The Maryland Natural Resources Police reported a statistically safer weekend than years past during the July 4 weekend this year. Despite being the busiest boating holiday, no boating fatalities were recorded on Independence Day weekend. Nine boating accidents occurred on Maryland’s waterways, down from 12 in each of the previous two years. NRP officers...
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In the digital age, social media platforms have become the primary source of news and information for millions of people worldwide. While these platforms offer unprecedented access to information and connectivity, they also serve as breeding grounds for the spread of fake news. False information can have serious consequences, influencing public opinion, inciting violence,...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night following a vigil held at a high school in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The victim is 24-year-old Shahid Omar Jr., of Upper Marlboro. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading...
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The Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday evening in Prince George’s County. The driver of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, identified as Quintin Barnes, 37, of Reisterstown, and a passenger, identified as Jasmine Jeffries, 19, of an unknown location, were pronounced deceased on the scene. A driver and passenger...
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U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Karim Abdul Turay, age 31, a resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, to 51 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit transportation of stolen motor vehicles and receipt and possession of stolen motor vehicles. The sentence was announced by...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Suitland. The suspects are 21-year-old Walter Plummer of Suitland and 21-year-old Akiya Bagley of Washington, DC. They are charged in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Juan Roach of Suitland. On June 27, 2024,...
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Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded more than $16.2 million to assist small businesses and support local revitalization projects and activities. Grants from the Business Boost Microgrant Program, the Main Street Improvement Grant, and Project Restore 2.0 will provide funds to 121 businesses, local...
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On June 26, 2024, at 3:21 a.m., Calvert Deputies responded to the report of an intrusion alarm at the CVS Pharmacy, Inc. located at 7955 Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach. Deputies arrived on scene and confirmed forced entry to the front door and the ATM had been damaged and attempted to be accessed by...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2024-2025 waterfowl blind site license. From July 15 through July 29 at 11:59 p.m., hunters and riparian landowners may enter the annual lottery for the opening days of blind site licensing. Hunters and riparian landowners with a...
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A child shot in Temple Hills on July 4, 2024, has died of his injuries. The victim is six-year-old Ahsan Payton of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to determine a motive...
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On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at approximately 2:02 a.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County were dispatched to the 3400 block of Old Jones Road in Dunkirk, for the house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes to find a two-story residence with a 1-story attached garage which was...
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UPDATE 7/8/2024: On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to 6955 Ellenwood Court in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. 35 firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to find fire showing from a 1-story attached garage. The owner/occupants have been identified as Edwin...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed three lives this morning, July 6, 2024, in Prince George’s County The deceased are identified as Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper Marlboro, Khyree Jackson, 24, of Waldorf and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, of Upper Marlboro. Hazel and Jackson were pronounced deceased on the scene...
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UPDATE 7/4/2024: The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Southern Avenue. The Major Crash Team’s preliminary investigation reveals that on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., a silver BMW sedan was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed south in the 4100 block...
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On July 4, 2024, members of the CCSO Emergency Services Team, along with CCSO detectives and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, served a search warrant in the 11200 block of Thackeray Lane in White Plains, MD. The search warrant was related to a shooting that occurred in June on Argyle Avenue in Waldorf...
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As we reach the height of summer, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds residents and visitors to swim near a lifeguard, wear a life jacket, and to always swim and boat sober. Drownings are more likely to occur when lifeguards are not present. In June, a man died while swimming in an unguarded...
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This holiday weekend, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) anticipates more boaters on the water, and subsequently an increase in boating incidents and fatalities. Because of the high volume of activity during the July 4 holiday, it’s statistically one of the most dangerous times on Maryland’s waterways. Boating while under the influence of alcohol or...
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On Saturday, June 30, 2024, at 2:05 a.m., officers responded to Mall Circle for the report of a hit and run crash. While officers were on the scene, the driver of the striking vehicle was observed in the parking lot. Officers attempted to contact the driver, but she fled. As officers attempted to stop...
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Maryland State Police beginning Wednesday will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the July 4th holiday weekend. State troopers from all 23 barracks across Maryland will conduct saturation patrols from Wednesday to Monday. Increased enforcement efforts are funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office....
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Six community-based and local government organizations in Maryland will receive a combined $1.2 million over the next two years as part of a federal Inflation Reduction Act-supported grantmaking program. The Maryland Forest Service received and forwarded 22 applications statewide for the inaugural round of awards to the Community Forestry Catalyst Fund, which aims to...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Insurance Administration launched a new resource to help Marylanders navigate health care coverage challenges that impact access to care. The new Health Coverage Assistance Team, known as H-CAT, will “walk with the consumer” to navigate health coverage questions or challenges, in addition to coordinating closely with other...
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On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 3:23 p.m., officers responded to the St. Charles Towne Center parking lot after receiving a report of four juveniles breaking into several cars. Officers arrived in the parking lot, and the suspects immediately fled on foot but were quickly apprehended. Further investigation found three vehicles had been...
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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening in the unincorporated section of Bowie. The victim is 17-year-old Re’Sheed Reid of Bowie. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On June 24, 2024, at approximately 6:35 pm,...
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Summer is here and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people that marine wildlife — dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales, and others – are making their seasonal return to the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. Anyone who sees a marine...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Pay special attention to animals that are most prone to heat stroke: Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs and cats with short noses, such as bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Persians and...
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