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Nephew Killed Uncle During Domestic Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say Nephew Killed Uncle During Domestic Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say
Nephew Killed Uncle During Domestic Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say A domestic-related shooting left one dead and one behind bars following an incident in Prince George's County, according to police. James Savoy, 40, has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of his uncle, 69-year-old George Savoy during a domestic dispute that was reported over the weekend. Both men are from Brandywine. According to police, at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 13900 block of Old Indian Head Road in Brandywine, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they fo…
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Two men are facing charges for the attempted murder of a police officer following an officer-involved shooting and pursuit in Prince George's County on Sunday morning. Dennis Burkett, 51, of Brandywine, and Robert Burkett Jr., 50, of Temple Hills are being held behind bars after a shooting in Upper Marlboro during an investigation into at least two burglaries, police say. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 21, officers on patrol stopped to investigate a possible burglary in progress at a closed gas station in the 7600 block of Crain Highway when a burgundy van was found backed into the back door…
One Killed, One Injured After Crash On MD-5 In Prince George's County: State Police One Killed, One Injured After Crash On MD-5 In Prince George's County: State Police
One Killed, One Injured After Crash On MD-5 In Prince George's County: State Police A 34-year-old woman died after being involved in a crash with a BMW in Prince George's County on Wednesday night. Accokeek resident Nickita Sammy has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person who was killed in a crash involving Timothy Brickhouse, 26, in Brandywine overnight. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, police say that Sammy was the passenger in a Hyundai traveling south on Branch Avenue at the intersection of Earnshaw Drive, where the driver attempted to make a left turn and was struck by the District Height resident's BMW. Branch Avenue at the int…
Attempted Murder Suspect Subject Of Waldorf Manhunt: Officials Attempted Murder Suspect Subject Of Waldorf Manhunt: Officials
Attempted Murder Suspect Subject Of Waldorf Manhunt: Officials A man wanted for attempted murder is the subject of a search following a shooting last month in Charles County. Michael Avon Johnson, 51, of Brandywine, has been charged with assault and attempted murder in the Dec. 28, 2023 shooting on Old Washington Road in Waldorf, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said in a Wednesday, Jan. 3 release. Johnson is believed to have shot the man on the 2200 block just before 11 a.m., authorities said. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff's office said. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $…
Nephew Who Killed Uncle In MD Found Dead In Another State: Cops Nephew Who Killed Uncle In MD Found Dead In Another State: Cops
Nephew Who Killed Uncle In MD Found Dead In Another State: Cops A New Jersey man wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of his uncle in Maryland was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Atlantic City, police say. On Monday night, Nov. 20, 62-year-old Lewis Parker, Sr. was found inside his Brandywine home, and during the course of the investigation, his nephew, 29-year-old Somers Point, NJ resident Elijah Drew was identified as a suspect. A warrant was issued for Drew's arrest, but the investigation came to an unexpected ending when the Prince George's Police Department was told on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that Drew had died by suicide, they sa…
Honduran National Admits To Robbing MD Post Office At Gunpoint: Prosecutors Honduran National Admits To Robbing MD Post Office At Gunpoint: Prosecutors
Honduran National Admits To Robbing MD Post Office At Gunpoint: Prosecutors A Honduran national living in Virginia is expected to spend years behind bars after admitting to his role in the armed robbery of a Maryland post office, federal authorities announced. Juan Ramon Ramirez Delgado, 40, who currently resides in Leesburg, pleaded guilty this week to federal charges for a commercial robbery conspiracy and for robbing a US Post Office in Brandywine. In October 2017, prosecutors say that Ramirez Delgado and his co-conspirators donned masks and weapons and pointed the guns at employees at the post office while demanding money. They then made off with an undisclose…
Concerns Mounting In Charles County After Vulnerable Man Goes Missing Twice In Three Days Concerns Mounting In Charles County After Vulnerable Man Goes Missing Twice In Three Days
Concerns Mounting In Charles County After Vulnerable Man Goes Missing Twice In Three Days The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who went missing for several days before resurfacing and then disappearing again after making cryptic statements. An alert was issued by the sheriff’s office regarding 61-year-old Christopher John McHenry, 61, of Brandywine, who had last been seen over the weekend at MGM in Fort Washington before making contact with friends and family early on Wednesday, Feb. 8. However, comments McHenry made while addressing his loved ones caused concerns and a sheriff’s spokesperson said that he made statements threa…
Prince George's County Men Killed In Separate DC Shootings: Police Prince George's County Men Killed In Separate DC Shootings: Police
Prince George's County Men Killed In Separate DC Shootings: Police For the second time in as many days, members of the Metropolitan Police Department have arrested a suspect for the murder of a Maryland man in DC just before the new year. Two gunmen have been apprehended and charged with first-degree murder while armed, a felony, for their roles in the death of 50-year-old Brandywine resident old Aniekobo Macaulay Umoh on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Related story - Three Shot, Killed In Eight Hours During Violent Night In DC: Police On Wednesday, Jan. 18, members of the MPD’s Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force announced that it tracked down and arres…
Prince George's County Men Killed In Separate DC Shootings: Police Prince George's County Men Killed In Separate DC Shootings: Police
Prince George's County Men Killed In Separate DC Shootings: Police A deadly night and morning in Washington DC ended with a hefty body county as the new year comes closer to its conclusion, according to Metropolitan Police officials. Three people were killed in a span of less than eight hours between late on Thursday, Dec. 29, and early on Friday, Dec. 30 across DC, as police are scrambling for answers following the violent night. The busy night for first responders started shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, when officers in the Fifth District responded to the sounds of gunshots ringing through the air in the 2700 block of 7th Street in Northeast, DC. …
Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic In Brandywine Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic In Brandywine
Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic In Brandywine Officers are asking drivers to stay clear of an area in Brandywine after a multiple vehicle crash, officials say, The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the area of Clymer Drive and Chadds Ford Drive, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department. TRAFFIC ALERT: Drivers, please avoid Crain Highway in Brandywine in the area of Clymer Drive and Chadds Ford Drive if at all possible. #PGFD crews are on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash. pic.twitter.com/XynBsRF8Oo — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) August 31, 2022 Officials said that …
Brandywine Woman Arrested For Running Over Boyfriend With Car, Killing Him Brandywine Woman Arrested For Running Over Boyfriend With Car, Killing Him
Brandywine Woman Arrested For Running Over Boyfriend With Car, Killing Him A Brandywine woman has been charged after running over her boyfriend with her car over the weekend, killing him, authorities say. Udele Burno, 38, is accused of causing the death of Riverdale resident Shamatto Clarke, 40, after intentionally striking him outside of a home in the 6100 block of Floral Park Road around 8:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, according to Prince George's County Police. Burno is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status, officials said. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detecti…
Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Hughesville: Sheriff Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Hughesville: Sheriff
Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Hughesville: Sheriff A man laid in wait inside a Maryland home after burglarizing it to attack a homeowner when he returned home from work, authorities announced. Prince George’s County resident Roy Pena-Bautista, 40, of Brandywine, is facing charges following a reported burglary and assault in the 15700 block of Cloverleaf Court in Hughesville, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said that the homeowner heard a noise in the spare bedroom of the residence, and as he went to investigate, he was immediately attacke…
Massive Search Continues For Missing Brandywine Teen Massive Search Continues For Missing Brandywine Teen
Massive Search Continues For Missing Brandywine Teen Police are asking for help locating a missing Brandywine teen who may be headed to North Carolina, authorities say. Breyanna Streeter, 15, was last seen in the Brandywine area on Sunday, June 5, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Breyanna has long strawberry blonde hair and wears black rimmed glasses. She is described as 5-feet 2-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds.  The teen was last seen wearing a school uniform of a white polo shirt, tan pants, and maroon Jordan sneakers. She may be in need of medical attention. If you have seen Breyanna Stree…