The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Clinton. The victim is 16-year-old Robert Isiah Walker of Clinton. On August 12, 2023, at approximately 2:40 am, officers responded to a gas station in the 9800 block of Piscataway Road for the report of...
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State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci has been awarded The Olin Greene Outstanding Fire Prevention Service Award by the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) at their annual meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina. Along with the award, Geraci was re-elected as the Vice-President of NASFM, comprised of the most senior fire officials in...
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On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 3:40 p.m., Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-66 near the 74 mile marker. The truck that caused the crash fled the scene. The truck had been reported stolen out of Falls Church, Va., with the driver being later identified as...
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Michael Dolson, 37, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the March 14, 2022 stabbing death of Kenneth Thomas, Jr., 42, of Silver Spring Maryland, announced United States Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Acting Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Mr. Thomas was a Howard University...
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The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department and the Prince George’s County Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a stolen fire department vehicle. The vehicle is a 2011 Chevy Silverado Pickup with Ritchie Volunteer Fire Department markings and Maryland Tag LG92945 The vehicle was removed from the Ritchie Volunteer Fire Department station located...
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$1 million scratch-off prize comes two weeks after $50,000 Pick 5 win A 67-year-old Oxon Hill woman is in awe after winning two big Lottery prizes just two weeks apart. The lucky lady claimed a $50,000 Pick 5 prize on July 25 and came back this week to claim a $1 million $1 Million...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested and charged a man for the murder of his wife in their Clinton home. The suspect is 39-year-old Richard Gray III. He’s charged with the murder of 31-year-old Sheray Gray. On August 5, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am, officers responded to the 10000 block of...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating after a student at Largo High School brought a loaded gun onto school property on Friday. The 16-year-old suspect is charged as an adult. On August 4, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am, the assigned School Resource Officers were notified that during a fight at the school,...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a shooting on Saturday in Glenn Dale. Detectives have charged a teenager with possession of a loaded firearm. He’s a 17-year-old male from Mount Rainier. On August 5, 2023, at approximately 12:30 pm, PGPD officers responded to the 9900 block of Marguerita Avenue for a reported...
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After a two-day trial, a federal jury convicted Antjoun Riddick, age 45, of Accokeek, Maryland, late on August 1, 2023, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby of the...
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UPDATE 8/3/2023: The 1-story single family home owned/occupied by Craig and Kimberly Skidmore suffered over $400,000.00 in loss of structure and content Investigation determined the fire started in the dryer located in the laundry room and has been deemed accidental. One cat perished in the fire. The occupants of the home are being assisted...
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Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control is proud to announce the launch of their latest franchise location. New franchise owner, and Calvert County resident, Phillip Campbell is eager to bring humane wildlife removal and exclusion services to home and business owners in Maryland. Before embarking on this adventure, Campbell served in the United States Navy for...
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Hernan Yanes-Rivera, a/k/a “Recio,” age 22, of Adelphi, Maryland, on July 28, 2023, to 22 years in federal prison, and sentenced Agustino Eugenio Rivas Rodriguez, a/k/a “Terrible,” age 26, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to 16 years in federal prison, each followed by three years of supervised release, for...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights on Saturday evening. The victim is 43-year-old Isaac Jenkins of Winnsboro, SC. Preliminarily, this does not appear to be a random crime. On July 29, 2023, at approximately 9:20...
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Maryland State Police are investigating the discovery of a body Tuesday afternoon in Prince George’s County. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to a report of a body located on the grass along the onramp from Woodyard Road to southbound Branch Avenue (Maryland...
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Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash on Friday in Prince George’s County. The deceased, identified as Lisa Brown, 64, of Upper Marlboro, MD, was driving a 2019 Ford Fusion involved in the crash. She was transported by emergency medical services to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital and pronounced deceased by hospital...
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Darrell Jones, 49, of Beltsville, MD, was convicted of all counts stemming from the April 7, 2022 stabbing of Wayne Pitt, at the Anacostia Metro Station, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Michael Anzallo, of the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD). The verdicts were returned by a Superior Court jury that found...
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Maryland State Police will visit communities throughout Maryland in support of National Night Out, an event that aims to bridge law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. National Night Out since 1984 has been observed annually on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event is on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Police officers throughout...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department identified and arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal shooting at a hotel on Saturday evening. The suspects are 18-year-old Ade Boggs, 28-year-old Te Shear Baxter and 32-year-old Tequoia Baxter. All three suspects are relatives who live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The victim in this case is 37-year-old...
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Registration is now open for the inaugural DMV Girls Try Hockey For Free Day at 14 rinks across Maryland and Virginia. The DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day is a joint effort between the Washington Capitals, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association (PVAHA), and various youth hockey organizations...
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$40,000 Megaplier ticket sold in Towson; Jackpot at $910 million The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow and keeps producing second-tier and third-tier prize winners in Maryland! A $1 million second-tier winning ticket and a $40,000 third-tier winning ticket were sold in Maryland for Tuesday night’s drawing. Check your tickets! Last night’s winning numbers...
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Due to forecasted high temperatures, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including shelter, water, space and access to shade In addition, the following requirements are in effect until the official heat advisory expires: Dogs with short snouts (brachiocephalic), such as boxers, Shih-Tzus and pugs, and long hair winter...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is planned for the evening of Wednesday, July 26, 2023, within...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The deceased bicyclist is 43-year-old Gregory McCullom of Upper Marlboro. On July 23, 2023, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to the area of Williams Beanes Road and Federal Court. The preliminary investigation...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this month in the city of Seat Pleasant. The suspect is 37-year-old Jesse Culley of Capitol Heights. An arrest warrant has been obtained for the second suspect, 21-year-old Raykia Poston of Capitol Heights. The...
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