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Who Is Tramel Tillman? DC-Born, PG County-Raised Actor Wins Historic Emmy Who Is Tramel Tillman? DC-Born, PG County-Raised Actor Wins Historic Emmy
Who Is Tramel Tillman? Dc-born, PG County-Raised Actor Wins Historic Emmy Tramel Tillman is bringing Emmy gold back to Maryland, while making history at the same time.  The DC native, who was raised in Largo, became the first Black man to ever win a best supporting actor in a drama series Emmy on Sunday for his role in "Severance."  Tillman, 40, who stars as Seth Milchick on the Apple TV+ series, took the honor over James Marsden in "Paradise," co-star John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Jason Isaacs and Walton Goggins, all of whom appeared in "The White Lotus."  View this post on Instagram A post shar…

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Stray Tire From Pickup Kills DC Woman On I-495 In Prince George’s County: Police Stray Tire From Pickup Kills DC Woman On I-495 In Prince George’s County: Police
Stray Tire From Pickup Kills DC Woman On I-495 In Prince George’s County: Police A 59-year-old District woman was killed when a tire flew off a pickup truck and smashed into her SUV on the Beltway, Maryland State Police said. Troopers responded at about 1:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, to I-495 near Medical Center Drive in Largo, according to investigators. The victim was identified as Tammy Lynn Edwards, who was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators said the rear driver-side tire of a Dodge Ram 1500 separated while it was traveling northbound. The tire bounced into the southbound lanes and struck a Lexus NX200t. The Lexus then slammed into a concrete bar…

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Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded
Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens of thrill-seekers got more than they bargained for after a ride malfunction left them stranded in the air at Six Flags America in Maryland. Prince George’s County Fire/EMS said technical rescue crews were called to the 13700 block of Central Avenue in Largo at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, for a report of riders stranded on a ride. In total, officials say that crews worked with park staff to safely evacuate 32 riders who were stuck on an undisclosed ride, resulting in one minor injury. “Patients (were) to be evaluated by EMS,” officials said. "One patient was transported with seri…

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21-Year-Old Clinton Man Shot Dead In Maryland, Largo Gunman Charged With Murder: Police 21-Year-Old Clinton Man Shot Dead In Maryland, Largo Gunman Charged With Murder: Police
Damarion Jones Accused Of Killing J’len Livingston In MD A 21-year-old gunman is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing another young man during a dispute in Landover, police said. Damarion Jones, of Largo, was arrested and charged in connection with the July 6 fatal shooting of J’len Livingston, 21, of Clinton, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded around 1 a.m. to the 7500 block of Allendale Drive for a reported shooting, where they found Livingston suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said.  Inv…

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Police Officers From PG County Filed Fake Reports, Vandalized Cars For Insurance Payouts: Feds Police Officers From PG County Filed Fake Reports, Vandalized Cars For Insurance Payouts: Feds
Police Officers From PG County Filed Fake Reports, Vandalized Cars For Insurance Payouts: Feds Two former police officers in Maryland used their badges to file fake theft reports, vandalize cars, and collect payouts—with one even taking a $1,000 Cash App bribe, prosecutors said. Now, they face justice. Michael Anthony Owen Jr., 36, of Accokeek, and Jaron Earl Taylor, 31, of Fort Washington, pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a wide-ranging insurance fraud scheme, according to the US Attorney’s Office on Tuesday, June 3. Owen admitted to falsifying records, while Taylor pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.  Both were working as officers—Owen with…

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Teen Charged As Adult After Fatal Gas Station Shooting In Prince George’s County: Police Teen Charged As Adult After Fatal Gas Station Shooting In Prince George’s County: Police
Teen Charged As Adult After Fatal Gas Station Shooting In Prince George’s County: Police A 16-year-old in Maryland will be charged as an adult after allegedly murdering a man during an argument at a Prince George's County gas station. Leo Addison, 39, of Largo, was shot and killed around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in the 7600 block of Marlboro Pike, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. A sergeant with the Special Operations Division’s K9 Section was in the area of Marlboro Pike and Forestville Road when he heard a gunshot, police said.  Moments later, he saw the teen from Laurel fire a handgun at Addison in the gas station parking lot and try t…

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District Man Accused Of Killing Prince George's County Anti-Gun, Mental Health Advocate: Police District Man Accused Of Killing Prince George's County Anti-Gun, Mental Health Advocate: Police
District Man Accused Of Killing Prince George's County Anti-Gun, Mental Health Advocate: Police Authorities have arrested a man wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of beloved Prince George’s County activist Cornelius McDonald, bringing a sense of closure to a grieving community. Terrelle Bailey, 35, a DC resident, faces charges in the death of the Upper Marlboro native and co-founder of the nonprofit "Stay Solid For Mental Health," which advocates against gun violence. The tragedy unfolded after an argument between McDonald and Bailey inside a restaurant escalated into a deadly encounter outside the establishment.  The shooting was reported at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30…

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Fast-Moving Fires That Devastated Prince George's County Home Under Investigation (DEVELOPING) Fast-Moving Fires That Devastated Prince George's County Home Under Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Fast-Moving Fires That Devastated Prince George's County Home Under Investigation (Developing) Flames tore through a Prince George's County home late on Saturday afternoon, though no injuries were initially reported, officials say. First responders were called at around 4 p.m. to the 9800 block of Cedar Hollow Lane in Largo, where crews were met by flames and smoke coming from the roof and top story of a multi-level home. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department, firefighters had to contend with the house fire, as well as two additional outside blazes, which were declared controlled by 5 p.m. on Sept. 28. Searches were negative, officials s…

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Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Prince George's County, Police Say Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Prince George's County, Police Say
Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Prince George's County, Police Say An 85-year-old woman died at the hospital days after she was injured in a crash with an on-duty patrol officer in Prince George's County, police say. Largo resident Jeanette Benthall has been identified as the person who was involved in a fatal crash last week. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 11:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, the officer and Benthall collided in the intersection of Campus Way and Joyceton Drive in Upper Marlboro. Google Maps street view Both were taken to area hospitals, Benthall died from her injuries days after the crash. The officer h…

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Fatal Crash Kills Two On I-495, Maryland State Police Say Fatal Crash Kills Two On I-495, Maryland State Police Say
Fatal Crash Kills Two On I-495, Maryland State Police Say A teenager is among the two killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 495 on Saturday, July 13.  Quintin Barnes, 37 of Reisterstown, MD, and a passenger 19-year-old Jasmine Jeffries, were riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle north on I-495 "when for reasons unknown, struck the rear of the Dodge," as police stated in the release.  Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack were called to the scene near  Branch Avenue around 8 p.m., according to the release. The driver and passenger of the Dodge were taken by ambulance to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medica…

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Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County
Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Two people were killed and a child was injured following a massive two-alarm fire at a multi-family home in Prince George's County on Tuesday morning, officials say. Shortly before 4 a.m. on July 2, crews were call to Harry S.. Truman Drive in Largo, where they were met by flames showing from the top of a three-story residence. According to Prince George's County fire officials, one woman and a man both died in the fire, and a young boy suffered critical injuries and was hospitalized. It is believed that the fire started on the third floor of the building. The cause remains under investiga…

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Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter In St. Mary's River State Park Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter In St. Mary's River State Park
Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter In St. Mary's River State Park A Maryland State Police helicopter was required on Monday afternoon to rescue a hiker who got hurt and needed a save in St. Mary's County County. On May 20, a hiker needed an aerial rescue after suffering an injury approximately three miles into St. Mary's River State Park in Leonardtown, according to police. Trooper 7 Hoists Patient in St. Mary’s State Park Just before noon today, emergency personnel from St. Mary’s County... Posted by Maryland State Police - Aviation Command on Monday, May 20, 2024 At around noon on Monday, the state police helicopter was called in to offer an a…

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