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Virginia Man Convicted For Role In DMV Dog Fighting Ring Virginia Man Convicted For Role In DMV Dog Fighting Ring
Virginia Man Convicted For Role In DMV Dog Fighting Ring A 45-year-old Stafford man has been convicted for his role in an animal fighting ring in the DMV for five years, federal officials said. Mark Joseph Rodriguez, aka “Slow Poke,” and co-conspirators from the region used a messaging app that they called "The DMV Board" or "The Board" to discuss training fighting dogs, exchange videos about dogfighting, and arrange and coordinate dog fights, out of view of law enforcement, Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, said. Members of the DMV Board also used the app to compare methods of killing dogs that lost f…
Courageous, Impeccably Dressed: Remembering Matthew Ginyard Of Temple Hills Courageous, Impeccably Dressed: Remembering Matthew Ginyard Of Temple Hills
Courageous, Impeccably Dressed: Remembering Matthew Ginyard Of Temple Hills Shock and sadness spread following the shooting of a 22-year-old Maryland man who was shot and killed in Washington DC. Matthew Ginyard, of Temple Hills, was shot on the 300 block of 59th Street just before 2:15 a.m. Friday, March 22. He was found by officers who'd heard the gunshots and pronounced dead at the scene. A GoFundMe for the family has a goal of raising $15,000. "He was a creative entrepreneur who was passionate about opening a lounge/restaurant and a tow truck company," reads the campaign launched by Robin Keys.  "He was always impeccably dressed and had a sober heart and…
Temple Hills Man Busted Stealing $25K Worth Of Items In Charles County: Sheriff Temple Hills Man Busted Stealing $25K Worth Of Items In Charles County: Sheriff
Temple Hills Man Busted Stealing $25K Worth Of Items In Charles County: Sheriff A serial burglar who was caught coming back to the scene of the crime to steal a fireplace from a Waldorf building has ben apprehended, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Temple Hills resident Daniel Anantharajan Williams was arrested following an investigation into a string of robberies in the area over the course of four days last week, authorities announced. The burglaries were reported between Sunday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 20,  one in the 2400 block of Crain Highway, while the others were inside the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. A spokesperson for …
Temple HIlls Man, 22, Gunned Down In DC Temple HIlls Man, 22, Gunned Down In DC
Temple HIlls Man, 22, Gunned Down In DC A 22-year-old Maryland man was shot and killed in Washington DC overnight, authorities said. According to Metro DC police, Matthew Ginyard, of Temple Hills, was shot on the 300 block of 59th Street just before 2:15 a.m. Friday, March 22. He was found by officers who'd heard the gunshots and pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia.  Anyone with information about …
Temple Hills Man Who Robbed Letter Carrier, Stole Mail In MD Gets Decades In Prison: USPIS Temple Hills Man Who Robbed Letter Carrier, Stole Mail In MD Gets Decades In Prison: USPIS
Temple Hills Man Who Robbed Letter Carrier, Stole Mail In MD Gets Decades In Prison: Uspis A man who robbed a letter carrier and stole mail in Maryland is heading to prison for decades, authorities announced. Teshan D. Jordan, 27, of Temple Hills, was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 years suspended, United States Postal Service Inspection Service officials said in a release on Thursday, Feb. 29. Jordan was found guilty in a Feb. 16 jury trial of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, use of firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and theft after working with Fermon R. Nichols to follow and rob a USPS letter carrier in Columbia and steal their postal …
Firearm Loaded With Magazine Found In Stolen Car Driven By Temple Hills Woman In VA: Cops Firearm Loaded With Magazine Found In Stolen Car Driven By Temple Hills Woman In VA: Cops
Firearm Loaded With Magazine Found In Stolen Car Driven By Temple Hills Woman In VA: Cops A woman wanted out of Maryland was arrested in Virginia operating a stolen car containing a stolen gun loaded with an extended magazine, police said. Trouble began around 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, on the 500 block of 12 Street S., when Arlington officers were called to help Public Service Aid with a parking violation of a vehicle, county police said. The vehicle had bogus tags and a concealed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), police said. During the course of the investigation, a loaded firearm with an extended magazine was recovered on the driver's floo…
New Alert Issued For Man Missing In Prince George's County Since January New Alert Issued For Man Missing In Prince George's County Since January
New Alert Issued For Man Missing In Prince George's County Since January Seen him?  Alarm bells are ringing for some in Maryland as they continue searching for 54-year-old Richie Hawkins, who has not been seen or days after being reported missing in Prince George's County. Police issued an alert on Sunday as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Hawkins, who was last seen in the 3000 block of Brinkley Road in Temple Hills at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Hawkins was described as being 6-foot-4 weighing approximately 300 pounds. He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey jacket, and grey baseball cap. No additional details were provided by …
Teen Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device Charged As Adult For Robbery In Maryland: Sheriff Teen Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device Charged As Adult For Robbery In Maryland: Sheriff
Teen Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device Charged As Adult For Robbery In Maryland: Sheriff Not even an electronic monitoring device could not stop a teen from committing another crime in Charles County.  A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who is no stranger to law enforcement is behind bars following a robbery inside a convenience store in Hughesville in late December, according to authorities. Investigators say that the teen entered the business brandishing a weapon and stole money from the register before fleeing a vehicle that was lying in wait for him. The investigation led members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office to identify the Temple Hills teen as a suspect, and a…
Temple Hills Man Killed By Pick-Up Truck Driver In Southeast DC: Metropolitan Police Temple Hills Man Killed By Pick-Up Truck Driver In Southeast DC: Metropolitan Police
Temple Hills Man Killed By Pick-Up Truck Driver In Southeast DC: Metropolitan Police The driver of a truck that struck and killed a Maryland man in Southeast DC may have known the victim, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Temple Hills resident Torre Desmond Gray, Sr., 37, has been identified by the agency as the person who was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver on Saturday morning who initially fled the scene but thought better and later contacted police. Police say that at around 1:40 a.m. on Jan. 27, the pick-up was parked in the 600 block of L Street when Gray walked toward it. As he reached the driver's side door, the truck began to move an…
Shady Concert Venue Operator, Bar Owner Sentenced For Bribing DC Tax Official: Feds Shady Concert Venue Operator, Bar Owner Sentenced For Bribing DC Tax Official: Feds
Shady Concert Venue Operator, Bar Owner Sentenced For Bribing DC Tax Official: Feds Two men are heading to prison for their roles in separate conspiracies to evade tax obligations through bribes to a former DC Office of Tax and Revenue employee. Andre De Moya, 51, of Temple Hills, and District resident Davoud Jafari, 72, will possibly spend years behind bars for their respective roles in multi-year schemes, federal authorities announced on Thursday. Specifically, De Moya was sentenced to 30 months in prison, while Jafari was hit with 24 months for their roles in the schemes. In both schemes, the bribe payments and communications were facilitated by middleman Anthony Merri…
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Prince George's County, Officials Say Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Prince George's County, Officials Say
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Prince George's County, 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…
DC Father Killed In Temple Hills Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter DC Father Killed In Temple Hills Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter
DC Father Killed In Temple Hills Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter A District man who was fatally shot to start the New Year in Maryland was targeted, and the attack was not random, police say, now his family is seeking answers. Early in the morning on New Year's Day, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2900 block of Brinkley Road, where they found the 30-year-old Fowler suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Our Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Temple Hills. The decedent is 30-year-old Breon Fowler of Washington, DC. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a rando…
'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Temple Hills Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss 'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Temple Hills Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss
'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Temple Hills Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss Ketsia Kendall has spent her life caring for her community, and now it's time to return the favor. The 33-year-old as the nurse from Prince George's County embarks on a difficult journey to recover from multiple medical maladies. Last September, Ketsia, who has ties to Laurel and Temple Hills, was diagnosed with leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for her and her husband, Gregory Kendall. "For the past three years, she has worked tirelessly as a cardiac nurse and patient advocate, earning several Daisy Awards for superior nursing excellence," the campaign launched by her sister, Eli…
'Amazing Husband, Son, Father, And Friend' Killed By Gun Violence In Oxon Hill 'Amazing Husband, Son, Father, And Friend' Killed By Gun Violence In Oxon Hill
'Amazing Husband, Son, Father, And Friend' Killed By Gun Violence In Oxon Hill Three children and a doting wife have been left behind after a man was gunned down in Prince George's County. Community support is swelling for the family of Temple Hills resident Neris Requeno Rodriguez, who was identified by police as the man who was shot and killed in late November by an unknown shooter who remains at large as of Thursday night. According to police, shortly before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 6000 block of Oxon Hill Road to investigate a reported shooting, where they found the 47-year-old …
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…
Marine Murder: Darnell Stanley OF Temple Hills Remembered For Selflessness Marine Murder: Darnell Stanley OF Temple Hills Remembered For Selflessness
Marine Murder: Darnell Stanley OF Temple Hills Remembered For Selflessness A US Marine from Maryland was killed by a gunman who remains at large. Darnell Stanley, 45, is being remembered for his selflessness following his shooting death on Friday evening, Nov. 24, on the 600 block of Audrey Lane in Oxon Hill. The Temple Hills resident was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Following his death, his family and community have been rallying to raise money for the man who spent his years helping his fellow veterans "get the medical treatment they needed to live full, happy, and productive lives after their time in serv…
Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Prince George's County: Police Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Prince George's County: Police
Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Prince George's County: Police Gerald Andre Thomas just can't seem to stay out of trouble with the law.  The 20-year-old Thomas, who was on release awaiting trial for a homicide in Washington, DC, is facing a host of new felonies after a pair of shootings in Prince George's County earlier this week. At around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, officers from the Bowie Police Department were called to investigate a reported shooting in the 3000 block of Twisting Lane where several bullets were fired into a home that had several people inside, including a 4-month-old child and a 74-year-old. Investigators said that at the scen…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By SUV, Pickup Truck In Temple Hills: Police Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By SUV, Pickup Truck In Temple Hills: Police
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By SUV, Pickup Truck In Temple Hills: Police Police have identified the 46-year-old man who was killed after being struck by two drivers earlier this week in Prince George's County. Temple Hills resident Mitchel Feaster II died at an area hospital after he was hit twice during an early morning incident on Thursday morning, according to a police spokesperson. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department responded to the 4900 block of Saint Barnabas Road, where there was a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by an SUV and then a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes of the roa…
Men Shot, Ran Over Teen In Temple Hills Who Attempted To Steal Money From Him: Police Men Shot, Ran Over Teen In Temple Hills Who Attempted To Steal Money From Him: Police
Men Shot, Ran Over Teen In Temple Hills Who Attempted To Steal Money From Him: Police Two men have been arrested in connection to the deaeth of 19-year-old District resident Tyzaiah Gaither in Temple Hills over the summer. On Monday, the Prince George's County Police Department announced that Jeffrey Coachman, 49, and Recco Bouknight, 53, both of Washington, DC, are each facing multiple murder charges following a June shooting near a local liquor store and apartment complex. Officers from the department were called to the 3200 block of Naylor Road on Thursday, June 22, where there was a reported shooting that left Gaither dead in the area. FATAL SHOOTING: Officers respo…
Motorcyclist Shot Dies At Hospital Days After Crashing In Prince George's County: Police Motorcyclist Shot Dies At Hospital Days After Crashing In Prince George's County: Police
Motorcyclist Shot Dies At Hospital Days After Crashing In Prince George's County: Police A 48-year-old Temple Hills man who was shot earlier this month in Suitland has died, and his death is now being investigated as a homicide, police say. On Thursday, the Prince George's County Police Department confirmed that Brian Akinfe has died after he was found shot near his motorcycle nearly two weeks ago. At approximately 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, officers were called to the intersection of Branch Avenue and St. Barnabas Road, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, they found Akinfe, and while they were treating him for his injuries, discovered t…
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 …
Con Man With Counterfeit Cash Scammed Victims Out Of Nearly 60K Each In Temple Hills: PD Con Man With Counterfeit Cash Scammed Victims Out Of Nearly 60K Each In Temple Hills: PD
Con Man With Counterfeit Cash Scammed Victims Out Of Nearly 60K Each In Temple Hills: PD A 59-year-old Maryland man has been arrested for scamming elderly victims out of nearly $60,000 each in schemes that police are calling "pigeon drop scams." Keith Twiggs, of Temple Hills, had $21,000 in counterfeit cash and a wallet containing the type of note often used in pigeon drop scams in his possession when police arrested him on June 29, county police said. A pigeon drop scam involves convincing a victim to give the suspect(s) a large amount of cash as collateral with the hope of then sharing a larger sum of money.  There have been eight pigeon drop scams reported in the …
Temple Hills College Student Killed In DC Temple Hills College Student Killed In DC
Temple Hills College Student Killed In DC A 21-year-old Maryland college student was killed in Washington DC, those who knew the victim said. Alison Cienfuegos-Vasquez, of Temple Hills, MD, was shot around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast, DC Metro police said. She was later pronounced dead. Alison's mom tells NBC Washington that her daughter was planning to meet a man she met on Instagram at the Wheeler Terrace Apartments, but was in the "wrong place at the wrong time" when gunfire rang out. An arrest had not been made as of press time. A GoFundMe campaign was launched for Alis…
Police ID Shooters, Victims In Double Fatal Motel 8 Murder In Prince George's County Police ID Shooters, Victims In Double Fatal Motel 8 Murder In Prince George's County
Police ID Shooters, Victims In Double Fatal Motel 8 Murder In Prince George's County New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department following a double fatal shooting at a Camp Springs motel on Wednesday. Investigators say that Washington, DC resident Keymonte Day, 24, was staying at the motel with 23-year-old Xavier Matthews, of Temple Hills, when a group of men burst into the room and attempted to rob them. Among the suspects was Christopher Jamar Jenkins, 22, of Capitol Heights, and DC native Karon Moore, 26.  Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the Super 8 Motel in the 5100 block of All…
Police ID Teen Gunned Down Outside Liquor Store, Apartments In Temple Hills Police ID Teen Gunned Down Outside Liquor Store, Apartments In Temple Hills
Police ID Teen Gunned Down Outside Liquor Store, Apartments In Temple Hills A 19-year-old was shot and killed not far from a Temple Hills liquor store and apartment complex late on Thursday afternoon, police say. The Prince George's County Police Department identified DC resident Tyzaiah Gaither as the person who was shot and killed shortly before 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 in the 3200 block of Naylor Road. FATAL SHOOTING: Officers responded to the 3200 blk of Naylor Rd at approx. 5:50 pm for a shooting. Once on scene, they located a male in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene. pic.twitter.com/NRaHy7aJZs — PGPDNEWS (@PGPD…
ICE Impersonator Raped Hispanic Woman After Threatening Deportation In Oxon Hill, Police Say ICE Impersonator Raped Hispanic Woman After Threatening Deportation In Oxon Hill, Police Say
ICE Impersonator Raped Hispanic Woman After Threatening Deportation In Oxon Hill, Police Say A poser playing the role of a federal agent from Washington, DC crossed over state lines to sexually assault a woman in Prince George's County, according to police. Victor Antonio Reed, 26, is facing multiple rape charges following an incident in Oxon Hill earlier this week when he accosted his victim in the parking lot of an area shopping center while posing as a member of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, the Prince George's County Police Department was alerted of a sexual assault that had just happened in the 5400 block of Saint Barna…
Temple Hills Man Gets Time For Scheme To Sell Fentanyl-Laced Pills To Woman With Previous OD Temple Hills Man Gets Time For Scheme To Sell Fentanyl-Laced Pills To Woman With Previous OD
Temple Hills Man Gets Time For Scheme To Sell Fentanyl-Laced Pills To Woman With Previous OD The family that deals together spends time behind bars together. Larry Jerome Eastman, 23, of Temple Hills, and his sister, DC resident Justice Michelle Eastman, 26, have been sentenced after admitting to selling fake prescription pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 20-year-old woman in 2021 who had a history of drug problems.  Larry Eastman was sentenced to 140 months, and his sister was hit with 37 months behind bars. Both were also ordered to serve 36 months of supervised release when they get out of prison.  Prosecutors said that the Eastmans were linked to the fat…
Carjackers Avoid Being Shot, Not Arrested While Targeting Detective In Temple Hills Carjackers Avoid Being Shot, Not Arrested While Targeting Detective In Temple Hills
Carjackers Avoid Being Shot, Not Arrested While Targeting Detective In Temple Hills A pair of carjackers bit off more than they could chew in Prince George’s County when they accidentally targeted a police officer who took matters into his own hands. Charles Edward Owens, 24, and a 16-year-old teen, both from Washington, DC, were arrested following a police pursuit after an officer fired shots and scared off his would-be assailants, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Monday, June 12, a detective working for the Carjacking Interdiction Unit was driving in the area of Oxon Run Drive and Anvil Lane in Temple Hills in an u…
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…
Brothers In DMV Region Admit To Operating Open-Air Drug Market At DC Shell Station Brothers In DMV Region Admit To Operating Open-Air Drug Market At DC Shell Station
Brothers In DMV Region Admit To Operating Open-Air Drug Market At DC Shell Station Two brothers from the DMV region may have seen “The Wire” too many times and are the latest to cop to their connection to an open-air drug market operating in and around a gas station in Southeast DC. It was a family affair for District Heights, resident Douglas Campbell and Southeast DC native Delonte Campbell, who admitted this week to felony charges in connection to their roles in selling drugs in the District, federal officials announced. The two are among six facing charges for the drug distribution conspiracy at the Shell gas station in the 4700 block of South Capitol Street SE. Pros…