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Police K9 Team In Maryland Leads To Apprehension Of Wanted Suspect Hiding Under Car: Sheriff Police K9 Team In Maryland Leads To Apprehension Of Wanted Suspect Hiding Under Car: Sheriff
Police K9 Team In Maryland Leads To Apprehension Of Wanted Suspect Hiding Under Car: Sheriff A wanted man in Maryland was tracked down by a police K9 unit after being busted with an illegal weapon and an alleged harassment incident, authorities announced. District Heights resident Kemani Rhodes, 21, who had been wanted for first-degree assault in Prince George’s, is facing new charges in Charles County after being apprehended following an incident in Bryans Road last month. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3000 block of Livingston Road at approxiamtely 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, where there was a reported suspect - later identified as Rhodes - p…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Passenger Killed In Maryland After Driver Struck Multiple Vehicles Police ID Passenger Killed In Maryland After Driver Struck Multiple Vehicles
Police ID Passenger Killed In Maryland After Driver Struck Multiple Vehicles Police have identified the Oxon Hill man killed in a District Heights crash earlier this month, authorities say. Corey Forrest, 48, was a passenger in the vehicle that crashed in a parking lot on Pennsylvania Avenue near Brooks Drive, on the night of Friday, July 15, according to Prince George's County police. The vehicle that Forrest was traveling in left the roadway for unknown reasons and entered the parking lot, striking multiple parked vehicles before coming to a stop. The driver and Forrest were rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said. Forrest died of…

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by Annie DeVoe
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MURDER: 20-Year-Old Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting MURDER: 20-Year-Old Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting
Murder: 20-Year-Old Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting A Bladensburg man is awaiting extradition to Maryland after admitting his role in connection to a fatal District Heights shooting, authorities say. Daquon Parris, 20, was arrested in Colonial Heights, Virginia for the murder of Tremayne Crawford, 34  according to Prince George's County police. Parris allegedly admitted to shooting Crawford during an argument around 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 20 in the 3300 block of Walters Lane.  Crawford was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, according to officials.  If anyone has information relevant to this investigati…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff
Convict Busted With 'Ghost Gun,' PCP Attempting To Flee From Officers In Maryland: Sheriff A convict from Prince George's County is facing new charges after being busted with an illegal "ghost gun" and PCP in Charles County, authorities announced. District Heights resident Malik Rashaad Dickey, 26, was apprehended by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to flee from officers who were conducting a traffic stop on Crain Highway in Waldorf, officials said. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22 in the 2900 block of Crain Highway, during which, Dickey allegedly jumped out, grabbed a handgun that was in his …

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by Zak Failla
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Reward Offered As Detectives Investigate Fatal District Heights Shooting Reward Offered As Detectives Investigate Fatal District Heights Shooting
Reward Offered As Detectives Investigate Fatal District Heights Shooting Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting of a Suitland man that occurred in District Heights earlier this week, authorities say. Tremayne Crawford, 34, was fatally shot in the 3300 block of Walters Lane around 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, according to Prince George's County police. Crawford was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive, police said. A $25,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of whoever is responsible for the death of Crawford. If a…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police
Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police A 29-year-old restaurant worker shot and killed his colleague during an argument in Prince George's County earlier this week, authorities said. Aaren Butler, of District Heights, is facing charges of first- and second-degree murder in the death of 43-year-old Fred Graham of Greenbelt, the Prince George’s County Police Department said. Officers responded to the 2900 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville for a shooting around 5:45 a.m., on Thursday, July 14. The victim was found outside of the restaurant suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he was p…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Middle River Man Charged With Killing Stranger In District Heights Middle River Man Charged With Killing Stranger In District Heights
Middle River Man Charged With Killing Stranger In District Heights A Middle River man has been charged with murder in connection to the June death of a Lanham victim, authorities say. Ja'Quan Green, 21, was arrested Thursday, July 7, for the killing of Daniel James Harris, 20, according to the Prince George's County police department. Green is accused of shooting Harris in the 1700 block of Forest Park Drive in District Heights around 1:30 a.m., June 13. Initial investigation revealed that Green and Harris did not know each other, and the motive is currently unknown. Two other men were shot in the incident but survived their injuries.  Upon Green's …

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by Annie DeVoe
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District Heights Man Strangled, Shot Victim During Argument: Police District Heights Man Strangled, Shot Victim During Argument: Police
District Heights Man Strangled, Shot Victim During Argument: Police A District Heights man was arrested on accusations he strangled and shot his victim when an argument turned violent last month, authorities said. Devonte Jermaine Brooks was arrested on Thursday, June 9 after an arrest warrant was obtained for the May 15, 2022 attack on the 6100 block of Surrey Square Lane, according to Prince George's County Police. The victim of the assault was found suffering from a gunshot wound in an apartment after an alleged verbal dispute with Brooks turned violent. Brooks allegedly began to strangle the victim and shot the victim once the victim broke free. Brooks …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Arrest Made In Killing Of 'One Of A Kind' Prince George's Father: Police Arrest Made In Killing Of 'One Of A Kind' Prince George's Father: Police
Arrest Made In Killing Of 'One Of A Kind' Prince George's Father: Police A man who killed a father of a young daughter last year in Landover has been arrested, authorities said Dwayne Farmer, 32, is charged with fatally shooting Julian Kirkland, 28, of District Heights, Prince George's County Police said.  Farmer allegedly shot Kirkland after the two got into a fight in the 2600 block of Kent Village Drive around 8:10 p.m. on August 25, 2021, police said.  Kirkland was apparently shot while attempting TikTok's "milk crate challenge," according to an article from Daily Mail.  Kirkland, who died a short time after, left behind a two-year…

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by David Cifarelli
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Arrest Made In Upper Marlboro Shooting: Sheriff Arrest Made In Upper Marlboro Shooting: Sheriff
Arrest Made In Upper Marlboro Shooting: Sheriff A man accused of shooting at two people in District Heights last April was arrested this week on multiple assault-related charges in Upper Marlboro, authorities say. Derrell Marcel Brown allegedly shot at two victims who were able to flee the scene without injury on the 6800 block of Atwood Street on Friday, April 29, according to the Prince George's County Police. Brown has been charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and other firearm and assault-related charges.  For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Child Injured In Prince George's Drive-By Shooting: VIDEO RELEASED Child Injured In Prince George's Drive-By Shooting: VIDEO RELEASED
Child Injured In Prince George's Drive-By Shooting: Video Released The Prince George's County Police Department has released footage of a recent shooting that injured a 4-year-old child and teenager.  The shooting happened in the 6700 block of Alpine Street in District Heights around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, police said. The video shows two vehicles stopping in the street near a group of people sitting near the road then firing shots.  Detectives release video of brazen shooting in the City of District Heights. More info: https://t.co/cdc9uAe67r pic.twitter.com/HZZS1kuLxP — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) May 6, 2022 The child and teenager were said to ha…

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by David Cifarelli
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Victim ID'd In Recent Suitland Shooting: Police Victim ID'd In Recent Suitland Shooting: Police
Victim ID'd In Recent Suitland Shooting: Police A District Heights man is dead following a fatal Suitland shooting that happened over the weekend, authorities said. Demarcus Butler, 30, was found unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driver's side of an SUV around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, Prince George's County Police said. Butler died a few hours later at a local hospital, police said.  The investigation is ongoing a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to anyone with information about the case.  Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 301-516-2512. Anonymous tips can …

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by David Cifarelli