Takoma Park Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are asking for the public’s help with identifying suspects in a January 30 armed robbery.
Packages Stolen from U.S. Mail Truck in Takoma Park; Suspects Sought
Takoma Park police and postal inspectors are investigating the theft of packages from a U.S. Mail truck, according to an emailed community advisory.
Police Cautioning Drivers in Wake of Increase in Carjackings
Montgomery County police are cautioning drivers in the wake of a recent increase in carjackings in the region. So far in January, there have been eight carjackings and one attempt.
Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in ATM Robbery
County police are looking for help from the public to identify a suspect in a recent robbery at an ATM in the Hillandale area, according to a Twitter post.
Silver Spring Man Charged with Vehicle Theft, Burglary
A Silver Spring man has been arrested and charged with vehicle theft and second-degree burglary, the county police department announced. Daniel Tesfamihret, age 37, of Braddock Road in Silver Spring, was found driving a vehicle stolen in Connecticut that was reported to the county’s Emergency Communications Center by a vehicle locator service.
Takoma Park Seeking Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Applications
The City of Takoma Park is seeking applications for its Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, which seeks to make recommendations “with an emphasis on addressing racial inequalities that exist in government and services evolving around public safety.”
Takoma Park Police Arrest Suspect on Attempted Murder, Other Charges
Takoma Park police have arrested a Washington, D.C. man on charges of attempted first-degree murder, attempted armed robbery, first-degree assault and other offenses, the department announced. Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue at about 9:24 a.m. on Dec. 1 for the report of a shooting that had just occurred.
Takoma Park Councilmember Issues Security Update
Takoma Park Councilmember Talisha Searcy has issued a statement regarding security in the city during the Presidential Inauguration.
Takoma Park Police Investigating Armed Robbery of 7-Eleven
Takoma Park police responded early this morning to the report of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven convenience store in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, according to an emailed community advisory. Around 3 a.m., four people entered the store; one was armed with a black handgun. One subject demanded cash from the register while the other three stole property from the store.