Takoma Park Police

September 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

Takoma Park’s New School vs. Old School Basketball Game a Success (VIDEO)

A teen program run by the Takoma Park Recreation Department included a basketball game between the teens and city employees. The game was about a lot more than fitness. Take a look: Visit Takoma Park City TV to see more Takoma Park City Television.

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November 11, 2015 | Staff Writer

Takoma Park Police Identify Woman Found Deceased (PHOTO)

Takoma Park police officers have identified the woman found dead in the 7500 block of New Hampshire Avenue on Tuesday morning as 34-year-old Elena Gugicheva. According to police, Gugicheva was stabbed multiple times. Police are investigating her death as a homicide. Police said Gugicheva, a paralegal, worked part-time in the office park where she was […]

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November 10, 2015 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Takoma Park Police Investigate Woman’s Death as Homicide

UPDATED Takoma Park police officers are investigating a woman’s death in the 7500 block of New Hampshire Avenue as a homicide. According to police, the preliminary investigation indicates there was trauma to the victim who is only being identified by police as a woman in her mid-30’s. Police said that as soon as next-of-kin notification […]

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August 7, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Takoma Park Police Warns Residents About Pepco Scam

It starts with a phone call from someone claiming to be representing Pepco. The Takoma Park Police Department wants residents to be on alert. According to a news release, police have received information from citizens that a person is calling and saying they represent Pepco to offer services and upgrades in exchange for money. “Many companies, […]

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July 1, 2015 | Aline Barros

Takoma Park Police Officer Indicted on Assault Charges

A Takoma Park police officer was indicted on assault charges on June 30 after a road rage incident last July in Bowie. Police Officer Travis Ala was indicted on charges of first and second-degree assault and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, according to Takoma Park Police. Police said Ala […]

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June 1, 2015 | Krista Brick

(VIDEO) Takoma Park Woman and Her Alleged Lover Accused of Homicide

The wife of the man found dead in his backyard in Takoma Park last August appeared in court Monday on murder charges. Larlane Pannell-Brown is being held on $5 million bond and is accused of conspiring to kill her husband, Cecil Brown. Her alleged lover, Hussain Ali  Zadeh is also charged with first-degree murder in […]

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May 8, 2015 | Staff Writer

Drug Take-Back Day Nets 530 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Drugs

On May 2, the Montgomery County Police Department, the Chevy Chase Village Police Department, the Gaithersburg Police Department, and the Takoma Park Police Department conducted a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at multiple locations and netted hundreds of pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. Law enforcement agencies participating in the event collected approximately 530 pounds […]

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August 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

Takoma Park Police Investigate Suspicious Death as Homicide (PHOTO)

UPDATED 8.5.14 Takoma Park Police are investigating the death of 73-year-old Cecil Brown as a homicide. On Aug. 4, police received two reports of a disturbance in the 800 block of Colby Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they found Brown deceased in his backyard. On Aug. 5, police said the Medical Examiner has […]

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