Prince George’s News

UPDATE: Three Seriously Injured, One Dead After Structure Fire in Beltsville, Cause of Fire Still Under Investigation

UPDATE: Three Seriously Injured, One Dead After Structure Fire in Beltsville, Cause of Fire Still Under Investigation

UPDATE: On January 1, 2021, at 11:58 a.m., units from the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department with mutual aid assistance from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the 11300 block of Montgomery Road in Beltsville for a reported house fire. At 12:03 p.m., Prince George’s County Fire/EMS units arrived on...
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Police Searching for Suspect After Shooting in Hughesville, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

Police Searching for Suspect After Shooting in Hughesville, Victim Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE at 9:40 a.m, Police in Charles, and Prince George’s County are searching for a reportedly stolen white Ford F-150 pickup truck that has an extended cab (Four doors), that was last seen travelling on Brandywine Road towards PG County from Charles. The suspect is described as a black male that is presumed to...
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VIDEO: A New Year’s Day Message from Governor Larry Hogan

VIDEO: A New Year’s Day Message from Governor Larry Hogan

We are all grateful to have 2020 behind us, and we are all ready to turn the page and welcome the promise of better days ahead in 2021. Thankfully, there are many reasons to be hopeful. More vaccines are on the way, and in 2021, we will prioritize getting vaccines to all Marylanders who...
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Maryland Minimum Wage Increase in Effect

Maryland Minimum Wage Increase in Effect

Most employees must be paid the Maryland State Minimum Wage Rate. Tipped Employees (earning more than $30 per month in tips) must earn the State Minimum Wage Rate per hour. Employers must pay at least $3.63 per hour. This amount plus tips must equal at least the State Minimum Wage Rate. Subject to the...
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FBI and United States Attorney for District of Maryland Seeking Victims of “1st Million Dollars” Ponzi Scheme

FBI and United States Attorney for District of Maryland Seeking Victims of “1st Million Dollars” Ponzi Scheme

The FBI and the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland are seeking to identify potential victims who may have been defrauded through an investment company called The Smart Partners LLC. Starting in 2017 until May 2019, Smart Partners was doing business as “1st Million Dollars,” or “1st Million,” headquartered in Largo, Maryland, but solicited investments...
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COVID-19 Vaccinations at Maryland Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Local Health Departments Continue This Week

COVID-19 Vaccinations at Maryland Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Local Health Departments Continue This Week

Early COVID-19 vaccinations at Maryland hospitals, nursing homes, and local health departments will continue this week as the state allocates an additional 82,800 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Phase 1A of the state’s vaccination plan is focused on front line healthcare workers, long-term care residents and staff, and first responders. Through this week’s...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Murder in Temple Hills

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Murder in Temple Hills

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man Saturday night in the Chillum area. The victim is 34-year-old Anthoneil Hunter of Temple Hills. On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 6800 block of Red Top Road...
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Maryland State Police Investigate Armed Carjacking And Abduction In Prince George’s County on Christmas Eve

Maryland State Police Investigate Armed Carjacking And Abduction In Prince George’s County on Christmas Eve

Investigators from the College Park Barrack and the Criminal Enforcement Division Central South Region are investigating an armed carjacking and abduction of two delivery men that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning in Prince George’s County. The two victims are not being identified at this time. One of the victims is from Washington,...
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Maryland Judiciary Extends Phase II Operations Through March 14, 2021 in Response to COVID-19 Surge

Maryland Judiciary Extends Phase II Operations Through March 14, 2021 in Response to COVID-19 Surge

The Maryland Judiciary announced that it will extend Phase II operations of its five-phased progressive COVID-19 reopening plan to respond to the surge in COVID cases in Maryland through March 14, 2021. Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has issued five new administrative orders, one of which requires that the Judiciary’s...
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VIDEO: President Donald J. Trump, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, U.S. Representative Hoyer Release Statements Regarding Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package

President Donald J. Trump held a live press conference regarding the “COVID-19 Relief Package” “I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 (direct payment) to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple.” “I’m also asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary items from this legislation...
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2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Laurel Displaces 24 Occupants, Fire Currently Under Investigation

2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Laurel Displaces 24 Occupants, Fire Currently Under Investigation

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., firefighters responded to the 13180 Larchdale Road in Laurel, for the reported apartment fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a four-story garden style apartment complex with smoke and fire showing from the roof. Firefighters requested a working fire dispatch and a 2nd alarm...
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State of Maryland to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Front Line NIH Healthcare Workers Part of Phase 1A Allocations for Front Line Healthcare Workers

State of Maryland to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Front Line NIH Healthcare Workers Part of Phase 1A Allocations for Front Line Healthcare Workers

Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland will provide COVID-19 vaccine doses for front line clinical healthcare workers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. Led by Dr. Francis S. Collins, NIH is the largest biomedical research agency in the world. Its clinical center is the world’s largest hospital...
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Prince George’s County Police Arrest Hyattsville Man After Shooting and Killing Victim, Burglarizing Home, and Stealing Victims Vehicle

Prince George’s County Police Arrest Hyattsville Man After Shooting and Killing Victim, Burglarizing Home, and Stealing Victims Vehicle

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged a suspect with a fatal shooting in Landover on Friday evening. The suspect is 31-year-old Robert Hill of the 7700 block of Willow Hill Drive in Landover. He’s charged with fatally shooting 63-year-old Clifford Ellis of Landover. On December 18, 2020, at approximately 5:40 pm,...
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UPDATE: State Fire Marshal Investigation Determined Ground Based Sparklers to Blame for House Fire in Bryans Road

UPDATE: State Fire Marshal Investigation Determined Ground Based Sparklers to Blame for House Fire in Bryans Road

UPDATE: The cause of the fire was determined to be the ignition of combustible material on the patio area as a result of ground based sparklers ignited in close proximity to the residence. Attempts to extinguish the fire delayed Fire Department notification resulting in heavy fire conditions encountered by first arriving companies. The estimated...
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Sheriff Troy Berry and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Passing of Ernie Jones

Sheriff Troy Berry and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Announces Passing of Ernie Jones

Sheriff Troy Berry and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office family were saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Ernie Jones, who served Charles County in the Forensic Science Section for nearly 27 years until his retirement in 2013. Prior to his career in Charles County, he served as a Prince George’s County Police...
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MDOT MVA Temporarily Suspends In-Person Services Statewide at Branch Offices and VEIP Stations

MDOT MVA Temporarily Suspends In-Person Services Statewide at Branch Offices and VEIP Stations

In accordance with Governor Larry Hogan’s directive and to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will implement a temporary, two-week suspension of in-person services at all branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations statewide beginning the morning of Monday, December 21. Branch offices and...
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Prince George’s County Annual Toys for Tots Distribution Set for Saturday, December 19, 2020

Prince George’s County Annual Toys for Tots Distribution Set for Saturday, December 19, 2020

We are back at it again with one of our favorite events of the year – Toys for Tots! Our PGPD elves assigned to the Community Services Division are working overtime to make sure every boy and girl in Prince George’s County has a wonderful holiday. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we...
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Prince George’s County Bank Robber Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison

Prince George’s County Bank Robber Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison

U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel today sentenced Donnell Duane Berry, age 44, of Forestville, Maryland, to 151 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a 2019 bank robbery.  Berry committed this crime while on supervised release for a previous federal conviction. The sentence was announced by United States...
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Home For The Holidays: Governor Hogan Announces New Travel Orders, $180 Million More in Economic Relief

Home For The Holidays: Governor Hogan Announces New Travel Orders, $180 Million More in Economic Relief

Governor Larry Hogan and state health officials today took a series of actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season, including new testing and quarantine requirements for travel, and a new public health advisory to limit gatherings. In addition, the governor announced an additional $180 million in emergency economic relief, including...
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National Weather Service Advises of Possible Hazardous Weather Conditions for Southern Maryland

National Weather Service Advises of Possible Hazardous Weather Conditions for Southern Maryland

Scattered snow showers and flurries have overspread the region, and will linger into the early morning. No significant accumulations are expected, but a light dusting is possible. In addition, wet roads may re-freeze as temperatures fall through the early morning hours. Anyone venturing out early this morning should use caution and assume any surfaces...
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Governor Hogan and Maryland Health Connection Announce Record Enrollment for Health Coverage

Governor Hogan and Maryland Health Connection Announce Record Enrollment for Health Coverage

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 166,000 Marylanders enrolled in private health coverage for 2021 through Maryland Health Connection—the largest enrollment ever on the state’s health insurance marketplace—which represents a 4.5% increase of about 7,100 enrollees since the previous year. “I am pleased to see so many Marylanders taking advantage of our...
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As State of Maryland Begins Vaccination Phase 1A, Governor Hogan Reactivates National Guard

As State of Maryland Begins Vaccination Phase 1A, Governor Hogan Reactivates National Guard

Governor Larry Hogan today announced the reactivation of the Maryland National Guard to support state and local health officials in the efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines statewide. “With vaccine distribution now beginning in our state, we have finally reached a turning point. We are able to see the sun rising on the horizon—even if...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Death of Prince George’s County Man In State Prison

Maryland State Police Investigating Death of Prince George’s County Man In State Prison

Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate yesterday in Anne Arundel County. The deceased is identified as Terry Proctor, 32, of  Clinton, in Prince George’s County. Proctor was a state prison inmate serving time at the Dorsey Run Correctional Institution in Jessup Maryland.  The cause...
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Maryland Announces Statewide Efforts to Prepare for Heavy Snowfall, Adverse Conditions; Marylanders Urged to Exercise Caution

Maryland Announces Statewide Efforts to Prepare for Heavy Snowfall, Adverse Conditions; Marylanders Urged to Exercise Caution

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for heavy snowfall and other severe conditions anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday. A winter storm warning is in effect in Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, and Washington counties. A winter storm watch is in effect in Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard,...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,401 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Tuesday, December 15, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,401 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

As of Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Maryland reports 239,362 COVID-19 cases and 5,039 deaths, an increase of 2,401 cases and 61 deaths over 24 hours. 1,799 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 411 ICU beds are in use. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 239,362 Number of persons tested negative : 2,354,515 Total...
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