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 …
Washington DC Man Charged With Hyattsville Mall Murder That Killed Young Maryland Man Washington DC Man Charged With Hyattsville Mall Murder That Killed Young Maryland Man
Washington DC Man Charged With Hyattsville Mall Murder That Killed Young Maryland Man A Washington D.C. man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting inside of a Hyattsville mall has been taken into custody, authorities announce. Stephon Edward Jones has been charged with the murder of Darrion Herring, 20, after shooting him in the food court of the mall in the 3500 block of East-West Highway on Thursday, Aug. 18, according to Prince George's County police. Detectives say that Jones shot and killed Herring during an argument. Jones has been charged with first and second-degree murder and other related charges after being taken into custody in Washington, DC.  He awaitin…
Maryland Gunman Calmly Robs Virginia Jewelry Store (VIDEO): Police Maryland Gunman Calmly Robs Virginia Jewelry Store (VIDEO): Police
Maryland Gunman Calmly Robs Virginia Jewelry Store (Video): Police Police in Virginia are seeking a 25-year-old Maryland man who they say robbed a jewelry store at gunpoint last month (scroll for video). Surveillance footage appears to show Lamont Marble walking into Sonia Jewelry and Boutique on Backlick Road in Springfield, and calmly pointing his gun at the owners as he takes what he wants from the cases on Sept. 20, Fairfax police said. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or information about this case is asked to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800 and choose option 3.  Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers …
Maryland Woman Dead After Fighting For Her Life For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle Maryland Woman Dead After Fighting For Her Life For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle
Maryland Woman Dead After Fighting For Her Life For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle A District Heights woman who was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street back in May has died from her injuries, authorities say. Deborah Garner, 64, was pronounced dead on Sunday, Oct. 2 as a result of injuries sustained in the collision on Saturday, May 28, after being struck by the vehicle in the area of Suitland Road near Beauford Road as she attempted to cross the street. The driver of the vehicle that hit Garner stayed on the scene. Anyone with additional information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to r…
Detectives Offer $25K Reward In Connection To Maryland Murder Detectives Offer $25K Reward In Connection To Maryland Murder
Detectives Offer $25K Reward In Connection To Maryland Murder A $25,000 reward is being offered in connection to the murder of a Suitland man, authorities say. Michael Morgan, 26, was found suffering from gunshot wounds on the sidewalk outside of a business on the 4600 block of Silver Hill Road around noon Sunday, Sept. 25, according to Prince George's County police. Morgan was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are currently working to figure out a motive and suspects behind the murder. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to r…
Virginia Teen Identified As Suspected Burglar Killed Inside Hyattsville Home Virginia Teen Identified As Suspected Burglar Killed Inside Hyattsville Home
Virginia Teen Identified As Suspected Burglar Killed Inside Hyattsville Home A Virginia teen is dead after a double fatal shooting inside of a Hyattsville home during a suspected burglary, authorities say. Damani Sanders, 19, was found dead inside of the home after police responded to a report of a burglary in the 5600 block of 30th Avenue around 12:20 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, according to Prince George's County Police. Detectives arrived to the scene to find a vehicle carrying a gunshot victim, later identified as Giovanni Hayles, 23, attempting to leave the home. An occupant of the vehicle alerted police that the shooting occurred during a burglary, and that the s…
Victim Killed While Walking On Oxon Hill Crosswalk Identified Victim Killed While Walking On Oxon Hill Crosswalk Identified
Victim Killed While Walking On Oxon Hill Crosswalk Identified Detectives have identified a Washington D.C. woman as the pedestrian in a fatal hit and run over the weekend in Oxon Hill, authorities say. Brenda Hackett, 56, was killed after being struck while in a crosswalk on Indian Head Highway around 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, according to Prince George's County police. Police believe that the striking vehicle is a 2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee that will have damage to the passenger side front fender area, including a missing portion of the fender that houses the right fog lamp. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision A…
Threats Made Targeting County Fair, High School Events In Maryland, Sheriff Says Threats Made Targeting County Fair, High School Events In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Threats Made Targeting County Fair, High School Events In Maryland, Sheriff Says Threats targeting a county fair and school activities in Maryland are actively being investigated by police, according to officials. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating non-specific and generalized threats of violence regarding the St. Mary’s County Fair and public high school football games and other school activities, the agency announced. The threats were reportedly made online, though the nature of them was not disclosed by investigators. Deputies from the sheriff’s office said that they will be staffed at a command post for the 75th iteration of the fair, which is…