Prince George’s News

One Firefighter Injured After Falling Into Basement During Hughesville House Fire

One Firefighter Injured After Falling Into Basement During Hughesville House Fire

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 11:21 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County responded to 6220 Goode Road in Hughesville, for the reported house on fire. The 911 caller was a firefighter who reported fire was showing from the residence. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under 4 minutes...
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PG Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

PG Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Daniel Ongele, age 33, of Bowie, Maryland to 33 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a $1.2 million bank fraud scheme. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent...
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Governor Moore Announces Nearly $92 Million Awarded to Expand Broadband Access

Governor Moore Announces Nearly $92 Million Awarded to Expand Broadband Access

Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is awarding nearly $92 million to expand high-speed internet access to an estimated 14,500 households and businesses across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to close the digital divide through the Office of Statewide Broadband. The Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program made 35 awards to Internet...
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Former Maryland Official Roy McGrath Dead After FBI Involved Shooting in Tennessee

Former Maryland Official Roy McGrath Dead After FBI Involved Shooting in Tennessee

UPDATE 4/5/2023: On Monday, April 3, 2023, Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement responded to the area of the 10700 block of Kingston Pike and Lovell Road, after receiving sighting reports of fugitive Roy C. McGrath. During the incident, McGrath was shot and taken to an area hospital where...
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2-Alarm House Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

2-Alarm House Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at approximately 10:25 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to 6607 of Coyote Court in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. The occupant/owner has been identified as Ruth Creamer with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $250,000.00 Smoke alarms were present and...
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2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Largo Deemed Accidental and Caused by Resident Leaving Incense Burning on Balcony

2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Largo Deemed Accidental and Caused by Resident Leaving Incense Burning on Balcony

On Monday, April 3, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., firefighters in Prince George’s County responded to 51 Harry S Truman Drive in Largo, for the reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find fire showing through the roof of a 3-story apartment complex. Approximately 6 minutes into the incident a second alarm...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle and Semi-truck in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle and Semi-truck in Prince George’s County

April 4, 2023, (UPPER MARLBORO, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal-motorcycle crash in Prince George’s County. The deceased, Bryan McKinley Hall, 49, of Upper Marlboro, was the rider of a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle involved in the crash. Emergency Medical Service personnel pronounced Hall deceased at the scene. Shortly after 7 p.m.,...
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Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as White Plains Woman

Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as White Plains Woman

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Saturday morning in Brandywine. The deceased driver is 41-year-old Michelle Develbis of White Plains, MD. On April 1, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers responded to the 15000 block of McKendree Road for a single-vehicle collision....
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Police Arrests Six Teens in Carjacking Cases and Recover Three Loaded Ghost Guns

Police Arrests Six Teens in Carjacking Cases and Recover Three Loaded Ghost Guns

The Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged six juveniles in connection with two recent carjacking cases. During their arrests, officers recovered a total of three loaded ghost guns (unserialized). On April 2, 2023, at approximately 1:30 pm, patrol officers assigned to our Division VIII station responded to the report of an attempted armed carjacking in the...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Annual Maryland Day and A Thank You to All Who Attended

Historic St. Mary’s City Annual Maryland Day and A Thank You to All Who Attended

Historic St. Mary’s City held its annual Maryland Day celebration on the museum grounds on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Over 200 guests were in attendance for the ceremony hosted by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. Rear Admiral Tim Heely, USN (retired), Chairman of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission gave opening remarks. A...
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PG County Man Charged with Murder After Fatally Shooting His Uncle During Argument

PG County Man Charged with Murder After Fatally Shooting His Uncle During Argument

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Greenbelt. The suspect is 26-year-old Daquan White of Greenbelt. He is charged with fatally shooting his uncle, 44-year-old Steven Mouring of Suitland. On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at approximately 1:50 p.m., officers...
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Maryland State Police Continue Focus On Distracted Driving Enforcement and Awareness

Maryland State Police Continue Focus On Distracted Driving Enforcement and Awareness

With April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Maryland State Police are reminding motorists just how dangerous it can be on the road if you are not paying attention to your surroundings. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office, more than 24,000 people are injured and 200 others...
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An Open Letter to All Marylanders from State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci

An Open Letter to All Marylanders from State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci

To: All Marylanders I am here to inform you that the State of Maryland has seen the worst increase in fire deaths in the first three months of 2023 than in any other time in recent decades. Close to 40 Marylanders have lost their lives to fire from the eastern shore to the mountains...
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Detectives Investigating and Seeking Information After 16-Year-Old is Shot and Killed

Detectives Investigating and Seeking Information After 16-Year-Old is Shot and Killed

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a teenager Thursday evening in the town of Cheverly. The victim is 16-year-old Eduardo Saucedo Olmos of Lanham. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment...
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UPDATE: Upper Marlboro Man Sends Two Victims to Trauma Center After High Speed Collision Calvert County

UPDATE: Upper Marlboro Man Sends Two Victims to Trauma Center After High Speed Collision Calvert County

CCSO Release: On Sunday, March 26, 2023, DFC Anderson was on routine patrol and observed a white Corvette travelling at 92 mph in a 55-mph zone. Deputy Anderson attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Solomons Island Road and Pardoe Road in Lusby. The vehicle was observed to accelerate at an extremely...
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MPT Documentary “Discovering the Dove” Premiering on Tuesday, April 18, 2023

MPT Documentary “Discovering the Dove” Premiering on Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Maryland Public Television (MPT) will premiere its original documentary Discovering the Dove on Tuesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. during its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay Week®. The half-hour film will debut on MPT-HD and will be available to view live and on-demand using MPT’s livestream, online video player, and the PBS App. In Discovering...
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Police Offering Reward for Arrest of Suspect Who Shot Two Customers and Killed Security Guard at PG County Nightclub

Police Offering Reward for Arrest of Suspect Who Shot Two Customers and Killed Security Guard at PG County Nightclub

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to identify the suspect(s) who shot three people at a nightclub in unincorporated Hyattsville, killing one victim. The victim is identified as 28-year-old Alex Lynch of Landover. Lynch was a security guard at the business. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Washington D.C., Man Following Traffic Stop and Recover Large Amount of Meth

Maryland State Police Arrest Washington D.C., Man Following Traffic Stop and Recover Large Amount of Meth

Maryland State Police arrested a man on drug charges following a traffic stop Monday morning in Prince George’s County. The suspect, Jamal Hykeem Matthis, 33, of Washington, D.C, is charged with drug possession, possession of drug contraband and possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. He was transported to the Prince George’s...
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Maryland Lottery Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration with More Chances to Win

Maryland Lottery Continues 50th Anniversary Celebration with More Chances to Win

The Maryland Lottery’s 50th anniversary is in full swing, and new products and promotions continue to deliver prizes across the state. On May 15, 1973, the first player bought the first Maryland Lottery ticket. Since then, millions more people have played and more than $31.5 billion has been won. It’s been a half-century of...
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Maryland State Police Need Help Identifying Victim in Fatal-pedestrian Crash; Seeking Witnesses

Maryland State Police Need Help Identifying Victim in Fatal-pedestrian Crash; Seeking Witnesses

March 27, 2023 (COLLEGE PARK, MD) – Maryland State Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a deceased pedestrian who was struck by a car early Sunday morning in Prince George’s County. The victim, a Hispanic male, is believed to be between 20 and 30 years old with short facial hair and...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2023 Photo Contest Now Open

Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2023 Photo Contest Now Open

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, are encouraged to enter for the chance to win cash, park passes, calendars, and other great prizes. Entries may include images from anywhere in Maryland featuring birds, insects, flora, recreation, scenic landscapes, weather, and...
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Prince Frederick Firefighter Nicholas Boswell Takes Home First Place in Maryland State SkillsUSA Competition

Prince Frederick Firefighter Nicholas Boswell Takes Home First Place in Maryland State SkillsUSA Competition

Congratulations to Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department’s (PFVFD) Nicholas “Nick” Boswell for placing first in the state of Maryland for the annual SkillsUSA competition held in Anne Arundel County! Nick moves forward to a national stage and is set to compete against other students across the country in Georgia in June. On Saturday, March...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Illegally Transporting Firearms with Obliterated Serial Numbers and Smuggling Firearms to Nigeria

Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Illegally Transporting Firearms with Obliterated Serial Numbers and Smuggling Firearms to Nigeria

U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Eric Fru Nji, age 42, of Fort Washington, Maryland, to 63 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for conspiracy, for transporting firearms with obliterated serial numbers, and for smuggling firearms and ammunition from the United States to Nigeria. Judge Bennett also...
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Upper Marlboro Woman Almost Has Panic Attack After $100,000 Double Pick 5 Win

Upper Marlboro Woman Almost Has Panic Attack After $100,000 Double Pick 5 Win

Sometimes, even happy circumstances like winning a big Lottery prize can be overwhelming. When a lucky Upper Marlboro woman won a $100,000 Pick 5 prize, the realization drove her into what she called a near panic attack. The 54-year-old found her lucky win at E&C Mid Atlantic #708 in Bowie, where she often goes...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian at Charles and PG County Line

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian at Charles and PG County Line

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to the area of Crain Highway and Mattawoman Drive, for the reported pedestrian struck. Dispatchers advised they received multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian was struck. Crews arrived on the scene to find...
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