Prince George’s News

Police Investigating Loaded Handgun Found in Teachers Lounge Restroom of Middle School

Police Investigating Loaded Handgun Found in Teachers Lounge Restroom of Middle School

The Prince George’s County Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine who brought a gun to Sonia Sotomayor Middle School in Adelphi. At approximately 10:20 am, the PGPD was notified a loaded gun was discovered in a teachers’ lounge restroom. It is unclear who brought the gun and how long it had been...
Read More »

Father and Son Each Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Father and Son Each Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Scott Anthony Williams, age 45, of Laurel, Maryland and Taeyan Raymond Williams, age 26, of Morgantown, West Virginia to 23 years and 12.5 years in federal prison, respectively, each followed by five years of supervised release, for a drug trafficking conspiracy and for possession...
Read More »

Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Accokeek, Victim Identified as Waldorf Man

Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Accokeek, Victim Identified as Waldorf Man

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Thursday night. The deceased driver is identified as 54-year-old Lamont Hoyer of Waldorf. On August 24, 2023, at approximately 9:50 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Farmington Road in Accokeek for a collision involving three vehicles....
Read More »

Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?

Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?

Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Do not pass the bus from any direction until the stop...
Read More »

UPDATE: Victim Succumbs to Injuries, Maryland Office of the Attorney General Continue Investigation Into Police Chase and Crash in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: Victim Succumbs to Injuries, Maryland Office of the Attorney General Continue Investigation Into Police Chase and Crash in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 8/22/2023: The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent in the fatal collision that occurred on August 13 in the town of Morningside. The decedent has been identified as 44-year-old Rogelio Sánchez Gomez of Suitland, Maryland. Mr. Sánchez Gomez passed away on August 15. 8/15/2023:...
Read More »

Blood on Board: Equipping Maryland’s Air Medical Response With Whole Blood To Save Lives

Blood on Board: Equipping Maryland’s Air Medical Response With Whole Blood To Save Lives

On August 21, 2023, the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP), Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) announced a new public-private collaboration for lifesaving trauma response for Marylanders. Whole blood is used for emergency transfusions when minutes are critical, and is now available on board...
Read More »

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash In Prince George’s County

August 21, 2023: (BRANDYWINE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that took place early Monday morning in Prince George’s County. The victim, who has not been positively identified, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Department personnel....
Read More »

Prince George’s County Police Arrests Daycare Employee for Child Abuse

Prince George’s County Police Arrests Daycare Employee for Child Abuse

The Prince George’s County Police Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit have made an arrest in an incident involving a daycare worker at the Morning Starr Childcare Center located at 6000 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD. Investigators were notified late on August 17, 2023, about the incident when patrol officers were called to the...
Read More »

Prince George’s County Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection to Multiple Armed Robberies

Prince George’s County Police Arrest Two Teens in Connection to Multiple Armed Robberies

Prince George’s County Police patrol officers arrested two suspects linked to multiple armed robberies at businesses in the county this week. The suspects are identified as 18-year-old Hevander Maradiadi Lozano of District Heights and 19-year-old Christian Garcia Carranza of District Heights On August 16, 2023, at approximately 1:20 am, officers responded to the 4800...
Read More »

Pick 5 Winner Tells His Wife to Retire After Winning $750,000!

Pick 5 Winner Tells His Wife to Retire After Winning $750,000!

Accokeek man claims $50,000 prizes on 15 separate tickets A lucky Accokeek man, who is no stranger to Maryland Lottery winnings, just scored a major top-prize win. But, he didn’t do it only once. He plated the same numbers on 15 different tickets for the same drawing and won a $50,000 top-prize 15 times....
Read More »

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.589 Billion to the State in FY2023

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.589 Billion to the State in FY2023

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate $1.589 billion in contributions to the state during Fiscal Year 2023 from Lottery ticket sales, the state’s six casinos, sports wagering and daily fantasy sports. In FY2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023), the combined contribution to the state included $848.1 million from...
Read More »

UPDATE: PG County Felon Sentenced to 8 Years for Burglary of Jewelry Exchange in Calvert County

UPDATE: PG County Felon Sentenced to 8 Years for Burglary of Jewelry Exchange in Calvert County

UPDATE 8/15/2023: On Monday, August 14, 2023, Randell Jamal Wright, was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment, suspended to 8 years of active time, for his role in the July, 2022, burglary of the Jewelry Exchange in Dunkirk, Maryland. The sentence was imposed by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. Wright is facing...
Read More »

Prince George’s County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed

Prince George’s County Police Investigating 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed

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...
Read More »

State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci Awarded The Olin Greene Outstanding Fire Prevention Service Award

State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci Awarded The Olin Greene Outstanding Fire Prevention Service Award

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...
Read More »

Brandywine Man Facing Charges in Virginia and D.C. After Stealing Ambulance and Causing Over 13 Collisions

Brandywine Man Facing Charges in Virginia and D.C. After Stealing Ambulance and Causing Over 13 Collisions

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...
Read More »

Maryland Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Fatal Stabbing Inside Local D.C. Nightclub

Maryland Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Fatal Stabbing Inside Local D.C. Nightclub

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...
Read More »

Police and Ritchie VFD Seeking Assistance in Locating Stolen Fire Department Vehicle

Police and Ritchie VFD Seeking Assistance in Locating Stolen Fire Department Vehicle

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...
Read More »

Prince George’s County Woman Finds Second Big Win Two Weeks After Winning $50,000

Prince George’s County Woman Finds Second Big Win Two Weeks After Winning $50,000

$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...
Read More »

Clinton Man Arrested for Killing His Wife During an Argument at Their Home

Clinton Man Arrested for Killing His Wife During an Argument at Their Home

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...
Read More »

Police Recover Loaded Handgun from 16-Year-Old at Largo High School

Police Recover Loaded Handgun from 16-Year-Old at Largo High School

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,...
Read More »

Armed 17-Year-Old Suspect in Stolen Vehicle is Charged After Being Shot

Armed 17-Year-Old Suspect in Stolen Vehicle is Charged After Being Shot

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...
Read More »

Prince George’s County Felon Convicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm While on Probation from Previous Murder Conviction

Prince George’s County Felon Convicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm While on Probation from Previous Murder Conviction

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...
Read More »

UPDATE: GoFundMe Added – Charlotte Hall House Fire Deemed Accidental, One Cat Perishes, Occupants Safely Escape

UPDATE: GoFundMe Added – Charlotte Hall House Fire Deemed Accidental, One Cat Perishes, Occupants Safely Escape

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...
Read More »

New Wildlife Removal Franchise “Skedaddle” Coming to Southern Maryland

New Wildlife Removal Franchise “Skedaddle” Coming to Southern Maryland

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...
Read More »

Two Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Sentenced to 22 Years and 16 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murder

Two Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Sentenced to 22 Years and 16 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murder

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...
Read More »