Takoma Park teen missing since Feb. found safe

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Wednesday, March 5th, 2014, 1:13pm

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- Takoma Park police have found a 17-year-old girl missing since February 19.

Diamond C. Wilson was last heard from on February 19 when she talked to a friend on the phone.

On March 5, police notified the media that Wilson returned home. They say she is safe and in good health.

No other details were immediately available.

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Monday, February 24th, 2014, 6:19pm

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- A council member in Takoma Park died on Thursday, according to city officials.

Kay Daniels-Cohen, 71, of Takoma Park, died after suffering from cancer, city officials said in a news release.

Monday night, the city will honor Daniels-Cohen with a special council meeting.

"The next City Council meeting on Monday night, February 24, will be kept very short, followed by an opportunity for residents to share their thoughts about Kay at the podium. In addition, residents who wish to share "Kay stories" and photos may want to post them on a special Facebook page that has been created," city officials said.

Daniels-Cohen will be remembered for her vigorous work and expertise in recreation, according to city officials.

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Monday, February 24th, 2014, 1:04pm

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- Takoma Park Police are looking for Diana Velasquez.

They say Velasquez was last seen by a friend in Chillum on February 17 at 11:00 p.m.

Police describe Velasquez as a runaway.

Anyone who has information about Velasquez's whereabouts is asked to call police at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #14008475.

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Monday, February 24th, 2014, 10:42am

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding two teenage runaways from Takoma Park, Md.

Madison Holliday and Tianna Balboza were last seen in the 700 block of Hudson Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m., police say.

Holliday, 17, is described as a black female, standing 5 feet 1 inch tall, and weighing 220 pounds. Balboza, 14, is described as a black female, standing 5 feet 7 inches, and weighing 175 pounds.

Police believe the two girls are together.

Anyone who has information about Madison Holliday or Tianna Balboza's whereabouts is asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #14008509 or #14008510.

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Thursday, February 6th, 2014, 1:46pm

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- Takoma Park Police have arrested two people on drug charges after the discovery of a marijuana grow operation.

According to police, 24-year-old Daniel J. Carroll of Silver Spring and 20-year-old Michelle Khoeun of Takoma Park are charged with Manufacturing Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Marijuana and Possession of CDS Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute.

In January, members of the Drug Investigative Unit received information that Carroll was selling marijuana in and around Takoma Park. Then, detectives learned that Carroll had a "marijuana grow operation" at his home, according to police.

A search warrant was executed on February 5 at Carroll's home, say police. Detectives found a "marijuana grow operation" and seized "marijuana in an amount indicative of an intent to distribute," according to police in a press release on Thursday.

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Thursday, January 2nd, 2014, 10:31pm

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- Police have arrested and charged a female suspect who they say stabbed a man and hit a 7-month-pregnant woman with a broken tiki torch.

Katherlan Johnson, 46, has been arrested for first degree burglary, assault second degree, reckless endangerment, and malicious destruction of property less than $1,000, police said.

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Tuesday, December 31st, 2013, 5:22pm

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- Police have arrested two suspects in connection to a new scam known as "the flim flam" or "pigeon drop" scam.

Consuelo Ann Green, 39, and Sharon Denise Erickson, 51, have been charged with 'Conspiracy to Commit Theft and Theft Scheme'.

A victim in this scam recognized one of the suspects in a car on December 30 at the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue. When Police arrived, they also found money bags inside the car filled with what looked like a large amount of cash, police said.

In the scam, the victim said that Green had approached her, showed her a brown bag filled with money and said that she would give her half the money if she gave her her bank information. Erickson showed up and acted as though she did not know Green. The victim was then told to go to the bank, and withdraw money to give to them. Before the victim could give that money, police arrived.