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Woman Killed In Maryland Hit-Run Crash, Police Seek Driver Woman Killed In Maryland Hit-Run Crash, Police Seek Driver
Woman Killed In Maryland Hit-Run Crash, Police Seek Driver A 40-year-old woman is dead following a hit-and-run Friday night in Accokeek, sparking an ongoing investigation by the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to the area of Indian Head Highway and Farmington Road around 9:50 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 after receiving reports of a pedestrian collision, police said. When officers arrived, they found Loretta Canter-Andrews, of Accokeek, in the roadway suffering from severe traumatic injuries.  She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. Investigators say Canter-Andrews was struck in the northbound …

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Teen Killed In Weekend Maryland Shooting Identified By Police Teen Killed In Weekend Maryland Shooting Identified By Police
Teen Killed In Weekend Maryland Shooting Identified By Police The 16-year-old killed during a weekend altercation in Prince George's County has been identified as Kesean Hunt, a resident of Accokeek, police announced. Hunt died at a local hospital after being shot late Saturday night in the 700 block of Harry S Truman Drive. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the scene around 9 p.m. on Nov. 16.  Upon arrival, they found Hunt outside, suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders provided treatment at the scene before rushing him to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Detectives say t…

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Business
Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Market Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Market
Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Market A winning Maryland Lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at an area market, and the winner has not yet come forward to claim their five-figure jackpot. One top-prize winning Bonus Match 5 ticket worth a five-figure jackpot was sold at Keller's Market at 15624 Livingston Road in Accokeek for the drawing on Thursday, Oct. 10, though it has not been cashed in a day later. The winning numbers for the Thursday drawing were 07-10-11-15-19 with a Bonus Ball of 04. This represents the 27th jackpot-winner Bonus Match 5 drawing sold in 2024. "Lottery officials urge the winner to sign…

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Schools
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (UDPATED) Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (UDPATED)
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (Udpated) A high school student was shot at and robbed at gunpoint while waiting at a bus stop to head to school on Thursday morning in Prince George's County, police say. At around 6:40 a.m. on Sept. 19, officers were called to the 15900 block of Livingston Road near Xander Street in Accokeek, where there was a reported incident involving a robber and pair of robbers. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two people approached a group of minors at the bus stop and announced the robbery, prompting them to scatter away in fear. One of the two suspects fired a shot in the air, cau…

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Tipsters Lead Officers To Four Teens Caught Breaking Into Vehicles At Maryland Mall: Sheriff Tipsters Lead Officers To Four Teens Caught Breaking Into Vehicles At Maryland Mall: Sheriff
Tipsters Lead Officers To Four Teens Caught Breaking Into Vehicles At Maryland Mall: Sheriff A member of the Charles County community saw something, and said something, leading to the apprehension of four teens who were caught breaking into vehicles at St. Charles Towne Center, officials say. On Monday afternoon, officers were called to the parking lot after being tipped off about a group of minors who were spotted using tools to break into cars. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, when officers arrived to investigate, the four suspects scattered on foot, but were quickly apprehended. Investigators say that it was later determined that at least three vehicles were br…

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