Suspect in Takoma Park 7-11 Robbery Escaped While Handcuffed
A suspect arrested for theft in Takoma Park escaped from a marked patrol vehicle and fled on foot Saturday and has not been located as of Monday morning. An officer… Read More
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‘A Preventive Measure’: Police Hope Catalytic Converter Etching Program Cuts Down on Thefts
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have launched “Operation: Etch & Catch” to combat catalytic converter thefts. There have been 22 catalytic converter thefts in the county so far this year,… Read More
Police Launch Free Catalytic Converter Etching to Combat Thefts
On Sunday morning, drivers arrived at Fitzgerald Auto Mall in North Bethesda to have their catalytic converters marked. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) launched “Operation: Etch & Catch” this… Read More
Takoma Park Man Charged with Assault, Theft
Marcus Riggs, 36, was charged with assault and theft in connection with a robbery at the 7-11 on Merrimac Drive in Ward 6 of Takoma Park. On March 22 at… Read More
U.S. Marshals Continue Search for Hogan’s Former Chief of Staff
Roy McGrath, who had been former Gov. Larry Hogan’s chief of staff, is wanted by the U.S. Marshal Service for failing to appear at his court trial Monday in Baltimore… Read More
Virgin Mary Statue Stolen From Darnestown Church
A two-foot-high statue of the Virgin Mary was stolen from the yard of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church in Darnestown, according to Father Greg Shaffer. After watching video… Read More
Police Investigates Theft of Electric Wheelchair in Bethesda
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating the theft of an electric wheelchair that occurred on Wednesday in the 4900 block of Hampden Lane in Bethesda. The suspect entered… Read More
Thieves Steal Christmas Trees from Takoma Park Fire Department
Six Christmas trees were stolen from Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department’s lot. The sale of these trees is an annual fundraiser to raise money for the fire department volunteer services.… Read More
Police: Man Charged For Silver Spring Mail Theft
Police said a man was arrested and charged for mail theft this week. In a release, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said detectives arrested and charged Shaheem Jerry Denson,… Read More
Teen Arrested for Assault of Police Officer, Theft in Takoma Park
A Hyattsville teenager was arrested and charged with first degree assault and attempting to disarm a Takoma Park police officer. He also was charged with resisting arrest and theft of… Read More
Detectives Release Surveillance Video of ‘Grandparent Scam’ Suspect
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a “grandparent scam,” per a press release. MCPD released a surveillance video of a man believed to be responsible for the crimes.… Read More
Assisted Living Employee Charged with Multiple Thefts of Residents’ Jewelry
Maritza Ramirez, a 14-year employee at Marian Assisted Living in Olney, was charged with multiple counts of theft and theft scheme. The Germantown resident is charged with one count of… Read More