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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Takoma Park Police Department has provided an update to its investigation of “Threats of Mass Violence” made by Yonas Alemseged Harris when he sent emails to Montgomery College and the Montgomery County Police Department threatening to “shoot up” the school.
On October 16, at approximately 12:11 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 900 block of Merrimac Drive (7-11), for the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim’s 2018 black Ford Explorer was stolen moments after it was parked. During the investigation, the stolen vehicle was found fully engulfed in flames in Sligo Creek.
The Takoma Park Police Department has an active arrest warrant for Yonas Alemseged Harris, 25, for Threat of Mass Violence after Harris sent what was described as “intimidating and threatening emails to Montgomery College officials/employees and the Montgomery County Police Department, indicating he intended to “shoot up” Montgomery College.”
On October 2, 2024, at approximately 6:03 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 400 block of Ethan Allen Avenue following a report of an armed robbery that had occurred earlier.