Takoma Park Police File Additional Charges Against Suspect in Last Week’s Killings

The Takoma Park Police Department have filed additional charges against the off-duty Pentagon police officer accused in the killing of two men last week. David Hall Dixon has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime for his involvement in assaulting a female on May 6, 2020.

Takoma Park Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Incident

The Takoma Park police are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning (April 7), resulting in two fatalities, according to a department press release. Officers responded at about 5 a.m. to multiple reports of shots fired in the parking lot area of the Takoma Overlook Condominiums at 7333 New Hampshire Ave.

County Council Passes Two Bills Related to Youth Safety

The County Council yesterday unanimously passed two bills intended to increase safety conditions for the county’s young population. One is Bill 4-21, Weapons – Protection of Minors and Public Places – Restrictions Against Ghost Guns and Undetectable Guns, known as the “Ghost Guns Bill.”

Police Release Video of Assault with Handgun, Seek Info About Suspects

The county police department has released a video of an assault with a handgun in downtown Silver Spring and is asking for information about two suspects. Detectives from the 3rd District are investigating the incident, which happened in the 900 block of Ellsworth Drive on Jan. 16 at about 2:25 p.m. following a traffic dispute.

Takoma Park Police Investigating Machete Assault

The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating an assault with a machete that occurred last night (March 24), according to a community advisory. The incident began at about 10:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of University Boulevard across from Walgreens.