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.
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.
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 Takoma Park police department warns that it’s crucial to use extreme caution on your property after experiencing any kind of inclement weather. “It’s especially important to use caution after particularly high winds, tornados, ice storms, and lightning.” The department shared the following tips to protect both your property and your family:
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of John Nigel De Bellotte, 29, of Hyattsville, Maryland, for indecent exposure.
On June 3, at approximately 10:30 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for the report of a strong-arm robbery.
Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you? If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, then don’t click the link! The Takoma Park Police Department and other agencies across Maryland warn that this type of text message is a scam called smishing.
Takoma Park Police announced that Corporal Emanuel Ayala has been named Officer of the Year for 2024 “in recognition of his outstanding service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to both our department and the community we serve.”
Residents across the county have reported receiving a fraudulent text claiming to be from the “Maryland State Department of Motor Vehicles” and demanding immediate payment. This agency does not exist, as it is called the Maryland Motor Vehicles Administration in Maryland, and the agency would not communicate with you via text.