March 31, 2006

Police Arrest 12 in Raid

Takoma Park Police arrested 12 suspects during a search warrant executed at a home in the 7800 block of Cole Avenue, at approximately 9 p.m. Thursday night, March 30.

This effort is the result of a four-month investigation begun based on intelligence provided by a patrol officer and a private citizen. The search located drugs, drug paraphernalia, and other evidence. Three of the suspects were detained on open warrants; the remaining suspects received criminal citations and released.

The house was cited by Takoma Park’s housing department for numerous code violations and boarded up by Public Works staff.

Personnel serving the warrant included TPPD Criminal Investigations, two patrol squads and the Montgomery County SWAT team, consisting of Montgomery County Police and Sheriff officers. Investigation continues.

Posted by Police at March 31, 2006 02:53 PM