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Teen Gunned Down In Maryland 'Was So Independent, Striving To Be Someone,' Loved Ones Say Teen Gunned Down In Maryland 'Was So Independent, Striving To Be Someone,' Loved Ones Say
Teen Gunned Down In Maryland 'Was So Independent, Striving To Be Someone,' Loved Ones Say Carlos Segura III had a lifetime ahead of him before he was gunned down in Prince George's County earlier this month. The teenager affectionately known as "Fatboy" was the latest victim of gun violence in Maryland after the Sandy Spring native was killed during an incident in Langley Park on Saturday, Aug. 10.  Officers were called to the 1900 block of Lebanon Street on the night of the shooting to investigate reports of shots fired, though no victim was found at the scene. Segura, 16, was later located at the hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound after being dropped off, where he …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland
Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland Some residents have been advised to stay in their homes as the Prince George's County Police Department continues to attempt to peacefully negotiate a barricade situation in Langley Park. An alert was issued early on Friday morning advising that Merrimac Drive was shut down between 14th Avenue and Keokee Street, and neighbors were cautioned to shelter in place in the lowest level of their home following reports of shots fired that led to a standoff with officers. The incident was reported in the 8200 block of 17th Avenue. Police said that others inside the single-family home were able to e…

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by Zak Failla
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19-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death Outside Apartment Identified By Police In Maryland 19-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death Outside Apartment Identified By Police In Maryland
19-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death Outside Apartment Identified By Police In Maryland A late-night shooting in Prince George's County left a 19-year-old man dead and another injured, according to police. Investigators have identified Jesus Mestizo-Soto, whose last known address was in Suitland, as the person found with a fatal gunshot wound earlier this week in the Langley Park area. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 1400 block of University Boulevard, where they found Mestizo-Soto dead outside an apartment building, officials say. Mestizo-Soto's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where an autops…

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by Zak Failla
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Montgomery County Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Weeks, Police Say Montgomery County Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Weeks, Police Say
Montgomery County Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Weeks, Police Say Police are searching for a Montgomery County teen who has been missing for nearly three weeks. Emanuel Rosales, 16, was last seen near the 200 block of Perry Road in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, Feb. 6, Montgomery County Police said in a Feb. 23 release. Emanuel stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Police say Emanuel was last seen wearing a black puffy coat, black pants, and black shoes and makes frequent trips to the Downtown Silver Spring and Langley Park areas. Concern for Missing Sixteen-Year-Oldhttps://t.co/uRmFhK1voB#mcpnews #mcpd #…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police 30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
30 Kilos Of Cocaine Worth $3M Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police Thirty kilos of cocaine and other substances worth more than $3 million were seized during a recent drug bust in Maryland, police said. A search warrant carried out at the home of Willians Quintanilla Beltran on W. Park Drive in Langley Park turned up 30 kilos of cocaine, 25 ounces of cocaine laced with fentanyl, 37 grams of methamphetamine and more than $120,000 in cash, Prince George’s County Police Department said in a Thursday, Feb. 22 release. The net worth of the drugs seized totals more than $3 million, police said. Beltran was charged with several drug offenses and was being held o…

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by Daily Voice
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Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As 'Child So Full Of Joy And Love' Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As 'Child So Full Of Joy And Love'
Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As 'Child So Full Of Joy And Love' The toddler killed during a shootout in Maryland last week is being adoringly remembered as a “child so full of joy and love.” Jeremy Poou-Caceres, of the Chillum area, was fatally struck by a stray bullet at a Langley Park apartment complex around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, Daily Voice reported. The boy's mother was also shot during the incident, but her injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Jeremy had turned two years old on Friday, Jan. 12, according to a GoFundMe launched for his funeral costs. “Jeremy was a child so full of joy and love,” reads the campaign. “He was alw…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Two Wanted For Questioning In Connection To Toddler Shooting In Maryland: Police Two Wanted For Questioning In Connection To Toddler Shooting In Maryland: Police
Two Wanted For Questioning In Connection To Toddler Shooting In Maryland: Police The Prince George's Police Department has released new photos and video of a pair wanted for questioning in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old child outside a Langley Park apartment complex last week. On Tuesday, the agency released new details about two persons of interest in the investigation into the murder of Jeremy Poou-Caceres on Thursday, Feb. 8.  Jeremy Poou-Caceres GoFundMe The new details come days after two men were arrested for the fatal shooting of the child. VIDEO: please call us if you recognize these 2 persons of interest in the investigat…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police
Two Arrested For Murder Of Toddler In Maryland During Shootout: Police Detectives in Prince George's County worked around the clock and have apprehended two men wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old child on Thursday outside a Langley Park apartment complex. Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes, Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, have been arrested for their roles in the death of Jeremy Poou-Caceres shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. The boy's mother was also shot during the incident, but her injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Assistant Chief Hale and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety and Homeland…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Toddler Killed In Maryland Shooting That Injured Mother Police ID Toddler Killed In Maryland Shooting That Injured Mother
Police ID Toddler Killed In Maryland Shooting That Injured Mother A community is reeling after a 2-year-old child was shot and killed outside a Prince George's County apartment complex. Jeremy Poou-Caceres, of the Chillum area, has been identified by the police as the toddler who was shot, along with his mother, late on Thursday afternoon in Langley Park. The child died at a local hospital, while his mother is expected to survive.  Assistant Chief Hale and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety and Homeland Security Stanton provide preliminary details in Langley Park where a small child was killed. Posted by Prince George's County…

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by Zak Failla
News
Police ID MD HS Student Killed In Apartment Parking Lot Shooting Police ID MD HS Student Killed In Apartment Parking Lot Shooting
Police ID MD HS Student Killed In Apartment Parking Lot Shooting Police have identified a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Prince George's County earlier this week. Montgomery Blair High School student Kevin Ruiz Campos and a second man were shot near an apartment building on Riggs Road on Wednesday, June 14, according to a Prince George's County Police spokesperson. Campos, a Silver Spring resident, and the second victim were found at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the parking lot of a the apartment complex in the 7900 block of Riggs Road in the Langley Park area. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene and the second victim remain…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Cash Reward Offered After Triple Stabbing In Langley Park Parking Lot Cash Reward Offered After Triple Stabbing In Langley Park Parking Lot
Cash Reward Offered After Triple Stabbing In Langley Park Parking Lot Police have released photos of a suspect in connection to a triple stabbing that occurred in a Langley Park parking lot over the weekend in an attempt to identify them, authorities say. The suspect allegedly stabbed three victims in a parking lot located in the 1400 block of University Boulevard early Saturday, Dec. 10, according to Prince George's County police. PHOTO of suspects wanted in connection with triple stabbing early Saturday in a parking lot in the 1400 block of University Boulevard in Langley Park. Two of the victims suffered critical injuries. Call 1-866-411-TIPS w/info. C…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Detectives Offer $25K Reward In Connection To Langley Park Apartment Murder Detectives Offer $25K Reward In Connection To Langley Park Apartment Murder
Detectives Offer $25K Reward In Connection To Langley Park Apartment Murder Detectives are offering a $25,000 reward for information in connection to the investigation of a fatal stabbing that took the life of a Langley Park man, authorities say. Fidelino Velasquez-Cano, 32, was stabbed inside of an apartment on the 8100 block of 15th Avenue in Langley Park around 12:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, according to Prince George's County police. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Mass Stabbing At Langley Park 'Catracho Festival' Leaves Several Injured Mass Stabbing At Langley Park 'Catracho Festival' Leaves Several Injured
Mass Stabbing At Langley Park 'Catracho Festival' Leaves Several Injured At least four people were stabbed at what appeared to be a festival in Langley Park over the weekend, reports Fox DC. Officers responded to the scene at 1515 Merrimac Drive after receiving reports of the attack around 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, where they found at least four of the victims, continues the outlet. Two of the men reportedly suffered non life-threatening injuries, and a third person was treated on the scene. There are no reported motives or suspects at this time. To read the full story by Fox DC, click here. 

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by Annie DeVoe
News
MS-13 Gang Member Admits To Extorting Maryland Business Owners: DOJ MS-13 Gang Member Admits To Extorting Maryland Business Owners: DOJ
MS-13 Gang Member Admits To Extorting Maryland Business Owners: DOJ An MS-13 member in Maryland is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to extorting money from businesses to further the exploits of his gang, according to federal officials. Jilmer Hernandez-Alvarado, also known as “Toro,” 27, most recently of Hyattsville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to extort business owners US District Attorney Erek Barron announced on Tuesday, Aug. 30.  
“La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13 gang, is an international criminal enterprise that is active throughout the United States, including in Maryland,” officials said.  MS-13 in Maryland is…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Shooting Suspect At Large In Maryland After Man Found Dead In Parking Lot: Police Shooting Suspect At Large In Maryland After Man Found Dead In Parking Lot: Police
Shooting Suspect At Large In Maryland After Man Found Dead In Parking Lot: Police Police investigators in Prince George’s County have identified the 30-year-old man who was gunned down and killed in Lewisdale overnight. Irvin Paredes of the Langley Park area was shot and killed by suspects who remain at large following a fatal incident on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department responded at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday night to a reported shooting in the 2300 block of University Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers located Paredes in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.&nbs…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Weekend Langley Park Assault Upgraded To Homicide: Police Weekend Langley Park Assault Upgraded To Homicide: Police
Weekend Langley Park Assault Upgraded To Homicide: Police A weekend assault in Langley Park has been upgraded to a homicide after the victim died several days later, authorities said.  Olivio Vail, 37, was found unresponsive and suffering from trauma outside an apartment building in the 7900 block of 14th Avenue at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, Prince George's County Police said. Vail died from his injuries on Wednesday. Police are now offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that could lead them to find a suspect in the case.  Anyone with information is asked to call police at 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips can be sent …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Langley Park Dies Weeks Later Pedestrian Struck By Car In Langley Park Dies Weeks Later
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Langley Park Dies Weeks Later A 50-year-old man died due to injuries suffered after being struck by a car in Langley Park last month, authorities announced. Julio Ayala was struck on the 1800 block of University Boulevard while walking in a parking lot around 6:20 p.m. on Jan. 23, Prince George's County police said. Ayala was transported to the hospital where he died on Feb. 4, 2022. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene and was not injured. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may c…

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by Cecilia Levine