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Motorcyclist Killed 'Having Fun, Doing What He Loved' In Prince George's County Motorcyclist Killed 'Having Fun, Doing What He Loved' In Prince George's County
Motorcyclist Killed 'Having Fun, Doing What He Loved' In Prince George's County The son of popular musician Donnel Floyd, Sr. has been identified as the 40-year-old man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday afternoon in Prince George's County. Officers were called at around 1 p.m. on Sept. 10 to investigate a reported motorcyclist down in Cheverly, where they found Donnell Floyd, Jr. suffering from critical injuries. Investigators say that Floyd was riding through the intersection of Landover Road and Cheverly Avenue when Floyd's motorcycle collided with an SUV. The Clinton resident was treated and pronounced dead shortly after the crash. The SUV driver rema…

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Winning $50K 'Powerball Double Play Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Mobil Station Winning $50K 'Powerball Double Play Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Mobil Station
Winning $50K 'Powerball Double Play Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Mobil Station Monday was a lucky day for Lottery players as two winning $50,000 Powerball Double Play tickets were sold in the region. The first third-tier winning ticket was sold in Montgomery County at the Cedar Grove Store on Ridge Road in Germantown, while the second was won in Prince George's County at the Livingston Mobil on Livingston Road. The winning numbers for the Monday, Sept. 9 drawing were 10-14-38-42-45 with a Power Ball of 26. They are the fourth and fifth third-tier Double Play tickets sold in 2024. The next Powerball jackpot is set for Wednesday, Sept. 11, which will feature an e…

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One Dead, Two Hurt In Triple Shooting At Maryland Laundromat, Police Say One Dead, Two Hurt In Triple Shooting At Maryland Laundromat, Police Say
One Dead, Two Hurt In Triple Shooting At Maryland Laundromat, Police Say Two men have been charged in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old found dead inside a Prince George's County laundromat following a targeted attack, authorities announced. Alex Delgado, 20, of Silver Spring and a 17-year-old from New Carrollton will be charged as adults with the murder of Lothian resident Anibal Suazo in Edmonston on Sunday.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 6 p.m. on Sept. 8, officers were called to the 4700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, where they found Suazo suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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Pedestrian Involved In Crash Killed After Walking Into Traffic: Maryland State Police Pedestrian Involved In Crash Killed After Walking Into Traffic: Maryland State Police
Pedestrian Involved In Crash Killed After Walking Into Traffic: Maryland State Police A person involved in a crash early on Friday morning was killed in Prince George's County after walking into traffic, Maryland State Police say. Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 6, troopers were called to the northbound lanes of Crain Highway near Croom Road to investigate a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. Police say that the person was involved in a prior crash, and for unknown reasons, walked into a lane of traffic and was struck by a Ford traveling north along the highway. No details about the pedestrian have been released. The driver was uninjured. The crash resulted in closures o…

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Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Bowie Father In Landover Apprehended In DC: Police Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Bowie Father In Landover Apprehended In DC: Police
Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Bowie Father In Landover Apprehended In DC: Police A 23-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Bowie native Jakel Stone on Saturday. Hyattsville resident Lawrence Fox, Jr. has been identified and charged for his alleged role in the death of Stone, 34, in Landover during the holiday weekend, authorities announced on Wednesday. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called on Saturday, Aug. 31, where they found Stone in the 6900 block of Hawthorne Street suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died…

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Winning $10K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Prince George's County 7-Eleven Winning $10K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Prince George's County 7-Eleven
Winning $10K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Prince George's County 7-Eleven Check your tickets!  Tuesday was a fortuitous night for several Maryland Lottery players who won five-figure prizes playing Bonus Match 5 and Mega Millions tickets across the state. In all, four tickets with prizes between $10,000 and $50,000 - good for $110,000 total - were sold in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties. The winning Bonus Match 5 ticket was sold at Weis Markets on Solomons Road in Edgewater with the winning numbers: 04-13-19-30-31 and a Bonus Ball that was 12. Winning tickets for Mega Millions were sold at:  Wawa in the 10200 block of…

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Family Dealt Fresh Blow Following Fatal Shooting Of Bowie Father Family Dealt Fresh Blow Following Fatal Shooting Of Bowie Father
Jakel Stone Leaves Behind Teen Son Following Fatal Shooting A Maryland family is reeling once again after losing another loved one to violence, this time in Prince George's County. Bowie resident Jakel Stone, 34, leaves behind a teen son after he was shot to death in Landover over the holiday weekend. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called on Saturday, Aug. 31, where they found Stone in the 6900 block of Hawthorne Street suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died, leaving his family asking questions as they grapple with their latest tragedy. Stone …

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Man Who Pushed Brother During Dispute In Prince George's County Charged With Murder: Police Man Who Pushed Brother During Dispute In Prince George's County Charged With Murder: Police
Man Who Pushed Brother During Dispute In Prince George's County Charged With Murder: Police Weeks after police in Prince George's County were called to investigate a fatal incident involving a pair of brothers in Capitol Heights, a man has been charged with murder, authorities announced. Rene Pop Chub, 32, has been accused of killing brother Crisantos Pop Chub, 45, during a fight that broke out last month.  Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 to investigate the reported domestic dispute, where they found  the elder Pop Chub unconscious, while his younger brother was lying on the ground. Bo…

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Man Killed In Crash That Hospitalized Three In Prince George's County Identified By Police Man Killed In Crash That Hospitalized Three In Prince George's County Identified By Police
Man Killed In Crash That Hospitalized Three In Prince George's County Identified By Police New details have been released following a fatal crash in Prince George's County over the holiday weekend. Four people were rushed to area hospitals - one of whom died - following a two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in Temple Hills, police say. On Monday afternoon, the Prince George's County Police Department identified the driver killed as 60-year-old Clinton resident Douglas Brown. At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the department, two vehi…

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'Unlawful Exhibition Driving' Event In Prince George's Dismantled Overnight: State Police 'Unlawful Exhibition Driving' Event In Prince George's Dismantled Overnight: State Police
'Unlawful Exhibition Driving' Event In Prince George's Dismantled Overnight: State Police Seven people were arrested over the course of six hours as Maryland State Police broke up nearly a dozen "unlawful exhibition driving events" overnight, officials say. Troopers were busy on Saturday night and Sunday morning in Baltimore, Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, responding to several locations in the region where up to 200 people gathered in parking lots and attempted to shut down certain intersections. Police say that they responded to these locations:  10:40 p.m.: 5710 A Wabash Ave. in Baltimore; 11:10 p.m.: 2880-2894 Rolling Road in Windsor Mill; 11:49 p.m.: 3…

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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…

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One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Prince George's County Crash, Police Say One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Prince George's County Crash, Police Say
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Prince George's County Crash, Police Say Four people were rushed to area hospitals - one of whom died - following a two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in Prince George's County, police say. At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two vehicles crashed at the intersection, sending four of to the hospital. One of the drivers, described only as an adult male, was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The events leading up to the fatal crash were sti…

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One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Prince George's Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Prince George's Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Prince George's Business, Police Say (Developing) A would-be robber was gunned down by an employee while attempting to rob a restaurant in Prince George's County, police say. Capitol Heights resident Victor Rios Rubio, 27, has been identified by investigators as the person who was shot and killed on Thursday afternoon inside an area business. . Officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike at approx. 4:40 pm for a reported shooting. Once on scene, they located an adult male inside a store suffering from gunshot wound(s). He was pronounced dead on scene. — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) August 29, 2024 According to the Prince George's C…

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One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Prince George's Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Prince George's Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Prince George's Business, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed following a reported shooting on Thursday afternoon in Prince George's County, police confirm. At approximately 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, first responders were called to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police say that officers found a man inside a local store suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Details surrounding the shooting and suspect were developing late on Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike at approx. 4…

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Busted Brake Light Lands Prince George's County Felon Back Behind Bars: State Police Busted Brake Light Lands Prince George's County Felon Back Behind Bars: State Police
Busted Brake Light Lands Prince George's County Felon Back Behind Bars: State Police A convicted felon from Prince George's County is facing charges after being busted with a loaded handgun and hundreds of packets of Suboxone, state police say. Lanham resident Otha Samuel, 47, was arrested on Wednesday morning during a traffic stop, where he was caught with contraband in Howard County. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Aug. 28, a trooper on patrol stopped a Ford Taurus in the 7300 block of Washington Boulevard for an inoperable brake light, leading to a host of charges for the man. During the traffic stop, investigators say that "numerous criminal indicators were present," prompting…

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Prince George's County Man Accused Of Kicking Dog To Death At DC Daycare Facility: Feds Prince George's County Man Accused Of Kicking Dog To Death At DC Daycare Facility: Feds
Prince George's County Man Accused Of Kicking Dog To Death At DC Daycare Facility: Feds A Maryland man working at a District Dogs daycare in DC is facing charges for allegedly kicking a 5-month-old puppy to death, federal authorities announced. Prince George's County resident Adriano Demorais, 33, was arrested on Tuesday and arraigned on an indictment charging him with felony animal cruelty to animals for an incident reported in February. According to prosecutors, on Friday, Feb. 16, Demorais was working overnight at the District Dogs Navy Yard location feeding dogs, when Bronny, a Mountain Cur/German Shepherd mix inside the facility walked toward him. It is alleged that…

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Elementary School Teacher In Prince George's Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Former Student: Police Elementary School Teacher In Prince George's Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Former Student: Police
Elementary School Teacher In Prince George's Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Former Student: Police The new school year got off to an unfortunate start for an educator in Prince George's County who was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child who was a former student, police say. Bowie resident Mark Cobb, a teacher at Cooper Lane Elementary School in Landover Hills is facing multiple charges that include sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child porn. His alleged victim is reportedly a girl under the age of 10 who was a former student. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, on Sunday, Aug. 25, Cooper Lane Elementary School officials were tipped off a…

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Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Prince George's Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Prince George's
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Prince George's Four suspects are facing hundreds of charges for their alleged roles in a string of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Maryland, authorities announced on Tuesday. Between December 2023 and March 2024, officials say that the group is connected to at least 10 incidents in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties. Those charged:  Cy'juan Hemsley, 19, of District Heights, who was charged with 200 counts;  Mahkiya McQuinn-Woodley, 20, of Baltimore, who was charged with 189 counts; A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who was charged with 199 count…

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Four Charged For Fatal July Stabbing In Prince George's County: Police Four Charged For Fatal July Stabbing In Prince George's County: Police
Four Charged For Fatal July Stabbing In Prince George's County: Police Four people have been charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 34-year-old man in Prince George's County last month. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5, officers from the Hyattsville Police Department were called to the 5300 block of Ager Road for a welfare check, where they found Samuel Garcia Rojas suffering from traumatic injuries inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene after reportedly being stabbed during a dispute. This week, the Prince George's County Police Department announced that they have apprehended a group of four suspects.  Those charged:&n…

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Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Maryland Mother Decades Later Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Maryland Mother Decades Later
Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Maryland Mother Decades Later Justice has been served for a Maryland family more than four decades after Vickie Lynn Belk was abducted and murdered in Maryland. Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor, now 63, was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found on Metropolitan Church Road near Route 227 after she was killed 45 years ago.  Vickie Lynn BelkCharles County Sheriff He was convicted in July by a jury after just two hours of deliberation following a nine-day trial. "This case occurred more tha…

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Police ID 69-Year-Old Prince George's County Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Crash Police ID 69-Year-Old Prince George's County Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Crash
Police ID 69-Year-Old Prince George's County Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Crash A 69-year-old man was killed on his motorcycle after crashing into another vehicle in Prince George's County. Police have identified Upper Marlboro resident Roger Ferguson as the motorcyclist who was killed in a Landover Road crash in Cheverly on Thursday.  At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 22, officers were called to a stretch of the roadway near Route 50 to investigate a crash, where they found Ferguson suffering from critical injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later was pronounced dead, according to police. Investigators say that Ferguson and the driver collide…

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755 Forever: USPS Unveils Stamp Celebrating Hank Aaron At Bowie Baysox Stadium In Maryland 755 Forever: USPS Unveils Stamp Celebrating Hank Aaron At Bowie Baysox Stadium In Maryland
755 Forever: USPS Unveils Stamp Celebrating Hank Aaron At Bowie Baysox Stadium In Maryland The United States Postal Service and the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame are celebrating one of the most hallowed events in the history of sports. Henry "Hank" Aaron - MLB's true home run king - is the feature of a new forever stamp that was unveiled by officials at Bowie Baysox Stadium in Prince George's County and will circulate throughout the country, featuring artwork of the power hitter in the box with his unorthodox cross-handed grip on the bat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Departmen…

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District Man Accused Of Murdering 60-Year-Old Girlfriend In Prince George's County, Police Say District Man Accused Of Murdering 60-Year-Old Girlfriend In Prince George's County, Police Say
District Man Accused Of Murdering 60-Year-Old Girlfriend In Prince George's County, Police Say A 65-year-old man from DC has been accused of murdering his girlfriend in Prince George's County, authorities announced. William Snipes has been charged with multiple counts of murder following an investigation into the death of Capitol Heights resident Sharon Moore who was treated for traumatic injuries earlier this summer. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, Moore was rushed to an area hospital on Saturday, June 29 and died days later on July 2. Over the weekend, police say that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Moore's cause of death was due to m…

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E-Bike Rider Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Car In Prince George's County E-Bike Rider Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Car In Prince George's County
E-Bike Rider Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Car In Prince George's County A 19-year-old man died at a Maryland hospital nearly a week after he was involved in a crash on his e-bike in Prince George's County, police say. Hyattsville resident Jorge Martinez-Martinez has been identified by investigators as the person killed in a Riverdale Park crash last week. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, officers were called to the area of Riverdale Road and 58th Avenue to investigate a reported collision. Investigators say that Martinez-Martinez was on an e-bike when he collided with a sedan in the ea…

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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…

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District Man Killed In Prince George's County Crash Identified By Police District Man Killed In Prince George's County Crash Identified By Police
District Man Killed In Prince George's County Crash Identified By Police New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department as they continue to investigate a crash that left a 51-year-old District man dead. Jose Hernandez Salvador has been identified by investigators as the pedestrian who was struck by a pick-up truck and died at the hospital days later, authorities announced on Tuesday. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, officers from the Capitol Heights Police Department were called to the area of Davey Street and Southern Avenue to investigate reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. Investigators say that the drive…

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Armored Truck Courier Robbed At Gunpoint During Stop In Prince George's County Armored Truck Courier Robbed At Gunpoint During Stop In Prince George's County
Armored Truck Courier Robbed At Gunpoint During Stop In Prince George's County A pair of wanted suspects are at large following an armored truck robbery on Tuesday morning in Prince George's County. Members of the Hyattsville Police Department were called to investigate the armed robbery of a Brinks courier who was accosted at around 10:15 a.m. on Aug. 20 in the 4500 block of Jefferson Street before fleeing in a silver sedan with Maryland tags. Google Maps street view According to police, the men were armed with firearms, though it is unclear if they were able to steal any cash or property from the truck driver. No injuries were reported. No information about the s…

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Police & Fire
Man Found Shot To Death During Welfare Check At Prince George's County Parking Lot: Police Man Found Shot To Death During Welfare Check At Prince George's County Parking Lot: Police
Man Found Shot To Death During Welfare Check At Prince George's County Parking Lot: Police Police in Prince George's County have identified the 38-year-old man who was found dead during a welfare check over the weekend. Officers were called at around 10:10 p.m. on Sunday night to a parking lot in the 7700 block of Finns Lane in Lanham to conduct the welfare check, where they found New Carrollton resident Kamil Ahmed suffering from traumatic injuries after being shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine a motive or possible suspect as of Tuesday, Aug. 20. The incident remains under investigation. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, …

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Prince George's County Man Accused Of Fatal Midday Stabbing: Police Prince George's County Man Accused Of Fatal Midday Stabbing: Police
Prince George's County Man Accused Of Fatal Midday Stabbing: Police A suspect has been arrested more than a week after a District man was stabbed to death in the middle of the day in a Prince George's parking lot, police say. At approximately 2 p.m. on Aug. 10, officers were called to the 5600 block of Silver Hill Road, where they found 41-year-old DC resident Christopher Woodland suffering from a stab wound. Prelim: At approximately 2:00 pm, officers responded to the location for a cutting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male in a parking lot suffering from a stab wound(s). The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased a …

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Dump Truck Crash On I-95 Shuts Down Traffic During Prince George's County Probe (DEVELOPING) Dump Truck Crash On I-95 Shuts Down Traffic During Prince George's County Probe (DEVELOPING)
Dump Truck Crash On I-95 Shuts Down Traffic During Prince George's County Probe (Developing) Traffic has cleared up after crash involving a dump truck temporarily shut down the northbound lanes of I-95 in Prince George's County on Tuesday morning. At around 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 20, several lanes were closed on the interstate near Brooklyn Bridge Road in Laurel, when a driver crashed off the roadway and had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Aerial of the scene of a crash involving a dump truck on I-95 #Laurel that required a medevac landing. @mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15 #mcpd @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaa…

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Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police
Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a Sunday shooting in Prince George's County that left a man dead in Oxon Hill, police say. Izayah Matthews, of Temple Hills, has been charged in connection to the murder of Oxon Hill native Antonio Bell, 43, who was found shot to death in a parking lot on Aug. 18.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to the 3300 block of Huntley Square Drive, where they found Bell suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second ma…

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