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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 …
2 Charged With Murder After Shooting Of Prince George’s County Man: Police 2 Charged With Murder After Shooting Of Prince George’s County Man: Police
2 Charged With Murder After Shooting Of Prince George’s County Man: Police Two suspects have been charged with murder after the shooting of a 31-year-old man in Prince George’s County, police announced Monday, March 25. Wardell Holland III, 44, and Shaquita Stewart, 41, both of Suitland, were charged with second-degree murder, PGPD said. Stewart is also charged with first-degree murder and accessory after the fact. The charges stem from the shooting of Donnell Tyler, who was found wounded from gunfire in a parking lot as police responded to the 4600 block of Silver Hill Road around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Tyler, of District Heights, was pronounced d…
Man Wanted For Murder Of Suitland Woman, 27: Police Man Wanted For Murder Of Suitland Woman, 27: Police
Man Wanted For Murder Of Suitland Woman, 27: Police Police have identified and obtained an arrest warrant for one of the two men believed to be connected to last weekend's deadly shooting of a Prince George’s County woman. Raheem Hawkins-Boseman, 22, of Silver Spring, was charged on an arrest warrant with first-degree murder, the PGPD said Friday, March 22. The charges come following the shooting of Jessica Somerville, 27, of Suitland, who was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot on the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Surveillance footage released shortly after the incid…
Footage Of Fatal Officer-Involved Suitland Shooting Released By Maryland AG Footage Of Fatal Officer-Involved Suitland Shooting Released By Maryland AG
Footage Of Fatal Officer-Involved Suitland Shooting Released By Maryland AG Newly released body-cam footage shows the moment a 31-year-old Suitland man was shot and killed by police officers at his Prince George’s County apartment. Melvin Jay was killed during an incident involving Officer Braxton Shelton, who has four years of law enforcement experience, as officers responded to a reported breaking and entering at an apartment on the 5100 block of Suitland Road around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1. The caller, another resident of the apartment, was not home at the time. Jay’s loved ones and other community members called for justice following the shooting with cla…
Lucky Lottery Player Wins 'Seats For 20 Years' At Baltimore Ravens Games Lucky Lottery Player Wins 'Seats For 20 Years' At Baltimore Ravens Games
Lucky Lottery Player Wins 'Seats For 20 Years' At Baltimore Ravens Games The Ravens Flock is going to be one deeper for at least the next 20 years.  Thomas Humphries will be seeing the world through purple-colored glasses for at least the next two decades after being announced as the winner of Maryland Lottery's "Seats for 20 Years" event on Wednesday. Nearly a million entries were made by fans vying to secure their spot at M&T Bank Stadium, and the Nottingham native was the lucky winner, landing himself club seats to every home game through 2044.  Congratulations to Thomas Humphries, who won Ravens season tickets for 20 years! pic.twitter.com/…
Suitland Man, 31, Killed By Officer Mourned By Loved Ones Suitland Man, 31, Killed By Officer Mourned By Loved Ones
Suitland Man, 31, Killed By Officer Mourned By Loved Ones Police have identified the 31-year-old man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Prince George's County last week. Suitland's Melvin Jay was killed during an incident involving Officer Braxton Shelton, who has four years of law enforcement experience, the Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) announced Monday, Feb. 5. Officers on patrol were called at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1 to the 5100 block of Suitland Road for a reported breaking and entering situation, leading to the fatal incident. When the officer arrived, they found Jay i…
AG ID Person Killed, Officers Involved In Fatal New Carrollton Shooting AG ID Person Killed, Officers Involved In Fatal New Carrollton Shooting
AG ID Person Killed, Officers Involved In Fatal New Carrollton Shooting The Maryland Attorney General's Office has identified the veteran officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in Prince George's County on Tuesday in New Carrollton. Suitland resident Artell Cunningham was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting by Sgt. Byron Purnell, a 6-year veteran of the New Carrollton Police Department, and Cpl. Carlos Batenga, who has five years of law enforcement experience, authorities announced the day after the incident. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 30, officers from the department on patrol in the 7500 block of Annapolis Road spotted a…
Prince George's County Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds Prince George's County Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds
Prince George's County Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds A group of five from Maryland has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection to an alleged multi-million dollar stolen check scam in the region. On Monday, authorities announced that five people - all from Prince George's County - will face charges for a fraud scheme that saw them take more than 600 checks with a face value greater than $5 million. Those charged:  Tianna "Mendoza" Cosby, 23, of Upper Marlboro; Marche Sisco, 26, of Suitland; Tommi Cosby, 21, of District Heights; Biniah Carter, 24, of Upper Marlboro; Zion Oluwademilade Adeduqon, 22, of Bowie. Tianna Cosby and …
Police ID Man, Infant Involved In Prince George's County Murder-Suicide Police ID Man, Infant Involved In Prince George's County Murder-Suicide
Police ID Man, Infant Involved In Prince George's County Murder-Suicide New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department as they continue to investigate a murder-suicide involving a father and his infant son. Suitland resident Kenneth Petty, 38, has been identified as the man who allegedly shot and killed 2-year-old Sterling Glover Petty, of Frederick, after the two were found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds inside a car over the weekend Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at around 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon to the 1200 block of Mercantile Lane in the Largo area to conduct a welfare check, ac…
Murder Charges For DC Man Accused Of Killing Temple Hills Motorcyclist Amid Ongoing Dispute: PD Murder Charges For DC Man Accused Of Killing Temple Hills Motorcyclist Amid Ongoing Dispute: PD
Murder Charges For DC Man Accused Of Killing Temple Hills Motorcyclist Amid Ongoing Dispute: PD Police in Prince George's County have arrested a District man who is accused of murdering a 48-year-old businessman in Suitland earlier this year. Christopher Cross, 46, will face multiple murder charges after being connected to the fatal shooting of Temple Hills resident Brian Akinfe in September, authorities announced on Monday. At around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the area of Branch Avenue and St. Barnabas Road to investigate reports of a crash involving a motorcyclist. While administering aid to Akinfe, first r…
Candlelight Vigil Planned For Beloved Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute In Suitland Candlelight Vigil Planned For Beloved Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute In Suitland
Candlelight Vigil Planned For Beloved Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute In Suitland Community support is swelling for the family of beloved mother Diamond Abney, who was the victim of domestic violence involving her ex in Prince George's County. King is facing multiple murder charges after being arrested in Suitland for his alleged role in Abney's death after she was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds and died at an area hospital. In the days following her murder, thousands of dollars have been raised on behalf of her loved ones as friends and neighbors rally around the crestfallen family. The mother of two was remembered by well-wishers and family who continue…
Suitland Stabbing Suspect Had Previous Romantic Relationship With Victim, Police Say Suitland Stabbing Suspect Had Previous Romantic Relationship With Victim, Police Say
Suitland Stabbing Suspect Had Previous Romantic Relationship With Victim, Police Say A man who stabbed his ex to death in Prince George's County was apprehended in Virginia and will face multiple murder charges, authorities announced. Eric Anthony King, 25, who has no fixed address, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Diamond Abney in Suitland after the two were previously in a relationship. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department, before noon on Monday, Oct. 23, officers responded to an apartment in the 3300 block of Curtis Drive in Suitland, where they found Abney un…
Suitland Mom's Illegally-Parked Car Towed From Pentagon City Mall With Kids Inside Suitland Mom's Illegally-Parked Car Towed From Pentagon City Mall With Kids Inside
Suitland Mom's Illegally-Parked Car Towed From Pentagon City Mall With Kids Inside A Maryland mother whose illegally-parked vehicle was towed from outside of an Arlington mall with her children inside is facing charges, officials said. Chaukina Thomas, 26, of Suitland, emerged "hysterical" from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Tuesday morning, Sept. 5 "hysterical," thinking her car had been stolen, according to NBC Washington and Arlington County spokeswoman Ashley Savage. Savage's vehicle was not stolen, but in fact towed, as she'd parked it in a no parking zone, Savage said. Responding officers learned this tidbit and the towing company was contacted. …
Police ID Motorists Involved In Fatal I-95 Crash With Tow Truck Driver In Prince George's Police ID Motorists Involved In Fatal I-95 Crash With Tow Truck Driver In Prince George's
Police ID Motorists Involved In Fatal I-95 Crash With Tow Truck Driver In Prince George's Maryland State Police investigators have released new details about the fatal I-95 crash that killed a 31-year-old truck driver on Thursday afternoon. Suitland resident Osama Abdelfattah Marey has been identified as the person who was killed when a driver from Laurel sideswiped several vehicles, setting off a chain-reaction crash. At approximately 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, troopers in College Park were called to the northbound lanes of I-95 at Powder Mill Road, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash. Police say that Marey stopped to assist the driver of a Toyota Yaris that was d…
Sheriff Cracks 44-Year-Old Cold Case Of Mother Found Raped, Murdered In MD Woods: Officials Sheriff Cracks 44-Year-Old Cold Case Of Mother Found Raped, Murdered In MD Woods: Officials
Sheriff Cracks 44-Year-Old Cold Case Of Mother Found Raped, Murdered In MD Woods: Officials Justice has been served for a Maryland family more than four decades after Vickie Lynn Belk was abducted and murdered in Charles County. The Charles County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, July 13 that an arrest has been made in the death of Belk, who was found in Bryans Road on Metropolitan Church Road after she was killed 44 years ago.  Vickie Lynn BelkCharles County Sheriff Washington, DC resident Andre Taylor, now 62, is facing charges that include rape and murder for his alleged role in Belk's disappearance and death decades ago. In August 1979, Belk was reported missing to…
Sprinting Shooting Suspect Caught On Camera Following Suitland Killing: Police (VIDEO) Sprinting Shooting Suspect Caught On Camera Following Suitland Killing: Police (VIDEO)
Sprinting Shooting Suspect Caught On Camera Following Suitland Killing: Police (Video) Recognize him?  The Prince George's County Police Department has released footage of a suspect in connection to the murder of 27-year-old Suitland resident Keith Daniel Bennett earlier this week. At approximately 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, officers were called to the 4500 block of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, where there were reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers found Bennett outside of an area building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Days later, the department released a new video of a possible suspect, who can …
DC Father Accused Of Stabbing Son To Death During Domestic Dispute In Suitland: Police DC Father Accused Of Stabbing Son To Death During Domestic Dispute In Suitland: Police
DC Father Accused Of Stabbing Son To Death During Domestic Dispute In Suitland: Police Bad blood was in the air when a father and son got into an altercation that ultimately led to the younger family member landing with a fatal stab wound in Prince George’s County, police say. Washington, DC native Marcus Braxton, 44, has been charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of his 22-year-old son, Melodias Scindian, of Suitland, over the weekend, authorities announced on Monday, June 12. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to a home in the 4400 block of West Summer Road in Suitland, where there w…
Funeral Director Killed Rival At Boy's Burial In Suitland: Police Funeral Director Killed Rival At Boy's Burial In Suitland: Police
Funeral Director Killed Rival At Boy's Burial In Suitland: Police What started as a grim day for a child's family turned bloody when the owner of a funeral service company in Maryland gunned down a pallbearer during an incident that broke out in Prince George's County. Hughesville resident Wilson Chavis, 48, has been charged with multiple counts of murder for his role in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Ronald Steven Banks, of Washington, DC, at a Suitland cemetery on Tuesday, June 6. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the Washington National Cemetery to investigate a…
Cemetery Shooting Leaves One Dead In Prince George's County: Police (DEVELOPING) Cemetery Shooting Leaves One Dead In Prince George's County: Police (DEVELOPING)
Cemetery Shooting Leaves One Dead In Prince George's County: Police (Developing) Police have confirmed that at least one person was killed in a midday shooting at a Prince George's County cemetery.  At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 4100 block of Suitland Road, where there was a reported shooting at the Washington National Cemetery in Suitland. Per cemetery management, any responding media will not be permitted on cemetery grounds. — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) June 6, 2023 More than an hour later, at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, police confirmed that the shooting is now being investigated as …
DNA Links Suspect To Murder Of Woman He Met Online In Prince George's County, Police Say DNA Links Suspect To Murder Of Woman He Met Online In Prince George's County, Police Say
DNA Links Suspect To Murder Of Woman He Met Online In Prince George's County, Police Say DNA evidence collected by police investigators in Prince George’s County led to the downfall of a murder suspect who allegedly killed a Baltimore man in Suitland earlier this year. Rickey Redd, 33, of Oxon Hill, is facing multiple murder charges in connection to the February death of 38-year-old Andra Sweeper, who was found dead in an apartment, according to investigators from the Prince George’s County Police Department. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, officers were called to an apartment in the 3300 block of Curtis Drive, where there were calls regarding an unresponsive wo…
Teen Girl Who Masterminded Botched School Bus Assault Apprehended In Prince George's County Teen Girl Who Masterminded Botched School Bus Assault Apprehended In Prince George's County
Teen Girl Who Masterminded Botched School Bus Assault Apprehended In Prince George's County A teen girl was reportedly the mastermind behind a near tragic attack on a Prince George’s County school bus that nearly took a student’s life earlier this month, officials say. This week, police investigators in Prince George’s County apprehended a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly instrumental in a planned attempted murder attack aboard a school bus, though the plot was foiled by a malfunctioning gun. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, May 1, as a bus stopped at Iverson Street and Sutler Drive to drop off students, three suspects - at least one of whom had a handgun - came on board and beg…
Suspects In Custody After Backfiring Gun Saves Student's Life On School Bus Suitland Suspects In Custody After Backfiring Gun Saves Student's Life On School Bus Suitland
Suspects In Custody After Backfiring Gun Saves Student's Life On School Bus Suitland Police in Prince George's County say that two teen suspects are in custody after assaulting a student on a school bus whose life was only spared due to backfiring bullets. On Wednesday, May 17, a 14-year-old from Suitland and 15-year-old from Temple Hills are facing charges for their roles in a vicious assault of another teen earlier this month. The two teens will be tried as adults and charged with:  First-degree attempted murder; Second-degree attempted murder; Assault; Additional charges. A guardian angel came to the aid of a possible victim shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, M…
Police ID Suitland Man Killed In Oxon Hill Crash Police ID Suitland Man Killed In Oxon Hill Crash
Police ID Suitland Man Killed In Oxon Hill Crash A 29-year-old man was struck and killed by a driver crossing a busy roadway in Oxon Hill overnight, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Suitland resident Kennard Hunter has been identified as the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a driver in the 6000 block of Oxon Hill Road.  Hunter was struck shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, May 8 by a driver traveling north on the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Police say that the driver remained at the scene to assist with the investigation after Hunter was struck. It is unclear why he…
Joyriding Teens Busted With Stolen Gun In Carjacked Vehicle In Suitland: Police Joyriding Teens Busted With Stolen Gun In Carjacked Vehicle In Suitland: Police
Joyriding Teens Busted With Stolen Gun In Carjacked Vehicle In Suitland: Police Police say that a group of teenagers implicated in an armed carjacking earlier this week have been apprehended. Five teenagers are facing multiple charges following an investigation into an incident in Suitland, when they used a stolen handgun to steal their victims’ vehicle, a spokesperson for the Prince George’s County Police Department said on Friday, April 28. Those charged: Qamar Comfort, 18, of Washington, DC; Iriae Williams, 18, of Washington, DC; An unnamed 16-year-old man from Temple Hills who will be charged as an adult A 15-year-old boy from Camp Springs; A 14-year-old girl f…
Gunman Convicted Of Killing Man Looking For Love At Ex's Calvert County Home Gunman Convicted Of Killing Man Looking For Love At Ex's Calvert County Home
Gunman Convicted Of Killing Man Looking For Love At Ex's Calvert County Home Justice has been served for the family of a Maryland man who sought a romantic reconciliation with his ex in Calvert County, but instead was killed by a shooting suspect who attempted to evade arrest. Terrance Kenneth Yancey, 23, of Suitland, has been convicted by a jury after a weeklong trial for the voluntary manslaughter of 20-year-old Glenn Dale resident Tyree Richardson in Dunkirk last summer, Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced on Monday, April 24. In the early hours of June 13, 2022, officials said that Richardson sought to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend at her…
Waldorf Man Killed In Horrific Suitland Crash Waldorf Man Killed In Horrific Suitland Crash
Waldorf Man Killed In Horrific Suitland Crash Police have released the name of the driver killed in a Suitland crash over the weekend. Tony Manning, 43, has been identified as the victim in the fatal crash, that occurred around 1:40 a.m., Saturday, April 1, according to Prince George's County Police. Investigators say that Manning was driving south on Allentown Road near Leon Street when he crossed into the northbound lanes and hit a sedan.  Manning was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the send was taken to a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Man Killed After Crossing Into Opposite Lane In Suitland Crash Man Killed After Crossing Into Opposite Lane In Suitland Crash
Man Killed After Crossing Into Opposite Lane In Suitland Crash One man is dead after a crash in Suitland over the weekend, authorities say. Emergency crews were called to the 5900 block of Allentown Road shortly after 1:30 a.m., Saturday, April 1 for reports of a two-vehicle collision, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Investigators say that the victim was driving south on Allentown Road near Leon Street when he suddenly crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a sedan. The driver of the vehicle that was struck was taken to the hospital where he is expected to survive. The driver of the striking vehicle was pronounced dea…
Jessup Man Accused Of Several Commercial Robberies Jessup Man Accused Of Several Commercial Robberies
Jessup Man Accused Of Several Commercial Robberies A 40-year-old Jessup man has been arrested after being accused of several commercial robberies throughout Prince George's County, authorities announced. James Kareen Day was indicted on Thursday, March 16 for four separate armed robberies dating back to December 2022, according to Prince George's County police. Day was taken into custody after an investigation suggested that he was behind the string of robberies that started on Dec. 23, 2022, and ended on Feb. 12, 2023.  The four cases include: Feb. 12, 2023: attempted armed robbery of a business in the 3600 block of Branch Avenue, …
Police ID DC Driver Killed In Two-Car Suitland Crash Police ID DC Driver Killed In Two-Car Suitland Crash
Police ID DC Driver Killed In Two-Car Suitland Crash A 65-year-old Washington, DC man was pronounced dead after crashing on Thursday night at a busy Prince George’s intersection, police say. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, members of the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to investigate a fatal crash that took the life of Maurice Berry at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Spaulding Avenue in Suitland. Officials say that the investigation determined that Berry was traveling north on Pennsylvania when he attempted to make a left turn onto Spaulding Avenue and was struck by an SUV. Berry was pronoun…
Suitland Trio Busted With Multiple Guns Inside Stolen Vehicle Suitland Trio Busted With Multiple Guns Inside Stolen Vehicle
Suitland Trio Busted With Multiple Guns Inside Stolen Vehicle Three men have been arrested after being caught in possession of a stolen vehicle in Suitland, authorities say. Marquise Jackson, 22, Marquette Jackson, 22, and Darrell Byrd, 23, were taken into custody after WAVE team officials spotted a stolen vehicle in the area of Brooks Drive and Silver Hill Road in the early morning hours of Friday, March 10, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers searched the vehicle after the stop and recovered five firearms, including one that had been reported stolen. The seized weapons.Anne Arundel County Police Department The ve…
Prince George's Duo Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Minors By DC Jury: DOJ Prince George's Duo Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Minors By DC Jury: DOJ
Prince George's Duo Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Minors By DC Jury: DOJ Two Prince George’s County residents were hit with lengthy prison sentences after being convicted by a jury in Washington, DC for their roles in a sex trafficking operation involving teens, federal officials announced. Willis Lewis, 49, of Oxon Hill, and Brittany Jones, 33, of Suitland, will both be spending years behind bars after being found of multime criminal charges for the illegal operation involving two minors. Specifically, Lewis was sentenced to life, while Jones got 14 years for trafficking a 15-year-old and 17-year-old girl between April and May 2019. According to prosecutors, J…