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Lifestyle
Maybe Jury Duty Isn't So Bad: Lucky Maryland Lotto Player Cashes In $50K Payday
A Lanham man who made a last minute change to his typical lottery numbers in order to make it to jury duty on time got a lucky $50,000 surprise, announced the Maryland Lottery. Marc Holly always picks the same numbers at the same Lottery retailer but changed his schedule when he saw the line at the Lothian Dash In on Wednesday, Sept. 14, says the lottery. “I was going to jury duty and I wanted to stop to get a ticket but the Dash In was crowded,” Holly said. The 59-year-old construction worker instead decided to let the terminal quick-pick random numbers for the evening drawing, revealing …
Police & Fire
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Following Weekslong Assault Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff
A wanted woman has been arrested after an alleged stabbing in Prince George's County earlier this month, authorities say. Chioma Renee Miattonma Egu is accused of stabbing the victim in the 8100 block of Good Luck Road in Lanham on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to Prince George's County police. Egu was allegedly in an argument with the victim that turned physical when Egu ran to the kitchen to grab a knife, police said. Egu reportedly then stabbed the victim several times before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment, and Egu was id…
Police & Fire
Suspects At Large After Accidental Shooting Kills Elderly Woman In Maryland
A massive reward is being offered in connection to the shooting of an elderly woman in Lanham, authorities say. Deborah Armstrong, 71, has been identified as the victim in the shooting that occurred shortly after 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18 in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Business Parkway, according to Prince George's County police. Police were called to the scene for reports of a shooting involving two vehicles, officials said. Officers were notified that the passenger in an uninvolved vehicle, later identified as Armstrong, had been shot. Armstrong was rushed to a hospita…
Police & Fire
Middle River Man Charged With Killing Stranger In District Heights
A Middle River man has been charged with murder in connection to the June death of a Lanham victim, authorities say. Ja'Quan Green, 21, was arrested Thursday, July 7, for the killing of Daniel James Harris, 20, according to the Prince George's County police department. Green is accused of shooting Harris in the 1700 block of Forest Park Drive in District Heights around 1:30 a.m., June 13. Initial investigation revealed that Green and Harris did not know each other, and the motive is currently unknown. Two other men were shot in the incident but survived their injuries. Upon Green's …
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Driver Killed In 'Good Luck Road' Crash
A 20-year-old driver died in a crash on a street on "Good Luck Road" this week in Prince George's County. Chris Brian Orellana, of Lanham, was heading east when he lost control of his car and crossed the double yellow line, hitting a westbound minivan around 8:35 p.m. on June 28, PGPD said. Orellana was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver and passengers of the van were taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing …
Police & Fire
60 Displaced By Massive Lanham Fire
Nearly 60 people were displaced and three hospitalized in a fire that tore through an apartment complex in Lanham overnight, officials said. The blaze broke out just before 2 a.m. at the complex on the 6800 block of Riverdale Road. Crews found fire showing on the second floor. The fire extended to the roof and a third alarm was initiated. Two civilians and a firefighter were hospitalized with minor injuries, WUSA9 reports. Approx. 1:55 AM #PGFD units were dispatched to a multifamily dwelling in the 6800-block of Riverdale Rd. in Lanham for a reported structure fire. On scene crews fou…
Police & Fire
Prince George's Man Missing From Lanham Hospital: Police
The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing man from an area hospital, the department said on Twitter. MISSING: 40 y/o Kevin Thomas, Sr. Last seen 5/1/22 at approx 2:45 am in the 8100 but of Good Luck Road. He is 5’11”, 225 lbs. He is last seen wearing a gray cotton hospital gown. If located please call detectives at 301-390-2160. pic.twitter.com/JFaEj72Xlk — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) May 2, 2022 Kevin Thomas Sr., 40, was last see in the 8100 block of Good Luck Road in Lanham around 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, police said. Thomas is desc…
Obituaries
Victim Of Recent Lanham Shooting Was A 'Wonderful Son, Brother And Friend'
A young man from Lanham has died in a shooting last week, authorities said. Carlos Arturo Murillo-Guevara was killed in the 6000 block of Seabrook Road around 8:45 p.m. on Friday, April 15, Prince George's County Police said. A GoFundMe has since been organized to help Carlos' family cover the cost of his funeral. "Carlos was a wonderful son, brother, and friend," the campaign page reads. "You can always see Carlos checking up on his younger brothers, ensuring they were comfortable and had everything they needed it. In addition, Carlos was a son who cared for and loved his parents greatl…
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Hospitalized In Pennsylvania
Dui-r
elated Crash: Police
A Maryland man is in the hospital after being injured in a DUI-related crash in Pennsylvania earlier this month, authorities said. Coskun Uslu, of Lanham, was seriously injured after a drunk driver collided with the vehicle Uslu was in, Pennsylvania State Police said. The driver of the car, Madeline Stoken, of Carlisle, was later arrested and charged with a DUI, police said. The crash occurred on the eastbound side of Route 322 in Dauphin County around 8:14 p.m. on March 19, police said. Both cars were going in the same direction when Stoken started swerving towards the other vehicle. Th…
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Lanham Apartment Stabbing: Police
One person is dead in an apparent stabbing at a Lanham apartment, authorities said. Police responded to for a reported stabbing in the 9900 block of Greenbelt Road around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, March 28, Prince George’s Police said. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male inside one apartment suffering from trauma to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police do not believe this incident was random and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-866-411-TIPS or submit tips using the P3 Tips app.
Police & Fire
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In Prince George’s Hit-Run Crash
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Prince George’s County, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on the north side of Branch Avenue (Route 5) and south of the Capital Beltway shortly after 1:45 a.m. on Monday, March 21, MDSP said. Upon arrival, officers found 38-year-old Felnibe Patefagou, of Lanham, dead at the scene. Initial investigation revealed Patefagou was crossing Route 5 when he was struck and killed in the left lane by a 2001-2005 Honda Civic, police believed. The victim’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical E…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In New Carrollton: Police
A man was struck and killed by a car in Prince George's County, authorities said. Officers responded to a call about a pedestrian collision in the 7100 block of Good Luck Road in New Carrollton around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2. Authorities believe the driver involved in the collision was traveling eastbound when they hit the victim as he tried to cross the street. The victim, 71-year-old William Locke of Lanham, was pronounced dead at the scene. We are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Wednesday morning in New Carrolton. The name of the deceased ped…
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