Prince George’s News

VIDEO: Maryland Police Officers Effectively Deploy BolaWrap to Help Safely End Encounter

VIDEO: Maryland Police Officers Effectively Deploy BolaWrap to Help Safely End Encounter

On June 13, 2021, Bladensburg Police Department responded to a call from a mentally ill subject claiming that 12 people had broken into his home. Upon arrival, officers found that the subject’s claim was untrue, and his mother told the responding officers that the subject was having a psychiatric episode. The officers decided to...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce Winners of 2021 Photo Contest

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce Winners of 2021 Photo Contest

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2021 Natural Resources Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Nathaniel Peck of Flintstone for his dramatically captured photo of nature in action, “A Raven Having Breakfast.” This year’s grand prize package includes $500, a Maryland State Parks Passport, a subscription to Maryland Natural...
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Officers Recover Loaded Firearm After Responding to Dispute at Waldorf Burchmart

Officers Recover Loaded Firearm After Responding to Dispute at Waldorf Burchmart

On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of the Burchmart located at 10195 Berry Road in Waldorf, for the report of two armed suspects with firearms, threatening to shoot each other. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a group of people outside the business...
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PGPD Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting with Armed Suspect in Oxon Hill

PGPD Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting with Armed Suspect in Oxon Hill

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is leading the investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting on Friday in Oxon Hill. The decedent is identified as 29-year-old Cedric Williams with no fixed address. The incident took place on Friday, September 10, 2021, at approximately 12:45 p.m., in the 1100 block of Owens...
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Maryland Deer Archery Season Opens Sept. 10

Maryland Deer Archery Season Opens Sept. 10

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 10, and continues through Jan. 31, 2022. Archers may also use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1-3, 2022 during the second annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days. “September signals cooling weather, the coming of fall, and the opening...
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Maryland Migratory Game Bird Hunting 2021-2022 Begins

Maryland Migratory Game Bird Hunting 2021-2022 Begins

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2021-2022 migratory game bird hunting seasons. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the 2021-2022 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. “Maryland hunters wait for September with a high degree of anticipation as this month marks the beginning of the fall hunting seasons,”...
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Police Search for Suspects Who Stole Dog at Gunpoint in Capitol Heights

Police Search for Suspects Who Stole Dog at Gunpoint in Capitol Heights

Detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department are actively searching for the two suspects who stole a dog at gunpoint on Tuesday. The dog’s name is Alfred and is a one-year-old French Bulldog. On September 7, 2021, at approximately 6:25 pm, officers responded to the 6200 block of Walbridge Street in the unincorporated...
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Prince George’s County Man Pleads Guilty to the Sexual Abuse of a Two-Year-Old and a Seven-Year-Old Child in Order to Produce Images of the Abuse

Prince George’s County Man Pleads Guilty to the Sexual Abuse of a Two-Year-Old and a Seven-Year-Old Child in Order to Produce Images of the Abuse

A Maryland man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, to two counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, in connection with his sexual abuse of two minor children. According to court documents, Brian Anthony Gilbert, 33, of District Heights, uploaded and advertised at least two video...
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Governor Hogan Announces 95% of Maryland Seniors Vaccinated

Governor Hogan Announces 95% of Maryland Seniors Vaccinated

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to official CDC data, 95% of Marylanders 65 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. “As one of the most vaccinated states in the country, we continue to achieve significant milestones and outpace the national rates across the board, and we...
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Police Investigating Fatal Collision That Killed 10-Year-Old Clinton Boy

Police Investigating Fatal Collision That Killed 10-Year-Old Clinton Boy

The Prince George’s County Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Clinton in late August. The driver and passenger were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. The passenger, 10-year-old Pedro Gutierrez Gonzales of Clinton, died on September 3, 2021. The adult driver remains hospitalized and...
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2021 Prince George’s County Fair Has Been Canceled

2021 Prince George’s County Fair Has Been Canceled

The 2021 Prince George’s County Fair originally scheduled to take place on September 9th to the 12th at the Show Place Arena has been canceled. The Prince George’s County Fair Association, Inc. released the following statement: After careful consideration with our members and the Health Department, we are sad to say that Prince George’s...
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Police Investigating Motorcycle Collision That Killed 47-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Police Investigating Motorcycle Collision That Killed 47-Year-Old Waldorf Man

The Prince George’s County Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Accokeek late Saturday night. The deceased driver is 47-year-old Elliott Batts of Waldorf. On September 4, 2021, at approximately 11:15 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Berry Road and Bealle Hill Road for a...
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Police Arrest Clinton Man After Killing his 71-Year-Old Mother – Also Charged with Three Other Murders

Police Arrest Clinton Man After Killing his 71-Year-Old Mother – Also Charged with Three Other Murders

The Prince George’s County Police Department Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of John Frederick Carrington, 53, of Clinton, on September 1, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Murder obtained by county police on August 30, 2021. According to the warrant, on August 29, 2021, police responded to an address in the 2900 Block...
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Baltimore Ravens Hall Of Famer Jonathan Ogden Urges Marylanders to ‘Make An Impact,’ Get Vaccinated

Baltimore Ravens Hall Of Famer Jonathan Ogden Urges Marylanders to ‘Make An Impact,’ Get Vaccinated

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden earned his place in history protecting quarterbacks. Now, in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System, the former offensive tackle says you don’t need a Super Bowl ring to watch your loved ones’ blind side. “I know a thing or two about protecting others. That was...
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MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Earns 2021 Environmental Excellence Award

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Earns 2021 Environmental Excellence Award

Practice Greenhealth, a leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care, has selected MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center as a 2021 Environmental Excellence Award recipient in recognition of MedStar Southern Maryland’s continued commitment to improve and expand upon programs to eliminate mercury, reduce and recycle waste, source products sustainably and more. This is...
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Former Prince George’s County Police Lieutenant Facing Federal Indictment for Tax Evasion and Obstruction of Justice

Former Prince George’s County Police Lieutenant Facing Federal Indictment for Tax Evasion and Obstruction of Justice

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Edward Scott Finn, 47, of Dunkirk, Maryland, for the federal charges of tax evasion and obstruction of justice. Finn is a former Lieutenant with the Prince George’s County Police Department and owned and operated Edward Finn Inc. (EFI), a private company. The indictment was announced...
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Off-Duty PGPD Officer Suspended After Committing Hit and Run in Unmarked Police Cruiser

Off-Duty PGPD Officer Suspended After Committing Hit and Run in Unmarked Police Cruiser

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Investigation Response Team is investigating a hit and run crash that occurred in the 8600 block of Old Branch Ave in Clinton. There are no injuries reported as a result of this crash. On Friday, September 3, 2021, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported...
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VIDEO: Prince George’s County Man Wanted for Road Rage Shooting in Washington, DC is Arrested in Costa Rica

VIDEO: Prince George’s County Man Wanted for Road Rage Shooting in Washington, DC is Arrested in Costa Rica

UPDATE 9/2/2021: As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified and an arrest warrant was obtained for 42 year old Kenneth Miles Davis, Jr., of Clinton, MD, charging him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Gun. The collaborative investigative effort between the Metropolitan Police Department, United States Marshals Service, Department of State...
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MDOT Urges Marylanders to Make Safe Travel the Top Priority this Labor Day Weekend

MDOT Urges Marylanders to Make Safe Travel the Top Priority this Labor Day Weekend

For many Marylanders and visitors to our state, the Labor Day weekend signals the official end of the summer season and one last opportunity for warm-weather getaways and gatherings with family and friends. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wishes everyone a happy Labor Day weekend, and reminds all travelers that no matter where...
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MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Labor Day Holiday

MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Labor Day Holiday

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emission Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. MDOT MVA branch offices will reopen Tuesday, September 7 by appointment only. VEIP testing will also resume September 7 and does not require...
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Drivers Urged to Use Caution as Maryland Prepares for Severe Weather from Remnants of Ida

Drivers Urged to Use Caution as Maryland Prepares for Severe Weather from Remnants of Ida

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is proactively working to prepare for severe weather as remnants from Tropical Storm Ida hit Maryland. The National Weather Service is forecasting as much as six inches of rain in western parts of the state beginning around midnight. Heavy rain will gradually push its...
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MedStar Health to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees Starting November 1, 2021

MedStar Health to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees Starting November 1, 2021

As a leading healthcare system, MedStar Health is coming together to do our part in the battle against the COVID-19 virus as the Delta variant continues to impact our patients, our work, and our ways of life. Science and medicine, with reinforcement from trusted sources, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Individuals

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Locating Two Wanted Individuals

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Jennifer Gail Labanowski, age 37 of Waldorf. Labanowski is wanted for escape for violating the conditions of court ordered treatment. Labanowski is 5’2 and weighs 175 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts...
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UPDATE: Police Seeking Location of Man Wanted for Killing His 71-Year-Old Mother

UPDATE: Police Seeking Location of Man Wanted for Killing His 71-Year-Old Mother

UPDATE 8/31/2021 – Homicide Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the man wanted for killing his mother inside of her Temple Hills home. He is identified as 53-year-old John Frederick Carrington of no fixed address. He is charged in connection with the murder of his mother, 71-year-old Johnetta Wormley. On August 29, 2021,...
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ATF Announces $10,000 Reward for Information in Murder Investigation of 8-year-old in Prince George’s County

ATF Announces $10,000 Reward for Information in Murder Investigation of 8-year-old in Prince George’s County

Today the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division announced a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case of 8-year-old Peyton “PJ” Evans, a child who was shot and killed in Landover, Md. This is in addition to the reward of up to $25,000...
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