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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash After 7-Year-Old Falls from Car Window

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash After 7-Year-Old Falls from Car Window

November 25, 2024 – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old in Anne Arundel County last night. The deceased is a 7-year-old boy who was a rear passenger in a 2011 Mazda 3 involved in the incident. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced him...
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UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in California – Drugs and Gun Recovered – Lexington Park Man Released Without Charges

UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in California – Drugs and Gun Recovered – Lexington Park Man Released Without Charges

UPDATE 11/24/2024 – Sheriff’s Office Press Release: Early on November 24, 2024, members of the Prince George’s County Police Department contacted the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office regarding a stolen 2023 Dodge Charger reportedly located in St. Mary’s County. Patrol deputies launched an immediate search and, at approximately 11:05 a.m., located the vehicle traveling...
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Police Investigating Shots Fired in Lexington Park on 11/21/2024

Police Investigating Shots Fired in Lexington Park on 11/21/2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to the area of Hancock Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for numerous 911 callers reporting shots fired with people screaming. Police arrived on the scene to find shell casings throughout the roadway at the intersection of Hancock Road and Midway Drive...
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Second Serious Collision in Charles County Within One Hour Sends Two to Trauma Centers

Second Serious Collision in Charles County Within One Hour Sends Two to Trauma Centers

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., as firefighters and emergency medical services returned to service from the previously serious motor vehicle, crews were alerted to the area of Leonardtown Road and Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes to find...
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UPDATE: La Plata Man Allegedly Killed 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Not Cleaning Leaves Around the Property

UPDATE: La Plata Man Allegedly Killed 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Not Cleaning Leaves Around the Property

UPDATE 11/21/2024: A Charles County man has been arrested and charged following the tragic shooting death of his 15-year-old stepson, Michael Edward Clemons, at their home on November 20, 2024. Darshan Eric Williams, 48, of La Plata, is facing charges of second-degree murder, firearm use in the commission of a felony, first-degree assault, and...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Arrest Glen Burnie Man Who Shot 36-Year-Old Male in Lexington Park

Police in St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Arrest Glen Burnie Man Who Shot 36-Year-Old Male in Lexington Park

UPDATE -11/21/2024: On Thursday, November 21, 2024, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Eugene Terrill Harris, 32, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 9, 2024, in Lexington Park that involved a 36-year-old man who walked into the Lexington Park Rescue Squad after being shot. Detectives from...
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Three Mattawoman Middle School Students Charged After Theft, Strong-Armed Robbery of Ski Mask

Three Mattawoman Middle School Students Charged After Theft, Strong-Armed Robbery of Ski Mask

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, a school resource officer at Mattawoman Middle School was made aware of an incident that occurred during school dismissal on November 18. In this case, three students, ages 13, approached another student and forcibly stole their name-brand ski mask. The SRO initiated an investigation and identified the involved students....
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Over 100 Guns Stolen from Charles County Gun Shop

Over 100 Guns Stolen from Charles County Gun Shop

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., unknown suspects broke into a gun shop in the 10500 block of Theodore Green Boulevard in White Plains. More than 100 guns have been stolen. Investigators are working with the ATF and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Furr at 301-609-6457. Tipsters who want...
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Police Investigating 25-Year-Old Man Shot in Waldorf

Police Investigating 25-Year-Old Man Shot in Waldorf

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 8:38 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 100 block of Sherman Road in Waldorf, for the reported shooting. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 25-year-old male was suffering one gunshot wound to an upper extremity. The victim was conscious alert and...
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No Charges After Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old Accokeek Teen, Investigation Ongoing

No Charges After Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old Accokeek Teen, Investigation Ongoing

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Saturday night in the Largo area. The decedent is 16-year-old Kesean Hunt of Accokeek. On November 16, 2024, at approximately 9:00 pm, officers responded to the 700 block of Harry S Truman Drive for the report of a...
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UPDATE: Court Clears Deputies of Wrongdoing in St. Mary’s County Murder Trial – Sentencing Scheduled for December 23, 2024

UPDATE: Court Clears Deputies of Wrongdoing in St. Mary’s County Murder Trial – Sentencing Scheduled for December 23, 2024

UPDATE 11/15/2024: The sentencing in the murder case of Latres Javontae Cockerham is moving forward after new evidence came to light. The State of Maryland recently shared additional information about two police officers who were involved in the investigation. After reviewing the officers’ internal records, Judge Joseph Stanalonis found nothing that needed to be...
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UPDATE Police Investigating Large Woods Fire in Waldorf That Killed 94-Year-Old Man

UPDATE Police Investigating Large Woods Fire in Waldorf That Killed 94-Year-Old Man

UPDATE from the Office of the State Fire Marshal 11/14/2024: A team of investigators with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of an elderly male victim found during a brush fire at 11560 Acton Lane in Waldorf Wednesday afternoon. On November 13, 2024,...
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Man Transported to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Stabbing in Lexington Park

Man Transported to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries After Stabbing in Lexington Park

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at approximately 6:37 p.m., police responded to the area of North Essex Drive and Hancock Road in Lexington Park, for multiple 911 calls reporting a large fight. Prior to police arrival, additional callers then stated one subject was suffering from stab wounds. Officers and emergency medical services responded to...
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Four Suspects from Alabama and Tennessee Arrested for “Pigeon Drop” Scam; Police Seeking Additional Possible Victims

Four Suspects from Alabama and Tennessee Arrested for “Pigeon Drop” Scam; Police Seeking Additional Possible Victims

The PGPD’s Financial Crimes Unit identified four suspects who targeted an elderly woman last week in a “pigeon drop” scam in the county. A pigeon drop scam involves convincing a victim to give the suspect(s) a large amount of cash as collateral with the hope of then sharing a sum of money. The suspects...
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Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Six Unlawful Exhibition Events in PG and Anne Arundel, Two Arrests Made and Stolen Corvette Recovered

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Six Unlawful Exhibition Events in PG and Anne Arundel, Two Arrests Made and Stolen Corvette Recovered

Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division and allied police agencies disrupted six unlawful exhibition driving events throughout Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties Saturday night. Police responded to several locations where up to 350 participants gathered in parking lots attempting to...
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UPDATE: Leonardtown Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Killing One of Her Children and Seriously Injuring Two Others

UPDATE: Leonardtown Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Killing One of Her Children and Seriously Injuring Two Others

UPDATE 10/29/2024: Ashley Nicole Nolan, 28, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, following an 18-count indictment by the Circuit Court charging her with negligent manslaughter and other offenses related to a fatal March car crash in which a juvenile passenger died. The indictment lists the following charges: • one charge...
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24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Second Injured After Crash Involving Cow

24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Second Injured After Crash Involving Cow

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision early Sunday morning. The deceased rider is 24-year-old Justin Crosby of Catonsville. On October 27, 2024, at approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to the 3400 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road for an incident involving two motorcycles and a...
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PGPD Investigating Incident Involving County School Bus

PGPD Investigating Incident Involving County School Bus

PGPD patrol officers and detectives are on scene in the 4100 block of Suitland Road investigating an evolving situation involving a county school bus. At approximately 2:05 pm today, a citizen called 911 after seeing a man board the bus which was carrying three elementary school students. Officers were immediately dispatched and at 2:09...
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UPDATE: Two of Four Waldorf Men Convicted After Trial for Murder, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, After Violent Crime Spree Across Maryland and Virginia

UPDATE: Two of Four Waldorf Men Convicted After Trial for Murder, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, After Violent Crime Spree Across Maryland and Virginia

After a 9-day trial, a federal jury returned verdicts against Thaddeus Lamont Wills, age 51, and Keionta Shawn Hagens, age 44, both of Waldorf, Maryland, of interference with interstate commerce by robbery, conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery, using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, carjacking, and of...
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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

Nathaniel Lamar Nelson Scott, 36, of Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan...
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Two Suspects in Custody for Murder at Tire Shop After Dispute Over Payment

Two Suspects in Custody for Murder at Tire Shop After Dispute Over Payment

Thanks in part to a tip provided to Prince George’s County Crime Solvers, the Homicide Unit has now identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting at a tire shop in September. The suspects are 43-year-old Ronnell Hardy of Capitol Heights and 42-year-old Avery Eccles of Upper Marlboro. They are charged...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Fatal Crash, Two Passengers Flee Scene from At-Fault Vehicle

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Fatal Crash, Two Passengers Flee Scene from At-Fault Vehicle

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Upper Marlboro. The deceased driver is 57-year-old Monica Wilson of Springdale, MD. On October 23, 2024, at approximately 5:10 pm, officers responded to the 500 block of Largo Center Drive for a crash...
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Man Sentenced to 68 Years for Shooting and Killing His Child’s Mother and Grandmother, Attempted Murder of His Infant Daughter

Man Sentenced to 68 Years for Shooting and Killing His Child’s Mother and Grandmother, Attempted Murder of His Infant Daughter

Keanan Turner, 35, of Clinton, Maryland, was sentenced for the 2021 murders of Wanda Wright and Ebony Wright, the shooting of a third victim, the attempted murder of an infant, and setting fire to their apartment, announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)....
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Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Employee Pleads Guilty to Leaking Confidential Information

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Employee Pleads Guilty to Leaking Confidential Information

Dameshia Cooper, 35, of Waldorf, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to one count of disclosing confidential information held by the D.C. Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), which is an independent federal entity within the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA), announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special...
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Former Prince George’s County Elementary School Teacher Indicted For Coercion And Enticement Of A Child And For Possession Of Child Pornography

Former Prince George’s County Elementary School Teacher Indicted For Coercion And Enticement Of A Child And For Possession Of Child Pornography

A federal grand jury returned an indictment on September 26, 2024, charging Mark Edward Cobb, age 44, of Bowie, Maryland, for coercion and enticement of a child and for possession of child pornography. The indictment was announced by Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; Special Agent in Charge Michael McCarthy...
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