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Woman Stabbed Boyfriend During Deadly Argument In Maryland Apartment, Police Say Woman Stabbed Boyfriend During Deadly Argument In Maryland Apartment, Police Say
Woman Stabbed Boyfriend During Deadly Argument In Maryland Apartment, Police Say An argument over the weekend turned deadly for a couple in Prince George's County after a woman stabbed her 34-year-old boyfriend during a dispute, police say. Diamond Thomas, 32, has been arrested following an investigation into the fatal stabbing of Archie Phillips, both of Temple Hills, on Saturday afternoon, authorities announced. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at approximately 1:15 p.m. on May 4 to investigate a domestic-related stabbing that was reported inside an apartment in the 4200 block of 28th Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Phillips suf…
Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Maryland Stairwell, Police Say Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Maryland Stairwell, Police Say
Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Maryland Stairwell, Police Say 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…
Man Arrested For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner Man Arrested For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner
Man Arrested For Murder Of Maryland 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…
Controlling Man Convicted Of Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC Controlling Man Convicted Of Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC
Controlling Man Convicted Of Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC A District man who couldn't last a week after his ex-girlfriend gave him a second chance is facing prison time after violently attempting to control her. Barrington Hart, 36, was convicted on a host of charges in DC after he was in a romantic relationship with a woman, broke up, then reunited for four days, during which he terrorized her last summer, according to authorities. Prosecutors say that Hart and the woman got into an argument on July 27, 2023, when he accused her of cheating on him and demanded to look through her phone, which she refused. "He became angry, retrieved a black…
Fifth Person To Be Charged In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say Fifth Person To Be Charged In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say
Fifth Person To Be Charged In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say A fifth person has been charged in connection with the Maryland shootout that killed a two-year-old and left his mother hospitalized earlier this month. Nilson Granados-Trejo, 25, of no fixed address, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced Monday, Feb. 26. Granados-Trejo is the fifth suspect arrested following the Feb. 8 shootout that claimed the life of two-year-old Jeremy Poou-Caceres and injured his mother near the 1400 block of Kanawha Street. RELATED STORY: Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As '…
30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police 30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police Thirty kilos of cocaine and other substances worth more than $3 million were seized during a recent drug bust in Maryland, police said. A search warrant carried out at the home of Willians Quintanilla Beltran on W. Park Drive in Langley Park turned up 30 kilos of cocaine, 25 ounces of cocaine laced with fentanyl, 37 grams of methamphetamine and more than $120,000 in cash, Prince George’s County Police Department said in a Thursday, Feb. 22 release. The net worth of the drugs seized totals more than $3 million, police said. Beltran was charged with several drug offenses and was being held o…
Two Teens To Be Charged As Adults In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say Two Teens To Be Charged As Adults In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say
Two Teens To Be Charged As Adults In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say Two additional suspects — both teens — are being charged as adults in connection with last week’s Maryland shootout that killed a two-year-old and left his mother hospitalized. Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes, Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, were previously arrested and charged with first-degree murder for their roles in the death of Jeremy Poou-Caceres on Feb. 8, Daily Voice reported. The Prince George's Police Department earlier this week released photos of two additional persons of interest in connection with the shooting, which led to the identification and arrest of a 15…
Two Wanted For Questioning In Connection To Toddler Shooting In Maryland: Police Two Wanted For Questioning In Connection To Toddler Shooting In Maryland: Police
Two Wanted For Questioning In Connection To Toddler Shooting In Maryland: Police The Prince George's Police Department has released new photos and video of a pair wanted for questioning in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old child outside a Langley Park apartment complex last week. On Tuesday, the agency released new details about two persons of interest in the investigation into the murder of Jeremy Poou-Caceres on Thursday, Feb. 8.  Jeremy Poou-Caceres GoFundMe The new details come days after two men were arrested for the fatal shooting of the child. VIDEO: please call us if you recognize these 2 persons of interest in the investigat…
Maryland Man Accused Of Murdering DC Basketball Star During Fight, Shooting Self: Police Maryland Man Accused Of Murdering DC Basketball Star During Fight, Shooting Self: Police
Maryland Man Accused Of Murdering DC Basketball Star During Fight, Shooting Self: Police A Maryland man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man from Washington, DC in Maryland over the weekend, authorities announced. The Prince George's County Police Department announced on Monday that Largo resident Estep Kyler, Jr., 36, has been arrested in connection to the murder of Andrew Carnell Washington on Saturday, Feb. 10.  According to investigators, shortly after 4 a.m. on Saturday morning, officers from the agency were called to a reported shooting on Iverson Street, where they found Kyler in the 2300 block suffering from a gunshot wound. K…
Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police
Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police Detectives in Prince George's County worked around the clock and have apprehended two men wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old child on Thursday outside a Langley Park apartment complex. Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes, Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, have been arrested for their roles in the death of Jeremy Poou-Caceres shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. The boy's mother was also shot during the incident, but her injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Assistant Chief Hale and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety and Homeland…
Mother Accused Of Murdering 21-Year-Old Son During Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say Mother Accused Of Murdering 21-Year-Old Son During Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say
Mother Accused Of Murdering 21-Year-Old Son During Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say A woman in Prince George's County has been charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of her 21-year-old son in Lanham last month, authorities announced. Querida Rivera, 42, has been accused of killing Cristos Miguel Johnson inside their Lanham home late last month during what police say was a domestic dispute. Cristo Johnson Prince George's County Police At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, officers from the Prince George's Police Department were called to the 8000 block of Greenfield Drive to investigate a reported stabbing.  Upon arrival, they found Johnso…
Nephew Killed Uncle During Domestic Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say Nephew Killed Uncle During Domestic Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say
Nephew Killed Uncle During Domestic Dispute In Maryland Home, Police Say A domestic-related shooting left one dead and one behind bars following an incident in Prince George's County, according to police. James Savoy, 40, has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of his uncle, 69-year-old George Savoy during a domestic dispute that was reported over the weekend. Both men are from Brandywine. According to police, at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 13900 block of Old Indian Head Road in Brandywine, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they fo…
Fugitive Faces Fresh Charges Following Hours-Long Standoff With Police In Maryland Fugitive Faces Fresh Charges Following Hours-Long Standoff With Police In Maryland
Fugitive Faces Fresh Charges Following Hours-Long Standoff With Police In Maryland Police in Prince George's County were able to peacefully resolve a standoff on Sunday after a fugitive with several warrants out for his arrest was caught in a stolen car and barricaded himself inside a Laurel home. Jason Nathaniel Marks, 40, is facing fresh charges following his latest arrest following an incident that played out in the early hours of Sunday, Jan. 28. Officers from the Laurel Police Department were called by a carjacking victim about a stolen vehicle in the area of the 14600 block of Philip Court, officials say. They were able to quickly track down the stolen vehicle, driv…
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, 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…
Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills, Five Firearms Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills, Five Firearms Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills, Five Firearms Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police Thousands of fentanyl pills are off the streets after three men from the region were busted by investigators from the Prince George's County Police Department. The lengthy Gang Unit investigation resulted in the arrest of two men from Maryland, and a third from the District, who were part of a major drug and weapon seizure, the agency announced on Thursday. Those charged:  Dream Edwards, 26, of Columbia; Romel Johnson, 22, of Laurel; Michael Jordan Thompson, 34, of Washington, DC. (left to right) Dream Edwards, Romel Johnson, Michael Jordan Thompson Prince George's County Police …
Son Accused Of Murdering 81-Year-Old Mother During Dispute In Maryland Home: Police Son Accused Of Murdering 81-Year-Old Mother During Dispute In Maryland Home: Police
Son Accused Of Murdering 81-Year-Old Mother During Dispute In Maryland Home: Police A Maryland man has been accused of killing his 81-year-old mother during an argument over the weekend. Mark Terry, 45, of District Heights, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses, the Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit said in a release on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Officers responded to the mother and son’s shared home on the 2000 block of Brooks Drive around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14 and found 81-year-old Madia Terry unresponsive in the living room with bruising and other signs of trauma, investigators said.  She was pronounced dead at the scene. A foll…
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Roommate During Dispute In Prince George's County: Police Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Roommate During Dispute In Prince George's County: Police
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Roommate During Dispute In Prince George's County: Police A dispute between roommates turned deadly for a 27-year-old man who was allegedly killed in Prince George's County by someone living with him, police say. Richard Bennaugh, 38, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection to the fatal shooting of Domonique Scott Hayes in their Berrywood Lane home in Springdale on Wednesday afternoon. At around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2800 block of Berrywood Lane, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Hayes inside the home suffering from…
Teen Accused Of Killing District Man Inside Vehicle In Maryland: Police Teen Accused Of Killing District Man Inside Vehicle In Maryland: Police
Teen Accused Of Killing District Man Inside Vehicle In Maryland: Police An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged for the deadly shooting of a father of four in late December, authorities announced on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Harvey Barnes III, of Upper Marlboro, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses, the Prince George’s County Police Department said. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. Barnes is accused of fatally shooting Timothy Emmanuel Jones, 37, of Washington, DC on the 900 block of St. Michaels Drive in Bowie around 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28.  Jones was found inside a vehicle suff…
Gunman Admits To Shooting Friend, Dumping Body In Maryland, Police Say Gunman Admits To Shooting Friend, Dumping Body In Maryland, Police Say
Gunman Admits To Shooting Friend, Dumping Body In Maryland, Police Say Police in Prince George's County have apprehended a man accused of killing his friend, who was reported missing last year, authorities announced. Parrish Goode, 23, has been charged in connection to the murder of 20-year-old Damion Myers, of Fort Washington, who was reported missing in April last year by his family. On April 15, 2023, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 12000 block of Nevin Lane in Fort Washington to investigate reports of a missing person. Myers' family advised officers that they had not seen or heard from him in 24 hours, when he…
Raging Mad Man Accused Of Murdering Driver During Dispute In Maryland: Police Raging Mad Man Accused Of Murdering Driver During Dispute In Maryland: Police
Raging Mad Man Accused Of Murdering Driver During Dispute In Maryland: Police A road-raging man has been arrested in connection to the murder of a beloved family man in Prince George's County. Oxon Hill resident Michael Derrington, 46, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder for his alleged role in the murder of 47-year-old Neris Requeno Rodriguez late last month during what police say is a road rage incident. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Nov. 30, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 6000 block of Oxon Hill Road, where there was a reported shooting, where they found Requeno Rodriguez suffering from a guns…
Man Accused Of Killing Roommate During Argument In Their Not-So-Happy District Heights Home: PD Man Accused Of Killing Roommate During Argument In Their Not-So-Happy District Heights Home: PD
Man Accused Of Killing Roommate During Argument In Their Not-So-Happy District Heights Home: PD An argument between roommates in Prince George's County left one man dead and another behind bars. Dwayne Houge, 54, has been arrested and accused of murdering 41-year-old Harold James Roberts, Jr. late last week after the pair got into an altercation inside the District Heights home the two shared, authorities announced on Monday. The shooting was reported at around 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 in the 6700 block of Alpine Street, where they found Roberts suffering from a gunshot wound and rushed him to an area hospital, where he died the following day from his injuries. Houge was arrest…
Carjacker Who Stabbed Senior Citizen Multiple Times Apprehended In Maryland, Police Say Carjacker Who Stabbed Senior Citizen Multiple Times Apprehended In Maryland, Police Say
Carjacker Who Stabbed Senior Citizen Multiple Times Apprehended In Maryland, Police Say Days after an elderly woman was stabbed and had her vehicle stolen in Prince George's County, police say that they've apprehended a 30-year-old suspect who was wanted in connection to the armed robbery. Clinton resident James Minor has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and other offenses after he stabbed a woman in her 70s in a business and fled in her stolen vehicle. The incident was reported at around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 in the 7100 block of Temple Hill Road. Police say that officers were called to the area on Wednesday night, where they found …
Two Arrested For Murder After Dead Body Found With Gunshot, Stab Wounds In Maryland Park: PD Two Arrested For Murder After Dead Body Found With Gunshot, Stab Wounds In Maryland Park: PD
Two Arrested For Murder After Dead Body Found With Gunshot, Stab Wounds In Maryland Park: PD Two men have been arrested in connection to the weekend murder of 30-year-old Desmond Thomas in Prince George's County, authorities announced. Fort Washington residents Kenneth Elwood Smith, 54, and Lamont Scott, 18, are facing murder charges after Thomas' dead body was found in a park with stabbing and gunshot wounds near a second victim who suffered less serious injuries. At around 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, officers from the Maryland-National Capital Park Police were called to a park in the 2300 block of Old Fort Road in Laurel, where there was a reported shooting in the area. Thomas wa…
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…
Family Feud Leads To One Brother Stabbing, Killing The Other In Maryland: Police Family Feud Leads To One Brother Stabbing, Killing The Other In Maryland: Police
Family Feud Leads To One Brother Stabbing, Killing The Other In Maryland: Police A Maryland man has been accused of killing his brother during a dispute, the Prince George's County Police Department announced on Tuesday. Harun Jackson, 41, has been accused of fatally stabbing his brother, David Grant, 48, during an incident that played out early on Tuesday morning in their hometown Upper Marlboro. Officers from the department were called to the 4700 block of Captain Bayne Court at around 1:45 on Tuesday, Oct. 24 to investigate a reported domestic dispute involving family members. Police say that upon arrival at the Upper Marlboro home, they found Grant suffering from m…
Three Men In Custody Months After Fatal Shooting In Maryland, Police Say Three Men In Custody Months After Fatal Shooting In Maryland, Police Say
Three Men In Custody Months After Fatal Shooting In Maryland, Police Say Three men have been apprehended months after a 31-year-old Washington, DC man was found shot to death in Prince George's County. Riverdale resident Kenneth Gails, 30, Marcus Chapman, 33, and Josue Vasques, 27, both of Hyattsville, have been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of 31-year-old Jarell Thompson earlier this year. In March, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3500 block of 52nd Avenue in Hyattsville, where they found Thompson's body suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a parked car. He was pronounced dead at the sce…
Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend During Domestic Incident In Maryland Apartment: Police Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend During Domestic Incident In Maryland Apartment: Police
Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend During Domestic Incident In Maryland Apartment: Police A domestic dispute inside a Maryland apartment turned deadly when a 43-year-old man killed his girlfriend, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Keith Maybin, Jr. was arrested by Seat Pleasant Police officers on Thursday night after threatening two people with a gun, hours after he allegedly murdered his girlfriend Courtney Blacksher inside of an area apartment. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, officers were called to the 200 block of Harry S Truman Drive to investigate a reported shooting, according to a Prince George's County Police Department spokesperson…
Second Murder Suspect Seized For Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police Second Murder Suspect Seized For Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police
Second Murder Suspect Seized For Shooting Of 24-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Police A 30-year-old woman has become the second charged in connection to a fatal shooting in Prince George's County earlier this year. Silver Spring resident Karen Andrade and Alex Quinteros, 28, of Takoma Park, have now both been charged for their roles in the midday murder of Rudy Perez Gutierrez in April, authorities announced. On April 14, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2100 block of Guilford Road, where they found Perez Gutierrez and another victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The 24-year-old Hyattsville was pronounced dead at the scene, and …
Shooter, Getaway Driver Arrested For Roles In Maryland Murder, Police Say Shooter, Getaway Driver Arrested For Roles In Maryland Murder, Police Say
Shooter, Getaway Driver Arrested For Roles In Maryland 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 …
Inmates Come To Aid Of Corrections Officer Being Assaulted Inside St. Mary's Facility: Sheriff Inmates Come To Aid Of Corrections Officer Being Assaulted Inside St. Mary's Facility: Sheriff
Inmates Come To Aid Of Corrections Officer Being Assaulted Inside St. Mary's Facility: Sheriff A group of inmates in St. Mary’s County came to the aid of a corrections officer who suffered a vicious assault over the weekend. While standing at her post at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Corrections Officer Hannah Suite was approached by inmate Kamisha Raquel Thomas, 30, who threw a cup of liquid in her face before violently attacking the officer. Thomas repeatedly struck Suite in the face, a spokesperson for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office said, but Suite was able to call for help on her radio while staving off the attack. However, help was already o…
Skeletal Remains Found In Maryland; Murder Suspect In Custody, Police Say Skeletal Remains Found In Maryland; Murder Suspect In Custody, Police Say
Skeletal Remains Found In Maryland; Murder Suspect In Custody, Police Say Police say that they have apprehended a man in connection to the murder of Shawn Eric Hall, whose missing body was found in Prince George’s County. Boisey Neal, 57, of Glen Burnie, has been charged with the murder of Hall, a Hagerstown resident, one day after skeletal remains were found in the 13300 block of Old Marlboro Pike in Upper Marlboro, police announced on Thursday. Boisey NealPrince George's Police Department In early June, the Hagerstown Police Department contacted the Prince George’s County Police Department as they sought assistance in tracking down Hall, who had been report…