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Takoma Park Police Investigating Machete Assault
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating an assault with a machete that occurred last night (March 24), according to a community advisory. The incident began at about 10:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of University Boulevard across from Walgreens.
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Police Report Arrest of Virginia Man in Two Attempted Carjackings
The county police department reports that detectives from the Major Crime Division have arrested a Virginia man for two attempted carjackings in downtown Silver Spring. Michael Danso, 38, of Woodbridge was charged in connection with the incidents that occurred on March 23.
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Takoma Police Investigating Two Cases of Commercial Property Destruction
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating two cases of commercial destruction of property that occurred early this morning (March 26), according to a community advisory. The first case involved Republic at 6939 Laurel Ave. The second was at Takoma Bev Co., 6917 Laurel Ave.
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Recent Shooting Ruled a Homicide; Police Seek Information
Detectives from the Major Crimes Division are investigating a shooting that occurred in Silver Spring on March 3 that has now been ruled a homicide following the victim’s death. The victim has been identified as Derek James McBrayer, age 40, of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Quebec…
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Council to Hold Hearing, Vote Today on Easing Some COVID–19 Restrictions
The County Council is set to meet this afternoon for a public hearing and vote on revisions County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed to his executive orders implementing certain pandemic-related restrictions in the county.
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Takoma Park Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are asking for the public’s help with identifying suspects in a March 11 armed robbery.
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Takoma Park Seeks Community Input About Redeveloped Recreation Center
The City of Takoma Park is planning to redevelop its recreation center on New Hampshire Avenue and is looking for community input, the city announced. Officials have launched a survey to gather information about the public’s needs and priorities.
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Takoma Park Police Investigating Strong-Arm Carjacking
Takoma Park police are investigating a strong-arm carjacking that took place last night in the 200 block of Ethan Allen Avenue, near the Takoma Park Silver Spring Food Co-op. According to a community advisory, the police responded to the incident at about 8:45 p.m.
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Detectives Identify Four Suspects in Multiple Carjackings, Armed Robberies; All Arrested
Detectives with the county’s Major Crimes unit have identified four suspects in eight recent carjackings and armed robberies in Silver Spring, the department announced today.