The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is advancing its human systems technology by combining best practices from the medical and engineering communities. The warfare center recently stood up the Aeromedical Monitoring and Analysis branch comprised of licensed medical military officers bridging their perspective with engineering disciplines to improve operational capabilities like night...
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On Friday, June 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., the National Weather service issued the following weather updates. Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 p.m. for CALVERT, CHARLES, ST. MARYS Severe Thunderstorm Warning Southern Prince Georges County, Northwestern Charles County until 1:45 p.m. At 1250 EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Lincolnia...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships for 2021 to high school seniors who live in the Cooperative’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. SMECO has awarded scholarships to 116 students in the 29 years since beginning the program in 1993....
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The Prince George’s County Arson Task Force, Fire Investigations Division of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking assistance from the public in identifying two unknown suspects involved in an arson at a convenience store in the 6400 block of Auth Road in Camp...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is leading an investigation into the actions of three officers. This incident took place on Allison Street in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The police powers of two of the involved officers have been suspended. The third officer is on administrative leave. On Wednesday, June...
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Today, for the first time since March 25, 2020, the State of Maryland is reporting under 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. This is another major milestone as the state emerges from the pandemic. 65 New Confirmed Cases. The state is reporting 65 new cases of COVID-19. One month ago today, the state reported 939 new cases....
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Prince George’s County Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged 22-year-old Fransico Alvarado Revelo of the 10100 block of Old Fort Road in Fort Washington with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Gabriela Melendez. The suspect and victim were in a relationship. On Friday, May 28, 2021, at approximately 8:10 p.m., patrol officers responded to the...
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“Today, we renew our commitment to reducing violent crime and building strong communities where all Americans are safe,” said Attorney General Garland. “The Deputy Attorney General is issuing a comprehensive strategy to deploy our federal resources in the most effective way, disrupting the most dangerous threats and supporting the ground-level efforts of local law...
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6/1/2021: U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Olayinka Wahab, age 45, of Bowie, Maryland, on March 24, 2020 to 12 months and one day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for copyright infringement in connection with his sale of counterfeit DVDs containing copyrighted works, including popular movies, television shows, and...
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Howard County police have charged a Laurel man with rape and murder in a long-unsolved kidnapping case dating back nearly 40 years. Howard Jackson Bradberry, Jr., 62, of Montgomery Street, was arrested at his home May 25 after DNA test results linked him to a 1982 crime scene where the body of Laney Lee...
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This year’s Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, 2021, and goes through Nov. 30, 2021. Being aware and being prepared can make a significant difference in an emergency. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph...
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Governor Larry Hogan joined the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism to encourage Maryland travelers to reconnect and recharge in the State of Maryland. From traveling along one of the state’s 18 scenic byways, to enjoying Maryland’s Outdoor Collection, or navigating the waters of the Chesapeake Bay with a certified Chesapeake Bay Storyteller on a guided water-based...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is mourning the death of Corporal Gregory Fortson. Corporal Fortson passed away earlier this week following a medical emergency. He was off-duty at the time. Corporal Fortson was a 13-year veteran of the agency and currently assigned to the Bureau of Patrol, District IV Oxon Hill station and...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced in letters to General Assembly leaders that, in accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, he has vetoed the following legislation passed during the 2021 legislative session: HB 1322 – Primary and Secondary Education – School Personnel Not Returning to In-Person Instruction and Work – Accommodations and...
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Governor Larry Hogan issued vetoes of four legislative measures. HB 16, sanctuary state legislation that would impede local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal law enforcement. HB 23, legislation that would impede law enforcement’s ability to conduct investigations. SB 420, legislation to legalize the possession and distribution of heroin paraphernalia. SB 202, legislation removing...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 2:25 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the northbound Route 5 south of Interstate 495 on a report of a motor vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a...
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Five members of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command were recognized this week for their efforts to promote safety during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic by the State Employees Risk Management Administration (SERMA). The three troopers and two civilian pilots were honored during SERMA’s two-day virtual conference, which recognized more than a dozen...
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With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Friday, troopers from each of the...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces upcoming license-free fishing days for 2021 on June 5, June 12, and July 4 — a free option to explore Maryland’s diverse and unique fishing experiences without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. Maryland hosts license-free fishing days annually on the first two Saturdays in June and...
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Governor Larry Hogan signed into law HB 940, major legislation to legalize sports betting in the State of Maryland. It is one of 226 measures the governor enacted today alongside Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones. “We are signing another 226 bipartisan bills into law, including legislation to legalize sports...
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5/28/2021: On Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 8:15 a.m., firefighters from Calvert, Annapolis, St. Mary’s, Anne Arundel, and Prince George’s County responded to 441 East Bayfront Road in Deale, for the reported commercial building fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximately 150×100 feet one-story warehouse with fire showing. No injuries...
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The Spring 2021 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 67 nursing candidates for graduation celebrated their achievements May 12 when they attended their nursing recognition and pinning ceremony. It is a time-honored ceremony that has CSM faculty welcoming their students as peers and colleagues in the field of nursing. Like much of their last year...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced an additional $192.9 million in funding has been awarded to local governments and service providers through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. These federal funds will support local Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership initiatives that assist tenants whose ability to pay rent has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also...
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Eddie Ray Johnson, Jr., age 60, of Brandywine, Maryland, pleaded guilty on May 14, 2021, to the federal charge of theft of government property, in connection with a scheme to use his government-issued travel credit card to obtain more than $1.1 million in cash advances. The guilty plea was announced by Acting United States...
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Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances of the fatal shooting of a three-year-old boy inside of a Bowie apartment on Monday. On Monday, May 17, 2021, at approximately 5:45 pm, City of Bowie police officers responded to an apartment in the 16400 block of Governors Bridge Road. Once they arrived, they located...
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