Law Enforcement

VIDEO: Daycare Worker Fired and Arrested After Recording Herself Abusing and Assaulting Children

VIDEO: Daycare Worker Fired and Arrested After Recording Herself Abusing and Assaulting Children

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit arrested and charged an employee for abusing children in her care at a daycare center in Oxon Hill. The suspect is Kayla Shevon Greenwell age 23 of Oxon Hill, Maryland. On April 7, 2023, the PGPD received multiple videos showing the suspect...
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Anne Arundel County Officer Surprised with Reunion of Child He Saved 11 Years Ago After Near Drowning

Anne Arundel County Officer Surprised with Reunion of Child He Saved 11 Years Ago After Near Drowning

A reunion, almost 12 years in the making. was a surprise for the officer! Let’s go back to a hot summer day in July of 2011, when then-Detective Walter Sweeney responded to a home in Severn for a drowning. When he arrived, Sweeney encountered a lifeless 14-month-old Mathew. With each passing second, the situation...
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Suspect Shoots and Kills Uncle in Glen Burnie Murder-Suicide, Victim Identified as Montgomery County School Teacher

Suspect Shoots and Kills Uncle in Glen Burnie Murder-Suicide, Victim Identified as Montgomery County School Teacher

On April 5, 2023 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded for an unknown disturbance in the 7300 block of Red Pond Court in Glen Burnie. As officers approached the residence they heard gunshots and multiple people began rushing out of the residence. As officers made their way into the residence they located two male...
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Police Arrest Three 15-Year-Olds and 18-Year-Old in Connection with Armed Carjacking

Police Arrest Three 15-Year-Olds and 18-Year-Old in Connection with Armed Carjacking

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged three juveniles and an 18-year-old male in connection with an armed carjacking on Wednesday. The 18-year-old suspect is Zaquan Graham of Landover. Three 15-year-old males are also charged in the case. One of those juveniles is from Washington, DC, and the two others are...
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One Firefighter Injured After Falling Into Basement During Hughesville House Fire

One Firefighter Injured After Falling Into Basement During Hughesville House Fire

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 11:21 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County responded to 6220 Goode Road in Hughesville, for the reported house on fire. The 911 caller was a firefighter who reported fire was showing from the residence. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under 4 minutes...
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PG Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

PG Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Daniel Ongele, age 33, of Bowie, Maryland to 33 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a $1.2 million bank fraud scheme. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent...
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Police in Charles County Identify and Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Case / Firearm Recovered

Police in Charles County Identify and Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Case / Firearm Recovered

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023., at 7:50 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 block of Bannister Circle for the call of an armed robbery in which the victim reported he was robbed, at gunpoint, of his cell phone. The victim provided officers with a description of the suspect....
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Named Corporal Nicholas Cargill as the 2022 Correctional Officer of the Year

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Named Corporal Nicholas Cargill as the 2022 Correctional Officer of the Year

Charles County Detention Center (CCDC) Director Brandon Foster, along with Sheriff Troy Berry and members of the CCSO and CCDC Command Staff, are proud to announce that Corporal Nicholas Cargill has been named the 2022 Correctional Officer of the Year. Corporal Cargill was nominated to receive this recognition due to his outstanding dedication to...
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Firefighters Respond to House Fire in NAS Patuxent River Housing

Firefighters Respond to House Fire in NAS Patuxent River Housing

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 6:38 p.m., a structure fire assignment was dispatched for a reported house fire in the Carpenter Park neighborhood on NAS Pax River. NAS Patuxent River firefighters responded with Engine 132, Truck 13, Chief 13 and Ambulance 139. Crews arrived on the scene in under 2 minutes and...
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Waldorf Man Arrested in Attempted Murder Case / Two Others Charged with Unrelated Crimes

Waldorf Man Arrested in Attempted Murder Case  / Two Others Charged with Unrelated Crimes

On April 4, 2023, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the area Ashford Circle and Altenburg Court in Waldorf; one of the occupants of the car was known to have an open warrant for attempted murder. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers observed numerous syringes, drug paraphernalia, heroin and...
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Officers Arrest 17-year-old, Recover Drugs and Loaded Firearm During Investigation of Suspicious Vehicle

Officers Arrest 17-year-old, Recover Drugs and Loaded Firearm During Investigation of Suspicious Vehicle

On April 2 at 1:38 a.m., a patrol officer initiated an investigation into a suspicious vehicle that was found parked after-hours near businesses in the 11900 block of Acton Lane in Waldorf. As the officer approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. One of the vehicle’s occupants,...
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34-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Killed in Indian Head Motor Vehicle Collision

34-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man Killed in Indian Head Motor Vehicle Collision

UPDATE 4/6/2023: Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Charles County. The deceased is identified as Alan Reinburg, 34, of Mechanicsville. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced Reinburg deceased on the scene. The operator of an F-150 truck involved in the crash is identified as Jeffrey Grasso, 37, of Newburg, Maryland. He...
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Police Seeking Identity of Woman as Person of Interest in Theft Investigation in Leonardtown

Police Seeking Identity of Woman as Person of Interest in Theft Investigation in Leonardtown

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the woman pictured, a person of interest, in a theft investigation. On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2:35 am, a catalytic converter was stolen from a parked vehicle at the SouthPoint Church on St. Andrew’s Church Road in Leonardtown. The pictured female was...
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UPDATE: Police Seeking Identities of Suspects Who Attempted to Steal Vehicle from Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Lexington Park

UPDATE: Police Seeking Identities of Suspects Who Attempted to Steal Vehicle from Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Lexington Park

UPDATE 4/5/2023: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the two pictured suspects in an attempted auto theft investigation. On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:42 am, the two suspects entered a 2022 Dodge Charger that was on the lot of Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Lexington Park in an apparent...
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Park Hall

One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment in Park Hall

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 8:43 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Point Lookout Road and Willows Road in Park Hall, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find one vehicle off the roadway with the occupants out of the vehicle...
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School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation at General Smallwood Middle School

School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation at General Smallwood Middle School

On March 29, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a student at General Smallwood Middle School entered a school bathroom and was confronted by three students who struck and kicked the student. The student sustained minor injuries and was treated by the school nurse. The school resource officer was notified and initiated an investigation. Two of...
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Former Maryland Official Roy McGrath Dead After FBI Involved Shooting in Tennessee

Former Maryland Official Roy McGrath Dead After FBI Involved Shooting in Tennessee

UPDATE 4/5/2023: On Monday, April 3, 2023, Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement responded to the area of the 10700 block of Kingston Pike and Lovell Road, after receiving sighting reports of fugitive Roy C. McGrath. During the incident, McGrath was shot and taken to an area hospital where...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – April 4, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – April 4, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners presented proclamations for Fair Housing Month, Week of the Young Child, National Animal Care & Control Week, and National Public Health Week....
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2-Alarm House Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

2-Alarm House Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at approximately 10:25 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to 6607 of Coyote Court in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. The occupant/owner has been identified as Ruth Creamer with the estimated loss of structure and contents valued at $250,000.00 Smoke alarms were present and...
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Police Investigating Collision After Vehicle Strikes Parked Car in Waldorf

Police Investigating Collision After Vehicle Strikes Parked Car in Waldorf

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at approximately 10:18 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 11509 Timberbook Drive in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with a vehicle overturned and one unresponsive and trapped. Crews arrived on scene in under 3 minutes and reported two vehicles involved with one...
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2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Largo Deemed Accidental and Caused by Resident Leaving Incense Burning on Balcony

2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Largo Deemed Accidental and Caused by Resident Leaving Incense Burning on Balcony

On Monday, April 3, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., firefighters in Prince George’s County responded to 51 Harry S Truman Drive in Largo, for the reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find fire showing through the roof of a 3-story apartment complex. Approximately 6 minutes into the incident a second alarm...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle and Semi-truck in Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle and Semi-truck in Prince George’s County

April 4, 2023, (UPPER MARLBORO, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal-motorcycle crash in Prince George’s County. The deceased, Bryan McKinley Hall, 49, of Upper Marlboro, was the rider of a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle involved in the crash. Emergency Medical Service personnel pronounced Hall deceased at the scene. Shortly after 7 p.m.,...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Residences Struck by Gunfire in Waldorf After Two Suspects Shoot at Victims in Vehicle

UPDATE: Police Investigating Residences Struck by Gunfire in Waldorf After Two Suspects Shoot at Victims in Vehicle

UPDARE 4/4/2023: On March 31 at 5:39 p.m., officers responded to the area of Dorchester Circle at Springfish Place in Waldorf for the report of gunshots fired in the area. When officers arrived, everyone had fled the scene and officers did not locate a victim in the area. A few minutes later, officers were...
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Police Investigating Waldorf Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision in Suitland

Police Investigating Waldorf Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision in Suitland

UPDATE April 4, 2023: The deceased driver has been identified as 43-year-old Tony Manning of Waldorf. The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Saturday in Suitland. The name of the deceased driver will be released once his family is notified. On April 1,...
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Charles County Commissioners Meeting Update – March 29, 2023

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Update – March 29, 2023

On Wednesday, March 29, Commissioners received a briefing on the Billingsley Road Alternatives study. Staff reviewed the history of past studies and proposals for addressing realignment of Billingsley Road. They presented information on existing roadway conditions, traffic volumes, and environmental resources. A traffic analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of various options on traffic volume,...
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