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Arsenal Seized After Maryland Biker Opens Fire At Driver In Road Rage Shooting: State Police Arsenal Seized After Maryland Biker Opens Fire At Driver In Road Rage Shooting: State Police
Arsenal Seized After Maryland Biker Opens Fire At Driver In Road Rage Shooting: State Police A Maryland motorcyclist is behind bars after troopers say he opened fire on another driver during a road rage incident — and was later found with a small arsenal of handguns. Brandywine resident Michael Larrell Green, 36, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 10, when investigators seized nine guns after a shooting in Prince George's County, according to Maryland State Police. The investigation began at around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, when a motorist called 911 to report their vehicle had been shot multiple times by a motorcyclist following a road rage encounter on southbound Route 5…

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Virginia ATV Rider Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck In Maryland Identified By Police Virginia ATV Rider Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck In Maryland Identified By Police
Virginia ATV Rider Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck In Maryland Identified By Police New details have been released after a Virginia man was killed and a woman critically injured after his ATV slammed into a pickup truck at a Maryland intersection. The deadly crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the intersection of Dyson Road and Missouri Avenue in Brandywine, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers arrived to find two people—an ATV rider and a woman—seriously injured, officials said.  On Tuesday, May 20, the Prince George's County Police Department identified the rider as 35-year-old Fairfax resident Jose Arias Castro. …

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ATV Rider Killed, Woman Seriously Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck In Maryland: Police ATV Rider Killed, Woman Seriously Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck In Maryland: Police
ATV Rider Killed, Woman Seriously Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck In Maryland: Police One man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life after an ATV slammed into a pickup truck at a Maryland intersection, police said. The deadly crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the intersection of Dyson Road and Missouri Avenue in Brandywine, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers arrived to find two people—an ATV rider and a woman—seriously injured, officials said.  The rider was rushed to an area hospital, where he later was pronounced dead, according to police. His name has not been released. The woman remains hospitalized in seri…

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Maryland Fragrance Thieves Busted With $20K In Goods Stuffed Into Flashy SUV, Sheriff Says Maryland Fragrance Thieves Busted With $20K In Goods Stuffed Into Flashy SUV, Sheriff Says
Maryland Fragrance Thieves Busted With $20K In Goods Stuffed Into Flashy SUV, 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 …

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Traffic
What Happens When Drivers Ignore 344 Tickets? DC Sues Maryland Man To Find Out What Happens When Drivers Ignore 344 Tickets? DC Sues Maryland Man To Find Out
What Happens When Drivers Ignore 344 Tickets? DC Sues Maryland Man To Find Out He racked up nearly five speeding tickets a week — now he’s being taken to court. A Maryland man with more than 300 traffic tickets — including 61 for flying more than 30 MPH over the speed limit — is being sued by the DC Attorney General for what officials are calling one of the most dangerous traffic records in recent memory. Charles V. Sanders Jr., of Brandywine, owes $187,200 in unpaid fines tied to 344 traffic citations in DC, most of them for excessive speeding, according to Attorney General Brian Schwalb. From March 2021 to July 2022, Sanders averaged nearly five speeding violations…

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Lifestyle
Grandfather Of Nine Wins $50K On Maryland Lottery Ticket After Hitting Wrong Button Grandfather Of Nine Wins $50K On Maryland Lottery Ticket After Hitting Wrong Button
Grandfather Of Nine Wins $50K On Maryland Lottery Ticket After Hitting Wrong Button A Maryland traffic manager is happy to be more lucky than good after cashing in a Lottery ticket worth $50,000 that he never meant to purchase. The longtime lotto player from Glen Burnie told officials he prefers jackpot games such as Pick 3 and Pick 4 but while working on a road construction crew in the Brandywine area, Roderick Doughty decided to change course and pick up some scratchers. “I just went in the store and I said ‘I’m going to play scratch-offs,’” he mused. Mission accomplished. Entirely on accident. Doughty told Lottery officials that he hit the wrong button on the Lottery …

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Police & Fire
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Two men are facing charges for the attempted murder of a police officer following an officer-involved shooting and pursuit in Prince George's County on Sunday morning. Dennis Burkett, 51, of Brandywine, and Robert Burkett Jr., 50, of Temple Hills are being held behind bars after a shooting in Upper Marlboro during an investigation into at least two burglaries, police say. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 21, officers on patrol stopped to investigate a possible burglary in progress at a closed gas station in the 7600 block of Crain Highway when a burgundy van was found backed into the back door…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic In Brandywine Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic In Brandywine
Multi-Vehicle Crash Delays Traffic In Brandywine Officers are asking drivers to stay clear of an area in Brandywine after a multiple vehicle crash, officials say, The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the area of Clymer Drive and Chadds Ford Drive, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department. TRAFFIC ALERT: Drivers, please avoid Crain Highway in Brandywine in the area of Clymer Drive and Chadds Ford Drive if at all possible. #PGFD crews are on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash. pic.twitter.com/XynBsRF8Oo — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) August 31, 2022 Officials said that …

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Brandywine Woman Arrested For Running Over Boyfriend With Car, Killing Him Brandywine Woman Arrested For Running Over Boyfriend With Car, Killing Him
Brandywine Woman Arrested For Running Over Boyfriend With Car, Killing Him A Brandywine woman has been charged after running over her boyfriend with her car over the weekend, killing him, authorities say. Udele Burno, 38, is accused of causing the death of Riverdale resident Shamatto Clarke, 40, after intentionally striking him outside of a home in the 6100 block of Floral Park Road around 8:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, according to Prince George's County Police. Burno is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status, officials said. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detecti…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Maryland: Sheriff Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Maryland: Sheriff
Burglar Waits For Homeowner To Return From Work Before Attack In Maryland: Sheriff A man laid in wait inside a Maryland home after burglarizing it to attack a homeowner when he returned home from work, authorities announced. Prince George’s County resident Roy Pena-Bautista, 40, of Brandywine, is facing charges following a reported burglary and assault in the 15700 block of Cloverleaf Court in Hughesville, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said that the homeowner heard a noise in the spare bedroom of the residence, and as he went to investigate, he was immediately attacke…

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Massive Search Continues For Missing Brandywine Teen Massive Search Continues For Missing Brandywine Teen
Massive Search Continues For Missing Brandywine Teen Police are asking for help locating a missing Brandywine teen who may be headed to North Carolina, authorities say. Breyanna Streeter, 15, was last seen in the Brandywine area on Sunday, June 5, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Breyanna has long strawberry blonde hair and wears black rimmed glasses. She is described as 5-feet 2-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds.  The teen was last seen wearing a school uniform of a white polo shirt, tan pants, and maroon Jordan sneakers. She may be in need of medical attention. If you have seen Breyanna Stree…

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by Annie DeVoe