Tag:

Capitol Heights, MD

Four Maryland Lottery Players Win Five-Figure Prizes In One Night Four Maryland Lottery Players Win Five-Figure Prizes In One Night
Four Maryland Lottery Players Win Five-Figure Prizes In One Night Check your tickets!  Tuesday was a fortuitous night for several Maryland Lottery players who won five-figure prizes playing Bonus Match 5 and Mega Millions tickets across the state. In all, four tickets with prizes between $10,000 and $50,000 - good for $110,000 total - were sold in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties. The winning Bonus Match 5 ticket was sold at Weis Markets on Solomons Road in Edgewater with the winning numbers: 04-13-19-30-31 and a Bonus Ball that was 12. Winning tickets for Mega Millions were sold at:  Wawa in the 10200 block of…
Maryland State Police Trooper Injured After Being Struck By Driver During Pursuit, Sheriff Says Maryland State Police Trooper Injured After Being Struck By Driver During Pursuit, Sheriff Says
Maryland State Police Trooper Injured After Being Struck By Driver During Pursuit, Sheriff Says A Maryland State Police trooper had to be airlifted to the hospital after being struck by suspects fleeing from sheriff's deputies during a police pursuit in Calvert County.  Shadeed Gregory Graham, 23 of Capitol Heights, Malik Demencio Lewis, 27 of Hagerstown, and Jordan Green, 27 of Bowie are all facing a host of charges after striking the trooper while attempting to avoid stop sticks during the chase, officials say. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, deputies from the Calvert County Sherif's Office were called to Harris Teeter on Ward Road in Dunkirk to investigate a reported…
Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Maryland Stairwell, Police Say Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Maryland Stairwell, Police Say
Gunman Admits To Fatal Shooting Weeks After Man Found Dead In Maryland Stairwell, Police Say Police have arrested a 22-year-old man who is accused of murdering a man who was found in the stairwell of a Prince George's County apartment building last month. Capitol Heights resident Wilmer Echenique-Navarro has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Derek Coleman, which he has already admitted to, according to investigators. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on March 3, officers were called to the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park, where they found Coleman suffering from a gunshot wound. Coleman, who has no fixed address, was pronou…
Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds
Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Two Maryland men who conspired to kidnap and rob a Virginia man have been indicted in DC and face criminal charges, federal authorities announced. An indictment was unsealed in the US District Court for the Distroct of Columbia charging Capitol Heights resident Jaevonn Archer, 20, and Camp Springs native Timothy Williams, 30, with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping in the February abduction.  The Metropolitan Police Department issued an alert in February as they sought the public's assistance in identifying suspects who kidnapped a man at gunpoint in DC, then drove him…
Police ID Prince George's Man Found Shot To Death Inside Vehicle In Anne Arundel County Police ID Prince George's Man Found Shot To Death Inside Vehicle In Anne Arundel County
Police ID Prince George's Man Found Shot To Death Inside Vehicle In Anne Arundel County A 43-year-old Prince George's County man was pronounced dead at the scene of an apparent shooting after he was found by members of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department overnight, police say. Capitol Heights resident Tommy Lee Williams, Jr. has been identified by police as the person who was found unresponsive at approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 28 in a gray Hyundai Santa Fe that was parked in the 2100 block of Baldwin Avenue in Crofton. First responders found Williams suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen, and he was pronounced dead by fire department personnel after the …
Man Arrested For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner Man Arrested For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner
Man Arrested For Murder Of Maryland Convenience Store Owner Police have made an arrest in the murder of a Maryland convenience store owner earlier this month. Anthony Edward Stevens, 48, of Capitol Heights, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, Prince George’s Police announced Friday, March 22. Detectives believe Stevens attacked Mohammad Hanif, 50, of Annandale, VA, while stealing items from his store on the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights on Tuesday, March 5. Hanif was found suffering from head trauma as officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man at the store around 7:50 a.m. He was taken to a nea…
Suspect Charged With Murder In Prince George’s County Shooting: Police Suspect Charged With Murder In Prince George’s County Shooting: Police
Suspect Charged With Murder In Prince George’s County Shooting: Police A suspect was arrested and hit with murder charges in connection with the shooting that took the life of a 41-year-old Prince George’s County man earlier this month, police announced. Zarkee Bembo-Wilson, 23, of Capitol Heights, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as other offenses, Prince George’s County Police said Wednesday, March 13. Bembo-Wilson is accused of shooting Airmus Dillard, 41, of Capitol Heights, as the two were arguing near the 300 block of Cedarleaf Avenue on Tuesday night, March 5. Dillard was found at the scene with multiple gunshot …
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…
41-Year-Old Man Dies After Prince George’s County Shooting: Police 41-Year-Old Man Dies After Prince George’s County Shooting: Police
41-Year-Old Man Dies After Prince George’s County Shooting: Police A 41-year-old man died at a hospital several hours after being shot in Prince George’s County, police said. Airmus Dillard of Capitol Heights was found with multiple gunshot wounds as officers responded to the 300 block Cedarleaf Avenue around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead several hours later. Investigators are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s) but do not believe the crime to be random. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Anyone with information wh…
Suspect Arrested For Murder Months After Prince George’s County Shooting: Police Suspect Arrested For Murder Months After Prince George’s County Shooting: Police
Suspect Arrested For Murder Months After Prince George’s County Shooting: Police A suspect was arrested for murder more than three months after the deadly shooting of a 57-year-old man in Capitol Heights, police announced. Gregory Patterson, 40, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses for the death of Donald Head, Prince George’s County Police said Friday, March 1. Patterson is accused of shooting Head, both of no fixed address, on the 1700 block of Kenilworth Avenue around 8:25 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2023. Both men knew each other and were having an argument, police say. Head was pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital shortl…
Rampaging Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Maryland, Police Say Rampaging Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Maryland, Police Say
Rampaging Woman Terrorized Six People During 90-Minute Crime Spree In Maryland, Police Say A Baltimore woman is behind bars after going on a short-lived crime spree throughout different parts of Prince George's County before being arrested just hours later near her home, authorities announced. Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, played a real-life game of "Grand Theft Auto" on Thursday night, terrorizing several people over the course of 90 minutes before she could be tracked down and arrested by investigators. The trail of terror began at around 5:05 p.m. on Jan. 25, when officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to Forest Park Drive and Ritchie Road in Capit…
Prince George's County Man Arrested For Maryland Murder, Police Say Prince George's County Man Arrested For Maryland Murder, Police Say
Prince George's County Man Arrested For Maryland Murder, Police Say A Maryland man has been arrested weeks after a fatal shooting days after the New Year in Baltimore, police say. Capitol Heights resident Tanare Williams, 24, is behind bars following an investigation into the murder of a 31-year-old man in the Central District on Thursday, Jan. 4, authorities announced on Thursday. Shortly after midnight on the morning of the shooting, officers on patrol were flagged down by a passerby and directed to the unit block of North Eutaw Street, where there was a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his i…
I-270 Drag Racer Throws Stolen Charger In Reverse Before Arrest: Cops I-270 Drag Racer Throws Stolen Charger In Reverse Before Arrest: Cops
I-270 Drag Racer Throws Stolen Charger In Reverse Before Arrest: Cops A car reported stolen out of New Jersey was at the center of a drag racing scandal in Maryland that landed one man behind bars.  Capitol Heights resident Keith Andre Gorham, 25, pushed things to the limit and now faces more than a dozen charges after he was caught racing a Dodge Charger that had been taken from Highland Park, NJ, a spokesperson for the Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday. The arrest came following reported racing late on Veteran's Day in the area of I-270 and I-70 in Frederick County. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called to the ar…
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven A warm day led to a cool win for a lucky Washington, DC woman who won big playing a pair Maryland Lottery tickets. Using a family member's birthday, the winner placed a $1 straight bet on two "Pick 5" tickets that both hit big, earning her $50,000 wins that became a six-figure prize. The winning tickets were sold at 7-Eleven on Central Avenue in Capitol Heights. According to the woman, she had only stopped in Capitol Heights on her way back home in DC to pick up a cool drink. While she was inside the convenience store, she opted to take her chances on the Lottery tickets. Now the 29-year-…
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say
Wrong Stop: Drinking Carjackers Attempt To Steal Ride-On Metro Bus In Maryland, Police Say Two men who didn't like where their bus was heading took matters into their own hands and tried to take it over in Maryland, police say. Early on Friday morning, Ricko Ford, of Capitol Heights, 29, and 30-year-old Gaithersburg resident Wayne Pitt allegedly sought to a Ride-On Metro Bus in Wheaton in a strange carjacking that was called in overnight. The incident was reported shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 in the area of Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue. Investigators say that the pair were picked up at the Glenmont Metro Station in Wheaton, when they advised the bus driv…
Armed Ladies With Same Name Busted After Stealing Kia From DC Neighborhood Armed Ladies With Same Name Busted After Stealing Kia From DC Neighborhood
Armed Ladies With Same Name Busted After Stealing Kia From DC Neighborhood Police have arrested two women with the same name after being found traveling in a vehicle that was reported stolen on New Years Day, authorities confirm. Krystal Henry, 32, and Crystal Smith, 33, were pulled over in the 4800 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights after being seen by officers in a KIA that was reported stolen from the 5900 block of Marlboro Pike on Sunday, Jan. 1, according to Prince George's County police. When police searched the vehicle, they found a loaded gun with an obliterated serial number in Smith's purse.  Both suspects face multiple charges including the…
Maryland Murder Victim Drove Away Trying To Find Help Before Dying, Police Say Maryland Murder Victim Drove Away Trying To Find Help Before Dying, Police Say
Maryland Murder Victim Drove Away Trying To Find Help Before Dying, Police Say Prince George's County police are looking to identify a suspect accused of killing a Capitol Heights man, authorities announce.  A $25,000 reward is being offered to identify the suspect responsible for the death of Lomax McIntyre, 34, that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 14 in the 6700 block of Walker Mill Road, according to Prince George's County police. Officers were called to the scene around 9 p.m. after reports of a shooting in a parking lot but were unable to find any victims. Several minutes later, officers were notified of a shooting victim nearby in the 5900 block of Marlboro Pi…
Police ID Popular Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police ID Popular Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland
Police ID Popular Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police have provided new information about the woman who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver late on Monday night in Capitol Heights in Maryland, police say. District Heights resident Marcia Turner, 54, who worked at the Georgetown Waterfront, according to her Facebook page, has been identified as the victim in Monday's fatal hit-and-run crash, officials announced. 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 Heig…
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Authorities announced that a Maryland man who helped run a violent dogfighting ring throughout the region admitted to his role in the conspiracy, which saw members viciously training and killing their animals when they lost. Forestville resident Laron Mecco “Frog” West, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in dogfighting with other co-conspirators in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, federal prosecutors said. According to court documents, between at least May 2015 and August 2020, West and others used a private messaging app they referred to as “The DMV Board” to discuss trainin…
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented two travelers from carrying loaded guns onto their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend, officials said. A Maryland man's .32 caliber gun was discovered in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 12, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was loaded with six bullets. Once police were notified, the Capitol Heights resident was cited on weapons charges, and the gun was confiscated, she said. Then, on Sunday, Nov. 13, TSA officers stopped another man from carrying his .45 ca…
Shooting Suspect On The Loose In Maryland Following Murder At Maryland Gas Station: Police Shooting Suspect On The Loose In Maryland Following Murder At Maryland Gas Station: Police
Shooting Suspect On The Loose In Maryland Following Murder At Maryland Gas Station: Police Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating whoever is responsible for the murder of a 28-year-old man this week. Capitol Heights resident Kenneth Morris III was found by members of the Prince George's County Police Department shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 at a gas station in the 3200 block of Walters Lane in District Heights, according to officials. Upon arrival, police say that they found Morris with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects have been identified nor has a motive for the f…
Accused Capitol Heights Killer Held On No-Bond Status After Being Caught For August Murder Accused Capitol Heights Killer Held On No-Bond Status After Being Caught For August Murder
Accused Capitol Heights Killer Held On No-Bond Status After Being Caught For August Murder A Capitol Heights man has been arrested after being accused of the murder of a 22-year-old Washington, DC man authorities announce. Randy McFail, 32, allegedly shot Robert Earl Price, 22, killing him in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, according to Prince George's County police. Officers arrived to the scene that August evening to find Price suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot. Price was pronounced dead at the scene. McFail reportedly knew Price, and fatally shot him after an argument. McFail was taken into custody on Tuesday, Oct. 4, by the …
Dad, Stepmom Beat 5-Year-Old Maryland Girl Dead: Police Dad, Stepmom Beat 5-Year-Old Maryland Girl Dead: Police
Dad, Stepmom Beat 5-Year-Old Maryland Girl Dead: Police A 5-year-old girl was beaten to death by her dad and stepmother in Capitol Heights, authorities said. Pradel Delinois, 44, and Ornelie Charles, 42, are accused of causing the blunt force trauma that killed 5-year-old Pradeline Delinois on Thursday, Aug. 18 in the 5100 block of Cumberland Street, according to Prince George’s County Police. Police responded to the scene after reports of an unresponsive child, rushing the victim to a hospital shortly after arrival. Pradeline Delinois was pronounced dead a short time later. An autopsy was performed on the victim, determining her caus…
Wanted Convicted Felon Busted Attempting To Hide Stolen Gun From Police In Maryland Wanted Convicted Felon Busted Attempting To Hide Stolen Gun From Police In Maryland
Wanted Convicted Felon Busted Attempting To Hide Stolen Gun From Police In Maryland What started as a routine traffic stop led to fresh charges for a convicted felon who was caught trying to hide a stolen semi-automatic handgun from police that he was prohibited from possessing in Maryland. Capitol Heights resident Ticket Deashon Tucker, 30, was busted with an illegal handgun by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office during a stop near the intersection of Cecil Avenue and Kent Avenue in La Plata, authorities announced late on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The alleged incident happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. While officers were approaching the vehicle, …
$25K Reward Offered For Information On Suitland Murder $25K Reward Offered For Information On Suitland Murder
$25K Reward Offered For Information On Suitland Murder Police are offering a reward in connection to the killing of a Capitol Heights man after a shooting in Suitland, authorities say. Officers responding to a shooting in the 4000 block of Silver Hill Road located Marco Sawyer, 32, suffering from gunshot wounds around 4:40 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, according to Prince George's County police. Investigators said that Sawyer was unresponsive on the scene, and was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Detectives are currently working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive for this shooting. A $25,000 reward is b…
New Information Released By Police In Maryland On Suspect Wanted For Killing DC Man New Information Released By Police In Maryland On Suspect Wanted For Killing DC Man
New Information Released By Police In Maryland On Suspect Wanted For Killing DC Man A man charged with the murder of a DC man is on the run, and police are asking for the public's help in locating him, authorities say. Randy McFail, 32, is accused of killing Robert Earl Price, 22, earlier this month in Capitol Heights, Prince George's County police say. Price was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, officials said.  He was pronounced dead on the scene. Details emerged that suggested McFail knew the victim, and shot him during a dispute, according to investigators. McFail is charged with fi…
Driver Busted With Pot, Loaded Handgun During Commercial Vehicle Stop In Maryland Driver Busted With Pot, Loaded Handgun During Commercial Vehicle Stop In Maryland
Driver Busted With Pot, Loaded Handgun During Commercial Vehicle Stop In Maryland A truck driver traveling through Maryland is facing a pair of weapons charges after being busted by investigators during a routine commercial truck inspection, the Charles County Sheriff announced. Capitol Heights resident Marlon Davon Murray, 25, was arrested at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, when a patrol officer was inspecting a vehicle in the 12300 block of Billingsley Road in Waldorf. Marlon MurrayCharles County Sheriff During the inspection, officials said that suspected marijuana was recovered from Murray, and a semi-automatic weapon was located inside his vehicle…
Child Killed In Homicide Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say Child Killed In Homicide Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say
Child Killed In Homicide Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say A 5-year-old child has been killed by blunt force trauma in Capitol Heights, authorities say. Pradeline Delinois was found unresponsive in the 5100 block of Cumberland Street on Aug. 18, according to Prince George's County police. Delinois was rushed to a hospital in Washington DC, where she was pronounced dead a short time later, officials said. An autopsy revealed that Delinois was killed by blunt force trauma, and police have ruled her death a homicide. The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides in the town of Capitol Heights, according to authorities. If …
Husband Accused Of Killing Wife During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police Husband Accused Of Killing Wife During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police
Husband Accused Of Killing Wife During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police A Maryland man is facing multiple murder charges following the fatal shooting of his wife during an alleged domestic dispute in Hyattsville, authorities announced. Orville-Dean Fairweather has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of his wife, 34-year-old Jolesia Fairweather, in Hyattsville, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Members of the department were called to Maryland Park Drive at approximately 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, where there was a reported shooting inside a home in the Capitol Heights neighborhood, police said. Upon arrival…
Detectives Investigating Fatal Prince George's County Shooting Of Virginia Teen Detectives Investigating Fatal Prince George's County Shooting Of Virginia Teen
Detectives Investigating Fatal Prince George's County Shooting Of Virginia Teen Detectives have identified a Virginia teen killed in a Capitol Heights shooting over the weekend, authorities say. Carlos Benitez-Arevalo, 19, of Manassas was found suffering from a gunshot wound outside of a gas station on the 1300 block of Richie Road around 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, according to Prince George's County police. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, investigators said. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in connection to the shooting. Anyone who has information relevant to this investiga…
Kidnapping, Assault Suspect Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff Kidnapping, Assault Suspect Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff
Kidnapping, Assault Suspect Apprehended In Maryland: Sheriff A kidnapping suspect in Maryland who allegedly assaulted a victim in a quest to retrieve a cellphone password, set a vehicle on fire, and fired gunshots at her, has been apprehended, authorities announced. Dijon Cornelle Blunt was arrested on a warrant for kidnapping by members of the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Intervention Division, the agency announced on Monday, Aug. 15, following an investigation into a series of incidents in the region. According to the warrant, on Monday, Aug. 8, deputies responded to an address in the 1000 Block of Glen Willow Drive in…