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Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Pedestrian In Prince George's County Charged With Manslaughter Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Pedestrian In Prince George's County Charged With Manslaughter
Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Pedestrian In Prince George's County Charged With Manslaughter A hit-and-run driver who killed a 64-year-old District woman in Prince George's County has been apprehend, the Bladensburg Police Department announced.  Beltsville resident Jerome Michael Phillip Young, 42, was arrested on a warrant following the investigation into the fatal crash involving Susan Woodard earlier this month. First responders were called to investigate a pedestrian hit-and-run shortly before noon on Tuesday, Aug. 20 in the 4500 block of Bladensburg Road, where there was a report of a person down. Officers from the Bladensburg Police Department provided aid to Woodard un…
Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County, Police Say Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County, Police Say
Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County, Police Say A woman was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Prince George's County overnight, police say. Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were called to the 4500 block of Bladensburg Road when a woman was struck by a driver that sped away.  The woman - whose name has not been released - was taken to an area hospital, where she later died from her injuries. According to the agency, the investigation is being investigated as a fatal hit-and-run. Following the incident, the roadway was shut down for several hours befor…
Son Killed Mother During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police Son Killed Mother During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police
Reginald English Charged With Murder Of Lorena Royster 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…
Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Prince George's County Apartment: PD Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Prince George's County Apartment: PD
Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Prince George's County Apartment: PD Police have initiated a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead at an apartment in Prince George’s County Wednesday night, April 3. Officers with the Bladensburg Police Department were called to conduct a welfare check at an apartment building on the 4100 block of 53rd Place around 11:15 p.m. and found a woman with traumatic injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The investigation is being led by the Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit. Daily Voice has reached out to the PGPD for additional details.
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 "…
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…
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…
Crash Closes Major Intersection Into DC In Prince George's County Crash Closes Major Intersection Into DC In Prince George's County
Crash Closes Major Intersection Into DC In Prince George's County A crash that downed wires closed a major street Thursday afternoon in Bladensburg. Northbound Baltimore Avenue near Bladensburg Road was closed as of 1 p.m. The major intersection is located just northeast of Washington DC and commuters can expect long delays. Bladensburg police say they were waiting on a utility service to respond, and are advising everyone to use another route.  
Maryland Woman Tased, Arrested, After Swinging Small Axe At Man: Police Maryland Woman Tased, Arrested, After Swinging Small Axe At Man: Police
Maryland Woman Tased, Arrested, After Swinging Small Axe At Man: Police A woman has been arrested after she swung a small axe at a man in a Bladensburg parking lot and police saw it, reports WUSA9. The involved officers overheard the attack On Dec. 19th, and approached the pair, The Chief of the Bladensburg Police Department said. Police ended up tasing the woman and the male victim suffered minor injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital and the woman is now in custody. Police have yet to release any identifying information about the man or the woman. They also have yet to confirm a motive or what led up to the attack. Click here for more from…