Prince George’s News

Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Prince George’s County to Close After 2025 Season

Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Prince George’s County to Close After 2025 Season

5/1/2025: Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, today announced that it will close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Prince George’s County, Maryland, after the 2025 operating season. The property, which is approximately 500 acres, will be marketed for redevelopment as part of Six...
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Maryland’s Nontidal Fishing License Fees Increase June 1, 2025

Maryland’s Nontidal Fishing License Fees Increase June 1, 2025

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing changes to nontidal fishing license and trout stamp fees effective June 1, 2025. This represents the first adjustment to nontidal–or freshwater fishing–fees in almost 20 years, addressing the rising costs of maintaining conservation efforts and angler programs in the face of inflation. Maryland’s freshwater fishing licenses...
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Dog Shot and Killed by Officers After Animal Attack Leaves Victim Seriously Injured

Dog Shot and Killed by Officers After Animal Attack Leaves Victim Seriously Injured

Prince George’s County Police Westphalia Division VIII patrol officers were dispatched on Saturday to the report of two large dogs attacking a man. This occurred at approximately 10:35 am in the 3200 block of Walters Lane. The preliminary details reveal that once on scene, one of the two dogs charged toward a responding officer....
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Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts for Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts for Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers at each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, as well as, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. A...
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Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2025 – Event to Remember and Honor Our Fallen Heroes

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2025 – Event to Remember and Honor Our Fallen Heroes

This May, our grateful nation will come together to honor its fallen fire service heroes during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last year. As part of this heartfelt commemoration, we invite landmarks, buildings, fire departments, and communities across...
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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: 79th Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Awards & Photos

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: 79th Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Awards & Photos

The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department proudly hosted the 79th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention on Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2025. This year’s convention held special significance as long-time Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department member Tommy Mattingly Jr., was instilled as President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association. The two-day event brought...
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Maryland Park Service Launches ‘25 in 2025’ Adventure Challenge

Maryland Park Service Launches ‘25 in 2025’ Adventure Challenge

Visitors to Maryland State Parks this year have a chance to win prizes such as a year-long admission pass and camping experiences by completing 25 parks-related challenges in 2025. The Maryland Park Service 25 in 2025 Adventure Challenge encourages visitors to find and photograph special scenic and historic features in several state parks. Visitors can register...
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Man Pays Off Credit Card Balance Thanks to Pick 5 Win

Man Pays Off Credit Card Balance Thanks to Pick 5 Win

Upper Marlboro man wins $50,000 prize using credit card balance as numbers Isn’t it ironic? A Prince George’s County man uses the five numbers from his credit card balance to play on a Pick 5 ticket – and wins $50,000 – enough to pay off that balance and then some. The friendly Upper Marlboro...
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Former Prince George’s County Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale Jr., Passes Away

Former Prince George’s County Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale Jr., Passes Away

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Release: It is with profound sadness that the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department announces the passing of former Fire Chief, Benjamin M. Barksdale, Jr. Chief Barksdale served our community and this department with distinction for eight years, holding positions of Deputy Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and was appointed as...
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Signed Maryland Legislations on April 22nd, 2025 – Governor Moore “Promotes Public Safety and Criminal Justice”

Signed Maryland Legislations on April 22nd, 2025 – Governor Moore “Promotes Public Safety and Criminal Justice”

Governor Wes Moore presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included The Expungement Reform Act, a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s legislative agenda. “The legislation signed strengthens the Moore-Miller Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to public safety while creating pathways to work, wages, and wealth for rehabilitated Marylanders.” “Our strategy to make...
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CSM Hosts 15th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference

CSM Hosts 15th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference

Nonprofit professionals from across Southern Maryland gathered April 10 at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 15th annual Nonprofit Institute Conference at the La Plata Campus where participants learned about several opportunities for success in the mission of helping others. With new director Stephanie Rolle, CSM’s Nonprofit Institute only continues to grow in scope...
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Maryland State Police Encouraging Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26, 2025

Maryland State Police Encouraging Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26, 2025

The Maryland State Police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and allied law enforcement agencies across the country, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26, 2025. The biannual program allows people to safely dispose of...
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U.S FDA Set to Ban Artificial Food Dyes by End of 2026

U.S FDA Set to Ban Artificial Food Dyes by End of 2026

Earlier this year, January 15, the FDA announced the revoking of authorization for use of FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs. Manufacturers who use FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs will have until January 15, 2027 or January 18, 2028, respectively, to reformulate their products. Other countries still...
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Maryland Department of Transportation Launches New Grant Cycle to Improve Bicycle Infrastructure Across the State

Maryland Department of Transportation Launches New Grant Cycle to Improve Bicycle Infrastructure Across the State

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that applications are open for up to $2 million in funding for projects that enhance safety and improve bicycling infrastructure in communities across the State. The Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Grant Program is a competitive program that focuses on local priorities for building networks of bicycle infrastructure...
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UPDATE: Woman Killed, Child Injured After Suspect Flees Police and Runs Red Light Causing Crash

UPDATE: Woman Killed, Child Injured After Suspect Flees Police and Runs Red Light Causing Crash

UPDATE 4/22/2025: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the body-worn and dashboard camera footage from the fatal police-involved collision involving the Prince George’s County Police Department that occurred on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Landover, Prince George’s County, Maryland. The decedent is identified as 34-year-old Patricia...
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Suspect Shot and Killed by Police After Stabbing Two Victims and Setting Apartment on Fire

Suspect Shot and Killed by Police After Stabbing Two Victims and Setting Apartment on Fire

On Sunday, April 20th, 2025, at approximately 8:20 a.m., Division IV Oxon Hill officers responded to a stabbing call in the 8300 block of Indian Head Highway. Officers discovered two victims, a man and woman, with critical stab wounds. Before fleeing that scene, the suspect also set fire to the apartment. Officers learned the...
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UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Behavioral Health Welcomes New Provider

UM Charles Regional Medical Group – Behavioral Health Welcomes New Provider

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, announced the addition of Jasmin Garcia, LCSW-C, a mental health counselor, to its Behavioral Health team in La Plata. Garcia is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical and a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor with more than six years of...
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UPDATE: Maryland Attorney General Investigating 3-Year-Old Killed After Police-Involved Collision in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: Maryland Attorney General Investigating 3-Year-Old Killed After Police-Involved Collision in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 4/22/2025: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the body-worn and dashboard camera footage from the fatal police-involved collision in Prince George’s County involving the District Heights Police Department and the Capitol Heights Police Department that occurred on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Capitol Heights, Prince...
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Governor Moore Announces Additional Employment Support for Impacted Federal Workers

Governor Moore Announces Additional Employment Support for Impacted Federal Workers

Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of a new process to streamline hiring for four critical and hard-to-fill position types across the state government. The governor directed actions to streamline hiring to modernize state government and to support job-seeking federal workers impacted by federal layoffs and firings. Under the Maryland Department of Budget Management,...
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Get Hooked on Blue Catfish! Comprehensive List of 2025 Blue Catfish Fishing Tournaments in Maryland

Get Hooked on Blue Catfish! Comprehensive List of 2025 Blue Catfish Fishing Tournaments in Maryland

Maryland anglers can do their part to help the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by catching and removing blue catfish from waterways. These nonnative fish are top predators that consume native species such as blue crabs, white perch, and menhaden. Avid anglers looking to put their skills to the test can register for tournaments and try...
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No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Waldorf

No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Waldorf

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 5:28 p.m., firefighters responded to the 2700 block of Tred Avon Court in Waldorf, for the house fire. 911 callers reported a grill was possibly on fire to the rear of the residence with all occupants being evacuated and accounted for. Crews arrived on the scene to find...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Releases Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Prince George’s County Police Department Releases Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A review of Prince George’s County Police Department records reflect the following: On March 28, 2019, an officer with the Hyattsville City Police Department contacted the Prince George’s County Police Department’s (PGPD) Gang Unit MS-13 Intelligence Squad to inform our agency that he had stopped a group of four men in Hyattsville. That group...
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Maryland Drug and Firearms Trafficker Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison

Maryland Drug and Firearms Trafficker Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison

Today, U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Thomas Emmanuel Williams, 52, of Laurel, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison. On January 17, 2025, a federal jury convicted Williams on 12 federal charges related to drug-and-firearms trafficking. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the sentence with Special Agent...
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Calvert Deputies Use Drone, K-9 to Locate and Arrest Two Fleeing Suspects After High-Speed Chase

Calvert Deputies Use Drone, K-9 to Locate and Arrest Two Fleeing Suspects After High-Speed Chase

Miles Frederick Warrick, 21, of Bowie, was arrested in Calvert County following a traffic stop attempt that led to a vehicle pursuit and a crash, according to court documents filed by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Warrick  is charged with felony drug distribution, two misdemeanor drug offenses, multiple counts of fleeing and eluding police,...
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UPDATE: Two Men Dead After Large House Fire in Charles County, Fire Marshal Continues Investigation

UPDATE: Two Men Dead After Large House Fire in Charles County, Fire Marshal Continues Investigation

UPDATE 4/17/2025 @ 4:30 P.M.: Deputy State Fire Marshals continue to investigate the cause of a house fire that claimed the life of two Charles County residents. On April 17, 2025 at 6:15 a.m. the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments were dispatched to 9690 Brunswick Road in Faulkner for a structure...
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