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Charles County School Resource Officer Investigating Threat of Mass Violence

Charles County School Resource Officer Investigating Threat of Mass Violence

On May 25, 2023, at 9:20 a.m., a School Resource Officer (SRO) was notified that a 16-year-old student sent a private message on social media to another student, which contained a threat to commit mass violence at Mattawoman Middle School. The student who made the threat attends a different Charles County Public School. The...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating 63-Year-Old Man Murdered by Suspect with Sword

Prince George’s County Police Investigating 63-Year-Old Man Murdered by Suspect with Sword

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing in District Heights Friday evening. The suspect is 33-year-old Aaron Bynum of District Heights. He is charged with the murder of 63-year-old Anthony Cunningham of District Heights. According to charging documents, the victim suffered over 50 stab...
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Two Lexington Park Men Arrested After Search Warrant, Police Recover Drugs and Firearms

Two Lexington Park Men Arrested After Search Warrant, Police Recover Drugs and Firearms

On Thursday, May 25, 2023, the Criminal Investigations Division’s Vice Narcotics and Criminal Intelligence Units, in conjunction with the Emergency Services Team and supporting personnel, executed a series of search and seizure warrants at the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park. During the execution of these warrants, Christopher Jujuan Commodore, age...
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Detectives Investigating Homicide in Town of Landover Hills

Detectives Investigating Homicide in Town of Landover Hills

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday evening in the town of Landover Hills. The victim’s name will be released once his family is notified. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On...
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Police Seeking Identity of Suspect Wanted for Attempted Motor Vehicle Burglary

Police Seeking Identity of Suspect Wanted for Attempted Motor Vehicle Burglary

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in an attempted breaking and entering to a motor vehicle investigation. On Friday, May 19, 2023, at 3:35 am, the suspect attempted to break into several vehicles in the River Bay subdivision in Lexington Park. Anyone with information about the...
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Police Investigating Skeletal Remains Located in Lanham

Police Investigating Skeletal Remains Located in Lanham

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is conducting a death investigation. The decedent’s identity will be released once confirmed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the next of kin have been notified. On May 20, 2023, at approximately 10:20 a.m., skeletal remains were discovered in the area of Annapolis...
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VIDEO: Detectives Seeking Person of Interest Pictured in Double Shooting / Murder Case

VIDEO: Detectives Seeking Person of Interest Pictured in Double Shooting / Murder Case

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit today released video and photos of a person of interest in a fatal shooting in Landover on Tuesday. Detectives would like to speak to the man in an effort to further the active investigation. Thirty-year-old Antonio Crump, Jr. of Washington, DC, was fatally shot. A second...
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PG County MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murders

PG County MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murders

A Maryland man was sentenced today to 28 years in prison for his part in a racketeering conspiracy, including two murders, related to his participation in La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). According to court documents, from at least August 2018 through July 2021, Franklyn Edgardo Sanchez, aka Freddy, aka Magic, aka Miclo, aka Delinquente, 25, of...
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May 15th, 2023 – Police Investigating Bomb Threats at La Plata High School

May 15th, 2023 – Police Investigating Bomb Threats at La Plata High School

On Monday, May 15, 2023, an anonymous person called the front office of La Plata High School and asked if the school was checked for bombs. The caller then called a local police department and made a bomb threat at the school. It is believed the same person called the school on May 12...
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Police Investigating Domestic-Related Murder of 17-Year-Old Female in Prince George’s County

Police Investigating Domestic-Related Murder of 17-Year-Old Female in Prince George’s County

The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting inside of a home in the unincorporated section of District Heights. The decedent is 17-year-old Nia Johnson of District Heights. On May 10, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m, officers responded for a shooting in the 1800 block of Tanow Place. Johnson was located inside of the...
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VIDEO: Police Investigating Mother’s Day Brawl at Applebee’s in California, One Juvenile Charged

VIDEO: Police Investigating Mother’s Day Brawl at Applebee’s in California, One Juvenile Charged

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, at approximately 20:54 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Applebee’s located at 45480 Miramar Way in California, for the reported disturbance in progress. Witnesses and one 911 caller reported a group of people at the Applebee’s were acting rude and aggressive. One  employee stated they were...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating One Shot in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating One Shot in Lexington Park

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police responded to the area of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired. Police arrived in the area and found no victims. Shell casings were located in the area of Primrose Willow Lane and Creeping Primrose Lane Later a 22-year-old...
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Westlake High School Resource Officer Investigating Report of Armed Suspect Who Pointed Firearm at Two Students

Westlake High School Resource Officer Investigating Report of Armed Suspect Who Pointed Firearm at Two Students

On May 10 at 2:30 p.m., administrators at Westlake High School were alerted by two students that a male had pointed a firearm at them outside of the school. Officers responded and canvassed the area but did not find anyone matching the description of the suspect. A preliminary investigation showed the students had arranged...
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Police Identify Two 12-Year-Old Students Who Made False 911 Call of a Shooting at Davis Middle School

Police Identify Two 12-Year-Old Students Who Made False 911 Call of a Shooting at Davis Middle School

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 3:26 p.m., a call was placed to 9-1-1 about a shooting at Davis Middle School. A school resource officer (SRO) was already inside the school and additional officers responded. The call was determined to be a false call. Through further investigation, the SRO has identified two 12-year-old students...
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Hyundai and Kia Launch Service Campaign to Prevent Theft of Millions of Vehicles Targeted by Social Media Challenge

Hyundai and Kia Launch Service Campaign to Prevent Theft of Millions of Vehicles Targeted by Social Media Challenge

NHTSA RELEASE: Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it FREE of charge to vehicle owners. The software updates the theft alarm software logic to extend the length of the alarm sound from 30 seconds to one minute and requires the...
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Police Seeking Waldorf Man Wanted in Connection with Home Invasion and Domestic-Related Assault

Police Seeking Waldorf Man Wanted in Connection with Home Invasion and Domestic-Related Assault

On May 7 at 6:10 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Seldovia Drive in Indian Head for the report of a domestic-related assault in progress. A preliminary investigation showed the suspect, Eugene Valentino Green, 33 of Waldorf, broke into a former acquaintance’s residence and assaulted a woman. Green pushed the victim to...
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Police Seeking Suspect Involved in Attempted Burglary to Murphy’s Town and Country in Avenue

Police Seeking Suspect Involved in Attempted Burglary to Murphy’s Town and Country in Avenue

On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 6:32 a.m., police responded to the Murphy’s Town & Country located at 21270 Abell Road in Avenue, for the possible commercial burglary. The 911 caller was a school bus driver who advised when pulling into the business to get gas, they observed the front glass door shattered....
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Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Wallet from Purse

Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Seeking Identity of Man Who Stole Wallet from Purse

The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack is investigating a theft that occurred from the Walmart, located in California, MD. The suspect approached someone’s cart and took a wallet from inside a purse. If you have any information regarding this incident or recognize the person in this photo, please contact the Duty Officer at the...
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Police Identify Victims and Suspect in Triple Fatal Shooting at Annapolis Town Center

Police Identify Victims and Suspect in Triple Fatal Shooting at Annapolis Town Center

On May 5, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Somerville Road in Annapolis. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect shot a male and female in the parking lot; he then shot himself. The female victim and the male suspect were pronounced deceased on...
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Drayden Man Wanted for Violating Pre-Trial Release After Leaving Treatment Center

Drayden Man Wanted for Violating Pre-Trial Release After Leaving Treatment Center

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Joshua David Chamberlain, age 37 of Drayden, who is wanted for violating the terms of his Pre-Trial release from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Chamberlain is awaiting trial for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and absconded from the Project Chesapeake...
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UPDATE: Two Teens Charged in Connection with Shooting Case at St. Charles Town Center

UPDATE: Two Teens Charged in Connection with Shooting Case at St. Charles Town Center

UPDATE 5/8/2023: On May 7, 2023.  at 4:10 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to numerous calls for the sound of gunshots inside the St. Charles Town Center located at 11130 Mall Circle in Waldorf. When officers arrived, they established a perimeter and entered the mall to try to locate potential...
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Washington D.C. Man Charged for Spree of Armed Robberies in Prince George’s County

Washington D.C. Man Charged for Spree of Armed Robberies in Prince George’s County

A suspect wanted in multiple armed robberies at businesses in Prince George’s County is in custody. He’s identified as 35-year-old Shamell Joyner of Washington, DC. Joyner is currently charged in connection with three commercial robberies. Prince George’s County Police Robbery Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Joyner after working collaboratively with law enforcement...
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Annapolis Man Arrested 1 Day After Impersonating Police Officer for Threatening to Kill Hospital Security Guard

Annapolis Man Arrested 1 Day After Impersonating Police Officer for Threatening to Kill Hospital Security Guard

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to Anne Arundel Medical Center for a firearms violation and a trespassing. Security confiscated two firearms from a subject that had been arrested from the location on May 1, 2023. According to security, the subject told them that he was there to shoot...
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St. Charles High School Student Charged with First Degree Assault After Choking and Spitting on Female Victim

St. Charles High School Student Charged with First Degree Assault After Choking and Spitting on Female Victim

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., a male student at St. Charles High School was in possession of a female student’s cell phone and refused to give it back. Later, the female tried to recover her phone while outside of the school building, at which time the male grasped her throat, choked...
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Police Investigating Homicide Victim Located During Apartment Fire in PG County

Police Investigating Homicide Victim Located During Apartment Fire in PG County

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday in the city of Hyattsville. The victim is 56-year-old Roger Neal of Hyattsville. On May 3, 2023, at approximately 2:05 p.m., officers with the Hyattsville Police Department responded to the 6100 block of 42nd Avenue to assist Prince George’s...
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