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Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Takoma Park Stairwell, Police Say Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Takoma Park Stairwell, Police Say
Wilmer Echenique-Navarro Accused Of Murder In Takoma Park Police have arrested a 22-year-old man who is accused of murdering a man who was found in the stairwell of a Prince George's County apartment building last month. Capitol Heights resident Wilmer Echenique-Navarro has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Derek Coleman, which he has already admitted to, according to investigators. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on March 3, officers were called to the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park, where they found Coleman suffering from a gunshot wound. Coleman, who has no fixed address, was pronou…
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says A 20-year-old Maryland man wanted in connection to the burglary of a fire station in Charles County, as well as other crimes throughout the DMV region has been apprehended, according to the sheriff's office. Capitol Heights resident Kairon Andre Fuell has been arrested and is facing criminal charges in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, following a string of incidents reported in the area. This week, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Prince George's County, and Metropolitan police departments served two warrants related to an investigation into a burglary reported in February at a Wa…
Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds
Jaevonn Archer, Timothy Williams Charged With Kidnapping Two Maryland men who conspired to kidnap and rob a Virginia man have been indicted in DC and face criminal charges, federal authorities announced. An indictment was unsealed in the US District Court for the Distroct of Columbia charging Capitol Heights resident Jaevonn Archer, 20, and Camp Springs native Timothy Williams, 30, with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping in the February abduction.  The Metropolitan Police Department issued an alert in February as they sought the public's assistance in identifying suspects who kidnapped a man at gunpoint in DC, then drove him…
Police ID Capitol Heights Man Found Shot To Death Inside Vehicle In Anne Arundel County Police ID Capitol Heights Man Found Shot To Death Inside Vehicle In Anne Arundel County
Police ID Capitol Heights Man Found Shot To Death Inside Vehicle In Anne Arundel County A 43-year-old Prince George's County man was pronounced dead at the scene of an apparent shooting after he was found by members of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department overnight, police say. Capitol Heights resident Tommy Lee Williams, Jr. has been identified by police as the person who was found unresponsive at approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 28 in a gray Hyundai Santa Fe that was parked in the 2100 block of Baldwin Avenue in Crofton. First responders found Williams suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen, and he was pronounced dead by fire department personnel after the …
Man Arrested For Murder Of Prince George's County Convenience Store Owner Man Arrested For Murder Of Prince George's County Convenience Store Owner
Man Arrested For Murder Of Prince George's County Convenience Store Owner Police have made an arrest in the murder of a Maryland convenience store owner earlier this month. Anthony Edward Stevens, 48, of Capitol Heights, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, Prince George’s Police announced Friday, March 22. Detectives believe Stevens attacked Mohammad Hanif, 50, of Annandale, VA, while stealing items from his store on the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights on Tuesday, March 5. Hanif was found suffering from head trauma as officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man at the store around 7:50 a.m. He was taken to a nea…
Suspect Charged With Murder In Capitol Heights Shooting: Police Suspect Charged With Murder In Capitol Heights Shooting: Police
Suspect Charged With Murder In Capitol Heights Shooting: Police A suspect was arrested and hit with murder charges in connection with the shooting that took the life of a 41-year-old Prince George’s County man earlier this month, police announced. Zarkee Bembo-Wilson, 23, of Capitol Heights, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as other offenses, Prince George’s County Police said Wednesday, March 13. Bembo-Wilson is accused of shooting Airmus Dillard, 41, of Capitol Heights, as the two were arguing near the 300 block of Cedarleaf Avenue on Tuesday night, March 5. Dillard was found at the scene with multiple gunshot …
ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Prince George's County Convenience Store Owner ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Prince George's County Convenience Store Owner
ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Prince George's County Convenience Store Owner Detectives have released surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the man they believe is responsible for last week’s murder of a Maryland convenience store owner. Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, VA, was found suffering from head trauma as officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man at a business on the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later. Investigators believe the suspect attacked Hanif while stealing items from the store before fleeing on a b…
41-Year-Old Man Dies After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police 41-Year-Old Man Dies After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police
41-Year-Old Man Dies After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police A 41-year-old man died at a hospital several hours after being shot in Prince George’s County, police said. Airmus Dillard of Capitol Heights was found with multiple gunshot wounds as officers responded to the 300 block Cedarleaf Avenue around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead several hours later. Investigators are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s) but do not believe the crime to be random. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with information wh…
Suspect Arrested For Murder Months After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police Suspect Arrested For Murder Months After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police
Suspect Arrested For Murder Months After Capitol Heights Shooting: Police A suspect was arrested for murder more than three months after the deadly shooting of a 57-year-old man in Capitol Heights, police announced. Gregory Patterson, 40, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses for the death of Donald Head, Prince George’s County Police said Friday, March 1. Patterson is accused of shooting Head, both of no fixed address, on the 1700 block of Kenilworth Avenue around 8:25 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2023. Both men knew each other and were having an argument, police say. Head was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital shortl…
Capitol Heights Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend Capitol Heights Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend
Capitol Heights Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend A Maryland man has admitted to his role in the fatal shooting of a popular 34-year-old man in Northeast DC over Thanksgiving weekend last year, authorities announced. Andre Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of Southeast DC resident Daniel Adams in November 2023.  On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department found Adams in the 1300 block of Florida Avenue NE suffering from gunshot wounds. According to prosecutors, Hicks approached several people, including Adams, on the day of the shooting…
Teens Charged With Murdering 36-Year-Old Man During NYE Capitol Heights Robbery: Police Teens Charged With Murdering 36-Year-Old Man During NYE Capitol Heights Robbery: Police
Teens Charged With Murdering 36-Year-Old Man During NYE Capitol Heights Robbery: Police Two suspects have been charged with the murder of a 36-year-old man during a New Year’s Eve robbery in Maryland, authorities announced. Bilal Ansariddeen, 18, Bowie, and Kiemontey Jenifer, of Washington, DC, were charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses, Prince George’s County Police said Monday, Feb. 12. Ansariddeen and Jenifer are accused of shooting Nelson Bonilla-Reyes, 36, of Capitol Heights, who was found wounded from gunfire near the 1400 block of Dunbar Oaks Drive around 10:30 p.m. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. Inv…
Shooting Victim Dies Months After Being Hospitalized In Prince George's County, Police Say Shooting Victim Dies Months After Being Hospitalized In Prince George's County, Police Say
Shooting Victim Dies Months After Being Hospitalized In Prince George's County, Police Say A 26-year-old man has died after being shot in Prince George's County late last year, officials announced. Bowie resident Yohans Raynor was pronounced dead at an area hospital following the midday December 2023 shooting in Capitol Heights, now the police are attempting to track down his shooter. On Dec. 22, 2023, officers were called to the 300 block of Possum Court at approximately 2:30 p.m. to investigate a report of shots fired in the area.  Upon arrival, they found Raynor inside of a vehicle suffering rom a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening inj…
Reckless Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Prince George's County: PD Reckless Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Prince George's County: PD
Reckless Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Prince George's County: PD A Baltimore woman is behind bars after going on a short-lived crime spree throughout different parts of Prince George's County before being arrested just hours later near her home, authorities announced. Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, played a real-life game of "Grand Theft Auto" on Thursday night, terrorizing several people over the course of 90 minutes before she could be tracked down and arrested by investigators. The trail of terror began at around 5:05 p.m. on Jan. 25, when officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to Forest Park Drive and Ritchie Road in Capit…
Capitol Heights Man Arrested For Baltimore Murder, Police Say Capitol Heights Man Arrested For Baltimore Murder, Police Say
Capitol Heights Man Arrested For Baltimore Murder, Police Say A Maryland man has been arrested weeks after a fatal shooting days after the New Year in Baltimore, police say. Capitol Heights resident Tanare Williams, 24, is behind bars following an investigation into the murder of a 31-year-old man in the Central District on Thursday, Jan. 4, authorities announced on Thursday. Shortly after midnight on the morning of the shooting, officers on patrol were flagged down by a passerby and directed to the unit block of North Eutaw Street, where there was a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his i…
Maryland Shooter Accused Of Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: MPD Maryland Shooter Accused Of Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: MPD
Maryland Shooter Accused Of Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: MPD A Maryland man has been arrested in connection to the Thanksgiving weekend murder of a man in Northeast DC, authorities announced. On Saturday, Nov. 25, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department found 34-year-old Southeast DC resident Daniel Lamont Adams in the 1300 block of Florida Avenue NE suffering from gunshot wounds. Adams was treated by DC Fire and EMS personnel at the scene before being rushed to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. The investigation led police to identify Capitol Heights resident Andre Hicks, 40, as a suspect, and on Thursday, officials say that h…
Driver Dies Days After Crashing At Busy Prince George's County Intersection: Police Driver Dies Days After Crashing At Busy Prince George's County Intersection: Police
Driver Dies Days After Crashing At Busy Prince George's County Intersection: Police More than a week after being involved with a crash with an SUV while driving in Prince George's County, police say that a 34-year-old man has died from his injuries at an area hospital. Capitol Heights resident David Walton, Jr. died over the weekend after he was involved in a now-fatal crash on Monday, Dec. 11 with another driver in Landover, authorities announced on Tuesday. The crash was reported around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Sheriff Road. The crash was reported at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Sheri…
Police ID Capitol Heights Man Found With Gunshot Wounds After Single-Car Crash In Silver Spring Police ID Capitol Heights Man Found With Gunshot Wounds After Single-Car Crash In Silver Spring
Police ID Capitol Heights Man Found With Gunshot Wounds After Single-Car Crash In Silver Spring A homicide investigation has been launched after first responders made a grisly discovery while probing a single-car crash in Montgomery County. Police and paramedics were called at around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to the 3600 block of Spruell Drive in Silver Spring following reports of a Toyota that had crashed into a parked vehicle. After pulling 20-year-old Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr. from his Corolla, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were providing first aid when they reportedly found him suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, officials said. His death is now being inve…
Too Fast, Too Furious: Capitol Heights Drag Racer Caught Fleeing From Deputies, Sheriff Says Too Fast, Too Furious: Capitol Heights Drag Racer Caught Fleeing From Deputies, Sheriff Says
Too Fast, Too Furious: Capitol Heights Drag Racer Caught Fleeing From Deputies, Sheriff Says A car reported stolen out of New Jersey was at the center of a drag racing scandal in Maryland that landed one man behind bars.  Capitol Heights resident Keith Andre Gorham, 25, pushed things to the limit and now faces more than a dozen charges after he was caught racing a Dodge Charger that had been taken from Highland Park, NJ, a spokesperson for the Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday. The arrest came following reported racing late on Veteran's Day in the area of I-270 and I-70 in Frederick County. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called to the ar…
DC Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of Family Member In Capitol Heights: Police DC Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of Family Member In Capitol Heights: Police
DC Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of Family Member In Capitol Heights: Police A Washington, DC teen will be charged as an adult after allegedly killing a family member during a dispute in Maryland, according to police. Investigators say that a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to the domestic-related fatal shooting of District resident Jammi Cooper, 36, earlier this month in Prince George's County. At around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, officers were called to the 4100 block of Southern Avenue in Capitol Heights, where they found Cooper suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after he was shot several times. Cooper was rushed to an area hospital,…
District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland (VIDEO) District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland (VIDEO)
District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland (Video) A 19-year-old District man will join his teenage co-conspirator behind bars after being sentenced for a armed carjacking that ended in a violent crash in Maryland. Zyier Brown has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with all but 13 years suspended after he and 17-year-old Upper Marlboro resident Victor Noel carjacked both an Uber and later a Toyota driver at gunpoint, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. The prison term stems from a pair of separate carjacking incidents:  On Oct. 25, 2022 when they attacked an Uber driver in the 1500 block of Shady Gro…
DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Prince George's County Crash: Police DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Prince George's County Crash: Police
DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Prince George's County Crash: Police A 30-year-old DC motorcyclist is dead and a second person was injured in a violent crash in Prince George's County over the weekend, authorities announced on Tuesday. Christopher Eugene Johnson has been identified as the rider who was killed crashing on Friday, Oct. 6 near the intersection of Central Avenue and Pepper Mill Drive in Capitol Heights, according to police. Police say that shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday night, Johnson was riding his motorcycle in the area of the intersection when he struck the passenger side of a car turning left onto Pepper Mill Drive from Central Avenue. Joh…
Seat Pleasant Police K9 Injured During Carjacking Bust In Maryland Seat Pleasant Police K9 Injured During Carjacking Bust In Maryland
Seat Pleasant Police K9 Injured During Carjacking Bust In Maryland A police K9 is recovering in Maryland after being injured on the job. Last week, Seat Pleasant Police K9 Theo was among the officers sent to bust a carjacker who stole a 2022 Dodge Charger in the 3300 block of Benning Road in Northeast DC before crossing into Prince George's County. At around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with an assist from a state police helicopter, officers were able to track down Capitol Heights resident Adam West, 18, after the stolen sports car came into Seat Pleasant. Officers attempted to apprehend West, though he was undeterred and a police pursuit was launched …
Pedestrian Walking On I-495 Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Capitol Heights: State Police Pedestrian Walking On I-495 Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Capitol Heights: State Police
Pedestrian Walking On I-495 Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Capitol Heights: State Police One person was killed early on Saturday morning by a hit-and-run driver in Maryland, police say. Maryland State Police investigators are on the hunt for a Mini-Cooper that is suspected to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run that was reported at around 2 a.m. in Prince George's County. According to the agency, the pedestrian was killed in the southbound side of I-495 in the area of Ritchie Marlboro Road in Capitol Heights She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders after being struck. Investigators say that the vehicle involved in the fatal incident was a Mini-Cooper that was p…
Police ID Man Killed During Capitol Heights Carjacking Police ID Man Killed During Capitol Heights Carjacking
Police ID Man Killed During Capitol Heights Carjacking A 52-year-old man was killed over the weekend during a violent carjacking in Prince George's County.  Capitol Heights Michael Fernando Davis was identified on Monday as the victim who suffered fatal injuries during the theft of his car, which was subsequently crashed nearby, police say. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 in the 5700 block of Gladstone Way.  Police say that when officers arrived at the scene of the carjacking, they found Davis suffering from trauma. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.&nbs…
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven A warm day led to a cool win for a lucky Washington, DC woman who won big playing a pair Maryland Lottery tickets. Using a family member's birthday, the winner placed a $1 straight bet on two "Pick 5" tickets that both hit big, earning her $50,000 wins that became a six-figure prize. The winning tickets were sold at 7-Eleven on Central Avenue in Capitol Heights. According to the woman, she had only stopped in Capitol Heights on her way back home in DC to pick up a cool drink. While she was inside the convenience store, she opted to take her chances on the Lottery tickets. Now the 29-year-…
Shooter, Getaway Driver Arrested For Roles In Temple Hills Murder, Police Say Shooter, Getaway Driver Arrested For Roles In Temple Hills Murder, Police Say
Shooter, Getaway Driver Arrested For Roles In Temple Hills Murder, Police Say Two teens have been arrested in connection to the murder of 19-year-old Davier Tucker in Montgomery County last week. Temple Hills resident Carlos Jordan and Capitol Heights native Desmann Aikens, both 18, have been arrested for their alleged roles in the fatal shooting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Prince George's County Police Department announced a week later. At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 5, officers were called to the 2900 block of Brinkley Road, where they found Tucker, a Fort Washington resident, outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital for …
Men Posing As Workers Face Charges For Seven Residential Burglaries In MD, Police Say Men Posing As Workers Face Charges For Seven Residential Burglaries In MD, Police Say
Men Posing As Workers Face Charges For Seven Residential Burglaries In MD, Police Say A pair in Montgomery County have been picked up by police after posing as workers and robbing at least seven homes in three weeks. Samir Haleem, Jr., 38, of Germantown, and 19-year-old Capitol Heights resident Diego Moreno have been arrested and charged with a series of residential burglaries in August, authorities announced. During the course of the investigation, Montgomery County Police Department detectives from several districts determined that seven robberies committed across the region have been committed by the same two people who pretended to be construction workers, right down to…
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Two men who didn't like where their bus was heading took matters into their own hands and tried to take it over in Maryland, police say. Early on Friday morning, Ricko Ford, of Capitol Heights, 29, and 30-year-old Gaithersburg resident Wayne Pitt allegedly sought to a Ride-On Metro Bus in Wheaton in a strange carjacking that was called in overnight. The incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 in the area of Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue. Investigators say that the pair were picked up at the Glenmont Metro Station in Wheaton, when they advised the bus driv…
Vehicle Stolen From Fire Department Recovered In Prince George's County, Officials Say Vehicle Stolen From Fire Department Recovered In Prince George's County, Officials Say
Vehicle Stolen From Fire Department Recovered In Prince George's County, Officials Say Officials say that a truck stolen from a firehouse in Maryland is back where it belongs after investigators were able to track it down. On Thursday afternoon, Prince George’s County Fire and EMS officials said that a marked 2011 Chevy Silvarado was taken from the Ritchie Volunteer Fire Department in Capitol Heights. The PGFD and @PGPDNews are seeking your help to locate a stolen fire department vehicle. The vehicle is a 2011 Chevy Silverado with Ritchie VFD markings and MD Tag LG92945. It was removed from the Ritchie VFD on 8/10/23. If seen, please call 911. pic.twitter.com/zmLvEI1TcS …
Second Suspect In Custody After Killing Roommate In Seat Pleasant, Police Say Second Suspect In Custody After Killing Roommate In Seat Pleasant, Police Say
Second Suspect In Custody After Killing Roommate In Seat Pleasant, Police Say A second suspect has been arrested in Prince George's County weeks after the fatal stabbing of 62-year-old Meryvn Daniel last month. Raykia Poston, 21, has joined Jesse Culley, 37, behind bars for their alleged roles in the murders of their roommate in early July. Both are from Capitol Heights. In the afternoon of Saturday, July 8, officers from the Seat Pleasant and Prince George’s County police departments were called to the 5900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway to investigate a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found Daniel unresponsive inside a restaurant with multiple sta…
Family Feud: One Killed By Relative During Dispute In Prince George's County, Police Say Family Feud: One Killed By Relative During Dispute In Prince George's County, Police Say
Family Feud: One Killed By Relative During Dispute In Prince George's County, Police Say Gun violence came across state lines after a 43-year-old from South Carolina was gunned down by a family in Maryland over the weekend, police say. The Prince George's County Police Department announced on Wednesday afternoon that Edward Gary, 37, has been arrested and charged for his role in the murder of Isaac Jenkins in Capitol Heights. Both men are residents of Winnsboro, South Carolina and are related, investigators noted. On Saturday, July 29, officers were called to the 8500 block of Ashwood Drive to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Jenkins outside suffering from sev…