Sunday, February 24, 2013
Police received a call that shots were fired shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday.
Two men were found dead on a Takoma Park driveway early Sunday morning. Police said they found two men lying dead on a driveway in the 7300 block of Flower Avenue. The officers were responding to calls that shots were fired in the area. The men were identified as David Draa, 30, of Takoma Park, and Steven Kyle Hickman, 30, of Washington, DC. Investigators said they believe that the men were friends and coworkers at a Washington, DC, special education school. Details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Arrests reported do not imply guilty.
Takoma Park Police responded to a variety of crimes for the week of Nov. 10.
If anyone has seen Simayah Ainsworth you can contact the police department at 301-270-1100.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
If anyone has seen Simayah Ainsworth you can contact the police department at 301-270-1100.
The Takoma Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a teen girl who was reported missing Sunday. Police officials are investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Simayah Ainsworth. Ainsworth was last seen on Nov. 11 from the 700 block of Hudson Avenue in Takoma Park, according to police officials. She was last seen wearing a white/black tank top, blue denim jeans and black Nike shoes. Ainsworth is described as a black female, standing 5-feet 5-inches tall, weighing 140 lbs. with brown eyes, long straight black hair. She has a medium complexion. Anyone who has information about Ainsworth's whereabouts is asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100. Refer to case #12055572.
Friday, November 9, 2012
These are the crimes and arrests reported in the City of Takoma Park from Nov. 2 to Nov. 8, 2012. Crime wasn’t reported in Ward 1 to 3.
Ward 4: 100 block. of Ritchie Avenue: Officers responded to an attempted theft on Nov. 5 at 8:32 a.m. There was an attempted robbery and unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal the victim’s bicycle by cutting the lock. It was unsuccessful. 100 block of Lee Avenue: On Friday, Nov. 2 at 11 p.m. officers responded to an auto theft that occurred. An unknown suspect(s) stole a green 1999 Dodge Caravan when it was left running. The vehicle was left unlocked and unattended in a parking lot. Ward 5: 8500 block of Flower Avenue: On Friday, Nov. 2 at 2:15 p.m. an 18-year-old woman was arrested for theft under $1000 and released. She stole property from a female victim, according to police. Ward 6: 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue: A 20-year-old…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
After about a month as Takoma Park’s new chief of police, Alan Goldberg shares his experiences and talks about the future of the police department.
Takoma Park’s new chief of police Alan Goldberg was sworn in last month and said the transition to becoming the new chief has been smooth and enjoyable. Goldberg, who grew up in Aspen Hill, came out of retirement because he said he wasn’t done doing what he loved to do yet. Goldberg has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Montgomery County Police Department. Takoma Park Patch: What do you see as the biggest crime-related issues facing Takoma Park? Alan Goldberg: Gangs are one of the number one issues. It's not just Takoma Park; it's only 2.5 square miles granted, so any of these crime issues are really regional. I think that the associated violence and gang culture is certainly detrimental to the quality of life. While …
Monday, November 5, 2012
The warning period was extended due to Hurricane Sandy.
A speed violation warning issued for new speed cameras installed on Caroll Avenue has been extended, according to Takoma Park Police. Starting Nov. 16 at midnight, citations will be issued to violators driving 12 miles over the speed limit. The two new portable speed cameras are located in the 7400 block of Carroll Avenue – one northbound and another southbound. They are a part of the Safe Speed Program. Its goal is to reduce speed and accidents. Current sites that contain fixed pole enforcement units:
Saturday, November 3, 2012
These are the crimes reported and arrests in the City of Takoma Park from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2012.
Friday, November 2, 2012
These are the crimes and arrests reported in the City of Takoma Park from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2012.
The following is compiled from crime summaries provided by the Takoma Park Police Department from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2012 . Arrests do not imply guilt. Ward 1: 300 block of Tulip Avenue: Officers responded to a burglary on Friday, Oct. 26, at 11:08 p.m. Earlier in the day a window apparently had been broken by an unknown suspect. No property was stolen. Ward 3: 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue: Police officers responded to a theft that occurred earlier on Friday, Oct. 26. While the victim was pumping gas, two unknown male suspects pulled their vehicle alongside the victim's vehicle, opened the victim’s unlocked vehicle door, and stole her purse. The assailants then fled. Unit block of Jefferson Avenue: Police officers responded to a …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Thieves target self-service gas station pumps for unsuspecting victims, police officials say.
Takoma Park Police officials are reminding residents to stay on alert when they use a self-service gas station pump. In an interview with Takoma Park CTV, Victim Witness Coordinator Diana Dean said the crime isn’t unique to Takoma Park. “Since self-service gas stations are used by most people these days, thieves have identified them as great places to commit their thefts. They simply watch for the moment they can get to the vehicle unseen, unheard,” Dean tells TPCTV. Safety tips to keep in mind: When to buy gas? Fully consider where and when you purchase your gas. Choose a safe location during daylight hours. Pay attention. It’s important to be fully aware of your surroundings. Don’t let anything distract you including your cell phone. …
