Takoma Park Police responded to two separate calls for the sound of shots fired at 11:45 and 11:46pm on Wednesday night. Per Takoma Park Police:
On April 19 at approximately 11:45 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Geneva Avenue and Hilltop Road for a report of possible shots fired reported by multiple callers. Officers from Takoma Park and Park Police canvassed the area on foot for suspects, potential victims and casings with negative results.
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department have announced the arrest of Josiane Kameni Sahok, 32, of Takoma Park, Maryland, for three counts of Child Neglect. The arrest was related to last week’s incident of a three-year-old child falling from the second story window of an apartment building.
Per Takoma Park Police: On March 21st, at approximately 11:50 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1100 block of Linden Avenue for the report of Child Neglect. Officers were contacted by a UPS delivery driver who reported that while delivering a package to the apartment, the door was opened by a toddler. The driver called out for an adult but was met with another toddler who was crying. Officers responded, made entry into the apartment, and found two visibly upset young children. The apartment was in an unsanitary condition with no adults present. Officers were unable to contact a parent. They immediately purchased diapers for the toddlers and cleaned them up. While officers were on scene caring for the toddlers, the parent, identified as Sahok, arrived at the apartment with a 5-year-old child. Officers determined that the toddlers were left alone in the apartment for several hours. They provided Sahok with assistance and information for resources for food and other necessities while discussing the dangers of leaving children unattended. Child Protective Services was notified.
The Kennedy High School community is mourning the loss and honoring the memory of Mr. Kofi Frempong, LTI coordinator at the school since September of 2014. Mr. Frempong tragically lost his life on April 5th.
The wake/viewing will take place on Thursday, April 27th from 5pm-8pm at Beall Funeral Home (6512 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD). The funeral service will take place on Friday, April 28th from 10am-11am at St. Pius X Catholic Church (14720 Annapolis Rd. Bowie, MD). The burial will take place on Friday, April 28th at 12pm at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (13801 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD), and a memorial service will take place on Sunday, April 30th at 4pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (1006 Larch Ave. Takoma Park, MD).
Per MCPS: Takoma Park Middle School won first place in the 2023 Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge. This year’s theme was: Fresh Take on Tradition. Students were asked to create plant-forward meals reflecting the school community, as well as the cultural and lived experience of team members. The school has previously won this challenge three times.
Takoma Park created the following traditional Ethiopian dishes: Ethio-nada, a tomato-based red lentil stew seasoned with berbere spices inside whole wheat empanada dough; Atakilt Wot, a cabbage, potato and carrot-based side dish seasoned with homemade spices; and Ethiopian Spris, a layered fruit smoothie drink with spinach, banana and vanilla yogurt on the bottom and frozen fruit with mango, strawberries, peach, pineapple and vanilla yogurt on top.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing 13-year-old girls; Erica Sofia Mejia, from Silver Spring and Allison Flores from Laurel. Per MCPD:
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Allison Flores and Erica Mejia is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.
Per Takoma Park Police: On April 18 at approximately 4:45 pm, Montgomery County Police called out for a carjacking that had just occurred in Silver Spring; the vehicle was heading into the City of Takoma Park. At 5:45 pm, Takoma Park officers observed the carjacked vehicle in the 8100 block of Carroll Avenue but lost visual at New Hampshire Avenue and Merrimac Drive. A few minutes later, the carjacked vehicle was located in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue. As officers approached the vehicle, three suspects bailed out and tried to flee on foot. All three suspects were apprehended. The three suspects were juveniles who were released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Charges are pending in Montgomery County and Takoma Park.
Investigation continues under case #230018572. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Patrol Services Bureau have arrested and charged 35-year-old Emmanuel Horton of an unconfirmed address, with indecent exposure, second-degree assault and fourth-degree sex assault. Officers have released a photo of Horton and encourage anyone who may be a victim of indecent exposure by Horton to come forward. On Monday, April 17, 2023, at approximately 9:37 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 900 block of Thayer Ave. for the report of a male subject who exposed himself to customers on an elevator.
While on scene, officers identified Horton as the suspect and located him a short distance from the scene. Officers transported him to the 3rd District station, where Horton was interviewed. Horton was transported to the Central Processing Unit where he is currently being held without bond.
Andre is 6-feet tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black ripped jeans. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Andre Ricardo White is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.
Eater DC recently looked at places around DC where people can get crabs to enjoy at home. While there are several places in MoCo to get your crabs, two places in MoCo have made Eater DC’s list:
Bethesda Crab House (4958 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814): “Bethesda Crab House was opened in 1961 by Henry Vechery. Ever since it has been a local tradition. We offer oysters, shrimp, crabcakes, Alaskan King and Snow Crab legs, but our specialty is the Maryland Blue Crab.”
Silver Spring offers a variety of free activities for visitors and locals alike. Here are ten of the best free things to do in Silver Spring:
Takoma Park police is searching for Jasmine Nicholls-Davis, an 18-year-old woman who has been missing since Wednesday, April 12th at approximately 8:20am. She was last seen at the Unit Block of University Blvd in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Jasmine Nicholls-Davis was last seen wearing a black hoodie with white lettering, black and white pajama pants, and black Converse sneakers. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Takoma Park Police at 301-270-1100 or Text tip411.