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UMD Community Text Alerts were sent overnight for an off-campus assault with a weapon. The incident occurred along Rhode Island Avenue, between Rossborough Lane and Norwich Road. To view the alerts, visit https://alert.umd.edu/alerts . UPDATE: Earlier this morning, the driver of the e-scooter contacted UMPD and provided information and context of the event. The Prince George’s County Police Department continues to investigate.

UPDATE (October 17, 2024): Through investigation, the suspect involved in this incident was identified as juvenile male (13-year-old) and charged accordingly. Photos have been removed. UPDATE: Please see additional photos of the suspect above. INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) OCCURRED: September 6, 2024 (Friday)/ Approximately 11:03 a.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of College Avenue (near the intersection of Princeton Avenue and College Avenue), College Park, Maryland 20742

**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Robbery with a Weapon OCCURRED: June 17, 2024 (Monday)/ Approximately 1:20 a.m. LOCATION: 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: 24-0035078 BRIEF DETAILS:

University of Maryland Police Department Conducts Sobriety Checkpoint

**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Burglary OCCURRED: April 24, 2024 (Wednesday)/ Between 5 a.m. & 10 a.m. LOCATION: 7500 block of Girard Avenue, (Between Rhode Island Avenue and Dartmouth Avenue), College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: PP24-0023450

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department will host a Child Car Seat Check at the Pocomoke Building (7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20742). This is a free service and is available to anyone. A certified child safety seat technician will assist you with installing and provide guidance on the proper use of your child safety seat.