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Son Killed Mother During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police Son Killed Mother During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police
Son Killed Mother During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police A 51-year-old man is facing multiple murder charges for his alleged role in the fatal assault of his mother in Prince George's County. Reginald English has been charged in connection to the death of his 72-year-old mother, Lorena Royster, who was found dead in their Bladensburg home on Wednesday night, authorities announced on Thursday. Officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were called at approximately 11:10 p.m. on April 3 to the 4100 block of 53rd Place to conduct a welfare check. Homicide Investigation: Officers responded to the 4100 blk. of 53rd. Pl. at approx. 11:15 pm f…
Convenience Store Robber Apprehended; Second Suspect At Large In Maryland, Police Say Convenience Store Robber Apprehended; Second Suspect At Large In Maryland, Police Say
Convenience Store Robber Apprehended; Second Suspect At Large In Maryland, Police Say One robbery suspect has been taken into custody and a second remains at large following an incident at a convenience store in Prince George's County, police say. Bladensburg resident Lamont Wilks, 52, has been identified and charged in connection to a robbery last month inside a store in the 6600 block of Annapolis Road in Landover Hills. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 2, Wilks and a second man - who remains at large - threatened an employee and stole multiple items from the business. The clerk was uninjured. During the investigatio…
Police ID 68-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Driver In Maryland Police ID 68-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Driver In Maryland
Police ID 68-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Driver In Maryland New details have been released after a 68-year-old pedestrian was killed while walking along a roadway in Prince George's County. Police have identified Gary, Indiana resident Jeff Jordan as the person who was struck and died from his injuries after being struck by a driver earlier this week in Bladensburg. At around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the area of Landover Road and 55th Avenue, where they found Jordan suffering from traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, the d…
Nine People Busted With Nearly 14K Fentanyl Pills During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police Nine People Busted With Nearly 14K Fentanyl Pills During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
Nine People Busted With Nearly 14K Fentanyl Pills During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police Nine people were busted with nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills during a drug bust in Maryland, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The pills were recovered as officers executed a search warrant at an apartment on the 5400 block of Hamilton Street in Riverdale on Thursday, Jan. 18, Prince George’s County Police said. The search allegedly turned up 13,825 fentanyl pills, as well as cocaine and three firearms. Nine suspects inside the apartment during the search were arrested and charged with various drug and weapons offenses. They were identified as: Sean Floyd, 31, of Bladensburg; Steven Abd…
Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Maryland: Police Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Maryland: Police
Man Awaiting Homicide Trial In DC Arrested For Shootings In Maryland: 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…
Dirt Bike Rider Dies Days After Crash With Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Police Dirt Bike Rider Dies Days After Crash With Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Police
Dirt Bike Rider Dies Days After Crash With Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: Police A 27-year-old dirt bike rider died days after being involved in a crash with a pick-up truck in Prince George's County, police confirm. Hyattsville resident Mario Alemendarez has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the person who was hospitalized and later pronounced dead following a crash earlier this week in Bladensburg. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, Alemendarez was traveling eastbound in the 4900 block of Annapolis Road when he collided with a truck driver making a left into an area parking lot. Alemendarez was rushed to an area hos…
Community To Remember Beloved Grandmother Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Community To Remember Beloved Grandmother Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland
Community To Remember Beloved Grandmother Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland There will be a candlelight vigil for a beloved 73-year-old mother and grandmother who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Prince George's County. Jemilat Tiwalade Fatuga was heading to work on Wednesday, Oct. 18 when she was struck by a car and left for dead in the 5300 block of Annapolis Road in Bladensburg, leaving her family devastated weeks later as they continue to search for the driver. ROADS CLOSURE: The 5300 block of Annapolis Road in the Town of Bladensburg is closed east and westbound due to an... Posted by The Bladensburg Police Department on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 "…
Suspect Charged For 2022 Double Fatal SUV Shooting In Maryland, Police Say Suspect Charged For 2022 Double Fatal SUV Shooting In Maryland, Police Say
Suspect Charged For 2022 Double Fatal SUV Shooting In Maryland, Police Say Authorities have apprehended a man wanted in connection to a double fatal shooting at the scene of a car crash in Prince George's County last winter. Bladensburg resident Dwayne Richardson, 35, is facing multiple murder charges after 29-year-old Moshood Akinrinsola, 25, and 29-year-old Abdul Bah, who had no fixed address, were found shot to death in the back of an SUV, according to police. At around 3:40 a.m. on Dec. 7, 2022, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 5400 block of Annapolis Road in Bladensburg to investigate a reported crash, where they f…
Police ID Homeless Person Shot, Killed Overnight In Prince George's County Police ID Homeless Person Shot, Killed Overnight In Prince George's County
Police ID Homeless Person Shot, Killed Overnight In Prince George's County A 28-year-old man was shot and killed overnight while walking along a sidewalk in Prince George's County near an apartment complex, police say. Officers were called to the 5400 block of Newton Street at around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday night in Bladensburg, where they found Brandon Iziah Green suffering from gunshot wounds. Police say that Green, who has no fixed address, was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. Detectives are now working to identify a motive and possible suspects, according to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department. The fatal shooting rema…
Stolen Kia Driver Kills Popular Pair In Fiery Hit-Run Maryland Crash, Police Say Stolen Kia Driver Kills Popular Pair In Fiery Hit-Run Maryland Crash, Police Say
Stolen Kia Driver Kills Popular Pair In Fiery Hit-Run Maryland Crash, Police Say Police have identified a pair from Cameroon who emigrated to the United States and settled in Maryland before being killed by a hit-and-run driver late last month. John Fombi, 42, of Bladensburg, and Hyattsville resident Emmaculate Enoh, 34, were driving home from work in late August when they were hit by a driver in Prince William County who fled the scene, leaving the two behind, according to their families. A driver in a stolen Kia was traveling north on Landover Road when it struck a second car attempting to make a turn onto the roadway. Both the Kia and the Toyota Camry that was hit, w…
Five Shot Leaving Funeral Home In Latest Mass Shooting In Maryland (UPDATED) Five Shot Leaving Funeral Home In Latest Mass Shooting In Maryland (UPDATED)
Five Shot Leaving Funeral Home In Latest Mass Shooting In Maryland (Updated) New details were released by top officials in Prince George's County after the latest mass shooting in Maryland. Five people were shot leaving a funeral at Fort Lincoln Cemetery on Friday afternoon in an incident reported in Bladensburg, according to Police Chief Tyrone Collington, Sr.  Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14, officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were called to the 4300 block of Bladensburg Road when a vehicle opened fire on another in the area, sending five people to the hospital with various undisclosed injuries. SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: Road is closed…
Several Injured In Maryland Mass Shooting That Shut Down Area Roads (DEVELOPING) Several Injured In Maryland Mass Shooting That Shut Down Area Roads (DEVELOPING)
Several Injured In Maryland Mass Shooting That Shut Down Area Roads (Developing) Several people were reportedly hospitalized on Friday afternoon during a mass shooting in Bladensburg. First responders in Prince George's County were called to the 4300 block of Bladensburg Road, where there was a reported shooting that left at least four with injuries, according to reports. The Bladensburg announced an investigation at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Friday, July 14, regarding a shooting that led to road closures throughout the area. SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: Road is closed at Annapolis Rd/Bladensburg Rd in @BladensburgMD for a shooting investigation. Please use an alterna…
Man Found Shot To Death In Car In Prince George's County, Police Say Man Found Shot To Death In Car In Prince George's County, Police Say
Man Found Shot To Death In Car In Prince George's County, Police Say An investigation has been launched in Prince George’s County after a dead body was found shot to death inside a vehicle late on Tuesday, June 13 in Bladensburg. Officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were on patrol at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday night near the 4500 block of Alternate Route 1 when they spotted a suspicious vehicle with an unresponsive person inside. Police said the following day that the man suffered from multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Fatal Shooting Investigation: Officers are on scene with a contact s…
Bloodied DC Minors Shot Attempting To Steal Car Busted In MD, Police Say Bloodied DC Minors Shot Attempting To Steal Car Busted In MD, Police Say
Bloodied DC Minors Shot Attempting To Steal Car Busted In MD, Police Say A pair of minors from Washington, DC were shot attempting to steal a motor vehicle in Maryland, according to police. What became a bizarre scene played out shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, when officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were dispatched to the 4200 block of 53rd Avenue to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. At the scene, officers learned that multiple rounds had been fired, and a pair of vehicles were seen speeding away from the crime scene, though one did not get far, crashing into two others, prompting the suspects to scurry away on foot. Offic…
Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (DEVELOPING) Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Young Girl Injured In 30-Foot Fall From Maryland Train Bridge (Developing) A child was hospitalized after falling from a train bridge in Maryland, officials said. Shortly before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, members of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department were called to the intersection of Upshur Street and 47th Street in Bladensburg to investigate a report of a juvenile who was injured. According to officials, upon arrival, crews found a young girl who had fallen approximately 30 feet from a train bridge. She was assisted by first responders back to the roadway and transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. Her condition was not imme…
21-Year-Old Construction Worker Builds Fortune With Winning Maryland Lottery From Liquor Store 21-Year-Old Construction Worker Builds Fortune With Winning Maryland Lottery From Liquor Store
21-Year-Old Construction Worker Builds Fortune With Winning Maryland Lottery From Liquor Store A 21-year-old construction worker had help building his fortune from the Maryland Lottery. The Prince George's resident doesn't buy instant ticket very often. He only buys $30 tickets. But early in October, the Beltsville man found himself at Tina’s Liquor & Deli in Bladensburg to pick up lunch. — and a $100,000 winning scratch-off, too. “I saw that they sold $100,000 Lucky there. That’s my favorite $30 game, and it had been a while since I had bought one,” he said. Scratching his instant ticket off in the car, he immediately saw a match that made him a winner. “When I looked at …
Here's What We Know About The Officer-Involved Overnight Shooting In Maryland Here's What We Know About The Officer-Involved Overnight Shooting In Maryland
Here's What We Know About The Officer-Involved Overnight Shooting In Maryland Officers in Maryland were forced to fire their service weapons at a suspect who attempted to run them down before crashing into a police cruiser and fleeing into Washington, DC, officials said. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, Oct. 9, officers from the Bladensburg and Prince George’s County police departments responded to a report of two suspicious men attempting to enter vehicles along the 5100 block of 57th Avenue. Police say that upon arrival, officers found two men wearing ski masks and attempted to speak with them. At that point, one of the suspects fled on foot before he was quickl…
Loyal Elderly Woman Forcibly Thrown Out Of Lifelong Home Leaves Maryland Officials Outraged Loyal Elderly Woman Forcibly Thrown Out Of Lifelong Home Leaves Maryland Officials Outraged
Loyal Elderly Woman Forcibly Thrown Out Of Lifelong Home Leaves Maryland Officials Outraged A reportedly notoriously unreliable property management company is once again making headlines after demanding an elderly woman vacate her home of 25 years, leaving her and her dog to fend for herself, as gathered in an exclusive report with Daily Voice. The 80-year-old whistleblower received a sudden notice for her and her dog to vacate their home of 25 years with no explanation after Schweb Management took over Quincy Village apartments in Bladensburg in March 2022. "They stripped me of everything. I've been a good tenant and they took all my memories of my sisters, my good memories, and …
Former Maryland State Senator David Harrington Dead At 68 After 40 Year Public Service Career Former Maryland State Senator David Harrington Dead At 68 After 40 Year Public Service Career
Former Maryland State Senator David Harrington Dead At 68 After 40 Year Public Service Career A Former Maryland state senator and Bladensburg Mayor has passed away just months after stepping down from his role as the President of the Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, confirms the Washington Informer. David Harrington, 68, dedicated his career to public service in the Washington metropolitan area for over 40 years. He served on the Prince George's County Council from 2002-2008 and as a state senator from 2008-2011, the outlet continues. We mourn the great loss of David Harrington. David was mayor of Bladensburg, served in the MD Senate and led multiple Chambers of Comme…