Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrests of 18-year-old Mario Collins and a 16-year-old male juvenile, both from Washington DC. The arrests are in connection with a stolen vehicle, the possession of a stolen handgun, and the assault on police officers.
According to police, the incident unfolded on the evening of July 29, 2025. At approximately 6:07 pm, officers on patrol in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue noticed suspicious activity involving a vehicle. Upon investigation, the vehicle was confirmed to be stolen. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver attempted to evade capture, striking two unmarked police vehicles in the process.
Despite the attempted escape, both occupants of the vehicle were apprehended without further incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm, which had also been reported as stolen. Authorities ensured that the appropriate juvenile notifications were made concerning the 16-year-old involved…