Arrest Made for Possession of Handgun; Other Charges
Takoma Park Police say they arrested a 25-year-old male from Silver Spring for possession of a handgun on a prohibited person and other charges.
Mattress Firm Reopens Downtown Silver Spring Store
Mattress Firm has reopened in downtown Silver Spring after closing last week for a short store remodeling.
Police Investigating Scam Targeting Elderly Couple; Additional Victims a Concern
Police say that detectives from the county’s Financial Crimes Section are investigating a November 30 fraud case that targeted an elderly couple. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the adult male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
Buttigieg, Granholm Visit RS Automotive
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited RS Automotive in Takoma Park yesterday to announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to build and support a national electric vehicle charging network.
Metro to Begin Restoring 7000-Series Trains to Service
Metro yesterday announced that following approval from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC), the agency will begin restoring its 7000-series trains back to service.
Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts
Police say they are investigating two more thefts of catalytic converter units from vehicles in Takoma Park.
Police Investigating Overnight Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in downtown Silver Spring.
Dog Haus Biergarten Now Open
Dog Haus Biergarten is now fully open in Downtown Silver Spring, after a soft opening solely for takeout and delivery.
Police Arrest Male for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Downtown Silver Spring
Officers from the county’s 3rd District Crime Suppression Task Force arrested a 33-year-old male from Washington for illegally possessing a handgun and for having an active arrest warrant from Prince George’s County.