Tuesday, September 15, 2009

(PA) Upper Darby Home Invasion (YES, it CAN happen to YOU)

http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/58388987.html
(Upper Darby, PA, home invasion story, victim said "never could believe it could hapen to me" )

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MoCO Home Invasions 9-10-09

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/09/AR2009090901752_pf.html

Crime Report

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Montgomery County

These were among incidents reported by Montgomery County police. For information, call 240-773-5030.

DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

FALLSGROVE BLVD., 100 block, 3 to 3:30 a.m. Aug. 17. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.


RAYMOND LANE, 8300 block, 6:54 a.m. Aug. 20. An attempt was made to break into a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

DISTRICT 2 BETHESDA STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

WADSWORTH DR., 9500 block, 3 p.m. Aug. 23. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

WILLARD AVE., 4500 block, 1:05 p.m. Aug. 24. A man broke into an occupied residence. When confronted, he fled with property.

DISTRICT 3 SILVER SPRING STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

ASTON MANOR DR., 13800 block, 9:54 p.m. Aug. 25. A break-in occurred at a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

LUDLOW ST., 700 block, 2:03 p.m. Aug. 17. A residence was entered through a basement window. An occupant recognized the intruder. A 29-year-old who used to live at this address was arrested.

MUSICMASTER DR., 13100 block, 2 to 4 a.m. Aug. 20. An attempt was made to break into an occupied residence. The intruder fled empty-handed when confronted.


DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BANTRY WAY, 3400 block, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Police responding to a call about suspicious activities tried to detain two men, who entered an occupied house through a back door. A Rockville man, 28, and a man of no fixed address were arrested.

DISTRICT 5 GERMANTOWN STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

SLIDELL RD., 23700 block, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21. A man knocked on the door of an occupied residence, then jiggled the doorknob. As he walked around the house, an occupant called police. A 27-year-old Illinois man was arrested.

DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BOARDWALK PL., 100 block, 4:45 a.m. Aug. 24. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

BROOKRIDGE CT., 9800 block, 2 to 6:20 a.m. Aug. 22. A residence was entered through an unlocked door. An arrest was made.

KILDONAN DR., 19600 block, 10:05 p.m. Aug. 21. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

STRATH HAVEN DR., 20500 block, 2 to 5:45 p.m. Aug. 21. Property was stolen from a residence entered through an unlocked door.

-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON

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MoCO Home Invasions 9-2-09 Special

A telling admission by the MoCO PD that it intentionally downgrades "hot burglaries" out of the "home invasion" category unless certain narrow circumstances are present. One must wonder who told them to do that????

Once again, this validates my classifying "police-identified burglaries" as suspected "home invasions" if there are (1) pinpointed offense times or (2) they take place during peak "at home" hours.


http://www.gazette.net/stories/09022009/olnenew231304_32521.shtml

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
Man injured confronting burglars in his home
Police say investigation continues
by Terri Hogan | Staff Writer

While the injuries Mike Bonhag sustained during a confrontation with five men who broke into his Olney Mill home have healed, his anger remains.

Bonhag, 47, was awakened at 12:45 a.m. Aug. 3 by three loud booms coming from downstairs.

Because all the lights were out, he knew his wife and three children were asleep. As he turned the corner and flipped on the light in the family room, he saw five men who had entered through a shattered sliding-glass door.

"I yelled and they scrambled to get out, but I grabbed the last one," he said. "I wanted to hold on to him until the police got there, but the other four guys came back and started to kick and punch me, and he squirmed out of his shirt."

Bonhag suffered cuts on his feet from the broken glass and needed stitches in his right hand and staples in his head. He also suffered minor cuts on the right side of his face.

"They seemed scared," he said of the burglars. "When they saw me they were knocking each other down trying to get out the door."

Police were able to get partial fingerprints and sent the T-shirt to a laboratory to check the DNA.

Montgomery County Police crime analyst John Desoulis said police are still investigating and awaiting lab results.

"That's a slow process and there is a big backlog," he said. "Unfortunately, burglaries are down pretty far on the list."

Bonhag, who grew up in Ashton, has lived in the house on Falling Green Road for 19 years and said has never had any trouble before this incident.

"We had our five cars plus a company car in the driveway, so I am still baffled why someone would try to break in," he said. "We had just got back from vacation, so maybe they had noticed that the lights had been out all week."

Bonhag's home backs up to Olney Mill Park and is not particularly isolated.

In talking to neighbors, Bonhag said he learned of another recent incident on a nearby street where burglars entered through a sliding-glass door, but no one was home at the time.

Desoulis confirmed that there were two other incidents in Olney that same weekend where burglars entered homes through sliding-glass doors. In one case the homeowners were home and in the other no one was home.

Those incidents, however, were not in Olney Mill, he said.

"One was in the southwest quadrant of Olney and the other was in the southeast quadrant, so they're all pretty spread out," Desoulis said.

That news is unsettling to some area residents, including Bonhag.

"It's just disturbing, because Olney Mill is a nice neighborhood," he said.

Since the incident, Bonhag now leaves outdoor lights on at night and has installed motion detector lights.

Although the police classified the incident as a burglary, Bonhag said he considers it a home invasion.

"They came in while we were home and invaded our house and our property," he said.

Desoulis said the police consider a home invasion to be a robbery when the intruders force their way in past the homeowners and usually tie them up and rob them.

"In this case, the suspects were on their way out when the homeowner tried to detain them," he said. "If he had not done that, it would be a straight-up burglary."

Regardless of the label, Desoulis said police still consider it a serious crime.

He advises homeowners to secure their doors and not to detain a burglar if faced with a similar situation.

"These suspects were trying to get away, so we don't think their plan was to confront someone," he said. "No property was taken."

Bonhag said that he would react the same way if faced with the situation again.

"I would absolutely go after them again," he said. "They had no business being there."

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MoCO Home Invasions Update 9-3-09

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/02/AR2009090201957_pf.html

Crime Report

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Montgomery County

These were among incidents reported by Montgomery County police. For information, call 240-773-5030.

DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

MANOR STONE DR., 13300 block, 6:13 p.m. Aug. 17. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

NOLAN DR., 10400 block, 6:51 a.m. Aug. 18. An attempt was made to break into a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

OWENS GLEN WAY, 11700 block, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 15. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

MONITOR PL., 3700 block, 1:06 a.m. Aug. 13. An attempt was made to break into a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

SHERATON ST., 2400 block, 4 p.m. Aug. 15. Property was stolen from a residence. A 24-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, both of Glenmont, were arrested.

DISTRICT 5 GERMANTOWN STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

RIDGE RD., 25700 block, 7:14 a.m. Aug. 17. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.

DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

SOLITAIRE CT., 1 to 100 block, 10 p.m. Aug. 13. An attempt was made to break into a residence. Nothing was reported missing. Two men were seen leaving the area in vehicles

Takoma Park

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

MYRTLE AVE., 1200 block, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 23. An attempt was made to break into an occupied residence by cutting a window screen. The intruder fled empty-handed when confronted.

-- Compiled by GERRI MARMER and LISA M. BOLTON

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MoCO Home Invasions Update 8-27-09

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/26/AR2009082602003_pf.html

Crime Report

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Montgomery County

These were among incidents reported by the Montgomery County Police Department. For information, call 240-773-5030.

DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

FOXDEN DR., 13200 block, 2:57 p.m. Aug. 6. Two men broke into an occupied residence and fled when confronted. Two 18-year-old men, one from Gaithersburg, were arrested.

RUTGERS ST., 300 block, 3:50 a.m. Aug. 8. A break-in occurred at a residence. A 22-year-old D.C. man was arrested.

TWINBROOK PKWY., 12400 block, 4:10 to 4:14 a.m. Aug. 10. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

DISTRICT 3 SILVER SPRING STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

LANSDALE CT., 3800 block, 1:48 p.m. Aug. 4. A man tried to break into an occupied residence. When confronted, he fled in a white vehicle.

LIVE OAK DR., 1500 block, 10:45 a.m. Aug. 3. Someone tried to break into a residence.

LORAIN AVE., 10000 block, 4 to 5 a.m. Aug. 4. Someone tried to break into a residence.

DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

GEORGIA AVE., 11500 block, 1:05 a.m. Aug. 9. A residential burglary occurred. A 26-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested.

WINEXBURG MANOR DR., 12500 block, 12:20 a.m. Aug. 8. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.

DISTRICT 5 GERMANTOWN STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

HIGHSTREAM DR., 18900 block, 10:23 p.m. Aug. 6. A male broke into a residence and fled empty-handed.

MILL POND TERR., 20300 block, 5:40 a.m. Aug. 6. A person broke into an occupied home and then fled empty-handed when he was confronted.

DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

FLOWER HILL WAY, 18400 block, 3:55 a.m. Aug. 6. A person broke into a residence and fled when confronted by an occupant. Nothing was reported missing.

TAKOMA PARK

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BALTIMORE AVE., 7400 block, 3:18 a.m. Aug. 16. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

BOYD AVE., 300 block, 2:37 a.m. Aug. 16. An occupied residence was entered. When confronted, the intruder fled empty-handed.

MAPLE AVE., 8000 block, 2 a.m. Aug. 16. A male tried to break into an occupied residence and fled empty-handed when confronted.


-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON

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MoCO Home Invasions Update 8-20-09

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081901932_pf.html

Crime Report

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Montgomery County

These were among incidents reported by the Montgomery County Police Department. For information, call 240-773-5030.

DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BLUEGRASS DR., 9900 block, 3:12 a.m. Aug. 2. Someone attempted to break into a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

DISTRICT 2 BETHESDA STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

ANGLETON CT., 3700 block, 2:47 p.m. July 28. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force. Three males were seen on the premises.

KINSMAN VIEW CIR., 1 to 100 block, 4:35 p.m. Aug. 2. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

COATBRIDGE CT., 1 to 100 block, 3:16 a.m. Aug. 2. A residence was entered. Nothing was reported missing. There was no sign of forced entry.

FALLING GREEN RD., 3500 block, 12:30 a.m. Aug. 3. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing. Five males were seen fleeing the area in a large vehicle.

NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., 16600 block, 2 to 3 p.m. July 31. A break-in occurred at a residence. Nothing was reported missing. There was no sign of forced entry.

DISTRICT 5 GERMANTOWN STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

APPLEDOWRE CIR., 20000 block, 8:06 a.m. Aug. 2. A break-in occurred at a residence. There was no sign of forced entry. Nothing was reported missing.

CRYSTAL ROCK TERR., 12500 block, 6 p.m. Aug. 3. Property was stolen from a residence. There was no sign of forced entry. Four teenagers were seen fleeing the premises.

DRAGONFIRE WAY, 11500 block, 12:18 a.m. Aug. 1. Someone attempted to break into a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

ISLAND VIEW CIR., 12100 block, 2 to 3:33 a.m. July 30. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

MILL POND TERR., 20400 block, 9:45 p.m. July 27. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.

DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

ROBBERIES

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

ENGLEFIELD DR., 100 block, 2:20 p.m. July 30. Property was stolen from a residence. There was no sign of forced entry.

GIANTSTEP TERR., 20000 block, 3:20 a.m. July 29. An attempt was made to break into an occupied residence. Nothing was reported missing.

KESTREL CT., 100 block, 6:35 p.m. July 29. Property was stolen from a residence. A 24-year-old man who lives in the neighborhood was arrested.

ROCKVILLE

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

YALE PL., 1700 block, 6 p.m. Aug. 7. A residence was entered through a front door. Nothing was reported missing.

-- Compiled by GERRI MARMER

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(GA) Wild dog attack kills 2

Remember, "no one but the police needs a self-defense firearm"

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hHe0yPEj-xK3ivpuVizDHTSLQP5wD9A4V00G1
(pack of 12 wild dogs attack & kill a college professor and his wife)

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MoCO Home Invasions Update 8-13-09

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/12/AR2009081201890_pf.html

Crime Report

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Montgomery County

These were among incidents reported by the Montgomery County Police Department. For information, call 240-773-5030.

DISTRICT 1 ROCKVILLE STATION

ROBBERIES

TWEED ST., 1700 block, 2:55 a.m. July 27. Three males entered a residence and demanded property from an occupant, who fled the premises. The occupant said he saw the intruders speed away in two vehicles.

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

FALLSGROVE DR., 300 block, 11:33 p.m. July 25. Someone tried to break into an occupied residence by kicking in the front door. Nothing was reported missing.

REDLAND RD., 17600 block, 7:49 a.m. July 29. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

DISTRICT 3 SILVER SPRING STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

FAIRDALE RD., 14300 block, 11:40 a.m. July 21. An attempt was made to break into an occupied residence. Nothing was reported missing.

FENWICK LANE, 1400 block, 11 a.m. July 22. A residence was entered. Nothing was reported missing.

TENBROOK DR., 10000 block, 11 p.m. July 25 to 9 a.m. July 26. An attempt was made to break into a residence. Nothing was reported missing.

DISTRICT 4 WHEATON STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

GLOBE THEATRE CIR., 17700 block, 1:30 p.m. July 21. Property was taken from a residence entered by force. Two males were seen leaving the premises with the property and getting into a black VW Jetta driven by a male.

HATHAWAY DR., 13300 block, 2 a.m. July 23. A person broken into an occupied residence, then fled empty-handed when confronted.

MCMAHON RD., 1200 block, 8 a.m. July 20. Property was taken from a residence. Three males, ages 14, 15, and 15, were arrested.

DISTRICT 5 GERMANTOWN STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

HARTZ POND CT., 19500 block, 7:33 p.m. July 23. A residence was entered. Nothing was reported missing.

MILL POND TERR., 20400 block, 10:48 p.m. July 27. A door handle was cracked during an attempt to break into an occupied residence. Nothing was reported missing.

DISTRICT 6 GAITHERSBURG STATION

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

BOYSENBERRY WAY, 9900 block, 6:15 p.m. July 24. Three males tried to break into an occupied residence. When confronted, they fled empty-handed.

HIBISCUS CT., 1 to 100 block, 8:30 a.m. July 26. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.

ROCKVILLE

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

FALLSGROVE DR., 300 block, 11:33 p.m. July 25. An attempt was made to break into a residence by kicking in the front door.

TAKOMA PARK

THEFTS/BREAK-INS

ELSON ST., 1300 block, 1:15 a.m. July 30. A residence was entered by force. Nothing was reported missing.

MAPLE AVE., 8000 block, 11:45 p.m. July 30. Someone tried to break into an occupied home. Nothing was reported missing.

SHERMAN AVE., 100 block, 12:55 a.m. Aug. 5. A male tried to break into an occupied home. Nothing was reported missing.

WILDWOOD DR., 7600 block, 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Aug. 3. Property was stolen from a residence entered by force.

-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON and GERRI MARMER

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