

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

EASTERN AVE.,3:50 to 3:59 p.m. May 15. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON

MoCO home Invasions update 5-15-08

WashPost

CRIME REPORT

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Montgomery County

These were among incidents recorded by the Montgomery County Police Department's Media Services Division, which might not have received complete reports from all six stations for today's Extra. For information, call 240-773-5030.

REWARDS FOR INFORMATION

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, a nonprofit community organization, will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in connection with these and any other felony crimes. Call the 24-hour hotline at 800-673-2777. Callers may remain anonymous.


DISTRICT 3 SILVER SPRING STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

GILBERT PL.,8700 block, 2:15 a.m. April 27. A man entered a residence by force. He was arrested and charged with burglary.

RUATAN ST.,1000 block, 12:20 a.m. April 30. A person attempted to enter a residence. When a person inside screamed, the person fled. Nothing was reported missing.

TUNIS RD.,1800 block, 11 a.m. April 22. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.


DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

MCMAHON RD.,2000 block, 3:52 a.m. April 25. A residence was entered. A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged with burglary.


DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

SEXUAL ASSAULTS

HORIZON RUN AND CONTOUR ROADS AREA,11:30 p.m. April 23. After a party at the above location, a female guest fell asleep. A man entered the home and sexually assaulted the woman. A 27-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree rape in connection with the crimes.

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BLUE RIBBON COURT,11:45 p.m. April 25. A residence was entered. Nothing was reported missing.

DALAMAR STREET,12:30 a.m. April 27. A man saw a male climbing through an open window of his apartment and shouted. The man fled. Nothing was reported missing.

SUFFOLK TERR.,12000 block, 3:30 p.m. April 26. A resident who heard noises coming from a basement scared off a person who was trying to break into the house. Nothing was reported missing.

-- Compiled by GERRI MARMER

MoCO home Invasions update 5-8-08

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Crime Report

Thursday, May 8, 2008; GZ17

Montgomery County

These were among incidents recorded by the Montgomery County Police Department's Media Services Division, which might not have received complete reports from all six stations for today's Extra. For more information, call 240-773-5030.

REWARDS FOR INFORMATION

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, a nonprofit community organization, will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in connection with these and any other felony crimes. Call the 24-hour hotline at 800-673-2777. Callers can remain anonymous.

DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

LORRAIN DR.,1700 block, 3 a.m. April 10. An attempt was made to enter a residence. A man, 42, was arrested.


DISTRICT 2 BETHESDA STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

CAMBRIAN AVE.,4400 block, 4 a.m. April 9. Property was stolen from a residence. The robber fled when confronted by an occupant.


DISTRICT 3 SILVER SPRING STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BARRON ST.,8500 block, 9:50 p.m. April 9. A man entered the residence of an acquaintance by force. Nothing was reported missing.

LOCKWOOD DR.,11500 block, 10:50 a.m. April 8. Three males banged on a front door at a residence, then fled when they saw an occupant coming toward the door.


DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

DIAMOND AVE. E.,300 block, April 12. An apartment was entered. The intruder fell asleep inside the residence and was still sleeping when police arrived. He was charged with burglary.


TAKOMA PARK

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

KINGWOOD DR.,1100 block, 3:45 to 3:55 a.m. April 20. Property was stolen from a residence.

-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON

WashPost catches up

I reported this trend back a few weeks ago - you read it here first!


WashPost

Couple Attacked in Chevy Chase Home Invasion

By Dan Morse and Debbi Wilgoren
Washington Post Staff Writers
Wednesday, May 7, 2008; 11:13 AM

A gunman tied up an older couple and stole items from their Chevy Chase home early this morning, and police said they attack may be related to four similar home invasions that have taken place in the past eight months.

Police squad cars and a helicopter searched the stately Kenwood section of Chevy Chase for hours after the attack was reported about 5:40 a.m., hoping to locate the gunman.

Lt. Paul Starks, a Montgomery County police spokesman, said the couple described their attacker as a Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds -- a description matching that of the suspect in the earlier burglaries. The man reportedly wore green army fatigues in this morning's attack and covered his face with a bandanna.

The couple told police they were awakened by the gunman about 2:30 a.m. in their home on Brookside Drive, about two blocks off of River Road. The gunman bound them and struck the woman at some point, police said.

Investigators believe the gunman entered the house from the rear, Starks said, but he did not provide details about whether a door or window had been left open, or whether the man forced entry into the residence.

The assailant is believed to have ransacked the house, stolen an unknown number of items and fled, police said. Within hours, the couple had wriggled loose from their restraints and called police. Police said the victims appear to be in their 70s and were not seriously injured.

Starks said the details of the attack paralleled some details of home invasions police are investigating in Bethesda in September; Chevy Chase in November; Northwest Washington in January; and Potomac in February. Each of those attacks targeted people in their 70s or older; all but one occurred late at night or shortly after midnight. Police have not mentioned the use of a gun in the earlier attacks.

In the February incident, a 78-year-old woman was outside her house shortly after 8 a.m. when a man approached her, assaulted her, tied her up inside the house and stole property from her, police said. The woman remained bound for nearly two days, until her daughter stopped by her house and found her.

"We are looking at these as a group," Stark said, adding that the attacker is putting his victims at potentially great risk by leaving them unable to call for help.

The burglary, and resulting search for the suspect this morning, drew the attention of neighbors in the leafy, affluent community.

"I didn't know Montgomery County owned so many squad cars," said Bob Shaffer, president of the Kenwood Citizens Association, as he surveyed the scene outside the large red brick house about 8 a.m.

Shaffer said the victims of the attack are well known in the neighborhood and participate frequently in community events.

MoCO home Invasions update 5-1-08

WashPost

Crime Report

Thursday, May 1, 2008; GZ20

Montgomery County

These were among incidents recorded by the Montgomery County Police Department's Media Services Division, which may not have received complete reports from all six stations for today's Extra. For more information, call 240-773-5030.

REWARDS FOR INFORMATION

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County Inc., a nonprofit community organization, will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in connection with these and any other felony crimes. Call the 24-hour hotline at 800-673-2777. Callers may remain anonymous.

DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

CHARLES RD.,12000 block, 8:20 p.m. April 6. Two intoxicated men knocked on a front door of a residence and tried to enter. Two men, 21 and 26, were arrested at the scene and charged with attempted residential burglary.



DISTRICT 3 SILVER SPRING STATION

ROBBERIES

DOMER AVE.,500 block, 11:07 a.m. April 8. Two men knocked on a door of a residence and forced their way in at gunpoint when a man answered the door. The assailants forced the resident to the ground and demanded cash. A third man acted as a lookout during the home-invasion robbery. The resident was able to escape from the house.

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

ARRINGTON DR.,800 block, 11 a.m. April 1. Four male youths entered a residence. A male, 16, standing in front of the residence when police arrived was arrested in connection with the incident.

COLUMBIA PIKE,11100 block, 1:20 p.m. April 4. Two males attempted to enter a residence while a resident was inside.

LOCKWOOD DR.,11500 block, 10:55 a.m. April 8. Three males entered a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

MOSS AVE.,9900 block, 2:15 to 2:25 p.m. April 6. Three males entered a residence.

DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

ROBBERIES

WEEPING WILLOW DR.,14200 block, 4:04 p.m. date unreported. A male youth was talking to a male youth, then ordered him to empty his pockets. The youth refused and ran to his apartment. The assailant followed him and cut through a screen door to enter the home. A male, 17, was arrested in connection with the incident.

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

VEIRS MILL RD.,11700 block, 4 a.m. April 5. A man entered a residence and took property, but was interrupted by an occupant, and he fled. Property was recovered on the porch.

DISTRICT 5 GERMANTOWN STATION

PEEPING TOM INCIDENTS

GUNNERS BRANCH RD.,19600 block, 9:40 p.m. April 4. A woman heard a noise and when she looked out her bedroom window, she saw a man standing there.

DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

ASSAULTS

SCHOOL DRIVE AREA,1 a.m. April 6. A male forced his way into the apartment of a female resident, grabbed a knife from the kitchen and attempted to attack her. The male fled before police arrived. A male acquaintance of the resident has been identified as a suspect in the incident.

TAKOMA PARK

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

MERRIMAC DR.,900 block, 11:34 p.m. April 14. A man and a woman took property from a residence and fled. A man and a woman were later arrested and charged with theft.

NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE.,7400 block, 5 p.m. April 11. A man was arrested on an open warrant and charged with fourth-degree burglary.

UNIVERSITY BLVD.,1300 block, 3:06 a.m. April 13. A man took property from a residence and fled.

-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON