Main Street Takoma Releases Holiday Shopping Guide
Main Street Takoma has released its annual Holiday Shopping Guide, according to an announcement on the organization’s Instagram account.
The Green Rooster to Open December 11
The Green Rooster, a new food truck from the operators of The Still Point spa in Takoma Park, will open on December 11, according to a report from Washington City Paper.
Two Men Arrested in Connection with Recent Takoma Park Crimes
Two Maryland men are facing multiple charges related to four separate incidents that occurred in Takoma Park in September and October, according to Chief Antonio DeVaul.
Takoma Park Releases Data Explorer to Provide Census Community Survey Data
Takoma Park has released the Takoma Park Data Explorer, which allows residents and others to learn more about the city with information from the Census American Community Survey data for 2015-2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Armed Carjacking Suspect Arrested; Dog Recovered
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged one of three suspects in an armed carjacking that occurred in Rockville last Monday.