The Takoma Park Police Department has offered burglary prevention tips. Takoma Park Police writes, “These tips are not intended to scare or frighten anyone, however, crime is a fact of life everywhere. As partners, we can discourage criminals from targeting certain areas. We can make it hard for them. Let’s make a difference together. Let’s demonstrate to the criminals that we are putting them on notice that they will be caught!” The tips can be seen below:
On August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:50 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue following a report of an armed robbery that had occurred earlier in the day involving a fake $1,000 winning ticket.
The 43rd Annual Takoma Park Street Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. This free event takes place each year on the first […]
The Takoma Park Police Department has announced a special Tile Mate (Air Tag) Giveaway event on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the corner of Maple Ave. and Sligo Creek Pkwy.
On August 23, Takoma Park police responded to three commercial burglaries. Police have provided the following information about the burglaries:
On August 16, at approximately 9:07 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7900 block of New Hamsphire Avenue for a report of an armed robbery that had occurred earlier in a different location (1000 block of University Blvd, Cash Depot).
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Jersi Eduardo Claros, 34, of no fixed address, for the attempted armed robbery of a juvenile victim.
On August 15, Takoma Park Police responded to two armed robberies that occurred within minutes of each other. The details of the incidents, courtesy of Takoma Park Police, are as follows:
Koma Cafe, which offers Italian-inspired cuisine and much more in the Long Branch Neighborhood of Takoma Park, has been a hit since it opened last October. Known for its specialty coffee & tea, and Italian-inspired pastries and food, Eater DC recently wrote that the unique soft serve ice cream the cafe offers “steals the show.”
Montgomery College will host a grand opening event for its Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building on Thursday, September 19, at 2pm at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.