dave evans is the director of the tanglewood watch patrol. the small community nestled in silver spring is normally quiet, but it isn't immune to street-level crimes. >> we have interrupted car break-ins, possibly even attempted thefts. we've had people roaming in the neighborhood that when the police were called they came out and it turns out that they had outstanding warrants. >> reporter: according to evans, about 50 volunteers participate in the program, alternating evening shifts. >> we want to know that you can walk down the street and not be hurt. >> reporter: the job they say is solely to serve as extra eyes and ears to the montgomery county police department. if they see something, they call 911 and report it to the police. confronting a criminal or chasing after one is something they don't do. they are never armed with a gun or any other weapon. >> your best defense is the vehicle that you're in. and you really shouldn't probably leave the vehicle. it's maintaining a receive -- a safe distance. >> 99% of the local law enforcement th

to address a pretty serious subject, but dave owens is here to tell us how they're doing it in a fun sort of way. >> when current athletic director stephanie evans last year, one of her top priorities involving more females in sports. currently there are nearly 500 more boys than girls participating. while this next story hasn't completely solved the problem, it's helping. truthfully not many of them saw this coming. >> i didn't know what i was going to expect. >> reporter: not at coolidge or woodson, dunbar or any other d.c. public school, for that matter. >> i'm actually good at it now of. >> reporter: yup, bowling and for the first time ever it's being offered as the district attempts to close a gender gap in its sports programs. >> in the next two years i'd like for to us have about 2 to 300 more females of. >> reporter: patricia briscoe former assistant athletic director who is an avid bowler had been thinking of the idea for years and when student surveys revealed interest, she sprung into action. >> we have so many scholarships out there for girls for bowling of. >> reporter: wait a second, scholarships? >> it's been going on for some tim

evan does stats. >> just from working with him for nine years you know exactly when the time is right to see that stat. >> reporter: davewens, 9 sports now. >> thanks, dave. chvotkin is in the top six of active current division 1 broadcasters and top 18 all time longevity in division 1. he says he'll do it till his health says he can't anymore. derek, back to you. >> never listen to georgetown ball the same way. >>> coming up on 9 news now at 6:00 some new info into the federal probe of alleged corruption in the d.c. government. bruce johnson has the followup report. >> citing misconduct by the prosecutor and police, a culpeper county judge orders the release of a man behind bars for a dozen years, more on that story. >> plus the rock and roll marathon is days away. we'll introduce you to a cancer survivor who is hitting pavement so others can beat the disease. >>> we are now just three days away from 2012 suntrust rock and roll usa marathon. while many people are running to beat their best time, others are running to raise awareness and money for a particular cause. mike hydek introduces us to a cancer survivor who is