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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…

04/04/2024

Obituaries

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 "…

10/30/2023

Police & Fire

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…

07/14/2023

Police & Fire

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…

07/14/2023

Police & Fire

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…

06/14/2023

Police & Fire

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…

05/08/2023

Police & Fire

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…

10/10/2022