Police: Stolen Car & License Plates; Theft From Auto; Vandalism
Takoma Park Police are alerting residents of a recent incident of a stolen auto & license plates, theft from a car, and vandalism.
Ride On Buses to Continue Temporary Free Rides and Rear Door Boarding
The County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) yesterday announced that Ride On, Ride On Extra, and Flash will maintain temporary, rear-door boarding and suspended fare collection practices when Metrobus resumes front-door boarding and fare collection on Sunday, Jan. 3.
Suspect Charged in Ellsworth Place Robbery, Unrelated Carjacking
Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section have arrested and charged Ezekiel David Harris-Goff, age 18, in an armed robbery Dec. 1 in Ellsworth Place Mall. In addition, Harris-Goff, of an unconfirmed address, has been charged in an unrelated armed carjacking that took place Nov. 2 on 16th Street in Silver Spring.
District 20 Legislators to Sponsor Eviction Protection Bill
Two state legislators from District 20 revealed plans yesterday to introduce legislation that would help protect tenants struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Will Smith (D) and Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D) will be the lead sponsors of the COVID-19 Eviction Relief Act in the 2021 session of the state legislature.
Nando’s Peri-Peri has Temporarily Closed
According to a sign posted at the door, Nando’s Peri-Peri has temporarily closed its location at 924 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring.
Man Struck by Metrobus in Takoma Park
A man was struck yesterday by a Metrobus in Takoma Park and is currently hospitalized in serious condition, confirmed by officials from WMATA, Takoma Park Police, and the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service.
CAIR Condemns Vandalism in Takoma Park
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) yesterday condemned an act of vandalism where a swastika was spray-painted onto the back of a vehicle in Takoma Park, and welcomed a hate crime investigation by local authorities into the incident.
Takoma Park Police Holding Essentials Drive for Animal Shelters
Takoma Park Police will be holding an Essentials Drive for the Montgomery County Animal Shelters starting next week.
Starbucks at Silver Spring Metro Permanently Closed
The Starbucks outlet located at 8399 Colesville Rd. near the Silver Spring Metro entrance permanently closed as of Dec. 27, according to a notice on the door. Staff members are on site today cleaning up and shutting down operations.