Point Washington Manhunt Over

[sunspotbaby]

Anyone have new info? It's day 3 why hasn't the Sheriff's department made a public annoucement on the air yet? Whether the fugitive is still in the Point Washington area or not an annoucement would ease the tenson in our neighborhood. We need to know if it's safe to get in our cars at dark:30 to go to work....is it safe for the kids to board the school buses in the early hours of the morning? I'm sure our law officials are doing there best, but some instruction as to what to do at this point would be helpful. I think it's great our community has a interactive communication source like SoWal...I've gotten more info here than on the TV. We are blessed nobody has been harmed so for. Also a community prayer might to a good idea.

Valid concerns there. i live at least 10 miles away, but we haven't been for a walk in two days. i guess i'm probably being over protective, but i don't care.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Anyone have new info? It's day 3 why hasn't the Sheriff's department made a public annoucement on the air yet? Whether the fugitive is still in the Point Washington area or not an annoucement would ease the tenson in our neighborhood. We need to know if it's safe to get in our cars at dark:30 to go to work....is it safe for the kids to board the school buses in the early hours of the morning? I'm sure our law officials are doing there best, but some instruction as to what to do at this point would be helpful. I think it's great our community has a interactive communication source like SoWal...I've gotten more info here than on the TV. We are blessed nobody has been harmed so for. Also a community prayer might to a good idea.

I've heard no new info on this guy, but I have some thoughts. From what I've read, he has robbed a bank and has shot at cops to prevent arrest. I'm not a criminologist, but it doesn't sound like his intention is to proactively search for people in Pt Washington to harm. Lock your doors, especially your dead bolts, and be aware. For the safety of people in Pt Washington, probably the best thing the Sheriff could do is to ease off regarding the number of units on patrol, which would allow the guy to come out of hiding, and getting the heck out of Pt Washington.

Is it safe, even after this guy leaves or gets busted? I try and think about the big picture. I've seen more near miss car crashes, and plenty of actual car crashes, and know of several deaths from car crashes at Bay Dr/331 and 395/331 (Pt Washington area), but this is the only incident of a this matter of which I'm aware. You are never safe. Don't text and drive, look out for other drivers and bicyclists, and we will all be a little safer. Don't smoke, don't eat fatty foods frequently, and exercise for more safety, because those things are killing us a little bit every day. ;-)

 

[bluemtnrunner]

Thanks SJ, that is kind of how I have felt this whole time. We always need to be careful but while police were actively pursuing this guy we needed to stay inside and out of the way because the police and fugative were reacting to what was happening at that time. I guarantee you my hands were very visible as I was pulling up to the roadblocks. Lots of LEOs with lots of guns on high alert. I don't usually get nervous around them either but in that situation I was on my guard for them. Now, I'm just keeping eyes peeled and heeding all of those tips I usually ignore like not leaving ladders outside, making sure my car is locked, etc.

 

[Jdarg]

We have no fear about sending our daughter to Bay tomorrow- they would not have school if they thought for a minute that the kids' safety would be compromised. All the kids had a rough day on Friday, but especially for those of us that live in the Pt. Washington area and whose kids have seen way too much drama in their own yards, it's time to get back to a little normalcy.

I do think many parents would feel better if there would be some sort of public announcement about the procedures that will be in place tomorrow- I am pretty confident there will be a security plan in place.

 

[Alice 30A]

Just heard, Deputy are on E. Mitchell. Have they found the guy.

 

[jodiFL]

Thanks SJ, that is kind of how I have felt this whole time. We always need to be careful but while police were actively pursuing this guy we needed to stay inside and out of the way because the police and fugative were reacting to what was happening at that time. I guarantee you my hands were very visible as I was pulling up to the roadblocks. Lots of LEOs with lots of guns on high alert. I don't usually get nervous around them either but in that situation I was on my guard for them. Now, I'm just keeping eyes peeled and heeding all of those tips I usually ignore like not leaving ladders outside, making sure my car is locked, etc.

yep ... had my windows rolled down (tinted windows) and my ID in hand, visible thru the windshield. when I got up close to them I just went ahead and stuck my ID out the window.

 

[jodiFL]

Just heard, Deputy are on E. Mitchell. Have they found the guy.

Just heard from a very reputable source that he was just spotted running up Dawson. LOCK IT UP FOLKS!

plz... let this be another rumor....I cant handle another day like Friday.

 

[Here4Good]

Another reliable source reporting police activity with guns drawn at Oak/East PW.

YIKES.

 

[scubastank]

new info

Anyone have new info? It's day 3 why hasn't the Sheriff's department made a public annoucement on the air yet? Whether the fugitive is still in the Point Washington area or not an annoucement would ease the tenson in our neighborhood. We need to know if it's safe to get in our cars at dark:30 to go to work....is it safe for the kids to board the school buses in the early hours of the morning? I'm sure our law officials are doing there best, but some instruction as to what to do at this point would be helpful. I think it's great our community has a interactive communication source like SoWal...I've gotten more info here than on the TV. We are blessed nobody has been harmed so for. Also a community prayer might to a good idea.

According to a deputy Someone has seen him off of East Point Washington area. The police are everywhere again.

 

[jodiFL]

tires squealing.. two deputies at each end of Juniper street right now.