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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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One Killed, One Injured After Crash On MD-5 In Prince George's County: State Police
A 34-year-old woman died after being involved in a crash with a BMW in Prince George's County on Wednesday night. Accokeek resident Nickita Sammy has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person who was killed in a crash involving Timothy Brickhouse, 26, in Brandywine overnight. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, police say that Sammy was the passenger in a Hyundai traveling south on Branch Avenue at the intersection of Earnshaw Drive, where the driver attempted to make a left turn and was struck by the District Height resident's BMW. Branch Avenue at the int…
Police & Fire
Mugshot Of Accused Arlington Ambulance Thief Released
Police have released the mugshot of a man who they say led a police pursuit in a stolen ambulance and hitting several cars in the process over the weekend in Arlington. Darell T. Caldwell, 30, of Brandywine, MD, is facing federal charges after switching from a pickup truck to an ambulance in leading a pursuit and crashing multiple times along I-395 in Arlington, authorities said. Trouble began for Caldwell around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, when Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-66 near the 74 mile marker, State Police said. T…
Police & Fire
Federal Charges For Man Who Led I-395 Pursuit, Caused 13 Crashes In Stolen Ambulance: Police
A Maryland man is facing federal charges after switching from a pickup truck to an ambulance in leading a pursuit and crashing multiple times along I-395 in Arlington, authorities said. Trouble began for Darell T. Caldwell, 30, of Brandywine, MD, around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, when Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-66 near the 74 mile marker, State Police said. The truck, which had been reported stolen out of Falls Church, VA, fled the scene. The driver of the other vehicle involved in this crash was transported to a n…
Police & Fire
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 …
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
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
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…
Police & Fire
Teen Boy Killed In Maryland Crash Was Driving To School, Loved Ones Say
A 17-year-old boy killed in a car crash last week in Maryland was on his way to school, loved ones said on a GoFundMe for his family. More than $5,600 had been raised on the campaign launched in memory of Christopher Sosa as of Sunday, May 1, four days after the Accokeek crash in Brandywine. Sosa crossed the center line to pass a slower vehicle while traveling north on Accokeek Road, police said. He then lost control of his vehicle and crashed after an unmarked deputy with the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office activated his lights to observe the traffic violation, county police s…
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Prince George's Car Crash: Police
A 17-year-old boy has died in a car crash in Prince George's County, authorities said. Christopher Sosa, of Accokeek, died after a single-car crash that occurred at the intersection of Accokeek Road and Gardner Road in Brandywine on the morning of Wednesday, April 27, Prince George's County Police said. Initial investigation revealed Sosa crossed the center line to pass a slower vehicle while traveling north on Accokeek Road, police said. Sosa later lost control of his vehicle and crashed after an unmarked deputy with the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office a…
Police & Fire
Corvette Passenger Dead, Driver Injured In Brandywine Crash: Police
One person died and another was injured in a crash in Prince George’s County, authorities said. James Courtney Jr, 48, of Washington DC, died when Cynthia Thompson, 39, of Fort Washington, hit an Acura SUV with her Chevrolet Corvette in Brandywine, according to Maryland State Police. The crash occurred at the intersection of Branch Avenue and Moores Road around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 16, police said. Courtney was pronounced dead at the scene and Thompson was taken to University of Maryland Capital Regional Medical Center for treatment. No other injuries were r…
Police & Fire
DC Man Charged With Murder Of Maryland Victim, 20
A 19-year-old Washington DC man has been arrested for the shooting death of a 20-year-old Maryland victim in December 2021, authorities announced. Kevin Curtis Coleman is accused of gunning down Blake White, of Accokeek, while he was driving on Dec. 16 around 6:25 p.m., Prince George's County Police said. White was shot at the intersection of Stoney Creek Lane and Grayden Lane in Brandywine, and struck a house after being shot, police said. White was found inside of that car in the driver’s seat suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he died the followi…
Police & Fire
Man Kills Acquaintance During Dispute In Prince George's County: Police
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after shooting and killing his acquaintance in Suitland, according to police. Markees Mings has been charged with the murder of 29-yer-old Eric Branch-Simpson of Brandywine, Prince George's County Police said. Mings apparently knows Branch-Simpson and was involved in some kind of dispute when he shot him in the 4500 block of Silver Hill Road on Jan. 14, at around 3 p.m., according to officials. When police arrived at the scene they found Branch-Simpson outside in a parking lot with a gunshot wound, he was pronounced dead. Mings is charged wi…
Police & Fire
Driver Dies After Being Shot, Crashing Into Home In Prince George's County
A driver who crashed into a home in Prince George’s County, after being shot has died, according to police. The man was identified as 20-year-old Blake White of Accokeek, The man slammed a car into the garage of a home off Grayden Lane in Brandywine on the eve of Dec. 16, Prince George's County Police said. Police were called to the scene just after 6 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Officials believe the man who was shot had his foot on the gas and accelerated for blocks down the street, before slamming into the garage, causing an extensive amount of damage. Authorities are still …
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