Tag:

Bowie, MD

Have A Heart: Prince George's First Responder Recovering In ICU After Emergency Transplant Have A Heart: Prince George's First Responder Recovering In ICU After Emergency Transplant
Have A Heart: Prince George's First Responder Recovering In ICU After Emergency Transplant A Maryland first responder who has spent his career helping others is now the one fighting for his life — and his community is stepping up. Stephon Jones, a Prince George’s County Emergency Dispatcher III, volunteer firefighter, and EMT in Bowie, underwent an emergency heart transplant on Monday, Feb. 16, after a sudden medical crisis. Two years ago, Jones was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and was told he might need a transplant in 10 years.  "Ten years" came very quickly. Jones was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 3 for what was supposed to be a three-day IV treatment — an…
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In PG County, Police Say Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In PG County, Police Say
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In PG County, Police Say A community is rallying around the family of a Maryland pastor who was gunned down by a longtime family friend earlier this month. Herbert Keith Mason Jr. is facing murder and other charges in connection with the deadly shooting of 59-year-old Lanham resident Benjamin Francis in Bowie, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in Bowie at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, PGPD said that officers found Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed …
BBQ Chain With Bowie Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With Bowie Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With Bowie Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In PG County, Police Say Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In PG County, Police Say
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In PG County, Police Say A 58-year-old man is behind bars after police say he fatally shot a man he knew during an argument in Maryland. Herbert Keith Mason Jr. is facing murder and other charges in connection with the deadly shooting of Lanham resident Benjamin Francis, 59, in Bowie over the weekend, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in Bowie at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, PGPD said that officers found Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. Francis was taken to a…
Missing Lanham Teen Dacara Thompson Found Dead Off Route 50; Bowie Man Charged With Murder: PD Missing Lanham Teen Dacara Thompson Found Dead Off Route 50; Bowie Man Charged With Murder: PD
Missing Lanham Teen Dacara Thompson Found Dead Off Route 50; Bowie Man Charged With Murder: PD A Bowie man is accused of murdering 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, whose body was found dumped off Route 50 after she was reported missing, police announced. The Prince George’s County Police Department said homicide detectives arrested Hugo Hernandez-Mendez in connection with the death of the Lanham native, whose family reported her missing on Aug. 23. Eight days later, on Aug. 31, Maryland State Police launched a death investigation after finding a woman’s body in a grassy area off Route 50 in Anne Arundel County.  The body was later identified as Thompson, officials said. Detectives…
Prince George's County Man Tried To Kill Woman Sitting In Car On PA Street, Police Say Prince George's County Man Tried To Kill Woman Sitting In Car On PA Street, Police Say
Prince George's County Man Tried To Kill Woman Sitting In Car On PA Street, Police Say A Maryland man is accused of firing two rounds at a woman as she sat in her car in Lancaster, police announced. David Terrell Porter Jr., 29, of Bowie, Maryland, allegedly approached the victim shortly after midnight on Sunday, June 29, as she sat in the driver’s seat of her vehicle in the first block of Caroline Street, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. Porter is accused of firing a gun twice into the car, with both rounds striking the driver’s side of the vehicle, investigators said. The woman was not injured. Porter was charged with felony attempted criminal homicide, fe…
Six Flags America In Bowie Cutting Fright Fest In Final Season Before Permanent Closure Six Flags America In Bowie Cutting Fright Fest In Final Season Before Permanent Closure
Six Flags America In Bowie Cutting Fright Fest In Final Season Before Permanent Closure Maryland’s Six Flags America won’t be bringing back its wildly popular Fright Fest this year as the Bowie park heads into its final fall season before closing for good. Six Flags officials announced the change this week, saying the park will “focus on daytime fun” with its family-friendly Kids Boo Fest and thrill rides on weekends starting Saturday, Sept. 6 until the park closes in November.  “After much research and planning, we’ve made the strategic decision to modify our fall operating schedule,” Six Flags officials said. “This means that our spooky Fright Fest event will not return…
Bowie Teen Mows Down 67-Year-Old Beltsville Man After Gunfire In Wild Feud, Police Say Bowie Teen Mows Down 67-Year-Old Beltsville Man After Gunfire In Wild Feud, Police Say
Bowie Teen Mows Down 67-Year-Old Beltsville Man After Gunfire In Wild Feud, Police Say A 67-year-old man fired a gun at a teen in Maryland. The teen hit him with his car. Now one of them is dead. The bizarre and deadly feud between a 67-year-old Beltsville man and a 16-year-old boy from Bowie ended with the older man dead in the street outside his home, Prince George’s County Police said. Officers were called around 10:40 p.m. Thursday, July 24, to the 11400 block of Rhode Island Avenue for a reported shooting. Robinson was found lying in the roadway with severe injuries, though they were not immediately diagnosed. At first, police thought Robinson had been shot, but detecti…
Maryland Woman Shoots, Kills Husband During Argument In Bowie, Police Say Maryland Woman Shoots, Kills Husband During Argument In Bowie, Police Say
Maryland Woman Shoots, Kills Husband During Argument In Bowie, Police Say A Maryland woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing her husband during an argument inside their home, police said. Nicole Lanett Ward, 50, is accused of fatally shooting 53-year-old Damian Ward in the early hours of Saturday in the unincorporated area of Bowie, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to the couple’s home on the 13200 block of Old Chapel Road around 1:45 a.m. on July 19, for a reported shooting.  Inside, they found Damian Ward suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. …
First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post
First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post A first responder in Maryland made waves on social media when he made a questionable comment on a police statement. A Facebook user under the name Sam Campbell, a firefighter and Marine medic from Maryland, commented on a traffic advisory from the Bowie Police Department regarding a "No Kings" rally over the weekend. ⚠️Traffic Advisory: A substantial number of pedestrians are gathered on the sidewalks at the 15200 block of Annapolis Rd. Drivers are advised to proceed carefully in this area. #Bowie #DMV #TrafficAlert ⚠️ Posted by City of Bowie Police Department on Saturday, June 14,…
Stabbing Outside Bowie High School Leaves One Hurt, One Jailed, Police Say Stabbing Outside Bowie High School Leaves One Hurt, One Jailed, Police Say
Stabbing Outside Bowie High School Leaves One Hurt, One Jailed, Police Say A 21-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after a fight outside a Maryland high school ended in a stabbing, authorities said. Officers with the Bowie Police Department responded to a parking lot at Bowie High School just after 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, for a report of a large dispute involving multiple people outside the building. When police arrived, they found a victim suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds, investigators said. The injured man was transported to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition. Officers quickly identified Jorge Zamudio Lozano…
Son Kills Mother, Seriously Injures Another Woman In PG County Domestic Assault: Police Son Kills Mother, Seriously Injures Another Woman In PG County Domestic Assault: Police
Son Kills Mother, Seriously Injures Another Woman In PG County Domestic Assault: Police A Prince George’s County man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his own mother and seriously injured another woman in a brutal domestic attack. James Calero, 40, of Bowie, is accused of murdering 72-year-old Susan Calero, police announced Monday, May 19. Officers with the City of Bowie Police Department were called to the 12000 block of Blackwell Lane around 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, for a reported domestic disturbance. Inside the home, they found Susan Calero unconscious and suffering from severe trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. A second woma…
PG County Pair Loads $20K In Stolen Fragrances Into Flashy SUV Before Big Bust, Sheriff Says PG County Pair Loads $20K In Stolen Fragrances Into Flashy SUV Before Big Bust, Sheriff Says
PG County Pair Loads $20K In Stolen Fragrances Into Flashy SUV Before Big Bust, Sheriff Says Talk about bold. Two Maryland suspects are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of fragrances from a department store in Waldorf — then coming back for more the very same day, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The luxury crime spree came to a crashing halt after officers say the pair stuffed the stolen goods into a bright electric blue Range Rover and parked it at a nearby restaurant before going inside. Patrol officers were called to the restaurant's parking lot on Saturday, May 10, after store loss prevention spotted the suspects, later identified as Robert Lee …
PG County Man Charged In Multi-Day Vehicle Theft Spree, Sheriff Says PG County Man Charged In Multi-Day Vehicle Theft Spree, Sheriff Says
PG County Man Charged In Multi-Day Vehicle Theft Spree, Sheriff Says Too fast, too furious. A pair of car thieves were caught after a wild pre-dawn pursuit across Calvert County that ended with spike strips, K9 warnings, and a standoff in a stranger’s driveway, authorities said. Emmanuel Adjapong Mellish, 21, of Silver Spring, and Ryan Eveard Moses Lowe, 20, of Bowie, were arrested early Thursday morning, May 8, after allegedly leading deputies on a chase in a stolen SUV tied to a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts. It all started on May 4, when deputies were called to Wildfire Lane in Owings around 7 a.m. after a 2016 white Dodge Journey was stolen fro…
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know
Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know Maryland thrill-seekers, enjoy the ride while it lasts. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie are shutting down after the 2025 season, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation confirmed on Wednesday, May 1. The company said it plans to market the 500-acre property for redevelopment as part of a “portfolio optimization program,” ending decades of roller coasters, water slides, and family memories in Prince George’s County. “As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s…
Bowie Man Found With Psilocybin, Cannabis After Calvert County Crash: Sheriff Bowie Man Found With Psilocybin, Cannabis After Calvert County Crash: Sheriff
Bowie Man Found With Psilocybin, Cannabis After Calvert County Crash: Sheriff A high-speed chase in Maryland ended with two men busted on drug charges after they crashed and tried to run, authorities announced. The chaos started late in the afternoon when deputies tried to stop a vehicle for an equipment and moving violation near Dares Beach Road and Double Oak Road in Prince Frederick, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated into oncoming traffic, police said. A pursuit was initiated as the suspects sped recklessly, passing vehicles on the shoulder and blowing through stop signs before losing control and cra…
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Home In Prince George's County Man Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Home In Prince George's County
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Burning Home In Prince George's County A man pulled from a house fire in Maryland died from his injuries, authorities in Prince George's County confirmed. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, crews were called to the 11000 block of Elon Drive in Bowie, where firefighters were met by flames coming from a two-story home with smoke showing. According to the Prince George's County Fire Department, a man was rescued by first responders and he was rushed to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Crews returned to the area on Wednesday morning to canvass the neighborhood to discuss home escape planning, fire…
Giant Food Opens New Bowie Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More Giant Food Opens New Bowie Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More
Giant Food Opens New Bowie Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More It’s official: Bowie has a brand-new way to stock the fridge and grab a slice — all under one roof. Giant Food cut the ribbon Friday morning, March 28, on its sparkling new store at South Lake Marketplace in Bowie, drawing a crowd of shoppers, dignitaries, and pizza fans ready to see what’s on the shelves (and in the oven). Located at 810 Fairmont Drive, the state-of-the-art supermarket comes packed with perks, including a full-service pharmacy, expanded organic and local produce offerings, and — for the pizza purists — the 50th in-store Ledo Pizza location. Contributed via Giant Ye…
‘Armed And Dangerous’ Suspect Sought After Double Slashing In Prince George's County: Police ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Suspect Sought After Double Slashing In Prince George's County: Police
‘Armed And Dangerous’ Suspect Sought After Double Slashing In Prince George's County: Police A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect accused of slashing two neighbors during an altercation in Bowie, authorities said. The City of Bowie Police Department is searching for Jacob Michael Beairsto, described as a white man in his early 20s, approximately 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds, with shoulder-length red hair. The attack happened around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, in the 3600 block of Morningside Lane, police said. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of an altercation between neighbors. Investigators determined that Beairsto allegedly attacked …
Missing Woman Found Dead In Bowie Pond After Massive Search: Police Missing Woman Found Dead In Bowie Pond After Massive Search: Police
Missing Woman Found Dead In Bowie Pond After Massive Search: Police A woman reported critically missing in Bowie was found dead in a pond hours later, despite an intensive search involving air support and bloodhounds, police said. The City of Bowie Police Department received a call around 8:47 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, reporting a missing woman in the 1200 block of Durham Drive. Officers immediately launched a search, calling in bloodhound units and air support from the Maryland State Police to assist. Shortly after, police helicopters located a body in a pond in the 14900 block of Dunleigh Drive. Authorities later confirmed that the body belonged to the…
Bowie Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says Bowie Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says
Bowie Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says A Maryland man was found slumped behind the wheel with cocaine on his nose and lip, while two children sat in the car, according to authorities. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to a call about an unresponsive driver with children in the vehicle near Town Center Boulevard, officials said. Deputies located the vehicle near Richmond Highway and Coachman Circle and attempted a traffic stop after the driver committed a lane violation. When the deputy approached the car, the driver—Bowie resident Aaron Clark, 42—showed c…
Police Put Brakes On Massive NYE Car Rallies In MD, Firearms Seized: Cops Police Put Brakes On Massive NYE Car Rallies In MD, Firearms Seized: Cops
Police Put Brakes On Massive NYE Car Rallies In MD, Firearms Seized: Cops A collaborative law enforcement effort dismantled multiple illegal car rallies across Maryland on New Year’s Eve, leading to the arrests of three individuals, including one found with firearms, authorities said. From 11 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, to 4 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force (MCRTF) shut down four large-scale exhibition driving events and prevented another five from forming, authorities said.  The rallies, organized to involve roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities, targeted industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots in Prince George…
Death Probe Underway After Body Found In Vehicle Near Bowie Shopping Center: Police Death Probe Underway After Body Found In Vehicle Near Bowie Shopping Center: Police
Death Probe Underway After Body Found In Vehicle Near Bowie Shopping Center: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a person was found dead inside a vehicle near a Bowie shopping center, police say. Officers from the City of Bowie Police Department were called at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 to the Highbridge Commercial Center in the 6100 block of Highbridge Road, where there was a call for an unresponsive person inside the vehicle. According to police, a family member located the car and its occupant - who has not been identified - and upon arrival, officers confirmed that the person had died. No foul play is suspected, inve…
Robbers Who Terrorized Convenience Stores In Maryland, DC To Spend Years Behind Bars: Feds Robbers Who Terrorized Convenience Stores In Maryland, DC To Spend Years Behind Bars: Feds
Robbers Who Terrorized Convenience Stores In Maryland, DC To Spend Years Behind Bars: Feds A Prince George’s County man will spend more than a decade behind bars after admitting to a string of armed robberies across DC and Maryland, authorities announced Wednesday. Andrew Trayvon Hale, 27, formerly of Bowie, was sentenced in federal court to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in 11 armed robberies, including discharging a firearm during one of the crimes, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Hale, along with his co-conspirator Antoine Javon Hare, terrorized convenience stores between June 19 and July 23, 20…
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Greenbelt Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Greenbelt Shooting During Robbery, Police Say
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Greenbelt Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Three suspects, including two juveniles charged as adults, are in custody after a fatal shooting during a robbery in Greenbelt claimed the life of a 23-year-old Bowie man, police said. Prince George’s County police have arrested 22-year-old Samuel Nnam of Upper Marlboro and two 17-year-old boys in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a robbery in Greenbelt on July 29. The victim, 23-year-old Jordan Swan of Bowie, was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road at approximately 1:55 p.m., police said.  He w…
Temple Hills Teen Charged After Child Accidentally Shot In Bowie, Police Say Temple Hills Teen Charged After Child Accidentally Shot In Bowie, Police Say
Temple Hills Teen Charged After Child Accidentally Shot In Bowie, Police Say An 18-year-old from Temple Hills is facing charges after a child was accidentally shot in Prince George's County over the weekend, police say. Elijah Fauntleroy is facing multiple charges after allegedly leaving a gun unsecured that led to a child shooting herself on Sunday afternoon in Bowie, leaving her hospitalized a day later. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Nov. 3, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department responded to a residence in the 600 block of Brookedge Court, where they found the child suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators say that Fauntleroy brough…
Winning $1.8M 'Multi-Match' Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Market Winning $1.8M 'Multi-Match' Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Market
Winning $1.8M 'Multi-Match' Ticket Sold At Prince George's County Market Mom always knows best.  A Prince William County nurse who says she only plays Lottery games once or twice a year has her mother to thank for a $1.8 million cash windfall. The Bowie woman was at a gas station with her mom at the Chesapeake Market at 12300 Annapolis Road in Glen Dale when she was talked into purchasing a random ticket for a random game.  She chose a Multi-Match ticket, and it paid off in a big way, though they didn't realize it at first. The rookie Lottery player handed off the ticket to her mother before the two went their separate ways. It wasn't until she…
Teens Charged As Adults For String Of Carjackings In Prince George's County, Police Say Teens Charged As Adults For String Of Carjackings In Prince George's County, Police Say
Teens Charged As Adults For String Of Carjackings In Prince George's County, Police Say Two teens are facing dozens of charges following a string of armed carjackings, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. A 16-year-old teen from Upper Marlboro and 17-year-old from Lanham were indicted on a total of 74 charges following a lengthy investigation into a string of summertime carjackings. They were both charged as adults. Investigators say that the pair were connected to nine cases - seven armed carjackings, an attempted armed carjacking, and a stolen vehicle - that were all reported between June 4 and July 9 over the summer. Every incident was reported in th…
Suspect In Custody Following Fatal Shooting Near Largo Town Center In Prince George's: Police Suspect In Custody Following Fatal Shooting Near Largo Town Center In Prince George's: Police
Suspect In Custody Following Fatal Shooting Near Largo Town Center In Prince George's: Police Nearly a month after a 27-year-old man was found shot and killed in a Prince George's County roadway, his assailant has been apprehended, police say. Upper Marlboro resident Malik Watson, 21, is facing multiple murder charges after being identified as a suspect in connection to the fatal shooting of Craig Rogers II near the Largo Town Center last month. At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, members of the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 1000 block of Largo Center Drive, where they found Rogers in the road suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The Bow…
Elementary School Teacher In Prince George's County Indicted For Coercion Of Child: Feds Elementary School Teacher In Prince George's County Indicted For Coercion Of Child: Feds
Elementary School Teacher In Prince George's County Indicted For Coercion Of Child: Feds An educator in Prince George's County has been indicted after allegedly coercing and enticing a child who was a former student, federal authorities announced. Bowie resident Mark Cobb, a former teacher at Cooper Lane Elementary School in Landover Hills, is now facing charges that include coercion and enticement of a child, as well as possession of child pornography, officials say. According to the indictment, between June 19 and June 25, the teacher allegedly engaged in a texting relationship with a 9-year-old student, during which he allegedly requested and received illicit photos fro…