In the early hours of Thursday, July 31, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue. The incident, reported at approximately 12:09am, occurred in the area of the Red Carpet Inn in Takoma Park.
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Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrests of 18-year-old Mario Collins and a 16-year-old male juvenile, both from Washington DC. The arrests are in connection with a stolen vehicle, the possession of a stolen handgun, and the assault on police officers.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) reports that during the ninth week of its Summer Traffic Task Force, officers conducted 107 traffic stops resulting in 17 DUI arrests and issued over 300 citations and warnings, with cumulative totals since the initiative began reaching 127 DUI arrests and more than 2,400 total enforcement actions. (more…)
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Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Pilot Program Community Meeting to Take Place on Thursday, July 31st
The City of Takoma Park is actively pursuing and has recently gained legislative authority to implement an Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Pilot Program, specifically focusing on school zones. The Takoma Park Police Department is inviting the community to join them for a Community Engagement and Informational Session regarding the recently passed Automated Stop Sign Enforcement Bill, which designates Takoma Park as a pilot jurisdiction for this new initiative.
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Ronald John Dyson, 67, of no fixed address, for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.
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On July 15, 2025, a Frederick County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a Baltimore man during a traffic stop on Route 340 after a K9 unit detected narcotics and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 385 grams of suspected cocaine.
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The Gaithersburg Police Department is investigating an attempted burglary at Rich Soles, a sneaker boutique on North Frederick Avenue, early Monday morning, after unknown suspects tried but failed to break in through the front door. (more…)
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating a delayed report of an armed robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5, 2025.
The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) has announced it will join residents in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, with neighborhood block parties aimed at promoting crime prevention, community spirit, and police partnerships. (more…)
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Frederick County on Saturday morning that killed a six-month-old infant and injured two others when a Dodge Durango struck a telephone pole and a house on Woodsboro Pike. (more…)