Prince George’s News

South Carolina Man Shot and Killed in Prince George’s County, Police Investigating

South Carolina Man Shot and Killed in Prince George’s County, Police Investigating

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 Investigating Discovery of a Body in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Discovery of a Body in Prince George’s County

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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Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Prince George’s County

Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Prince George’s County

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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PG County Man Found Guilty of Assault With Intent to Kill for Brutal Metro Stabbing

PG County Man Found Guilty of Assault With Intent to Kill for Brutal Metro Stabbing

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 to Celebrate National Night Out In Communities Across Maryland

Maryland State Police to Celebrate National Night Out In Communities Across Maryland

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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Three Pennsylvania Residents Arrested for Murder at Prince George’s County Hotel

Three Pennsylvania Residents Arrested for Murder at Prince George’s County Hotel

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 Now Open for Inaugural DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day at 14 Local Hockey Rinks

Registration Now Open for Inaugural DMV Girls Try Hockey for Free Day at 14 Local Hockey Rinks

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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$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Fort Washington As Jackpot Surpasses $900 Million

$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Fort Washington As Jackpot Surpasses $900 Million

$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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Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Heat

Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Heat

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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Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County on Evenings of July 26th and 27th

Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County on Evenings of July 26th and 27th

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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Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Bicyclist in Upper Marlboro

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Bicyclist in Upper Marlboro

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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Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Stabbing; Search Continues for Second Suspect

Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Stabbing; Search Continues for Second Suspect

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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Lanham Man’s Numbers from 1996 Help Win $50,100 Powerball Prize

Lanham Man’s Numbers from 1996 Help Win $50,100 Powerball Prize

Prince George’s County resident takes home third-tier prize Clayton Heard of Lanham, who caught Powerball fever as the July 19 jackpot rolled to $1.08 billion, was one of five big Maryland winners this week. Although a California player won the jackpot, Clayton scored a $50,100 third-tier prize using numbers from 1996. The retired healthcare...
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Retired Police Officer Captures $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Prize

Retired Police Officer Captures $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Prize

Prince George’s County resident wins top prize in July 17 drawing A Fort Washington man turned up at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore this week with a big smile on his face and his wife on his arm to claim a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 top prize. The longtime Lottery player said he and his...
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17-Year-Old Identified as Operator in Fatal Lanham Crash, Passenger Suffers Serious Injuries

17-Year-Old Identified as Operator in Fatal Lanham Crash, Passenger Suffers Serious Injuries

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place Friday morning in Lanham. The deceased driver is 17-year-old Jason Peraza of Lanham. On July 21, 2023, at approximately 8:10 am, officers responded to the 9100 block of Ardwick Ardmore Road for a single-vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation revealed Peraza...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Two Seperate Fatal Shootings, Seeking Information and Suspects

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Two Seperate Fatal Shootings, Seeking Information and Suspects

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday evening. The victim is 29-year-old Kre’sean Hoover-Haskins of Washington, DC. On July 19, 2023, at approximately 4:50 pm, officers responded to the 1200 block of Fairmount Heights Drive for a shooting. The victim was located suffering from gunshot...
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22-Year-Old Upper Marlboro Man Found Guilty in the 1st Degree Premeditated Murder of Two Washington D.C. Men

22-Year-Old Upper Marlboro Man Found Guilty in the 1st Degree Premeditated Murder of Two Washington D.C. Men

A Superior Court jury returned guilty verdict on all counts against Jalen Browne, 22, of Upper Marlboro, MD, for the murders of Jovan Hill and Tariq Riley, on July 25, 2021, on Q Street NW, Washington, D.C. The verdicts were announced Friday, July 21st, 2023, by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Acting Chief...
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Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Assaulting and Robbing 80-Year-Old Victim in Charles County

Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Assaulting and Robbing 80-Year-Old Victim in Charles County

On Friday, July 21, 2023, at approximately 1:28 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Charles Street for the report of a strong-arm robbery. Preliminary investigation found the suspect approached the 80-year-old victim and attempted to enter the victim’s pockets. The suspect then punched the victim who fell to the ground and was...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Man Shot and Killed by Armored Truck Employee at Starbucks

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Man Shot and Killed by Armored Truck Employee at Starbucks

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances of a fatal shooting inside of a business in Forestville on Wednesday. The decedent is 35-year-old Jonathan Griffin of Upper Marlboro. On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at approximately 2:00 pm., officers responded to the 3400 block of Donnell Drive for a...
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Powerball Drawing Creates Two Maryland Millionaires, Large Winners Sold in PG and Charles County

Powerball Drawing Creates Two Maryland Millionaires, Large Winners Sold in PG and Charles County

Jackpot roll that began in April contributes approximately $10.8 million to the state While the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot was won last night on a ticket sold in California, the July 19 drawing produced two Maryland tickets worth $1 million each. In addition, one ticket sold in Maryland was a third-tier winner with the...
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Police Investigating 19-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating 19-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Prince George’s County

UPDATE July 19, 2023: The deceased pedestrian has been identified as 19-year-old Ciera Graham of Washington, DC. The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred early Monday morning in Capitol Heights. The deceased pedestrian’s name will be released once her...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake 20th Annual Golf Tournament Registration is Open

Hospice of the Chesapeake 20th Annual Golf Tournament Registration is Open

Hospice of the Chesapeake invites all area golfers to reserve their foursome now for the nonprofit’s 20th annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course in Queenstown, Maryland. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The day includes a full breakfast by Main &...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Opens Grants Gateway for Fiscal Year 2025

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Opens Grants Gateway for Fiscal Year 2025

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the Grants Gateway application is open for local governments and organizations for Fiscal Year 2025, which begins July 1, 2024. Through this process, funding is available for projects that restore local waterways, increase communities’ resilience to climate change and storm impacts, strengthen local economies, develop the next generation of environmental stewards,...
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One Occupant and One Firefighter Suffer Minor Injuries After House Fire in Waldorf

One Occupant and One Firefighter Suffer Minor Injuries After House Fire in Waldorf

UPDATE 8:56 a.m.: The occupant of the residence was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation and smoke inhalation injuries. The injured firefighter signed care refusal forms on the scene and was not transported. SMECO and the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal has been requested to respond. Firefighters located fire throughout...
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Former Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Controlled Substances Into the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections Detention Facility

Former Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Controlled Substances Into the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections Detention Facility

Former Prince George’s County Department of Corrections correctional officer Danielle Dominique Smith, age 34, of Waldorf, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, in connection with her smuggling drugs to a prisoner with whom she had an intimate relationship. The guilty plea was announced by...
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