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Takoma Park Mayor Releases Statement on Recent Incidents
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has released a statement on two recent incidents that occurred in the city, one of which is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
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Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Downtown Silver Spring; Video Released
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District are investigating the armed robbery of a male that occurred in downtown Silver Spring. MCPD is releasing a video of the incident captured by the victim’s dashcam and is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
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Vehicle Stolen in “Jump-In” Auto Theft at Chick-fil-A
A Subaru Impreza was stolen Tuesday at the Chick-fil-A in Downtown Silver Spring in what is being called a “jump-in” auto theft.
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Vandalism to Vehicle Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime
Takoma Park Police are investigating vandalism to a vehicle as a possible hate crime.
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Winter Coat Drive Collects Over 600 Coats
The Takoma Park Police Department’s Winter Coat Drive has collected over 600 winter coats and over 200 other items in this year’s campaign. The annual coat drive, which began November 2 and ended December 18, was held in partnership with Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington and other local charities.
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Missing Silver Spring Mother Now Charged with Parental Abduction
A Silver Spring mother who, together with her child, were part of a missing persons case earlier this year is now wanted in a criminal case, according to county police. Ashley Spicer, age 35, has been charged with parental abduction of her nine-year-old daughter Israel “Kali” Burk; there is a now a warrant out for Spicer’s…
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Takoma Park Mayor Issues Statement on Police Officer’s Arrest for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has issued a statement in response to news of a Takoma Park police officer’s arrest for sexual abuse of a minor. Citing court documents, WJLA-TV last week reported that 42-year-old Eric Mueller had been arrested in a case involving a 17-year-old female juvenile that occurred shortly before Thanksgiving.
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Parks Police Seek Identity of Woman Seen Vandalizing Takoma Park Public Art Project
The Montgomery County Parks Police are seeking the identity of a woman seen in a video vandalizing painted community picnic tables at the gazebo in Takoma Park.
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Takoma Park Police Seeking “Critical” Missing Person
The Takoma Park Police Department has issued a notice of a missing person it deems “critical.” Eighty-year-old Hector Ray Robinson, who the department also describes as “vulnerable,” was last seen in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue.