Silver Spring Men Charged with Rockville Homicide
Detectives from the county’s Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged two Silver Spring men with a February 17 homicide in Rockville.
Police Investigating Shooting in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday evening in the 7400 block of Holly Avenue, according to an emailed community advisory.
Police Warn of Car Wrap Scam
Takoma Park Police are warning residents of a scam involving fake text messages that claim to offer payment for placing advertisements on personal vehicles.
Police Investigating Brazilian Bakery Burglary
Takoma Park Police say they are investigating a burglary that occurred in the overnight hours last Friday at Brazilian Bakery, the second burglary at the shop since early January.
UPDATED: Concern for Missing Silver Spring Woman
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 22-year-old woman missing from Silver Spring.
Man Arrested for December Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police say they have arrested and charged 29-year-old John Tomlinson for a December 13, 2021 shooting in downtown Silver Spring.
Police Investigating Robbery in Downtown Silver Spring; Surveillance Video Released
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video during a January 14 robbery outside of the Home Court store in the 900 block of Philadelphia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring.
Suspect Arrested and Charged with Sex Trafficking; Possibility of Additional Victims a Concern
Detectives from the county’s Vice & Intelligence Unit have arrested and charged 32-year-old Ernest Wilkerson of Rockville with sex trafficking and prostitution-related charges. Detectives have released a photo of Wilkerson and his vehicle and encourage anyone who may be a victim of sex trafficking by Wilkerson to come forward.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Silver Spring 7-Eleven
Detectives from the county’s Major Crimes Division are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video during a January 13 armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in the 7900 block of Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring.
Takoma Park Internal Affairs Investigated 13 Complaints in 2021, Fewer Than 2020
The internal affairs section of the Takoma Park Police Department investigated 13 complaints in 2021, down from 24 complaints the year before, according to a summary report.
Suspects Arrested in Carjacking at Summit Hills Apartments
Montgomery County Police say that an 18-year-old male is in custody following a January 19 armed carjacking at the Summit Hills Apartments in Silver Spring, and another suspect is in custody in Prince George’s County on additional charges.
Police Collecting Essentials for County Animal Shelters
Takoma Park Police will be holding an Essentials Drive for the Montgomery County Animal Shelters starting next week.