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DC Man Dies Days After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say DC Man Dies Days After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say
DC Man Dies Days After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say A 25-year-old man has died days after he was struck by a hit-run driver in Maryland, and police are now asking the public to help track down whoever’s responsible. Marquise Maddox, 25, of Washington, DC, died from his injuries on Saturday, June 1, several days after he was hit by a car on an Oxon Hill roadway, police said. Officers were called to the area of eastbound Oxon Hill Road at Livingston Road around 9:50 p.m. on May 28, where they found Maddox lying in the roadway suffering from traumatic injuries, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. The preliminary investig…
Suspect Who Shot DC Man In Maryland Park Captured Months Later: Police Suspect Who Shot DC Man In Maryland Park Captured Months Later: Police
Suspect Who Shot DC Man In Maryland Park Captured Months Later: Police A months-long investigation into the deadly shooting of a District man at a Maryland park has led to an arrest — thanks to a tip, police said. Elijah Kamara, 24, of no fixed address, is behind bars and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2024 death of 43-year-old Morris Haskins Jr., according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. On Nov. 8, 2024, officers responded to a park in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road in Capitol Heights around 5:50 p.m. for reports of gunfire.  They found Haskins suffering from a gunshot wound. He died the following day. Dete…
58-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Maryland Stairwell Identified By Police 58-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Maryland Stairwell Identified By Police
58-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Maryland Stairwell Identified By Police A man found shot to death in a stairwell in Prince George's County has been identified as detectives continue to search for his killer, police announced. Homicide detectives are offering a $25,000 reward for information after identifying the victim of a fatal shooting in Riverdale. Officers were called to the 6600 block of Riverdale Road around 10:05 a.m. on Friday, April 11, for a report of an unresponsive man, police said. When they arrived, they found 58-year-old Adeyemi Martin, of New Carrollton, shot in a stairwell. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have not released a …
Serial Sex Offender Who Lured Women Into Cars In Maryland, DC Still Unidentified: Police Serial Sex Offender Who Lured Women Into Cars In Maryland, DC Still Unidentified: Police
Serial Sex Offender Who Lured Women Into Cars In Maryland, DC Still Unidentified: Police Detectives in Southern Maryland are trying to put a name to a violent predator who terrorized women across the DMV for years — and they’re asking the public for help. Between 1996 and 2003, an unidentified man sexually assaulted multiple women after luring them into his car under false pretenses in Prince George’s County and Washington, DC, then driving them to remote areas of Charles County to attack them, according to investigators.  Officials from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said the man used the name “Jerry”, along with Jimmy, George, and James, to gain trust. Once the vic…
Teen Smash-Grab Gun Store Burglars Ram Building, Steal Weapons, Flee To Maryland, Police Say Teen Smash-Grab Gun Store Burglars Ram Building, Steal Weapons, Flee To Maryland, Police Say
Teen Smash-Grab Gun Store Burglars Ram Building, Steal Weapons, Flee To Maryland, Police Say A pair of teenage suspects are in custody after cops say they rammed a stolen truck into a Virginia gun store, swiped several firearms, then fled across state lines before being arrested. The suspects—both juveniles—were arrested on Monday, March 24, following a wild overnight heist that began just after 1:20 a.m. at Dominion Defense on Fullerton Road in Springfield, according to Fairfax County Police. Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm and found the store’s front entrance smashed in and “multiple firearms stolen,” authorities said. Surveillance and investigative leads revea…
Manhunt Underway For Suspect Who Tried To Kidnap Woman At Knifepoint In Maryland, Sheriff Says Manhunt Underway For Suspect Who Tried To Kidnap Woman At Knifepoint In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Manhunt Underway For Suspect Who Tried To Kidnap Woman At Knifepoint In Maryland, Sheriff Says A knife-wielding maniac is on the loose in Maryland, and police are urging residents to stay vigilant. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for an armed and dangerous suspect accused of trying to kidnap a woman in broad daylight before she managed to fight him off and escape. The attack happened around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, in the 28000 block of Old Village Road in Mechanicsville, officials said. According to investigators, the unknown man approached a woman, assaulted her, pulled a knife, and attempted to force her into his vehicle. But she wasn’t going without …
Department Of Transportation Employee Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland (UPDATED) Department Of Transportation Employee Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland (UPDATED)
Department Of Transportation Employee Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland (Updated) A Montgomery County Department of Transportation employee was struck and seriously injured by a driver while on the job, police say. Investigators are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a driver wanted for a "serious hit-and-run" that was reported on Thursday, Oct. 24 in the area of Briggs Chaney Road and Legend Oaks Drive in Silver Spring. Briggs Chaney Road and Legend Oaks Drive in Silver Spring Google Maps street view According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at around 9:10 a.m. on Oct. 24, officers were called to investigate a reported c…
Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign
Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Maryland Elementary School Sign A Maryland community came together to help clean up hateful graffiti that was found spray painted outside a Montgomery County elementary school. Anti-semitic imagery was found on a sign at the Bethesda Elementary School on Arlington Road, though crews and neighbors were quick to clear the paint on Sunday morning. Many thanks to @2dCommander, @mcpnews, @BethesdaUP, Dr. Taylor & Marcus Jones at @MCPS, and @CentralFarmMKTs Bethesda team as well as local residents for the response & efforts today to clean up deeply offensive graffiti today.“Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can d…
Man Stabs Ex-GF Dead In Maryland Home, Flees To DC: Police Man Stabs Ex-GF Dead In Maryland Home, Flees To DC: Police
Man Stabs Ex-GF Dead In Maryland Home, Flees To DC: Police A Virginia man is in custody after police say he stabbed his ex-girlfriend dead during an argument at her Maryland home on Tuesday morning, April 9. Kevin Derr, 50, of Alexandria, was charged with first- and second- degree murder and other offenses, in the death of Wendolyn McKoy, 47, Prince George's County police said. The two had been arguing at her home on the 5600 block of Lanteen Street in Lanham, bringing officers to the scene at around 11 a.m., the department said. That's when officers found McKoy suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a nearby hospital and pronou…
ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner
ID Sought For Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner Detectives have released surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the man they believe is responsible for last week’s murder of a Maryland convenience store owner. Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, VA, was found suffering from head trauma as officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man at a business on the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later. Investigators believe the suspect attacked Hanif while stealing items from the store before fleeing on a b…
'Stomach Ache' Claim Key To Elaborate Scheme To Rob Victim Of $10K In MD 'Stomach Ache' Claim Key To Elaborate Scheme To Rob Victim Of $10K In MD
'Stomach Ache' Claim Key To Elaborate Scheme To Rob Victim Of $10K In MD Schemers pulled of an extremely elaborate hoax to bilk a woman in Montgomery County out of $10,000, according to police. New photos have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police regarding a theft that was reported on Monday, April 10, involving at least four people who pulled off a scam to rob a woman out of thousands of dollars. The incident was reported at the TJMaxx store in the 20900 block of Frederick Road last night. According to police, an employee was approached by two suspects who asked if she spoke Spanish, and when she confirmed that she did, the dubious duo a…
Widow Calls On Community For Help Hunting Down Husband's Silver Spring Parking Garage Killer Widow Calls On Community For Help Hunting Down Husband's Silver Spring Parking Garage Killer
Widow Calls On Community For Help Hunting Down Husband's Silver Spring Parking Garage Killer Months after 62-year-old Charles Joseph Reynolds was gunned down inside a Montgomery County parking garage, his family, and the police, are still looking for answers. On Wednesday, Dec. 21 last year, what began as a day of celebration for the Reynolds family ended in tragedy in downtown Silver Spring when the father of three was killed by an unknown assailant while bringing leftovers to his car in the garage. TODAY: Chief Jones, Captain Gagen & Karis Hastings, wife of Charles Joseph Reynolds, request the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in the Wayne Ave. homicide th…
Blood Found Inside Muddied Truck Of Maryland Man Missing Under Suspicious Circumstance: Police Blood Found Inside Muddied Truck Of Maryland Man Missing Under Suspicious Circumstance: Police
Blood Found Inside Muddied Truck Of Maryland Man Missing Under Suspicious Circumstance: Police Seen him? Alarm bells are sounding for Maryland State Police investigators as they seek the public’s assistance in locating a 27-year-old man reported missing under suspicious circumstances whose truck was found with blood inside during the investigation. An alert was issued by Maryland State Police investigators as they attempt to track down Dequan Javon Fields, who was reported missing out of Somerset County on Thursday, Jan. 12 after there were multiple attempts by his family to contact him. Investigators say that since then, a 2004 gold Dodge Durango that belongs to Fields was located…
Man Leaves GF For Dead Outside Maryland Home, Captured In Florida Man Leaves GF For Dead Outside Maryland Home, Captured In Florida
Man Leaves GF For Dead Outside Maryland Home, Captured In Florida A Maryland man accused of killing his girlfriend in December 2021 has been arrested in Florida, authorities say. Kevin Lorenzo Jackson, 44, is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend, Kimberly Page, 51, during an argument outside of a home in the 5000 block of Leah Court on Dec. 17, 2021. Jackson was located and arrested in Orange County, Florida. Jackson has been charged with first and second degree murder and related charges and is pending extradition to Maryland.  If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. …
Woman Fatally Struck While Removing Dangerous Debris From Roadway ID'd Woman Fatally Struck While Removing Dangerous Debris From Roadway ID'd
Woman Fatally Struck While Removing Dangerous Debris From Roadway ID'd Police have identified the woman killed in a collision in Prince George's County, authorities announce. Katelin Rodriguez, 27, was pronounced dead on the scene after the collision that occurred around 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28 in the area of Indian Head Highway and Livingston Road, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation revealed that Rodriguez was driving northbound on Indian Head Highway when she stopped and got out of her vehicle to remove an item that was in the roadway. A second driver heading north then fatally struck Rodriguez shortly after she had gotten out of th…
Maryland Police Canvass For Information After Child Murdered Outside Home By Unknown Suspect Maryland Police Canvass For Information After Child Murdered Outside Home By Unknown Suspect
Maryland Police Canvass For Information After Child Murdered Outside Home By Unknown Suspect Prince George's County detectives are canvassing for information about the murder of a 13-year-old Temple Hills boy that occurred earlier this month, authorities say. Jayz Agnew was found shot outside of a home in the 2100 block of Jameson Street shortly before 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, according to Prince George's County police. Agnew was rushed to a nearby hospital after the unknown suspect attacked him, and doctors pronounced him clinically deceased on Friday, Nov. 11. Detectives are working to identify a suspect as well as a motive for the crime, and are offering a $25,000 reward …
Police ID Maryland Man Gunned Down, Shooter At Large Police ID Maryland Man Gunned Down, Shooter At Large
Police ID Maryland Man Gunned Down, Shooter At Large Police are offering a $25,000 reward in hopes of identifying the suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a Hyattsville man, authorities announce. Jose Arroyo Salazar, 28, was found suffering from gunshot wounds outside in the 1500 block of Madison Street, around 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, according to Prince George's County police. Salazar was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remai…
Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say
Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say A woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver late on Monday night in Capitol Heights in Maryland, police say. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded at approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, to the intersection of Walker Mill Road and Rochelle Avenue in the unincorporated section of District Heights. The initial investigation determined that an unidentified driver struck the pedestrian in the roadway before fleeing the sene. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead on Monday night. Officials said that the wom…
Police ID Man Who Was Gunned Down On Veteran's Day In Maryland Police ID Man Who Was Gunned Down On Veteran's Day In Maryland
Police ID Man Who Was Gunned Down On Veteran's Day In Maryland Police investigators in Prince George’s County have released new details about the man who was found shot and killed in Maryland on Veteran's Day. Hyattsville resident Jose Arroyo Salazar has been identified as the 28-year-old victim who was fatally shot on Friday, Nov. 11, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. At approximately 10 p.m. on Friday night, officers responded to the 1500 block of Madison Street in Chillum, where there was a report of shots fired in the area. According to police, upon arrival, officers found Arroyo Salazar outside suffering from multiple gun…
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 …
Two Killed At Oxon Hill Grocery Store Two Killed At Oxon Hill Grocery Store
Two Killed At Oxon Hill Grocery Store Two people are dead after being shot at an Oxon Hill grocery store, authorities say. A man and a woman were found with gunshot wounds at the grocery store in the 20 block of Audrey Lane around 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4, according to Prince George's County police. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the female victim was rushed to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Police do not believe there is a danger to the public.  The male was pronounced dead on the scene.If anyone has any information, please call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or submit your tip …
Reward Offered In Connection To Fatal Parking Lot Stabbing At Maryland Shopping Center Reward Offered In Connection To Fatal Parking Lot Stabbing At Maryland Shopping Center
Reward Offered In Connection To Fatal Parking Lot Stabbing At Maryland Shopping Center Detectives are offering a $25,000 reward in connection to a fatal stabbing in parking lot of a shopping center in Oxon Hill, authorities say. Anthony Taylor Sr., 47, was fatally stabbed the shopping center parking lot in the 4900 block of Indian Head Highway around 12:05 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to Prince George's County police. Surveillance video shows the suspect walking toward the camera and then standing outside of a business just before the murder.  If anyone has information relevant to this investigation or this suspect, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-…
Winter Crash Victim Dead After Fighting For His Life For Months Winter Crash Victim Dead After Fighting For His Life For Months
Winter Crash Victim Dead After Fighting For His Life For Months A man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a car crash last winter after fighting for his life for nearly a year, authorities say. Tony Wilkerson, 63, died on Monday, Oct. 31 due to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash that occurred on the night of Jan. 2, 2022, according to Prince George's County Police. Investigators say that Wilkerson was driving in the 9400 block of Piscataway Road when for unknown reasons he crossed the center line and struck a car. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing…
Maryland Police Offer Reward After Brutal Parking Lot Stabbing Kills One Maryland Police Offer Reward After Brutal Parking Lot Stabbing Kills One
Maryland Police Offer Reward After Brutal Parking Lot Stabbing Kills One Detectives are offering a $25,000 reward for information in connection to a fatal stabbing in Upper Marlboro over the weekend, authorities say. Ian Persaud, 34, was killed in a stabbing attack in a parking lot in the 5000 block of Brown Station Road around 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Police say that Persaud was stabbed during a dispute with an unknown suspect. Persaud was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call d…
Another Pedestrian Dead After Hit-And-Run On Dangerous Prince George's County Highway Another Pedestrian Dead After Hit-And-Run On Dangerous Prince George's County Highway
Another Pedestrian Dead After Hit-And-Run On Dangerous Prince George's County Highway At least two pedestrians have died within days of each other after being struck by a vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Prince George's County. After a deadly collision on the same highway over the weekend, detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred around 12 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway near Whitfield Chapel Road in Lanham, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation reveals that the involved driver was driving west on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway when they struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was pr…
Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington
Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington A 25-year-old woman is dead after a fatal rollover collision in Fort Washington, police say. Ashley Henson, of Temple Hills, was pronounced dead after her vehicle overturned while she was driving west on the 2300 block of Tucker Road around 10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, according to Prince George's County Police. Police are still investigating what may have led to to collision.  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 call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County
Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County A construction worker is dead after being hit in a closed section of roadway in Prince George's County, police say. Christopher Carter, 52, of Fort Washington, was killed after being hit while working in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Metzerott Road around 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, according to Prince George's County police. Investigators say that Carter was pronounced dead on the scene and the driver of the striking vehicle was taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstructi…
Police Look For SUV Involved In Fatal Greenbelt Hit And Run Police Look For SUV Involved In Fatal Greenbelt Hit And Run
Police Look For SUV Involved In Fatal Greenbelt Hit And Run Police are asking for help finding the driver responsible for a fatal hit and run that occurred in Greenbelt, authorities say. Zarek Lynch, 22, of Annapolis was killed after being hit by a vehicle around 2 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the 6300 block of Greenbelt Road, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation revealed that the vehicle is likely a 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade that is dark in color and/or black. The vehicle is suspected to have heavy front-end damage on its passenger side and is missing portions of its passenger side headlight.  Police say that previous un…
Elderly Man Dead After Horrific Four-Vehicle Crash In Oxon Hill Elderly Man Dead After Horrific Four-Vehicle Crash In Oxon Hill
Elderly Man Dead After Horrific Four-Vehicle Crash In Oxon Hill An elderly man is dead after a multiple vehicle collision in Oxon Hill over the weekend, authorities say. James Charles Johnson, 86, was rushed to the hospital after getting into the crash around 2:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14 in the area of Livingston Road and Crisfield Drive, according to Prince George's County Police. Johnson succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, Oct. 15.  Investigation revealed that Johnson was driving east on Livingston Road when he collided with a second vehicle, crossed the double yellow line, and struck a third and fourth vehicle.  One driver suffered from …
Pedestrian Death Toll Rises After Construction Worker Hit By Car On Dangerous Maryland Highway Pedestrian Death Toll Rises After Construction Worker Hit By Car On Dangerous Maryland Highway
Pedestrian Death Toll Rises After Construction Worker Hit By Car On Dangerous Maryland Highway Another pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on Indian Head Highway in Fort Washington, authorities confirm.  Huerta Melendez, 56, was fatally struck by a car around 11 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 while working on a roadway construction site on Indian Head Highway near Kerby Hill Road after a vehicle drove through a closed section of roadway, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle struck several traffic cones before hitting Melendez, then continuing on to strike a median and second vehicle.  Melendez was pronounced dea…
Maryland Man Accused Of Beating, Stabbing Stepson To Death Captured By Police Maryland Man Accused Of Beating, Stabbing Stepson To Death Captured By Police
Maryland Man Accused Of Beating, Stabbing Stepson To Death Captured By Police Police have arrested an Upper Marlboro man accused of stabbing his stepson to death over the weekend, authorities say. Prince George's County Detectives say that Jamie Porras, 68, stabbed Kelly McClary, 53, to death around 7 a.m., Friday, Oct. 7, inside of a home on Queen Anne Bridge Road. McClary was discovered with several apparent blunt force trauma and stab wounds, and was pronounced dead on the scene.  Porras fled the scene after the attack and was later found at a different location. Porras is currently being held on a no-bond status. If anyone has information relevant to this …