Monthly Archives: May 2023

Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Two Counts of Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Two Counts of Illegal Possession of a Firearm

U.S. District Judge Deborah J. Boardman sentenced Sean Christopher Henderson, age 36, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after Henderson pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The guilty plea and sentence were announced by Erek...
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Dismantling of old Nice Middleton Bridge Set to Cause Traffic Delays on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Dismantling of old Nice Middleton Bridge Set to Cause Traffic Delays on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, more dismantling of the old Nice Middleton Bridge/Rt 301 will require closure of the new Nice Middleton replacement bridge for approximately 15 – 30 minutes between 9:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. The closure may cause traffic delays along Maryland Route 301 North and South of the bridge. Please plan...
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Police Arrests Five Teens in Connection with Armed Carjacking and Recover Stolen Firearm

Police Arrests Five Teens in Connection with Armed Carjacking and Recover Stolen Firearm

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit charged five suspects in connection with a recent armed carjacking in Suitland. The two adult suspects are 18-year-old Qamar Comfort and 18-year-old Iriae Williams. Both are from Washington, DC. A third suspect, a 16-year-old male from Temple Hills, is also charged as an adult. The...
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Police Investigating Two Related Altercations at La Plata High School

Police Investigating Two Related Altercations at La Plata High School

On Friday, April 28, 2023, at 12:10 p.m., two students assaulted another student in a classroom while classes were transitioning. The assailants fled from the school but were identified. Shortly after, another fight occurred in the main lobby of the school. The students were separated by school administrators and the school resource officer (SRO)....
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UPDATE: Annapolis Man Sentenced to 4 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening to Murder United States Congressman Ted Cruz

UPDATE: Annapolis Man Sentenced to 4 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening to Murder United States Congressman Ted Cruz

U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Justin Kuchta, age 40, of Annapolis, Maryland, to four months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for threatening to murder a United States Member of Congress. The sentence was announced by Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland;...
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No Injuries Reported After Red-Light Runner Causes T-bone Collision in Lexington Park

No Injuries Reported After Red-Light Runner Causes T-bone Collision in Lexington Park

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Chief 3B of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department came upon a motor vehicle collision at North Shangri-La Drive and Great Mills Road. Two vehicles were located in a T-bone style collision with one occupant in each vehicle and requested emergency medical personnel to evaluate...
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