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Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff
Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Authorities are searching for suspects after more than 100 guns were stolen during an early morning break-in at a White Plains gun shop, officials said. The burglary occurred on Nov. 20 around 1:30 a.m. at a store in the 10500 block of Theodore Green Boulevard.  Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office say unknown suspects broke into the shop and made off with a significant number of weapons. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is now working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to track down those responsible for the theft, accordi…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Department Of Transportation Employee Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland (UPDATED) Department Of Transportation Employee Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland (UPDATED)
Department Of Transportation Employee Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland (Updated) A Montgomery County Department of Transportation employee was struck and seriously injured by a driver while on the job, police say. Investigators are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a driver wanted for a "serious hit-and-run" that was reported on Thursday, Oct. 24 in the area of Briggs Chaney Road and Legend Oaks Drive in Silver Spring. Briggs Chaney Road and Legend Oaks Drive in Silver Spring Google Maps street view According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at around 9:10 a.m. on Oct. 24, officers were called to investigate a reported c…

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Man Wanted For Escape While Awaiting Trial For Violating Protective Order In Maryland: Sheriff Man Wanted For Escape While Awaiting Trial For Violating Protective Order In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Wanted For Escape While Awaiting Trial For Violating Protective Order In Maryland: Sheriff A 54-year-old man is wanted for escape after ditching his electronic monitoring device while out on a pretrial release in St. Mary's County for violating a protective order. An alert was issued by the sheriff's office on Monday, Aug. 12 regarding Anthony Terrell West, who removed his GPS monitor late last month after being released from the county's Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. At the time, he was on pretrial release for violating a protective order and telephone misuse: single call, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. West reportedly cut off his GPS…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign
Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign A Maryland community came together to help clean up hateful graffiti that was found spray painted outside a Montgomery County elementary school. Anti-semitic imagery was found on a sign at the Bethesda Elementary School on Arlington Road, though crews and neighbors were quick to clear the paint on Sunday morning. Many thanks to @2dCommander, @mcpnews, @BethesdaUP, Dr. Taylor & Marcus Jones at @MCPS, and @CentralFarmMKTs Bethesda team as well as local residents for the response & efforts today to clean up deeply offensive graffiti today.“Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can d…

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by Zak Failla
News
Six Wanted For Violently Assaulting Unhoused People In Maryland: Police (VIDEO) Six Wanted For Violently Assaulting Unhoused People In Maryland: Police (VIDEO)
Six Wanted For Violently Assaulting Unhoused People In Maryland: Police (Video) A group that preyed on the unhoused community during a series of violent assaults in Montgomery County earlier this month remains at large two weeks later, police say. Surveillance video of six wanted suspects who attacked at least three men and one woman has been released as investigators attempt to identify and locate those involved. The assaults were reported on Tuesday, July 16 in the 800 block of Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring. Investigators say that at approximately 4:45 a.m. on the morning of the incident, a dark-colored Honda Civic stopped in the area of Ellsworth Drive and Fento…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'Immediate Danger To Public' At Large After Sledgehammer Attack In Southern Maryland: Sheriff 'Immediate Danger To Public' At Large After Sledgehammer Attack In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
'Immediate Danger To Public' At Large After Sledgehammer Attack In Southern Maryland: Sheriff The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is cautioning the public to be wary of a possibly dangerous fugitive who is wanted for assault and is at large.  An alert was issued by officials on Thursday as investigators seek the public's assistance in tracking down the whereabouts of 33-year-old Devone Articis Hall, who is wanted in connection to an assault incident that was reported earlier this month in Lexington Park. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on April 3 to the 46000 block of Midway Drive, where there was a reported altercati…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Videos Show Execution Of Trash Removal Worker In Maryland Videos Show Execution Of Trash Removal Worker In Maryland
Videos Show Execution Of Trash Removal Worker In Maryland Police have released surveillance footage of the suspects and vehicle linked to last week's murder of a 30-year-old man working for a trash removal company in Prince George’s County. Idongesit Udosen of Lanham was found with gunshot wounds in the roadway as officers were called to the 6800 block of Greenvale Parkway in Hyattsville for a shooting around 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspects shown in the newly released footage are seen driving what appears to be a gray Kia sedan in the area of Greenvale Parkway shortly before the murder. When the t…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 38, Dies From Injuries 2 Days After Head-On Collision With SUV In Lanham: Police Motorcyclist, 38, Dies From Injuries 2 Days After Head-On Collision With SUV In Lanham: Police
Motorcyclist, 38, Dies From Injuries 2 Days After Head-On Collision With SUV In Lanham: Police A 38-year-old motorcyclist died from injuries two days after colliding with an SUV in Lanham, police said. Daniel Sanchez-Ramirez of Lanham was taken to the hospital after colliding head-on with an SUV on Cipriano Road near Hickory Hill around 1:20 p.m. Monday, April 8, according to the PGPD. He succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, April 10. The SUV driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, which remains ongoing, police added. Anyone with information is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.   Tips can also …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Shot Dead In Prince George’s County: Police 19-Year-Old Shot Dead In Prince George’s County: Police
19-Year-Old Shot Dead In Prince George’s County: Police A 19-year-old was shot and killed in Prince George’s County on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, police said. Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz, of Chillum, was found with gunshot wounds as officers were called to the 500 block of Chillum Road for a shooting around 12:05 p.m., the PGPD said. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s).  A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Anyone with information who would like to speak to a Homicide Un…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Stabs Ex-GF Dead In Maryland Home, Flees To DC: Police Man Stabs Ex-GF Dead In Maryland Home, Flees To DC: Police
Kevin Derr Arrested In Murder Of Wendolyn McKoy A Virginia man is in custody after police say he stabbed his ex-girlfriend dead during an argument at her Maryland home on Tuesday morning, April 9. Kevin Derr, 50, of Alexandria, was charged with first- and second- degree murder and other offenses, in the death of Wendolyn McKoy, 47, Prince George's County police said. The two had been arguing at her home on the 5600 block of Lanteen Street in Lanham, bringing officers to the scene at around 11 a.m., the department said. That's when officers found McKoy suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a nearby hospital and pronou…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Suspect Charged In String Of Prince George’s County Apartment Break-Ins: Police Suspect Charged In String Of Prince George’s County Apartment Break-Ins: Police
Suspect Charged In String Of Prince George’s County Apartment Break-Ins: Police Police have identified and charged a suspect in a string of apartment break-ins in Prince George’s County. Augustine Koroma, 22, of Lanham, was charged with a residential robbery at a home on the 9900 block of Good Luck Road that occurred on Monday, April 8. Koroma allegedly broke into the apartment around 5 a.m., implied he had a gun and demanded the victims’ property. “In fear for their lives, they complied,” said police. Koroma fled and was arrested later that night on an unrelated second-degree assault warrant, authorities said. A search of his home allegedly turned up items connected…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
ID Sought For Suspect In String Of Prince George’s County Apartment Break-Ins (VIDEO) ID Sought For Suspect In String Of Prince George’s County Apartment Break-Ins (VIDEO)
ID Sought For Suspect In String Of Prince George’s County Apartment Break-Ins (Video) Police are attempting to identify the person caught on surveillance footage breaking into several apartments in Prince George’s County throughout the past week. The most recent was a residential robbery with an implied weapon on the 9900 block of Good Luck Road in Lanham around 5 a.m. on Monday, April 8, the PGPD said. Three other incidents occurred on the 9800 block of Good Luck Road: A residential armed robbery around 5:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 7 An attempted residential armed robbery around 6:55 a.m. Saturday, April 6 Breaking and entering around 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 4 Video from …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police 47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police
47-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Prince George’s County: Police A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Prince George’s County over the weekend, police said. Darryl Hazel, of Suitland, was found wounded from gunfire as officers responded to the shooting report near the 6300 block of Suitland Road in Camp Springs around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, April 7, PGPD said. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s) but do not believe the crime was random. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with informatio…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Prince George's County Man, 30, Shot Dead While Working For Trash Removal Company: Police Prince George's County Man, 30, Shot Dead While Working For Trash Removal Company: Police
Prince George's County Man, 30, Shot Dead While Working For Trash Removal Company: Police A Prince George’s County man was shot and killed while working for a trash removal company Thursday afternoon, April 4, police said. Idongesit Udosen, 30, was found with gunshot wounds in the roadway as officers were called to the 6800 block of Greenvale Parkway in Hyattsville for a shooting around 3:40 p.m., the PGPD said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators found that Udosen was working for a trash removal company when he was shot. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, though detectives do not believe the crime was random. A reward of up to $25,000 is …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
More Arrests Made In Massive Fairfax County Car Meet Where Drivers Taunted Cops More Arrests Made In Massive Fairfax County Car Meet Where Drivers Taunted Cops
More Arrests Made In Massive Fairfax County Car Meet Where Drivers Taunted Cops Police have announced additional arrests at a massive illegal car meetup where drivers antagonized officers in Fairfax County last weekend. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, an officer saw several vehicles pull into a commercial parking lot in the 6600 block of Electronic Drive in Springfield where a large group of individuals were driving recklessly and in circles, police said. Another group of people surrounded the officer’s cruiser, and at least one attempted to remove the license plate from the vehicle as the others acted disorderly, police said.  The group prevented the off…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Wanted Man 'May Pose Immediate Danger' Following Sledgehammer Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says Wanted Man 'May Pose Immediate Danger' Following Sledgehammer Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Wanted Man 'May Pose Immediate Danger' Following Sledgehammer Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says A potentially dangerous sledgehammer-wielding man wanted for a Wednesday morning assault is at large in St. Mary's County, the sheriff's office is cautioning. An alert was issued on April 3 as investigators seek the public's assistance in locating 35-year-old Devone Articis Hall, who has no fixed address, following a Lexington Park attack inside an area home that left two people injured, one seriously, officials say. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on April 3 to the 46000 block of Midway Drive, where there was a reported altercation …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Charged In Deadly Prince George’s County Shooting: Police Suspect Charged In Deadly Prince George’s County Shooting: Police
Charles Dent Murder Arrest A suspect has been charged with fatally shooting a 43-year-old man near an apartment complex in Adelphi last week. Jamar Welch Sr., 36, of Takoma Park, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses, PGPD said Tuesday, April 2. He is accused of shooting Charles Dent of Hyattsville during an argument near the 1800 block of Metzerott Road in Adelphi around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Dent was found wounded from gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene. Welch was arrested in Washington DC, where he remains pending extradition to Prince George’s County. Anyone …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police ID Driver Killed In 2-Car Crash In Prince George’s County Police ID Driver Killed In 2-Car Crash In Prince George’s County
Police ID Driver Killed In 2-Car Crash In Prince George’s County Police have identified the driver killed in Monday’s crash that left two others injured in Prince George’s County. It happened near the 2700 block of Enterprise Road in Bowie around 1:30 p.m., Daily Voice reported. Antonio Bernal Gonzalez, 52, of Alexandria, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the hospital after his vehicle collided with another vehicle on the northbound side, police said. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, PGPD added. The cause of the collision is under investigation. Anyone with informat…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Virginia Man, 33, Gunned Down In Maryland Virginia Man, 33, Gunned Down In Maryland
Virginia Man, 33, Gunned Down In Maryland A 33-year-old Virginia man was shot and killed in Maryland, and police are looking for those responsible. Cesar Benitez, of Chantilly, was gunned down on Ager Road in Hyattsville on Thursday, March 28, around 10:25 p.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. A GoFundMe for Cesar's family was launched with a goal of raising $15,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers onli…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
43-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed Near Prince George’s County Apartment Complex: Police 43-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed Near Prince George’s County Apartment Complex: Police
43-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed Near Prince George’s County Apartment Complex: Police A 43-year-old man was shot and killed outside an apartment complex in Prince George’s County over the weekend, police said. Charles Dent, of Hyattsville, was found wounded from gunfire as officers responded to the shooting report near the 1800 block of Metzerott Road in Adelphi around 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 23. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s).  A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers onli…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Murder Of Prince George’s County Woman, 27: Police Man Wanted For Murder Of Prince George’s County Woman, 27: Police
Man Wanted For Murder Of Prince George’s County Woman, 27: Police Police have identified and obtained an arrest warrant for one of the two men believed to be connected to last weekend's deadly shooting of a Prince George’s County woman. Raheem Hawkins-Boseman, 22, of Silver Spring, was charged on an arrest warrant with first-degree murder, the PGPD said Friday, March 22. The charges come following the shooting of Jessica Somerville, 27, of Suitland, who was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot on the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Surveillance footage released shortly after the incid…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Newly Released Footage Shows Suspects Wanted For Knifepoint Sexual Assault In Hyattsville Woods Newly Released Footage Shows Suspects Wanted For Knifepoint Sexual Assault In Hyattsville Woods
Newly Released Footage Shows Suspects Wanted For Knifepoint Sexual Assault In Hyattsville Woods Police have released new footage and upped their reward to $2,500 for information on the two men they say held a woman at knifepoint and sexually assaulted her in a wooded area of Prince George’s County earlier this month. The woman was walking near the 6000 block of Ager Road in Hyattsville when two men grabbed her and sexually assaulted her at knifepoint in a nearby wooded area around 5 p.m. Monday, March 4. A previously released clip shows the suspects following her beforehand and running away after the assault. New footage from Sexual Assault Section detectives show phot…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police Release Footage Of Suspects Seen Moments Before Deadly Prince George’s Shooting Police Release Footage Of Suspects Seen Moments Before Deadly Prince George’s Shooting
Police Release Footage Of Suspects Seen Moments Before Deadly Prince George’s Shooting Police have released video footage in hopes of identifying two suspects in connection with the deadly shooting of a Prince George’s County woman over the weekend. Officers called to investigate the shooting report around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 17 found Jessica Somerville, 27, of Suitland, suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot on the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights, the Prince George’s County Police Department said. Newly released surveillance footage shows two male suspects inside a fast food restaurant a few minutes before the shooting, which occurred in the p…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
'Jaws Of Life' ATM Robber Arrested After Prince George's County Chase, More Suspects Wanted: PD 'Jaws Of Life' ATM Robber Arrested After Prince George's County Chase, More Suspects Wanted: PD
'Jaws Of Life' ATM Robber Arrested After Prince George's County Chase, More Suspects Wanted: PD Authorities have arrested a man they say is connected to a series of robberies dubbed the "Jaws of Life ATM String” following a police chase in Prince’s George’s County. Stefon Janey, 31, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested Wednesday, March 13 after a police chase in Prince George’s County involving detectives, patrol officers and the Aviation Section, the PGPD said. Janey was indicted this week in connection with eight robberies in the county earlier this year, including at convenience stores in the 8600 block of Baltimore Avenue and the 8200 block of Martin Luther King Junior Highwa…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Suspect Charged With Murder In Prince George’s County Shooting: Police Suspect Charged With Murder In Prince George’s County Shooting: Police
Suspect Charged With Murder In Prince George’s County Shooting: Police A suspect was arrested and hit with murder charges in connection with the shooting that took the life of a 41-year-old Prince George’s County man earlier this month, police announced. Zarkee Bembo-Wilson, 23, of Capitol Heights, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as other offenses, Prince George’s County Police said Wednesday, March 13. Bembo-Wilson is accused of shooting Airmus Dillard, 41, of Capitol Heights, as the two were arguing near the 300 block of Cedarleaf Avenue on Tuesday night, March 5. Dillard was found at the scene with multiple gunshot …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
ID Released For Fatal Prince George’s County Stabbing Victim ID Released For Fatal Prince George’s County Stabbing Victim
ID Released For Fatal Prince George’s County Stabbing Victim Police in Prince George’s County identified the man stabbed to death in a home earlier this week. Lucas Pineda Cardona, 70, was found with stab wounds and pronounced dead as officers responded to a home on the 11400 block of Queen Anne Ave. in Beltsville around 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 10. Investigators are working to determine a suspect and motive but do not believe the crime to be random. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online, use the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or call 1-866-411-TIPS (84…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner
ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner Detectives have released surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the man they believe is responsible for last week’s murder of a Maryland convenience store owner. Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, VA, was found suffering from head trauma as officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man at a business on the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later. Investigators believe the suspect attacked Hanif while stealing items from the store before fleeing on a b…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed Dead In Prince George’s County Home: Police Man Stabbed Dead In Prince George’s County Home: Police
Man Stabbed Dead In Prince George’s County Home: Police A man was fatally stabbed in a Prince George’s County home on Sunday, March 10, police said. Officers responded to a home on the 11400 block of Queen Anne Ave. in Beltsville around 9 p.m. and found a man with stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are working to determine a suspect and motive but do not believe the crime to be random. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online, use the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). 

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Double Shooting In Prince George's County Stairwell Leaves One Dead, Another Injured: Police Double Shooting In Prince George's County Stairwell Leaves One Dead, Another Injured: Police
Double Shooting In Prince George's County Stairwell Leaves One Dead, Another Injured: Police A man was killed and another was taken to a hospital after a double shooting Wednesday night in Prince George’s County, authorities said. The PGPD said officers responded to a building on the 3700 block of Donnell Drive at about 8:45 p.m. and found Davon Brooks, 29, of Camp Springs, with multiple gunshot wounds in the stairwell. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim was found and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The investigation is being led by Homicide Unit detectives. No suspect or motive is known at this time.  A reward of up to $25,…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Woman Held At Knifepoint, Sexually Assaulted In Prince George’s County: Police Woman Held At Knifepoint, Sexually Assaulted In Prince George’s County: Police
Woman Held At Knifepoint, Sexually Assaulted In Prince George’s County: Police Police are seeking clues after a woman was held at knifepoint and sexually assaulted by two men in Prince George’s County. The woman was walking near the 6000 block of Ager Road in Hyattsville when two men grabbed her around 5:05 p.m. Monday, March 4, police said. The suspects then “sexually assaulted her at knifepoint in a wooded area" and "ran from the scene," according to police. No other sexual assaults have been reported in the area, police added. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call detectives with the Sexual Assault Unit at 301-772-4908. Those wishing to …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell
Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell Police have identified the man fatally shot in an apartment stairwell in Prince George’s County over the weekend. Derek Coleman, 40, was found wounded in an apartment building stairwell as officers responded to investigate a shooting near the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, March 3, Prince George's County Police said. Coleman, of no fixed address, was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictme…

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by Valerie Musson