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Two Men Busted With Child Porn In Two Days In Prince George's County: Maryland State Police Two Men Busted With Child Porn In Two Days In Prince George's County: Maryland State Police
Two Men Busted With Child Porn In Two Days In Prince George's County: Maryland State Police Another grown man in Prince George’s County is facing charges for possessing and distributing child porn in Maryland, state police announced. Joshua Ramsey, 25, of Bowie, has been charged with two counts of possession with the intent to distribute child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The arrest was announced on Thursday, Oct. 27. Beginning in July, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the distribution and possession o…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Metropolitan Police Officer Hit By Car While Carrying Groceries Admitted To ICU Metropolitan Police Officer Hit By Car While Carrying Groceries Admitted To ICU
Metropolitan Police Officer Hit By Car While Carrying Groceries Admitted To ICU A 23-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department is in critical but stable condition after being hit by a car after grocery shopping in Bowie, authorities say. The off-duty officer was walking out of the Shoppers grocery store in the 10500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway around 10:40 a.m., when he was struck by the vehicle, according to Prince George's County police. The driver of the suspect vehicle was located and is said to be cooperating with investigators as they try to determine was led to the collision. Today’s press conference with Chief Aziz and D.C Chief Conte…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Off-Duty DC Cop Critically Injured By Driver In Maryland Parking Lot (DEVELOPING) Off-Duty DC Cop Critically Injured By Driver In Maryland Parking Lot (DEVELOPING)
Off-Duty DC Cop Critically Injured By Driver In Maryland Parking Lot (Developing) An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was critically injured after being struck by a car in a Maryland parking lot, officials said. At approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, a driver struck the officer in the 10500 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway in Bowie, according to a spokesperson from the Prince George’s County Police Department. The incident happened in the parking lot near the Shoppers grocery store. According to police investigators, the officer suffered critical injuries and has been transported to UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo. His condition was not…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Minor Suspects Identified, Being Charged As Adults For Carjacking In Maryland: Police Two Minor Suspects Identified, Being Charged As Adults For Carjacking In Maryland: Police
Two Minor Suspects Identified, Being Charged As Adults For Carjacking In Maryland: Police Two out of three known suspects in a Bowie carjacking have been identified, authorities say. Warrants have been issued for two teenage girls after they were allegedly involved in stealing a car in the 4100 block of Northview Drive on Tuesday, July 26, according to Bowie police. Police have not yet identified the third suspect, pictured on the right wearing a black hat, black shirt, blue jeans, and a pink purse. Two of the three suspects have been identified as teenage girls.Bowie Police Department The identified teens have been charged as adults. Anyone with identifying information ab…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Police Release New Info On Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-Run Maryland Crash UPDATE: Police Release New Info On Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-Run Maryland Crash
Update: Police Release New Info On Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-Run Maryland Crash Police have released additional details on the vehicle they suspect was involved in a fatal hit and run in Maryland, authorities say. The striking vehicle is believed to be a 2013 Dodge Ram pick-up with front end damage and possibly missing a headlight, according to Bowie Police. UPDATE 8/16/22: The striking vehicle is believed to be a 2013 Dodge Ram pick-up with front end damage and possibly missing a headlight. Thank you for the continued shares and calls/messages with information possibly relating to this incident. https://t.co/4D7rp8JheC pic.twitter.com/hJfX4T14Kq — Bowie Police Dep…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Reward Offered As Police ID 24-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Maryland Reward Offered As Police ID 24-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Maryland
Reward Offered As Police ID 24-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Maryland The victim in a fatal Bowie shooting has been identified, authorities say. Brandon Moore, 24, was shot around 9:20 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8 in the 6200 block of Gabriel Street, according to Prince George's County police. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Man Apprehended After Barricading Himself Inside Maryland Home Man Apprehended After Barricading Himself Inside Maryland Home
Man Apprehended After Barricading Himself Inside Maryland Home A man was apprehended after an hourslong standoff that began early this morning in Bowie, authorities say. Police were first at the scene shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday, July 22, where there was a man who barricaded himself inside a Gladys Retreat Circle residence refusing to come outside, according to Prince George's County Police. Negotiators worked for several hours to reach a resolution with the man, who was safely taken into custody without incident at approximately 2:05 p.m. later on Friday afternoon, police said. No injuries have been reported at this time. Roads that w…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Upper Marlboro Man Alert Issued For Missing Upper Marlboro Man
Alert Issued For Missing Upper Marlboro Man Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing Upper Marlboro man who hasn't been seen in nearly a week, authorities say. Robert Griggs, 47, was last seen in the 9800 block of Royal Commerce Place around 11 a.m., Friday, July 15, according to Prince George's County Police. Griggs is described as a black male, 5-foot-9 tall, and 190 pounds, investigators said. He was last seen wearing a cartoon shirt, black pants, and black tennis shoes.  He may be driving a black Mazda 3 with Maryland tags 3ET1953. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the P…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20 Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20
Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20 A studious and enthusiastic Bowie athlete's life was cut short late last spring unexpectedly passing away at only 20 years old, according to posts by her family. Jami Marie Bennett "found her peace" when she died on May 31. Originally from Nebraska, Jami grew up in Bowie and made the area her home, participating in several sports excelling in academics at Bowie High School, according to an obituary. Jami had completed over two years at Towson University before her passing, and worked as a Community Center Assistant as well as a manager at a smoothie store.  A true adventure seeker, Ja…

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by Annie DeVoe
Weather
Tornados Wreck Greater Baltimore Tornados Wreck Greater Baltimore
Tornados Wreck Greater Baltimore Greater Baltimore was left cleaning up Wednesday, July 6 after a tornado and severe storms that swept through the area. Evidence of two twisters was apparent in Bowie and Shady Side, one with winds up to 80 mph, NBC Washington reports. Tweets by Meg_Handtruck .@wbaltv11 @WMAR2News @FOXBaltimore Tornado touched down in Bowie at approximately 5:30pm - in "B" section near intersection of Bradford & Buckingham. Many large trees & telephone pole down. pic.twitter.com/vjVf6GiVcX — Trombone Joe Jackson (@Trombone_JoeJ) July 5, 2022 Neighbors reported seeing trees rocking, a trampoli…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Details Released In Massive Prince George's Nursing Home Fire Details Released In Massive Prince George's Nursing Home Fire
Details Released In Massive Prince George's Nursing Home Fire The fire that displaced over 100 residents in a Bowie senior living facility has been allegedly traced to an explosion in the kitchen, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, a collapsed exterior wall led responders to smoke and a small fire coming from the kitchen of the facility at the 1500 block of Health Center Drive around 3:46 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department.  While no injuries related to the fire have been reported, all 112 residents of the facility had to be relocated due to utility damages from the incident. Most …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
100+ Displaced In Bowie Nursing Home Fire 100+ Displaced In Bowie Nursing Home Fire
100+ Displaced In Bowie Nursing Home Fire More than 100 residents were displaced after an alleged explosion at a nursing home in Bowie, authorities say. Initial reports of an explosion at the facility on the 15000 block of Health Center Drive came in at 3:42 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, according to the Prince George's Fire Department.  All 112 residents of the facility were transferred to neighboring facilities with the assistance of several area partners. No injuries have been reported.  Family of residents are welcome to gather at the Bowie Senior Center. The city of Bowie has set up a line for families to check on the sta…

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by Annie DeVoe