Prince George’s News

CSM Night of Engineering Promotes Pathways to Industry Careers on October 29th, 2025

CSM Night of Engineering Promotes Pathways to Industry Careers on October 29th, 2025

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is inviting aspiring engineers to explore how regional partnerships are expanding career opportunities during Night of Engineering on October 29, at 6 p.m. Attendees will be introduced to the associate of science degree programs at CSM, transfer pathways to four-year bachelor’s degrees with the University System of Maryland...
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PG County Firefighter Charged After Using Firehouse Wi-Fi to Share Child Pornography

PG County Firefighter Charged After Using Firehouse Wi-Fi to Share Child Pornography

Joshua Edmund Murphy, 35, of Brunswick, Maryland, is being held without bond after being charged with 8 counts of felony Child Porn Promote/Distribute, and 8 counts of misdemeanor possession of child pornography. The investigation began following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), that linked a social media account...
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Governor Moore Statement on SNAP Benefit Impacts Due to the Federal Government Shutdown

Governor Moore Statement on SNAP Benefit Impacts Due to the Federal Government Shutdown

Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding SNAP benefit impacts due to the federal government shutdown: ​“In a letter dated Oct. 10, the Trump Administration directed the State of Maryland not to issue SNAP benefits. The Trump Administration is also choosing not to release contingency funding for the program, as required by law....
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Two Suspects Charged in Theft Scheme Targeting Waldorf Home Depot

Two Suspects Charged in Theft Scheme Targeting Waldorf Home Depot

Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team have charged two suspects in connection with a series of organized thefts from a home improvement store located in Waldorf. Over the course of five separate incidents in July 2025, approximately $11,000 in merchandise—including flooring, molding, lighting materials, sinks, and a refrigerator—was stolen. The...
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Retired Prince George’s County Postman Beaming After $100,000 Powerball Win

Retired Prince George’s County Postman Beaming After $100,000 Powerball Win

A retired postman from Prince George’s County found himself on a new route to riches, thanks to the Aug. 6 Powerball drawing that gave him a $100,000 payday. He’s not at all new to playing the Lottery, having notched a memorable Pick 5 prize previously. His third-tier Powerball win – which was doubled from...
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Convicted Felon Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer, Multiple Guns, Badges, Vests Recovered

Convicted Felon Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer, Multiple Guns, Badges, Vests Recovered

Prince George’s County Police officers arrested and charged a suspect in connection with impersonating a police officer. The suspect is 33-year-old Jonathan Michael Davis of Beltsville. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who encountered Davis where he represented himself as a law enforcement officer. On October 11, 2025, at approximately 9:50 pm, patrol...
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DNR Scientists Publish Research on Largemouth Bass Habitat, Blue Catfish Movement

DNR Scientists Publish Research on Largemouth Bass Habitat, Blue Catfish Movement

Two recent studies by Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists – one about underwater grass habitat and another on a major invasive threat –  highlight how research findings can inform fisheries management. A study led by DNR biologist Dr. Joseph W. Love, published in Ecological Modelling (May 2024), modeled the effects of habitat and catch-and-release mortality...
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Governor Moore and TEDCO Announce $50 Million Taiwanese Investment and New Global Partnerships to Grow Maryland’s Innovation Economy

Governor Moore and TEDCO Announce $50 Million Taiwanese Investment and New Global Partnerships to Grow Maryland’s Innovation Economy

Governor Wes Moore, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association Taiwan, and SangFroid International Capital announced an agreement to unlock up to $50 million in co-investments into Maryland’s innovation economy. The agreement is one of four developing international collaborations featured during TEDCO’s annual entrepreneur expo, where the governor highlighted the...
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Maryland State Police Invite Families to Celebrate Halloween Safely Across The State

Maryland State Police Invite Families to Celebrate Halloween Safely Across The State

This October, Maryland State Police are inviting families across the state to join troopers for a series of Halloween-themed community events designed to provide safe, family-friendly fun. From Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, troopers will be hosting and participating in “Trunk or Treat” celebrations and other festive gatherings to help ensure children and...
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Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General Receive 76,000 Educators’ Support at Maryland State Education Association

Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General Receive 76,000 Educators’ Support at Maryland State Education Association

Delegates representing 76,000 members of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) attending the MSEA fall Representative Assembly (RA) voted to support the re-election of Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General Anthony Brown. Every four years the RA delegation votes on the MSEA Endorsement Council’s recommendation for statewide office candidates. “More than...
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DEA National Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, October 25, 2025

DEA National Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, October 25, 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 Saturday, October 25, 2025. The biannual program allows people...
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Introducing FirstNet Fusion: New Mission-Critical Platform to Revolutionize First Responder Communications

Introducing FirstNet Fusion: New Mission-Critical Platform to Revolutionize First Responder Communications

The nation’s first responder community is getting a huge upgrade that will benefit public safety across the country. AT&T is launching FirstNet Fusion, which will allow every firefighter, police officer and EMT – no matter what cell phone service they use – to instantly talk, share video and coordinate during an emergency. FirstNet®, Built...
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67th Annual Washington International Horse Show in Prince George’s County This Week

67th Annual Washington International Horse Show in Prince George’s County This Week

The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) at the Prince George’s County Equestrian Center and Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD is here!!! The 67th annual WIHS is being held in Prince George’s County for the fourth year in a row from Monday, October 20 through Sunday, October 26, 2025. The WIHS is considered...
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VIDEO: Detectives Arrests Two Men After Year-Long Investigation Involving String of Theft and Burglaries

VIDEO: Detectives Arrests Two Men After Year-Long Investigation Involving String of Theft and Burglaries

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District VI – Beltsville Detective Bureau charged two suspects in connection with nearly 40 theft and burglary cases in the Beltsville area. The suspects are 27-year-old Paul Moegel III and 31-year-old Christopher Talbott. Both suspects live in Beltsville. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects stole items in shed...
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SPARC Collaborates with MedStar Health on New, State-of-the-Art Athletic Performance Center in Beltsville Opening Monday, October 20, 2025

SPARC Collaborates with MedStar Health on New, State-of-the-Art Athletic Performance Center in Beltsville Opening Monday, October 20, 2025

SPARC, the DMV region’s newest and most advanced athletic performance center, and MedStar Health are proud to announce a new collaboration, bringing elite physical therapy services directly into its flagship facility located near the University of Maryland. SPARC’s newly constructed facility is designed to serve athletes from middle school through the professional ranks. The...
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Two Women Arrested for Theft at Target in Charles County

Two Women Arrested for Theft at Target in Charles County

Tamika Markia Williams-Evans, 46, of Gwynn Oak, and Shermise Artavia Degrafenried, 48, of Baltimore, have both been charged with theft following a shoplifting incident at a Target store in Charles County. According to court documents, officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an active theft at the Target store...
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4 Teens, Waldorf Man Arrested in Connection to Series of Armed Robberies

4 Teens, Waldorf Man Arrested in Connection to Series of Armed Robberies

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, Robbery Unit, have identified and arrested five suspects in connection with a series of armed robberies in which the suspects targeted victims wearing designer clothing and other property. The suspects range in age from 15-years-old to 21-years-old. Between September 19 and September 24, 2025,...
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State’s Attorney Announces Life Sentence Without Parole for Man Convicted of Murder of Local Greenbelt Teacher

State’s Attorney Announces Life Sentence Without Parole for Man Convicted of Murder of Local Greenbelt Teacher

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara H. Jackson announced today that 35-year-old Harold Landon III has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of first-degree murder in the death of 59-year-old Mariame Toure Sylla. In September 2023, Landon murdered Sylla, a respected educator at Dora Kennedy French...
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CSM Launches Thrive 60+ Lifelong Learning Program for Adults Age 60 and Up

CSM Launches Thrive 60+ Lifelong Learning Program for Adults Age 60 and Up

Free and low-cost continuing education opportunities expand access, foster community, and enrich the lives of Southern Maryland residents age 60 and up. For residents of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties age 60 and over, the opportunity to explore a variety of continuing education and personal enrichment courses for little-or-no cost is now available...
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PG County Man Receives Just 2 Years Probation After Dumping Large Amounts of Cooking Oil

PG County Man Receives Just 2 Years Probation After Dumping Large Amounts of Cooking Oil

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the guilty plea of Philip Robinson, 67, of Laurel, Maryland for violations of Maryland environmental laws regarding the discharge of pollutants in Prince George’s County. The investigation was led by the Attorney General’s Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit (ENRCU). The investigation began after a citizen notified authorities...
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Maryland Harvest Season Ramping Up – Share the Road With Our Farmers!

Maryland Harvest Season Ramping Up – Share the Road With Our Farmers!

As many commuters may have noticed, our harvest season is ramping up and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Farm Bureau, is reminding motorists to share the road safely with large farm equipment as the fall harvest is underway in the state....
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Governor Moore Convenes Veterans Organizations to Discuss Expanding Post-Service Opportunities as Critical Federal Resources Remain Unavailable

Governor Moore Convenes Veterans Organizations to Discuss Expanding Post-Service Opportunities as Critical Federal Resources Remain Unavailable

Governor Wes Moore hosted veterans organizations Hiring Our Heroes and Student Veterans of America at the State House to discuss how Maryland can leverage cross-sector partnerships to help veterans find and excel in their post-service careers. The discussion comes as critical federal resources to support veterans transitioning into post-service opportunities—such as the GI Bill...
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Maryland Comptroller’s Office Launches New System to Modernize Unclaimed Property Process

Maryland Comptroller’s Office Launches New System to Modernize Unclaimed Property Process

Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced today the launch of a modernized unclaimed property website and system that will make it easier for residents to reclaim their lost assets. The upgraded platform replaces a mainframe system that had been in use for decades with a contemporary cloud-based solution, allowing Marylanders to submit claims online...
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Chesapeake Bay 2025 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Results

Chesapeake Bay 2025 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Results

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2025 juvenile striped bass survey recorded a young-of-year index of 4.0. This is an improvement over recent years, but still well below the long-term survey average of 11. This marks the seventh consecutive year of low spawning success for striped bass. The annual survey tracks the reproductive...
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Skimmer Facing Charges in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania After Multiple Investigations

Skimmer Facing Charges in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania After Multiple Investigations

On October 8th, 2025, the Mount Vernon Police District in Fairfax County, VA, released the following information. They identified the suspect as Marko Puskas, 40, of no fixed address. Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit uncovered a credit card skimming operation that targeted ATMs and payment devices inside stores across the Richmond Highway corridor,...
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