Strong Arm Robbery

On 01/24/10 at approximately 11:11pm Frederick Police responded to the area of 154 Willowdale Dr. for a report of a strong arm robbery that just occurred. A female victim advised that as she was walking up to the front of her building the suspect came up from behind, grabbed her, then took her purse and ran off. Officers responded but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male of average height, with short hair, black jacket and blue jeans.

The Frederick Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact the Agency at 301-600-2100.

Gun Theft

On Jan 19th officers responded to the Gunrunners gun shop at 47 E. Patrick St. Upon arrival it was found that two subjects entered the shop and were looking at handguns. One of the suspects grabbed a handgun and fled the scene. The business owner detained the other suspect until officers arrived on the scene. Detectives are currently investigating the case, the suspect that was detained at the store was questioned and released by Detectives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2100, or CID at 301-600-2126. Tips may be sent by text to 240-674-8477 or anonymously at 301-600-8477.

Strong Arm Robbery

INCIDENT/ INFORMATION: On Monday January 18, 2010 at approximately 2157 hours officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to the Hill Street Skate Park for the report of a strong arm robbery that had just occurred. As officers entered the skate park, several subjects fled the area. Officer Preece located one of the suspects in the park and was able to make contact with the victim, who remained in the area. The victim identified one individual who was apprehended in the Skate Park as one of the suspects who took his money. Two other individuals were apprehended in the surrounding area and were identified by the victim as other suspects.

Officers learned that the victim was walking through the Skate Park when he was approached by 5 males. The males asked the victim for a dollar. The victim produced a dollar and gave it to the suspects. The suspects then demanded more money and proceeded to grab the victim, going through his pockets. The suspects took additional money from the victim. The victim then called the police as the suspects walked away.

Three of the five suspects were apprehended. All of the subjects apprehended were juveniles. They were released to their parents after contacting DJS. The victim was not injured during the strong arm robbery.

Anyone with information concerning this investigation is encouraged to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2100 or the Frederick Police Department Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be emailed to FPDCrimeTip@fredco-md.net. No further information is available at this time.

Fredericks Most Wanted

This morning at approximately 0750 hrs. Officers of the Frederick Police Department, Squad “D” apprehended one of Fredericks Most Wanted subjects. Fluker was located inside a residence in the 100 blk. of W. All Saints St. When officers attempted to contact the residents inside the location, Fluker attempted to flee from the rear of the residence. Officers who were covering the rear of the home took Fluker into custody without further incident. He was transported to central booking for processing and warrant service.

Armed Robbery

At approximately 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, 13 January, 2009, officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery in the 1300 block of Taney Ave. Upon arrival of police, contact was made with the victim, Casey Day. Ms. Day stated that she had just been robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by William Spencer, an acquaintance of hers. Ms. Day went on to say that Spencer had displayed a handgun, assaulted her as he stole her money. The initial investigation led police to believe that Spencer was hiding in an apartment in the 1300 block of Taney Ave. where officers staged for over an hour attempting to apprehend Spencer. However; they later learned that Spencer had fled to the Urbana area prior to their arrival. Upon learning this, Frederick Police Detectives went to Urbana, located and detained Spencer. There he was positively identified by Day as her assailant and he was arrested.

During the investigation of the robbery, Frederick police discovered that Day had an open warrant through Talbert County and was also arrested.

Both Spencer and Day (photos above) were transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.

Stolen property CDS Arrest (B) - Thrower, Dayajuhua O.

On 01/10/10 at approximately 2:00pm OFC Weaver was in the area of the 400blk of W. South when he observed a vehicle being operated by a subject later identified as Dayajuhua O. Thrower. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had a stolen registration sticker on the tag and his privilege to drive was suspended. Mr. Thrower was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest revealed drug paraphernalia on his person and suspected crack cocaine in the vehicle.

Frederick Business Leaders Get Gettysburg Leadership Lesson

Nationally known, regional leadership guru Steve Wiley told an audience of Frederick area business and civic leaders to keep their followers--employees, members, and constituents--in mind to communicate and inspire as did the most successful leaders in the Gettysburg conflict in the U.S. Civil War.

The CEO of Gettysburg, PA-based Lincoln Leadership Institute (http://www.lincolnleadershipinstitute.com) spoke at Hood College's Hodson Auditorium for the first Keynote of 2009 hosted by the City of Frederick's Department of Economic Development (http://www.businessinfrederick.com/) .

Wiley challenged leaders to surpass "transactional leadership"--a management style that he said is "good enough" when the leader successfully delegates, manages and controls the organization. But "transformational leadership" is what was needed in the stressful and unexpected leadership vaccuum at the Battle of Gettysburg. Leaders who learn from and emulate the style can elevate their and can elevate organizations from good to great, he said. His example Tuesday night was Col. Joshua Chamberlain, who led the 20th Maine in the successful charge at Little Roundtop.

In todays business environment, when studies show 70% of employees are disengaged from the goals of their organizations, often because of lack of leadership, good leadership is critical, he said.

FREDERICK SIDELINES: Wiley recognized his old high school basketball coach, Dave Markoe, whose Frederick resume includes leadership at the Board of Education, YMCA of Frederick and Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education (http://www.frederickchamber.org/cwt/external/wcpages/programs/FCBRE.aspx).

Harby Tran and Pattee Brown of 270Inc Magazine (http://www.270inc.com/) were major sponsors of the event, as well as the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.

Strong Arm Robbery

On 1/4/10, at approximately 2158 hours, FPD patrol officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W. 4th St. for a strong arm robbery. Officers located a female victim who had been robbed while walking down the street. The female sustained minor injuries but did not require medical treatment. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money.

The victim described the male as white, between the ages of 40-50, approximately 5’09”, thin build, with a pointy nose, a defined or cut jaw, and no facial hair. The suspect wore a black waist-length jacket and a black knit cap.

At this time there are no known suspects and/or witnesses; therefore, the FPD is asking for the assistance of the public. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the FPD at 301-600-2102, or if they desire to remain anonymous, they should call 301-600-TIPS (8477) or e-mail the FPD at fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org.

Handgun Arrest - Hinds, James Arthur

On 01/04/10 at approximately 3:30pm Frederick Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Lee Pl. for a report of a suspicious subject knocking on the door of a residence and possibly threatening the occupants.

Officers located a suspect matching the description in the area of W. 7th St. near Rt. 15. Upon contact the suspect attempted to run away and dropped a silver handgun from his jacket pocket. Hinds, James Arthur was arrested a short time later following a brief footchase and placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest revealed a quantity of suspected marijuana in his pants pocket. He was transported to Central Booking without further incident.

Strong Arm Robbery

On 01/01/10 Frederick Police Officers responded to a strong arm robbery that just occurred in the area of Brookside Apts., Building L at 160 Willowdale Dr., Frederick MD. The victim reported he was approached by two suspects who took his wallet containing an undisclosed amount of currency.

The suspects are described as follows:

1. B/M approximately 14-18 years old, medium build, dark clothing with possibly a “Mohawk” hairstyle.
2. B/M approximately 14-18 years old, medium build, dark clothing with short braids in his hair.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2100.