Takoma Park Police Department Chief Antonio DeVaul has announced the arrest of Mario Collins, 18, and a male juvenile, 16, both of whom are from Washington, DC. The arrests relate to the assault on police officers, the possession of a stolen pistol, and a stolen car.
The incident happened on the evening of July 29, 2025, according to the police. Officers on patrol in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue observed suspicious activity with a car at around 6:07 p.m. The car was found to be stolen after an investigation. The driver tried to flee as police tried to perform a traffic check, hitting two unmarked police cars in the process.
Both of the car’s passengers were captured without any additional problems, despite the attempted escape. A loaded firearm that had also been reported stolen was found during a vehicle search. Authorities made sure that the 16-year-old involved received the proper juvenile notifications.
Mario Collins was taken into custody and accused of a number of crimes, including assaulting police officers, possessing a stolen firearm, and stealing a car. After that, he was taken to the Central Processing Unit in Montgomery County for additional processing.
