Law Enforcement

Former Vice President of Maryland Bank Charged with Bank Embezzlement and Wire Fraud for Alleged Six-Year Scheme to Steal over $1.8 Million

Former Vice President of Maryland Bank Charged with Bank Embezzlement and Wire Fraud for Alleged Six-Year Scheme to Steal over $1.8 Million

Melissa Strohman, age 54, of Nottingham, Maryland, is facing federal charges of wire fraud and bank embezzlement, arising from a six-year scheme to steal over $1.8 million from bank customers at the bank where she worked, and use the money for her own benefit. The criminal information was announced by United States Attorney for...
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Detectives in Prince George’s County Investigating Homicide in Suitland

Detectives in Prince George’s County Investigating Homicide in Suitland

Homicide Unit detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department are investigating a homicide in Suitland. The victim is 34-year-old Terria Petty of Terrace Drive in Suitland. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On December 31st, at about 5:25 am,...
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Waldorf Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Stealing Guns From Fred’s Outdoors and then Setting the Store on Fire

Waldorf Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Stealing Guns From Fred’s Outdoors and then Setting the Store on Fire

U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang sentenced Edward White, age 46, of Waldorf, Maryland, today to 13 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for theft of firearms and use of fire during the commission of a felony, in connection with the robbery and arson of a federally licensed firearms dealer. The...
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