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Arrest Made for Possession of Handgun; Other Charges
Takoma Park Police say they arrested a 25-year-old male from Silver Spring for possession of a handgun on a prohibited person and other charges.
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Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts
Police say they are investigating two more thefts of catalytic converter units from vehicles in Takoma Park.
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Police, Fire Accepting Toy Drive Donations
Police and firefighters in Takoma Park are teaming up again for their annual toy drive, according to a city announcement.
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Police Share Holiday Package Tips
The Takoma Park Police Department has shared a Community Advisory with tips to help prevent thefts during the holiday season.
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Takoma Park Toy Drive Now Underway
Takoma Park’s first responders teamed up to launch their annual toy drive yesterday, which will run until Dec. 20, according to a community advisory. The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department and the Takoma Park Police Department are accepting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards.
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Takoma Park Police Seeking Applicants for Community Police Academy
The Takoma Park Police Department is looking for residents interested in applying for the Community Police Academy, according to a community advisory. The academy is limited to 25 people who would like to learn more about topics including patrol, traffic enforcement, use of force, criminal investigations, canine, firearms, crisis negotiation and more.
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Annual Winter Coat Drive Begins Monday
The Takoma Park Police Department’s annual Winter Coat Drive begins Monday, November 1, according to an emailed Community Advisory.
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Police Release Arrest and Traffic Stop Data, Computer-Aided Dispatch Calls
The Takoma Park Police Department has released Arrest and Traffic Stop Data from 2015-2020 and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) calls from 2018-2020. The August release follows one of the recommendations made by the city’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force to increase transparency and awareness surrounding public safety data.
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Police Investigating Two More Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating two more thefts of catalytic converter units from vehicles, according to an emailed community advisory.