Below is the latest information on the operational status of the red-light cameras installed across the City of Takoma Park:
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Takoma Park Police
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrest of Lancer Brown, 63, of Bowie, Maryland, for 1st degree assault after threatening two people with a machete in a Popeyes restaurant.
Takoma Park Police shared on Monday that the department responded to two commercial burglaries on the morning of Friday, November 15. Per police:
On November 10, at approximately 4:44 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a strong-arm carjacking that had just occurred.
On November 9, at approximately 4:57 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to a strong armed robbery report at the Sardi’s restaurant located in the 1100 block of University Blvd.
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On November 5, at approximately 4:06 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 700 block of Ethan Allen Avenue for the report of a strong-arm robbery that had just occurred involving five juvenile suspects assaulting the victim and taking his car keys before stealing his vehicle.
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On October 24, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7700 block of Takoma Avenue for the report of an attempted armed robbery.
The Takoma Park Police Department recently shared information regarding rideshare safety following a concerning experience by the department’s public information officer.
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Halloween is next week and the Takoma Park Police Department has shared a few safety tips with the community.
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrests of Eduardo Vallera Carrizallez, 21, and Onalker Machado Martinez, 24, both without fixed addresses, for strong armed robbery after the suspects placed accessories on the victim’s shoes without consent and then demanded payment leading to the suspect’s restraining the victim and stealing money.
On October 15 at approximately 4:15 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to a theft scheme reported at Ria Money Exchange, located inside Megamart Supermarket in the 1100 block of University Blvd. The incident occurred on October 13, 2024, around 3:30 pm.