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Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting
Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting The 30-year-old Suitland father who was found shot to death in an apartment building is being remembered as a "genuine family man" by his loved ones.  Brian Speaks was pronounced dead at the scene late in the afternoon inside an apartment in the 3500 block of Parkway Terrace Drive over the weekend, according to police in Prince George's County. When officers arrived, they found Speaks suffering from gunshot wounds inside the building, and despite their best efforts to provide aid, he was declared dead at the scene, leaving his friends and family reeling and filled with questions. "We …

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Police & Fire
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say In a startling incident, three boys between the ages of 11 and 13 have been charged in connection with two early morning burglaries at auto businesses in Montgomery County, police say. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm at Superior Auto Service in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where they found a front window that was shattered and property missing. While investigating the first incident, officers received a second report of a burglary at RMA Transportation, also in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where there were employees present at…

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Police & Fire
Maryland Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police Maryland Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police
Maryland Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police A 63-year-old woman is dead and her daughter is in custody for her murder after she called it in to the Montgomery County Department of Police on Monday. Tiffany Zhang, 29, has been arrested and charged in connection to the death of her mother, Guichun Hu, whose body was found in a grassy field in the 19400 block of Olive Tree Way in Gaithersburg. According to police, shortly before 10 a.m. on Nov. 4, the Emergency Communications Center received a call from Zhang advising that she had killed her mother the previous day. Upon arrival, officers were met by Zhang waiting outside near Hu'…

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Traffic
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Maryland Speeding Stop On I-270 Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Maryland Speeding Stop On I-270
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Maryland Speeding Stop On I-270 One of Montgomery County's top cops got a scare on Saturday morning when a driver plowed into his vehicle as he was conducting a traffic stop. District 3 Commander Jason Cokinos stopped a driver early on Nov. 2 for driving 110 mph on I-270 near I-495 when he was rudely interrupted by another reckless motorist in a Mercedes who crashed into the back of his vehicle. No serious injuries were reported, according to the commander, who was out of his vehicle when the Mercedes caused the crash. When you see police vehicles 🚔, emergency vehicles 🚒, tow trucks, etc. on the side of the road... MO…

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Police & Fire
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting Police investigators have identified the 18-year-old who was found with a fatal gunshot wound in a vehicle not far from a Prince George's County funeral home on Tuesday. Officers were called to the 7400 block of Old Landover Road at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 to probe a reported shooting, and further investigation led to the grisly discovery of Kesean Pollard's body in the 7100 block. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the initial investigation, investigators are searching for multiple suspects who arrived at the initial scene and opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. N…

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Police & Fire
Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (Developing) A deadly shooting near a Prince George's County funeral home is under investigation, police confirmed. Officers were called to the 7100 block of Old Landover Road at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning to investigate a reported shooting, and further investigation led to the grisly discovery of a dead body inside a vehicle in the 7400 block. According to police, they are searching for multiple suspects who arrived at the initial scene and opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. No description of the suspects or vehicle has been provided. Detectives are on scene working to establish a s…

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Schools
Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland
Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland New photos have been released by the University of Maryland Police Department as they continue their search for a suspect wanted in connection to a sex offense last month. In early September, members of the department responded to the 4600 block of College Avenue near the intersection of Princeton Avenue, where a student reported that she had been inappropriately touched. According to police, at around 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, the female student reported to investigators that she was walking along College Avenue when a man approached her and began asking questions. During that interacti…

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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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Police & Fire
Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police
Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police Two minors suffered injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking along the road in Anne Arundel County on Tuesday morning, police say. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 17, officers responded to the intersection of Outing Avenue and East Shore Road in Pasadena to investigate a reported hit-and-run involving a group of juveniles. According to investigators, the group was walking along Outing Avenue when two were struck by a white Nissan Pathfinder that was occupied by three Hispanic men. One juvenile was taken by paramedics to the hospital, while another w…

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News
Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Maryland, Police Say Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Maryland, Police Say
Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Maryland, 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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Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods
Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods A massive reward is being offered for information that results in the apprehension of a shooting suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a 35-year-old father in Montgomery County. At approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, where they found Silver Spring resident Carlos Alberto Ortiz in a nearby wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a $25,000 reward has been offered by the police for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of a possible shooter. Follo…

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Police & Fire
Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Vehicle Connected To Fatal Maryland Tire Shop Shooting Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Vehicle Connected To Fatal Maryland Tire Shop Shooting
Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Vehicle Connected To Fatal Maryland Tire Shop Shooting New details have been released by police in Prince George's County as they continue their search for two suspects wanted in connection to a fatal tire shop shooting over the weekend. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 1200 block of Marblewood Avenue in Capitol Heights, where they found one person suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained during the shooting. Investigators say that detectives believe the shooting took place inside of a tire shop, where the victim was an employee. F…

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Police & Fire
Police Investigating Deadly Labor Day Shooting In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING) Police Investigating Deadly Labor Day Shooting In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigating Deadly Labor Day Shooting In Montgomery County (Developing) One person was killed in a Montgomery County shooting on Monday morning, police say. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 2 to the 8020 block of 13th Street in Silver Spring, where there was a reported shooting not far from the DC border. Police say that a man was found at the scene, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Investigators said "the scene is secured."  More information is expected to be released. PIO is en route. Media staging area to be determined. #MCPNews #MCPD — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 2, 2024 …

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Police & Fire
One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Area Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Area Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Area Business, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed following a reported shooting on Thursday afternoon in Prince George's County, police confirm. At approximately 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, first responders were called to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police say that officers found a man inside a local store suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Details surrounding the shooting and suspect were developing late on Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike at approx. 4…

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Police & Fire
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Teens in Montgomery County continue to run afoul of the law, and are drawing the ire of police following a series of incidents reported in just one day involving juvenile offenders.  An officer was injured and several minors caused havoc for members of the police department this week, in three separate incidents that were reported by officials. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Thursday, juveniles ran roughshod on the law, leaving one hurt and two in custody.  First, officers in White Oak spotted an occupied stolen car that resulted in one police cruiser…

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Police & Fire
Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (Developing) A death investigation has been launched after a man died from his injuries following a shooting on Monday morning in Montgomery County, police say. Officers were called shortly before noon on Aug. 12 to the 19300 block of Clubhouse Road in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported shooting with one man down in the area. 6th District officers are on scene of a shooting in the 19300 block of Clubhouse Road. Adult male transported with unknown injuries. No suspect currently in custody. The scene is secure. #mcpd #mcpnews #incidentalert pic.twitter.com/3HsJbHLzpy — Montgomery County De…

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News
Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland
Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland A young, non-verbal autistic child was rescued from a large lake at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Montgomery County. According to officials, on Wednesday afternoon, police and a lifeguard from a nearby pool had to dive headfirst into a lake at the park following reports of the child entering the waters. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were able to get to the child and safely brought him to the shore.  "Excellent job," a spokesperson for the department stated, "and quick thinking by responding officers and many thanks to the lifeguards who ran down to help th…

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Police & Fire
Teen Arrested Attempting To Steal Police Cruiser In Maryland Teen Arrested Attempting To Steal Police Cruiser In Maryland
Teen Arrested Attempting To Steal Police Cruiser In Maryland A 16-year-old boy was apprehended after being busted in a stolen pick-up truck, then attempting to steal a police cruiser in Montgomery County. Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department spotted a stolen Ford F-150 in the area of Travis Avenue, and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, though the teen had other intentions and began speeding up. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, a K9 officer observed the truck speeding in the area of 355 North and Appledowre Way, prompting a pursuit that came to a curious conclusion. Police say that the Ford stopped in the area o…

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News
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, earlier this month, a Bethesda man contacted them to advise he believed he had been scammed after seeing local news reports of a woman being bilked out of nearly $1 million in a simi…

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News
Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (DEVELOPING) Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (DEVELOPING)
Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (Developing) A woodland search involving burglary suspects who fled from Anne Arundel County into Prince George's County has been launched, police say. According to investigators, two suspects fled in a vehicle following a burglary near Route 450 and headed into Bowie, where they got out and took off on foot. Police say that they were on foot in Prince George's County off Route 197/Bowie Road.  Advisory: we are assisting @AACOPD in this search. https://t.co/cZ7PytlygD — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) July 16, 2024 One suspect was described as a Black man in an orange shirt. No details about the second …

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Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland
Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland A contractor working in a Verizon bucket truck in Montgomery County on Tuesday afternoon has died, officials say. Shortly before noon on July 9, first responders were called to the 200 block of Ashton Road, when the worker made contact with power lines in a difficult spot to access in Ashton. Aerial of the scene where MCFRS is operating in the 200blk of Ashton Rd(Ashton) for a contractor bucket in the air making contact with power lines. @mcfrsPIO #mcpd @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac @mcpnews @mcfrs @DCNewsLive @alanhenney… pic.twitter.com/Lnz29…

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Police & Fire
One Killed, Two Injured In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (UPDATED) One Killed, Two Injured In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (UPDATED)
One Killed, Two Injured In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (Updated) One person was killed and two others hospitalized following a fatal triple shooting in Prince George's County, police say.  At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, officers were called to the 5400 block of Marlboro Pike, where there was a reported shooting involving three people. Upon arrival, first responders found a man suffering from fatal gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene after being evaluated and treated. According to police, two others, a man and woman, were also shot. They were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The woma…

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Schools
Graduation Fights In Montgomery County 'Embarrassment To Community,' Principal Says Graduation Fights In Montgomery County 'Embarrassment To Community,' Principal Says
Graduation Fights In Montgomery County 'Embarrassment To Community,' Principal Says What started as a day of celebration ended violently when a brawl broke out during a graduation ceremony in Silver Spring. Several fights were reported outside of John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring this week on the steps of Constitution Hall, according to Principal Vickie Adamson, who called the incident "an embarrassment to our community."  Some recent graduates were part of the conflict, the principal said, but most of the conflicts involved adults and members of the community. According to Adamson, who issued a letter to the community, school staff members unsuccessfully …

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Schools
Elementary School Principal Accused Of Assaulting Student In Maryland: Police Elementary School Principal Accused Of Assaulting Student In Maryland: Police
Elementary School Principal Accused Of Assaulting Student In Maryland: Police The elementary school principal in Montgomery County accused of assaulting a student has turned himself in and is facing charges, according to the police. In February, the Rockville City Police Department was tipped off by a staff member about an alleged assault of a student at Ritchie Park Elementary School, and an investigation by the agency and state's attorney's office identified Principal Andrew Winter as the suspect. On Monday, June 3, police say that a warrant was issued by a District Court Commissioner for one count of second-degree assault, and the 54-year-old Winter turned hi…

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News
Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney
Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney A Montgomery County mother is facing time in prison and will have to give up her adopted children after admitting to abusing them, the state's attorney's office announced on Friday. Lora Loethen, 55, was convicted of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect after pleading guilty on Thursday following an investigation into dozens of reports and police visits involving her adopted family in Damascus. In March 2023, prosecutors say that one of Loethen's adopted daughters confided in another adult that she had been repeatedly been hit in the face by her "mother."&nbs…

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Three People Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Neighborhood: Police (DEVELOPING) Three People Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Neighborhood: Police (DEVELOPING)
Three People Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Neighborhood: Police (Developing) Three people were injured in a triple shooting reported in Prince George's County, police say. Members of the District Heights and Prince George's County Police departments were called to the 6600 block of Atwood Street to investigate a shooting with several people down. Google Maps street view Upon arrival, officers found three suffering from gunshot wounds, all of whom were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. According to reports, a teen girl and two adults were the victims in the shooting. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. No details about the…

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