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Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store Check your tickets! One lucky Lottery player is $50,000 richer after winning a third-tier prize on Monday night's Powerball drawing. Officials say that the five-figure winner was sold at Tucker's Liquor in the 8100 block of Alexandria Ferry Road in Clinton, the biggest win out of nearly thousands of others who can claim prizes beginning at $4.  The winning numbers for the drawing on Monday, Sept. 16 were 08-09-11-27-31 with a Powerball of 17. It marks the 40th third-tier winner sold in Maryland so far in 2024. No jackpot winner was hit in last night's Powerball drawing, as…
Man Killed In Crash That Hospitalized Three In Maryland Identified By Police Man Killed In Crash That Hospitalized Three In Maryland Identified By Police
Man Killed In Crash That Hospitalized Three In Maryland Identified By Police New details have been released following a fatal crash in Prince George's County over the holiday weekend. Four people were rushed to area hospitals - one of whom died - following a two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in Temple Hills, police say. On Monday afternoon, the Prince George's County Police Department identified the driver killed as 60-year-old Clinton resident Douglas Brown. At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the department, two vehi…
Police ID 79-Year-Old Driver Killed Unexpectedly Crashing Into Parked Vehicles In Maryland Police ID 79-Year-Old Driver Killed Unexpectedly Crashing Into Parked Vehicles In Maryland
Police ID 79-Year-Old Driver Killed Unexpectedly Crashing Into Parked Vehicles In Maryland A 79-year-old man died at an area hospital after unexpectedly crashing into several unoccupied vehicles in Prince George's County for reasons still under investigation, police say. Temple Hills resident Kenneth Moore has been identified by investigators following a probe into a midday crash involving four vehicles on Monday afternoon. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 6300 block of Coventry Way in Clinton at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 to investigate a crash involving Moore and multiple parked an unoccupied vehicles. Investigators say that…
Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police
Two Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police Two men have been arrested and charged with the murder of a 45-year-old District man in Prince George's County earlier this month, authorities announced. Oxon Hill resident Maverick Miller, 33, and Clinton resident Jujuan Hunter, 31, are facing multiple murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Tyrone Jones in early July. According to police, at around 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 6, officers were called to the 800 block of Southern Avenue in Oxon Hill, where they found Jones in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was treated and taken to an area hospital, where he la…
Fentanyl, Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested Following Traffic Stop In Stafford: Sheriff Fentanyl, Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested Following Traffic Stop In Stafford: Sheriff
Fentanyl, Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested Following Traffic Stop In Stafford: Sheriff A pair of suspected drug dealers are off the streets of Stafford County — along with their fentanyl — following an investigation by the sheriff's office. Justin Cauley, 34, of Clinton, MD, and Stafford resident Jessica Bigler, 37, were recently apprehended in connection to the distribution of drugs in the Warrenton Road area. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, detectives spotted a vehicle wanted as part of the investigation, prompting a fateful traffic stop for the pair in the area of Banks Ford Parkway. Bigler, who was already was …
Fugitive From Maryland Wanted For Abduction In Virginia Facing Fresh Charges: Police Fugitive From Maryland Wanted For Abduction In Virginia Facing Fresh Charges: Police
Fugitive From Maryland Wanted For Abduction In Virginia Facing Fresh Charges: Police A wanted 23-year-old Maryland man who has a checkered criminal history is facing new charges in Virginia after attempting to flee from deputies in Stafford County. Clinton native Jaiden Riddick, who was already wanted in Fredericksburg for abduction, malicious wounding, preventing the summoning of law enforcement, and fleeing from law enforcement, is back behind bars following an incident that played out on Wednesday morning, authorities announced. At approximately 10:52 a.m. on May 29, deputies were tipped off that Riddick was in an area shopping plaza, prompting an investigation that…
Suspects In Stolen Car At Large After Firing At Detective In Maryland, Police Say Suspects In Stolen Car At Large After Firing At Detective In Maryland, Police Say
Suspects In Stolen Car At Large After Firing At Detective In Maryland, Police Say At least one alleged carjacker fired shots at a member of the Prince George's County Police Department overnight, according to officials. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday night, police say that at least one person fired a weapon multiple time at a detective investigating a reported carjacking in Clinton. The detective was unharmed, but his vehicle was struck multiple times, officials say. He did not return fire. According to the initial investigation, the detective spotted a vehicle that was reported carjacked in Clinton, and at least four people were inside the stolen ride who bailed out…
Maryland Man Was Beaten To Death By Shovel In Northeast DC: Medical Examiner Maryland Man Was Beaten To Death By Shovel In Northeast DC: Medical Examiner
Maryland Man Was Beaten To Death By Shovel In Northeast DC: Medical Examiner An assault in Northeast DC is now being investigated as a homicide following an investigation into an assault last year that left an 81-year-old Maryland man dead. in October 2023, police say that Vincent Hemphill is accused of beating three men with a shovel, one of whom, 81-year-old Clinton resident Charles Short, died from his injuries months later in January. Short's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy, and on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police Department was notified that the death was determined to be from complications of blunt force …
Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Partially Parked On Sidewalk In Southeast DC: MPD Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Partially Parked On Sidewalk In Southeast DC: MPD
Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Partially Parked On Sidewalk In Southeast DC: MPD A Maryland man was found shot to death inside a vehicle that was partially parked on a sidewalk in Southeast DC on Saturday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Clinton resident Christian Elsberry has been identified by the agency as the person whose body was found shortly after 4 a.m. on April 13, officials confirmed. At approximately 4:12 a.m. on Saturday, officers found the vehicle parked on the sidewalk near the intersection of Stanton Road and Mississippi Avenue SE, and when they approached, found Elsberry inside, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from multi…
1 Killed, 3 Seriously Injured After High-Speed Infiniti Crash In Anne Arundel County: Police 1 Killed, 3 Seriously Injured After High-Speed Infiniti Crash In Anne Arundel County: Police
1 Killed, 3 Seriously Injured After High-Speed Infiniti Crash In Anne Arundel County: Police One person was killed and three others were left with serious injuries in a high-speed Infiniti crash in Anne Arundel County over the weekend, police said. Mateo Green, 23, was sitting in the back seat of a 2012 Infiniti G37 that was heading northbound on Sands Road near Patuxent Mobile Estates in Lothian at a high rate of speed when the Infiniti crossed over to the southbound lane and struck a utility pole on the opposite side of the road around 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, according to police. The vehicle then continued in a northbound direction on the opposite side of the road before …
Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George’s County Crash, 42 Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George’s County Crash, 42
Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George’s County Crash, 42 A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Prince George’s County over the weekend, police said. Leon Brandon Jr., of Clinton, was found critically injured as officers responded to the 7400 block of Old Alexandria Ferry Road around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, according to the PGPD. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is being led by the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call 301-731-4422.  
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire 3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire Three adults and three children are displaced following a massive house fire in Prince George’s County, officials said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 6200 block of Teaberry Way in Clinton, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. said. Crews responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 11 and found flames coming from both stories of the home: Early video from the house fire, 7:13pm, 6200 blk Teaberry Way, Clinton. 2-story single family home w/fire showing from 1st & 2nd floor upon arrival. No reported injuries. Fire is out. Cause remains under investigation. @PGCountyOEM…
Single Mother Of Teen Girl Killed In MD Crash Remembered For 'Giving Her Daughter The World' Single Mother Of Teen Girl Killed In MD Crash Remembered For 'Giving Her Daughter The World'
Single Mother Of Teen Girl Killed In MD Crash Remembered For 'Giving Her Daughter The World' The 34-year-old passenger killed in a crash in Prince George's County last week is being remembered as a loving single mother who constantly sacrificed for her young teen daughter. Nickita Sammy of Accokeek was the passenger in a Hyundai traveling south on Branch Avenue at the intersection of Earnshaw Drive in Brandywine, where the driver attempted to make a left turn and was struck by a BMW driven by Timothy Brickhouse, 26, of District Height on Wednesday, Jan. 10, Daily Voice reported. Nickita was pronounced dead at the scene, while her driver was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. …
Carjacker Who Stabbed Senior Citizen Multiple Times Apprehended In Maryland, Police Say Carjacker Who Stabbed Senior Citizen Multiple Times Apprehended In Maryland, Police Say
Carjacker Who Stabbed Senior Citizen Multiple Times Apprehended In Maryland, Police Say Days after an elderly woman was stabbed and had her vehicle stolen in Prince George's County, police say that they've apprehended a 30-year-old suspect who was wanted in connection to the armed robbery. Clinton resident James Minor has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and other offenses after he stabbed a woman in her 70s in a business and fled in her stolen vehicle. The incident was reported at around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 in the 7100 block of Temple Hill Road. Police say that officers were called to the area on Wednesday night, where they found …
Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Maryland International Raceway Mourns Dad Of 5 AJ Douglas Killed In Hit-Run Crash Hearts were breaking in Prince George's County following a hit-and-run crash that left a father of five dead. Adam Emmanuel Douglas, who was known as AJ by loved ones, died Monday, Sept. 11, was walking on the 14700 block of Livingston Road when he was struck by a truck around 11 p.m. in Accokeek, county police said. Adam Douglas Jr Facebook and his children.Maryland International Raceway AJ, 24, of Clinton, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain on the scene.  According to FOX5, AJ leaves behind five children and his f…
DRUG BUST: Firearms, Porsche, $138K In Cash Seized From Four Virginia Men, Cops Say DRUG BUST: Firearms, Porsche, $138K In Cash Seized From Four Virginia Men, Cops Say
Drug Bust: Firearms, Porsche, $138K In Cash Seized From Four Virginia Men, Cops Say Police have made four arrests and seized a mass quantity of drugs and evidence in a Virginia bust. Matthew Powers, 33, of Alexandria; Mondell Opoku, 32, of Woodbridge; Andres Blacno, 27 of Clinton, MD; and Ali Banihashemi, 32, of Burke; were charged with various drug offenses and more, Fairfax County police said. An investigation into the four was launched in March 2023 following a tip into a drug distribution ring in the Mount Vernon District, authorities said. Psilocybin and LSD, two firearms, more than $138,000 in cash, and a Porsche SUV in connection to the illegal operation were seize…
Body Of Missing Father Recovered From Mattawoman Creek After Capsizing Body Of Missing Father Recovered From Mattawoman Creek After Capsizing
Body Of Missing Father Recovered From Mattawoman Creek After Capsizing The body of the father whose boat overturned during a fishing trip with his son has been recovered in Mattawoman Creek, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Marvin Harris, 36, of Clinton, was out on the water when his inflatable boat reportedly capsized and he went under while his son made it safely to shore. WORKING INCIDENT ALERT - MATTAWOMAN CREEK, RED BUOY #6 [MARBURY] - POSS INFLATABLE BOAT SUNK -... Posted by Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 A massive search was launched on Tuesday involving multiple agencies, which later t…
Man Accused Of Murdering Missing Maryland Teacher, Police Say Man Accused Of Murdering Missing Maryland Teacher, Police Say
Man Accused Of Murdering Missing Maryland Teacher, Police Say Police say that they have arrested a man who is accused of killing a beloved Prince George’s County teacher who was reported missing from Greenbelt in late July. Harold Francis Landon III, of University Park, has been arrested in connection to the murder of 59-year-old Mariame Sylla, a third grade teacher at the Dora Kennedy French Immersion School. The 33-year-old London was charged with murder. According to a Prince George’s County Police Department spokesperson, officers were called at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, when human remains were found in the 7300 block of Old Ale…
Husband Killed Wife During Argument In Maryland Home, Police Say Husband Killed Wife During Argument In Maryland Home, Police Say
Husband Killed Wife During Argument In Maryland Home, Police Say Police say that a husband killed his wife during an argument that turned deadly in their Prince George's County home. Richard Gray III, 39, has been charged with the murder of his 31-year-old wife Sheray Gray in their Clinton home over the weekend. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, officers were called to the 10000 block of Wisteria Way to investigate a domestic disturbance that was reported. Upon arrival, officers found Sheray Gray suffering from traumatic injuries and she was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, it was determined that Gray allegedly k…
Brother Who Butchered Sleeping Young Sister, Cousins In Cold Blood In MD Gets Life Sentences Brother Who Butchered Sleeping Young Sister, Cousins In Cold Blood In MD Gets Life Sentences
Brother Who Butchered Sleeping Young Sister, Cousins In Cold Blood In MD Gets Life Sentences The Maryland man who violently killed three young girls, including his sister in Prince George's County while they were asleep, has been hit with several life sentences, the state's attorney's office announced. Clinton resident Antonio Shark Williams was sentenced to multiple life sentences on Friday, May 19, for the murders of his 6-year-old sister, and two visiting cousins who he was taking care of while his mother went to work.  In August 2017, Williams, then 25, was tasked by his mother with watching his 6-year-old sister, Nadira Withers, and New Jersey cousins Ajayah Decree, 6, and Ar…
DC Woman Killed Driving Into Tow Truck, MSP Cruiser At Scene Of Previous Crash ID'd DC Woman Killed Driving Into Tow Truck, MSP Cruiser At Scene Of Previous Crash ID'd
DC Woman Killed Driving Into Tow Truck, MSP Cruiser At Scene Of Previous Crash ID'd A crash scene investigation in Prince George’s County unexpectedly turned fatal when a driver from Washington, DC sped into a tow truck that set off a chain-reaction crash involving a Maryland State Police cruiser. Bridgette Harris, 30, has been identified as the driver who was killed this week on MD Route 5 (Branch Avenue) in Clinton after crashing at the scene of a previous crash, according to state police on Friday, April 21. Harris was driving a 2003 Honda Accord at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 near the Capital Beltway approaching a crash scene that was being investi…
Clinton Man Identified After Fatal Crash Into Woods Clinton Man Identified After Fatal Crash Into Woods
Clinton Man Identified After Fatal Crash Into Woods Police have identified the Clinton man who was killed in a vehicle crash over the weekend. Roland Beach Jr., 48, has been identified as the victim in a crash that occurred on the night of Friday, March 24 in the 8100 block of Old Alexandria Ferry Road, according to Prince George's County Police Department. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 10 p.m., Friday night after receiving reports that a vehicle had lost control and crashed into the woods near the eastbound lanes of Old Alexandria Ferry Road. Police are still actively investigating the collision.
Police ID Upper Marlboro Man Killed After Head-On Motorcycle Crash Into Occupied School Bus Police ID Upper Marlboro Man Killed After Head-On Motorcycle Crash Into Occupied School Bus
Police ID Upper Marlboro Man Killed After Head-On Motorcycle Crash Into Occupied School Bus A 25-year-old Upper Marlboro man was killed after a motorcycle crashed into a school bus in Clinton, authorities say. Donovan Smith fatally crashed into the occupied bus around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the area of Brandywine Road and Northgate Parkway, according to a Prince George's County Police Department spokesperson. Investigators say that Smith was riding south on Brandywine Road when he lost control of the motorcycle and crossed over the double yellow line, striking the school bus head-on.  The driver of the school bus was transporting three students, none of whom were i…
Brother Convicted Of Killing Sister, 6, Young Cousins In Prince George's County: Report Brother Convicted Of Killing Sister, 6, Young Cousins In Prince George's County: Report
Brother Convicted Of Killing Sister, 6, Young Cousins In Prince George's County: Report A Maryland man has been convicted on multiple counts of murder for stabbing his young sisters and cousins to death in Prince George’s County, according to an NBC Washington report. In August 2017, Antonio Shark Williams, then 25, was tasked by his mother with watching his 6-year-old sister, Nadira Withers, and New Jersey cousins Ajayah Decree, 6, and Ariana Decree, 9, in the 6400 block of Brooke Jane Drive in Clinton, but when she returned home, they were found in bed with stab wounds, police said. Nadira WithersGoFundMe The girls were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. …
Suspect Arrested After Brutally Stabbing Stranger To Death In Oxon Hill Parking Lot Suspect Arrested After Brutally Stabbing Stranger To Death In Oxon Hill Parking Lot
Suspect Arrested After Brutally Stabbing Stranger To Death In Oxon Hill Parking Lot A Clinton man has been charged in connection to a fatal stabbing in Oxon Hill, authorities say. Darryl Andre Jessie Scottland, 29, is accused of stabbing Anthony Taylor Sr., 47, in a parking lot in the 4900 block of Indian Head Highway around noon, Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Investigators say that Scottland did not know Taylor before the tragic incident, and stabbed Taylor during a dispute. Taylor was pronounced dead on the scene. Scottland is being charged with first- and second-degree murder and additional charges. He is in the custody …
Two Teens Being Tried As Adults For Illegal Gun Possession In Maryland: State Police Two Teens Being Tried As Adults For Illegal Gun Possession In Maryland: State Police
Two Teens Being Tried As Adults For Illegal Gun Possession In Maryland: State Police Two teens are being charged as adults after being busted with illegal weapons by a Maryland State Police trooper looking to offer a helping hand with a disabled vehicle on Thursday night, officials say. Kamari Dameone Smith 17, of District Heights, and Marquis Raynell Middleton, 16, of Clinton, are being charged as adults with possession of a firearm as a minor and other related gun charges, according to the police. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, a state police trooper from the Forestville Barrack stopped to check on a disabled vehicle parked on northbound Route 4, near th…
Teen Charged After Bringing Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs To Maryland School Teen Charged After Bringing Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs To Maryland School
Teen Charged After Bringing Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs To Maryland School An arrest warrant has been issued for a Clinton teenager accused of taking a gun onto school property, authorities say. The 17-year-old boy was stopped by Prince George's County Public Schools security personnel for suspicions of having illegal drugs at Surratsville High School, around 1:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26, according to Prince George's County police. During the search, a loaded ghost gun was found inside of the student's backpack, causing the teen to run away from school property. The teenager has been charged as an adult with several charges, including possessing a loaded handgun o…
Police Arrest Suspect In Prince George's Murder, Release Video Police Arrest Suspect In Prince George's Murder, Release Video
Police Arrest Suspect In Prince George's Murder, Release Video Police have arrested a Clinton man in connection to a fatal shooting in Prince George's County, authorities say. Trevon Cox, 20, is accused of killing Stanley Ramey, 28 in a shooting in the 2100 block of Rochelle Avenue around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, according to Prince George's County police. Police discovered Ramey suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex, and was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigation revealed that Ramey was not the intended target of the shooting. Police have released video of the incident in hopes to identify the driver and…
Two Juveniles Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Gas Station Stabbing: Police Two Juveniles Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Gas Station Stabbing: Police
Two Juveniles Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Gas Station Stabbing: Police Two minors are facing charges in Maryland after being identified as suspects who allegedly fatally stabbed a gas station clerk in Prince George's County, investigators announced. A 15-year-old and 12-year-old from Clinton have been arrested and charged in connection to the death of Mount Rainier resident Israel Akingbesote, 37, who was found murdered at approximately 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the 9000 block of Woodyard Road. Investigators from the Prince George’s County Police Department made note that the 15-year-old is being charged as an adult. Officers from the department res…
Row Of Paper Towels Set On Fire At Clinton Walmart: Sources Say Row Of Paper Towels Set On Fire At Clinton Walmart: Sources Say
Row Of Paper Towels Set On Fire At Clinton Walmart: Sources Say Prince George's County Fire Department was on scene of a fire that broke out at a retail store in Clinton.  While the cause of the fire has been ruled as undetermined by the department, unconfirmed reports claimed it was started after a row of paper towels was set on fire.  Crews responded to a structure fire at the Walmart in Clinton, located at 8745 Branch Avenue, just after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 1, the department said on Twitter.  Crews remain on scene checking for hot spots and working on smoke removal. One adult male is being transported for non life threatening injuries. — Prin…
Victim Hospitalized In Clinton House Fire: Officials Victim Hospitalized In Clinton House Fire: Officials
Victim Hospitalized In Clinton House Fire: Officials One person was hospitalized with life-threatening-injuries after a fire broke out at a home in Prince George's County, fire officials said.  Crews were on the scene of the fire at 8002 Colonial Lane in Clinton just after 1 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 17, Prince George's County Fire Department.  One adult occupant was extricated and is being transported with life threatening injuries. The fire is out. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) March 17, 2022 Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from a single-family home and hoarding conditions inside. One person was re…