The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged two suspects, a 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, with armed carjacking. Both suspects are from Washington, DC. The 17-year-old suspect is charged as an adult. On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 12:10 am, Division IV – Oxon Hill patrol officers responded to...
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As boating season kicks into high gear, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is encouraging all waterway users – whether boating, kayaking, swimming, or fishing – to take proper precautions on the water. The department and its partners will provide opportunities to promote the use of personal flotation devices and other lifesaving habits and equipment...
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Two hundred ninety-four students received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, in the annual Commencement held on Saturday, May 13 on the College’s Townhouse Green. Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo delivered the Commencement address, reminding...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced regulations for the summer recreational striped bass fishing season beginning May 16, 2023, including a new maximum size of 31 inches that is being enacted in states throughout the Atlantic Coast. The department will continue other conservation actions – including a one-fish daily catch limit and a summer closure...
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UPDATE 5/15/2023: U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Edward Scott Finn, age 48, of Dunkirk, Maryland, to 16 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for a tax evasion charge. Finn is a former Lieutenant with the Prince George’s County Police Department and owned and operated Edward Finn Inc....
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The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting inside of a home in the unincorporated section of District Heights. The decedent is 17-year-old Nia Johnson of District Heights. On May 10, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m, officers responded for a shooting in the 1800 block of Tanow Place. Johnson was located inside of the...
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Maryland State Police arrested a Prince George’s County man for kidnapping and other related charges after conducting a felony traffic stop in Lanham. The accused is identified as Dennis Bell, 62, of Lanham. Bell faces 14 criminal charges including first degree assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, fourth degree sex offense, possession of suspected crack cocaine...
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NHTSA RELEASE: Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it FREE of charge to vehicle owners. The software updates the theft alarm software logic to extend the length of the alarm sound from 30 seconds to one minute and requires the...
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St. Mary’s County has not seen the nationwide surge in motor vehicle thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that metropolitan areas have experienced in recent months. However, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has seen a recent uptick in thefts and attempted thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Those vehicle manufacturers now have software...
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The Maryland State Police partnered with local allied law enforcement agencies to conduct a cooperative high-visibility patrol initiative to combat dangerous driving on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Enforcement efforts were concentrated on driving behaviors that often lead to injuries or fatalities such as aggressive, distracted and impaired driving. During the course of the operation,...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently inducted seven nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The nursing students selected for this honor earned Bs or better in all of their nursing courses without repeating the courses and together completed a...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office honored 81 officers from 24 agencies across the state as Traffic Safety Specialists. This recognition honors the officers’ commitment and contributions to traffic safety in 2022. In total, 72 officers received a Level I Traffic Safety Specialist designation, eight officers received a Level II designation,...
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Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Commerce announced that six small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses have been approved for a total of nearly $2.7 million in financial assistance to support business growth in Maryland. The funding comes in the forms of loans and lines of credit through two state programs—the Military Personnel...
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Scratch-off that launched on April 24, delivers another big winner A Bowie woman, who got back in line at the store after the Money Bag Multiplier caught her eye, took home a $50,000 top prize on the ticket. “Lady Bingo”, as she asked be called because of her love of Bingo-style Lottery games, claimed...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $174,742,218 in revenue from slot machines and table games during April 2023. It was the sixth-best single-month gaming revenue total in the history of Maryland’s casino program and represented an increase of $3,997,260 (2.3%) compared to April 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in April 2023 totaled...
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Danisha Thomas, age 39, of Bladensburg, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, related to a scheme to receive and sell cell phones that were fraudulently obtained using the identifying information of at least 24 victims. The guilty plea was announced by Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney...
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A suspect wanted in multiple armed robberies at businesses in Prince George’s County is in custody. He’s identified as 35-year-old Shamell Joyner of Washington, DC. Joyner is currently charged in connection with three commercial robberies. Prince George’s County Police Robbery Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Joyner after working collaboratively with law enforcement...
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Governor Wes Moore presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s fourth bill signing, a day dedicated to protecting the rights of all Marylanders. The governor signed historic legislation that solidifies protections for reproductive rights, protects the rights of transgender Marylanders, and establishes an adult-use cannabis market. “Today, we further strengthened our leave no one behind vision...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday in the city of Hyattsville. The victim is 56-year-old Roger Neal of Hyattsville. On May 3, 2023, at approximately 2:05 p.m., officers with the Hyattsville Police Department responded to the 6100 block of 42nd Avenue to assist Prince George’s...
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Winners miss the jackpot by one number taking home a $50,000 win A Hyattsville couple won a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize in April, missing the big jackpot by just one number. The fortunate duo claimed the prize last week at Lottery Headquarters. The wife of the winning duo said she purchased the tickets on...
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Maryland State Police are investigating two separate, fatal crashes in Prince George’s County on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. At about 5:55 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to southbound Crain Highway (US Route 301) at Brandywine Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a...
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It was an evening of elegance matched by inspirational moments of generosity when Hospice of the Chesapeake held its Caring for Life Gala on April 22, 2023, in The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover, Maryland. The event brought in more than $550,000 that will support the organization’s hospice, supportive and...
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The PGPD’s Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement team located and arrested two suspects who possessed two cars stolen out of New York. The suspects are 26-year-old Kelvin McCreary and 27-year-old Christian Young. Both suspects are from Oxon Hill. On April 25, 2023, a victim in New York contacted the PGPD about his stolen car. The...
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On Monday, May 1, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in Prince George’s County. Troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Maryland Route 193 for a report of a pedestrian-related crash. According to a preliminary...
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Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers this weekend, beginning with Cinco de Mayo on Friday, all 23 barracks across Maryland will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. Troopers at each barrack, along...
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