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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Teens Shot in Waldorf

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Teens Shot in Waldorf

UPDATE – Charles County Sheriff’s Office  Press Release: On July 4, 2023,  at 12:15 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4100 block of Falcon Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located two teens with gunshot wounds. The teens were transported to hospitals...
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Anne Arundel County Police Announce Arrest in Recent Hate Crimes Involving Vandalism

Anne Arundel County Police Announce Arrest in Recent Hate Crimes Involving Vandalism

Over the past few months, our county has seen a marked increase in thefts, vandalism, destructions, and burglaries against several places of worship within our communities. Those incidents are as follows: Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church Piney Orchard Parkway in Odenton – June 13, 2023 – Black Lives Matter and Pride signs were vandalized...
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Homicide Investigation Underway in Accokeek

Homicide Investigation Underway in Accokeek

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is conducting an investigation into the death of a man in Accokeek. The victim is 35-year-old Reginald Harris of Clinton. On June 27, 2023, at approximately 7:55 pm, officers were called to the 500 block of Farmington Road W. Harris was located outside suffering from trauma....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspect Wanted for Property Destruction

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identity of Suspect Wanted for Property Destruction

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the subject pictured in a Property Destruction. On Friday, June 23, 2023, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the suspect spray-painted graffiti on several exterior walls on a building on Corporate Drive in Lexington Park. The suspect is described as a black male in a...
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Prince George’s County Police Illegal Street Racing Initiative

Prince George’s County Police Illegal Street Racing Initiative

On Friday, June 23, 2023, the Prince George’s County Police Department kicked off a new initiative to address illegal pop-up car events that have been occurring in the county. These events have attracted participants from all over the region as well as surrounding states. Participants block roadways, take over parking lots and drive recklessly...
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Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to the Seizure of Largest Cocaine Recovery from an Investigation in Anne Arundel County Police History

Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to the Seizure of Largest Cocaine Recovery from an Investigation in Anne Arundel County Police History

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that 10 defendants have been charged following a long-term investigation into multiple individual drug traffickers who were operating in and around Severn and Glen Burnie in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The defendants are charged with as many as 22 counts, to include: multiple conspiracies; possession with intent...
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PGPD Homicide Unit Investigating Three Seperate Fatal Shootings on June 22, 2023

PGPD Homicide Unit Investigating Three Seperate Fatal Shootings on June 22, 2023

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting early Thursday morning in unincorporated Hyattsville. The victim is 28-year-old Rodney Wells of Hyattsville. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. On June 22, 2023, at approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to the 4000 block of Warner Avenue...
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UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting in Lexington Park, 17-Year-Old Victim Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting in Lexington Park, 17-Year-Old Victim Transported to Trauma Center

UPDATE 6/24/2023: On June 23, 2023, at around 11:38 a.m., Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Gloucester Court for the report of shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 17-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to regional Trauma Center...
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Four Teens Arrested for Attempted Carjacking; Two Loaded Guns and Stolen Kia Recovered

Four Teens Arrested for Attempted Carjacking; Two Loaded Guns and Stolen Kia Recovered

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged four juveniles in connection with an attempted carjacking on Wednesday night. The suspects include a 16-year-old male, two 15-year-old males and a 14-year-old male. The four suspects are from Washington, DC. The 16-year-old suspect is charged as an adult in this case. On June...
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7 Members of Multi-State Violent Robbery Crew Indicted on Conspiracy and Hobbs Act Robbery Charges

7 Members of Multi-State Violent Robbery Crew Indicted on Conspiracy and Hobbs Act Robbery Charges

An indictment was unsealed charging seven members of an armed robbery crew with conspiracy, Hobbs Act robbery, and other charges related to a multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacy and cell phone retail stores. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Sarah Linden, of...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Shawn Starcher – Wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shawn Christopher Starcher, age 51 of St. Leonard. Starcher is wanted for Violation of Probation: Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol. Anyone with information in regards to Starcher, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800, Sgt. Phillip Foote...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter – June 12 – June 18, 2023

During the week of June 12– June 18, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,884 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 23-41942 – On June 12, 2023, DFC Aranda received report of a theft from a vehicle. Contact was made with the complainant who advised her purse and its contents (MD...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Brandon Pinder – Wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Brandon Tyron Pinder, age 36 of Sunderland. Pinder is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Violation of Lifetime Sex Offender Supervision. Anyone with information in regards to Pinder, is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410)...
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Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Collision Involving Pedestrian in Wheelchair

Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Collision Involving Pedestrian in Wheelchair

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred Saturday morning. Investigators are working to notify the victim’s family before his identity is released. On June 17, 2023, at approximately 3:20 am, officers responded to the area of University Boulevard and Riggs Road in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Suspects who Burglarized Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Suspects who Burglarized Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a burglary investigation. On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 12:37 am, two suspects broke a window to the Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Lexington Park to gain entry to the building. One suspect entered the building as the other stood by...
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Two Teens Arrested for Fatally Shooting 18-Year-Old During Carjacking at Elementary School Parking Lot

Two Teens Arrested for Fatally Shooting 18-Year-Old During Carjacking at Elementary School Parking Lot

Homicide Unit detectives identified and charged two suspects for a fatal shooting that occurred in May in Forestville. The suspects are 18-year-old Lavelle Harris of Washington, DC, and a 17-year-old male from District Heights. They are charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kendall Batson of District Heights. On May 11, 2023,...
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UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE: Additional Photos Released, Police Seeking Ranch Liquors Armed Robbery Suspect

UPDATE 6/18/2023: Preliminary investigation revealed, an adult male described as tan complexioned, between 5 feet 10 inches tall and 6 foot, weighing 200+ pounds, black hair, wearing a medical style face mask, a navy blue Gap brand sweatshirt, black latex gloves and dark colored shoes entered the store, pointed a handgun at store employees, and...
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Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Sexual Assault While Impersonating ICE Agent

Washington D.C. Man Arrested for Sexual Assault While Impersonating ICE Agent

Prince George’s County Police Department Sexual Assault Unit detectives identified and charged a man for impersonating a federal law enforcement agent and sexually assaulting a woman in Oxon Hill. The suspect is 26-year-old Victor Antonio Reed of Washington, DC. On June 13, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., detectives were notified of a sexual assault...
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20-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating Firefighter, Stealing Members Gear and Burglarizing Firehouse in Charles County

20-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating Firefighter, Stealing Members Gear and Burglarizing Firehouse in Charles County

On May 12, 2023, police responded to Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department located at 3245 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported theft. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with witness Chief S. Duffer, and Sgt. Smith from the Prince George’s County Police Department. Chief Duffer stated that the suspect, Loxavier Maurice Jones, age 20...
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PGPD Gang Unit Investigation Leads to Large Seizure of Firearms and Illegal Drugs

PGPD Gang Unit Investigation Leads to Large Seizure of Firearms and Illegal Drugs

The Strategic Investigations Division-Gang Unit recently launched an extensive, months-long investigation into the trafficking of firearms and narcotics. This involved suspected “GMF Crew” members. During its investigation, the Gang Unit identified a home from where the criminal enterprise operated. After developing probable cause, the Gang Unit executed a court ordered search and seizure warrant...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Owings Woman – Rachel Ann Boutaugh, age 33

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Owings Woman – Rachel Ann Boutaugh, age 33

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of the missing adult, Rachel Ann Boutaugh (pictured below) of Owings. Rachel is a white female, 33 years old, approx. 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 155 lbs. If located, or if there is information available on Rachel’s whereabouts, please contact Det. Weems...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Cold Case Murder of Unidentified Woman Found in 1998

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Cold Case Murder of Unidentified Woman Found in 1998

Can you help solve this mystery? Detectives seek new leads in cold case. Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking assistance identifying a woman whose body was found 25-years-ago, on June 16, 1998, in a field near Irving Road and Route 301 in Bel Alton, MD. The woman, whose identity remains a mystery, was the...
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Police Identify Operator in Fatal Motorcycle Crash As 20-Year-Old Huntingtown Man

Police Identify Operator in Fatal Motorcycle Crash As 20-Year-Old Huntingtown Man

UPDATE 6/15/2023: On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 9:11 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to the 3600 block of Cassell Blvd. in Prince Frederick, for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Due to the seriousness of the collision, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s...
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Upper Marlboro Middle School Teacher Charged With Solicitation of a Minor

Upper Marlboro Middle School Teacher Charged With Solicitation of a Minor

A teacher at James Madison Middle School in Upper Marlboro is charged with solicitation of a minor. The suspect is 33-year-old Jose Zuniga Orellana of Accokeek. He’s charged with soliciting inappropriate photos from a female student at the school. On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the victim advised detectives the suspect recently made inappropriate comments...
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Police Investigating Robbery in Dunkirk, Victim Dragged and Thrown from Moving Vehicle

Police Investigating Robbery in Dunkirk, Victim Dragged and Thrown from Moving Vehicle

On June 13, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded for a report of a person being thrown from a vehicle that just occurred in the area of Solomons Island Road and Jewell Road in Dunkirk. Investigation revealed that the adult female victim was inside her vehicle when she was approached by the suspect....
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