ARMED ROBBERY - CHEXTOP - We Cash Checks - 6725 Suitland Road, Suite #101, Morningside, MD.

On May 18, 2010 at 1007 hours (10:07 am) the pictured suspect entered the CHEXTOP - We Cash Checks on Suitland Road. The suspect displayed a black 32 caliber handgun and demanded money. The suspect then open the cash drawers and removed U.S. Currency, fled to the side of the building to an awaiting gray vehicle. (PLEASE VIEW PHOTO)

Suspect #1 - Black male, 6-00, older with a white beard, blue poncho type raincoat, blue jeans, ski-mask, armed with a black 32 caliber handgun. (Notice the inner liner of the poncho - it was described as red or pink)

Suspect #2 - Black male, skinny, wearing a red jacket and operating a gray unknown type vehicle.

If you have any information, please call the Town of Morningside Police Department at 301-736-7400 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477)

Chief Mills

Attempt Theft from Vehicle - Vandalism to Vehicles - 6800 block Marianne Drive & 6500 block Poplar Drive, Morningside, MD.

On May 9, 2010, between 0100 - 0600 hours (1am -6am) an unknown suspect or suspects broke into 3 different vehicles in the area. The suspect or suspects used an unknown object to break windows and rummage through the vehicles looking for items of value. At the present time, nothing was taken.

To all Morningside residents, please be careful leaving items of value in your vehicles. It will invite the criminal element to vandalize your car and attempt to remove the item. Please keep a lookout for anyone roaming the street. Remember: in most cases, there should be very little or no pedestrian traffic on our residential streets after 1am. If you see suspicious activity, please dial 911 and advise the call taker to have a Town of Morningside Police officer dispatched to the area.

Again, you are the eyes and ears of the Town of Morningside Police Department and with your continued assistance, we can make Morningside a safe place to live, work and play.

Chief Mills

Citizen Armed Robbery - Randolph Road @ Suitland Road, Morningside, MD.

On May 10, 2010 at approximately 2314 (11:14 pm) hours, the victim was walking home in the 6500 block of Randolph Road and passed a 2 suspects walking towards him. One of the suspects stated "don't move cuz". When the victim turned around, he saw Suspect #1 armed with a silver semi-automatic handgun and Suspect #2 starting going through the victim's pockets. A red mini van pulled up and Suspect's #3 & #4 got out and surrounded the victim. The following items were taken from the victim:

$110.00 in U.S. Currency
One black wallet
Encock Nitto Boost Mobile Cell Phone - Black in color
Black & Gray Northface vest
One pair of New Balance Tennis shoes 993 model
Spiderman bookbag

After removing said items, all suspects fled the scene in the red mini van northbound towards Suitland Road in Morningside, MD. Listed below is the lookout:

Suspect #1 - Black male, 18-21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall, approximately 140 lbs, Dark clothing, silver semi-automatic handgun.
Suspect #2 - Black male, 18-21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall, approximately 145 lbs, Dark clothing.
Suspect #3 - Black male, 18-21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall, approximately 140 lbs, Dark clothing.
Suspect #4 - Black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, black hair (short dread locks) Dark clothing.

Suspect vehicle - Red Mini Van. No further information.

If you have any information regarding this incident or others, please contact the Town of Morningside Police Department at (301) 736-7400 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477)

Chief Mills

Breaking & Entering - Theft from ATM - Jiffy's Sub Shop 4773 Allentown Road, Morningside, MD.

On May 7, 2010 at approximately 0345 hours (3:45 am) the two suspects (See video) broke the front glass door and entered the Jiffy's Sub Shop. Once inside, suspect immediately went to the ATM and forced entry into the cash box and removed an unknown amount of U.S. Currency. Suspects fled out the front broken glass door in an unknown direction of travel. Please pay special attention to the suspect's clothing and notice the tennis shoes of the first suspect, they are very distinct in their design. If you should have any information regarding this incident, please call the Morningside Police Department at 301-736-7400 or you may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477)


You are the eyes and ears of the Town of Morningside Police Department. With you continued assistance we can make Morningside a safe place to live, work and play.


Chief Mills

Town of Morningside - Parking Enforcement - Section 23

The Town of Morningside Police Department has started strict enforcement of parking violations that occur in the Town limits. As a start, motor vehicles that are parked in yards, motor vehicles that are being overhauled and repaired, motor vehicles with dual rear wheels and the storage of unregistered or unlicensed motor vehicles are being targeted. Listed below are a few of the violations that will be enforced:

Section 23-116

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to park and leave standing any motor vehicle undergoing major repairs, or overhaul any vehicle or automobile on any street or roadway or between roadway and property line.

Section 23-117

It shall be unlawful for any person or person to park any truck with dual rear wheels, within the Town limits (excluding passenger vans, recreational vehicles and privately owned, non-commercial stock bodied pickup trucks used for the pulling of recreational vehicles and boats) on any street, public highway or any driveway or on any lot or private property in the residential area of the Town of Morningside except for the purpose of loading or unloading said truck, or for any emergency repairs. Any person utilizing a truck with dual wheels for the purpose of transportation to and from work may apply to the Town Council for exemption from this section. This section specifically excludes all vehicles owned by businesses within the Town that possess a valid business license for vehicles parked on the private commercial property of that business. Town residents, first violation will receive a written warning; each additional violation will result in a $250.00 fine.

Section 23-117a

The following vehicles will not be considered for an exemption of Section 23-117:

1. Stake platform trucks
2. Dump trucks
3. Cranes
4. Tow trucks
5. Vehicles in excess of 10,000 lbs. G.V.W.
6. Cargo or step van

Penalty for each violation shall be $100.00.

Remember: If you have any questions regarding these matter, please call Chief Mills, Town of Morningside Police Department at 301-736-7400 or you can blog at http://morningsidepolicechief.blogspot.com

"With your assistance, we can continue to make the Town of Morningside a cleaner and safer environment for all to live, work and play".

Town of Morningside - Code Enforcement Issues

The Town of Morningside is beginning a strict enforcement of all town ordinances to ensure a clean and safe enviroment for all of our citizens to live, work and play. Homes and businesses that are not properly maintained or are not in compliance with Town, County and/or State code ordinances, bring down the overall appearance and safety of our town. Homes that are not maintained and that have the appearance that no one is living there, can invite crime or the risk of theft and "break-in's".

The safety of our citizens and the cleanliness of our town is the number one priority for the Morningside Police Department and the Code Enforcement Division.

If you should have any questions, call the Morningside Police Department at (301) 736-7400

Thank you in advance for keeping the Town of Morningside a safer and cleaner place to live, work and play.

Chief Mills

Suspicious Object - Parking lot of Red Octopus

Suspicious object incident at 6718 Suitland Rd has a CCN of 10-119-1460.


On 4/29/2010 at approximately 1631 hours, Unit 3k6 (Prince George's County Police Department) and Morningside Police officers responded to 6718 Suitland Road (Red Octopus Tattoos) for a suspicious object in the middle of the parking lot. 3k6 met with the reporting person. He stated that he saw the object on the ground in the middle of the parking lot. The reporting person said he placed a orange traffic barrel near the object and called for emergency services. 3k6 observed the object that consisted of two one-liter bottles duct taped together. The bottles contained some type of yellow in color liquid. No labels were attached to the bottles. The Fire Department Hazardous Materials Unit responded along with Engine 830. A Fire Investigator responded and helped direct the Units on the scene. The Unit analyzed the liquid and determined that it was 98% water and 2% acid. The HazMat Unit disposed of the liquid and washed down the parking lot with water.

Please note that even though this incident turned out to be nothing more than water in a bottle, it was the way the bottle was packaged in a suspicious manner that led to the response from public safety officers.

As stated before, please remain vigilant, times have changed and there are people out in our community that will do harm. Any questions or comments, please blog them to me.

Excellent job by all.

Chief Mills