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Landover, MD

Lucky Numbers Land Maryland Man $50K Lottery Jackpot Lucky Numbers Land Maryland Man $50K Lottery Jackpot
Lucky Numbers Land Maryland Man $50K Lottery Jackpot A longtime Maryland Lottery player who has been playing for five decades finally won big playing the Pick 5 game using his favorite numbers. "Mr. D" who hails from a small town south of Landover, claimed a $50,000 prize this week after playing the same numbers for years since the game went on sale in February 2022. The loyal player placed a $1 straight bet on the number 41083 for the June 20 evening and June 21 midday drawings, and later, while waiting on line to pick up food, he checked those numbers, only to find that he hit a five-figure win. According to "Mr. D," he used to play random…
Police Searching For Sedan Used By Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Woman In Maryland Police Searching For Sedan Used By Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Woman In Maryland
Police Searching For Sedan Used By Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Woman In Maryland Police in Prince George's County are on the lookout for a vehicle and driver involved in a fatal crash in Landover overnight. A hit-and-run driver is at large following a fatal pedestrian crash that was reported at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Bell Haven Drive, officials say. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers found a woman in the roadway upon their arrival, suffering from traumatic injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, investigators are seeking the public's assistance in locat…
IDs Released For Man, 11-Year-Old Girl Dead In Maryland Murder-Suicide: Police IDs Released For Man, 11-Year-Old Girl Dead In Maryland Murder-Suicide: Police
IDs Released For Man, 11-Year-Old Girl Dead In Maryland Murder-Suicide: Police Police have identified the man and 11-year-old girl who died in a murder-suicide at a Maryland home Wednesday night. Police believe Curtis Lynch, 38, shot a woman and 11-year-old Mailyn Turkes before turning the gun on himself at a home on the 6900 block of Stansbury Lane in Landover around 9:30 p.m. Both Lynch and Turkes were pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in critical but stable condition. Lynch is the victim’s stepfather, police added. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. The woman is related to both the su…
Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Maryland Triple-Shooting: Police Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Maryland Triple-Shooting: Police
Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Maryland Triple-Shooting: Police A man and girl were killed, and a woman was wounded in a triple-shooting in Maryland Wednesday night, Feb. 28. It happened in a home on the 6900 block of Stansbury Lane in Landover around 9:30 p.m., Prince George’s County Police said. Officers found three wounded from gunfire and pronounced the man and girl dead at the scene. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Detectives don’t believe the crime to be random, adding that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip using the P3 Tips app or call PG Crime Solvers a…
3 More Suspects Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl Near Maryland High School 3 More Suspects Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl Near Maryland High School
3 More Suspects Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl Near Maryland High School Three more suspects have been charged — one as an adult — in the shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl near a Maryland high school last September. Ramon Richardson, 18, of Lanham, Cameron Anderson, 18, of Landover, and a 17-year-old male were charged with the Sept. 11, 2023 murder of Jayda Medrano-Moore of Greenbelt, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit announced Wednesday, Feb. 28. An aspiring WNBA player who played ball at DuVal High School, Medrano-Moore was struck by a bullet while attempting to intervene with a dispute on the 9800 block of P…
Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say
Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say Akindeji Agarah died doing what he loved. Agarah, 29, was playing soccer on Sunday, Aug. 6 — a game in which he scored a goal — when he fell and started gasping for breath, according to a campaign launched by loved ones. Attempts from his teammates, paramedics, and doctors to save him were futile.  The GoFundMe created to assist with funeral expenses had raised $22,700 as of Monday, Aug. 21. "Akindeji was an angel on earth," said Oyindamola Agarah, who organized the fundraiser. "His humility was next to none. He was a respectful gentleman who loved deeply and made sure everyone …
Beyonce Fans Slam FedEx Field After Chaotic Shelter In Place (VIDEOS) Beyonce Fans Slam FedEx Field After Chaotic Shelter In Place (VIDEOS)
Beyonce Fans Slam FedEx Field After Chaotic Shelter In Place (Videos) Things got HEATED at FedEx Field on Sunday, Aug. 6, show as lightning delayed Beyonce's show. Chaos ensued at the Landover, MD stadium, with Beyonce fans clamoring amid a shelter in place due to storm activity. Beyoncé last night was a movie! FedEx Field is trash though. — Tony V (@_Justifyed) August 7, 2023 Due to lightning in the area, we are currently under a shelter in place order.Fans outside of gates and in the parking lots are asked to return to their cars.All fans inside of the stadium are asked to shelter in place under covered concourse areas and ramps until further… — FedE…
Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out MD Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out MD Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged
Smells Like Decomposition: Officers Sniff Out MD Grandma's Remains, Mom-Daughter Duo Charged A Maryland woman enlisted her 19-year-old daughter for help hiding her own mother's remains, which were found in the basement of their home weeks after her murder, authorities said. Candace Craig, 44, had help from her 19-year-old daughter Salia Hardy, hiding the remains of her mom, Margaret Craig, who she killed on May 23, police in Prince George's County said. Patrol officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Hill Road in Landover for a welfare check around 1:35 p.m. on Friday, June 2, when a 911 caller said he had not communicated with Margaret Craig for several days and was worrie…
US Marshals, PD In California Apprehend Fleeing Maryland Murder Suspect: Police US Marshals, PD In California Apprehend Fleeing Maryland Murder Suspect: Police
US Marshals, PD In California Apprehend Fleeing Maryland Murder Suspect: Police Federal officials helped take a man into custoy who fled the East Coast for California following an alleged murder, authorities announced. San Francisco resident Christopher Allen Brown, Jr., 23, is in custody in California and is facing a murder charge in connection to the death of Prince George's County resident Dameon Broadus, 44, of Landover in August. At approximately 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, patrol officers were called to the 3200 block of 75th Avenue for a welfare check, and upon arrival, they located Broadus dead inside the apartment suffering from blunt force trauma to his b…
Maryland Man Gets Life In Prison For Home Invasion Robbery, Police Shootout Maryland Man Gets Life In Prison For Home Invasion Robbery, Police Shootout
Maryland Man Gets Life In Prison For Home Invasion Robbery, Police Shootout A Maryland man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a home invasion robbery and a subsequent police shootout in 2020, authorities announced. Andre Smith and Stephen Warren, who was sentenced to 90 years behind bars, broke into a home on the 1300 block of Capital View Terrace in Landover in August 2020, and threatened a mother and her daughter, Prince George's County Police said. There, they threatened a mom and her daughter at gunpoint, demanding money, the PG Office of the State’s Attorney said. A dashcam recording from arriving officers shows the first officer being shot …
Cheverly Man Dies Week After Landover Crash Cheverly Man Dies Week After Landover Crash
Cheverly Man Dies Week After Landover Crash A Cheverly man died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle collision last weekend, authorities say. Pierre Dawkins, 46, lost control and struck a tree off of the 700 block of Hill Road in Landover the morning of Sunday, May 22. He passed away from his injuries Thursday, May 26, according to the Prince George's Police Department.   Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477); online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or the “P3 …
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…
Prince George's Man Charged In February Landover Homicide: Police Prince George's Man Charged In February Landover Homicide: Police
Prince George's Man Charged In February Landover Homicide: Police A man from Prince George's County has been charged with a February homicide that occurred in Landover, authorities said.  David Hunter Jr., 27, is being held without bail after being charged in the shooting death of 26-year-old Ernest Gomez of Landover, Prince George's Police said.  Officers found Gomez shot to death in the 2500 block of Kent Town Place around 8 p.m. on Feb. 18, police said. Initial investigation revealed Hunter shot Gomez after the two got into a fight.  Hunter is facing multiple charges including first- and second-degree murder. However, the…
Son Murders Mother In Their College Park Apartment: Police Son Murders Mother In Their College Park Apartment: Police
Son Murders Mother In Their College Park Apartment: Police A man from College Park is facing multiple charges for allegedly killing his mother in their apartment, authorities said.  Junior Bernard Jr., 30, is being held without bail on first and second degree murder charges for killing his 61-year-old mother, Marlene Sloley, Prince George's County Police said.  Police responded for a welfare check at the 9300 block of Cherry Hill Road around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, police said.  Officers are on the scene of a homicide at the 9300 block of Cherry Hill Road in College Park. pic.twitter.com/lNSUu98DrV — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 23, 2022…
DOUBLE MURDER: Landover Gunman Charged In Pair Of Killings DOUBLE MURDER: Landover Gunman Charged In Pair Of Killings
Double Murder: Landover Gunman Charged In Pair Of Killings A Landover man has been charged with gunning down a second individual, which he knew, earlier this year, authorities said.  Marcus Mitchell, 31, of Landover was already charged with the first and second-degree murder of 29-year-old Remi Howell, Prince George's Police said.  Howell was found shot to death in a wooded area outside of a building in the 7900 block of Oxman Road around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, police said. Mitchell and Howell had previously been in a relationship, according to police.  Marcus Mitchell and Remi HowellRemi Lovin London Rice Facebook/Prince George's Poli…
District Heights Man, 20, Charged With 2021 Landover Homicide: Police District Heights Man, 20, Charged With 2021 Landover Homicide: Police
District Heights Man, 20, Charged With 2021 Landover Homicide: Police A District Heights man has been arrested and charged with gunning down a DC man in Landover in 2021, authorities said.  Charlie Stevenson, 20, was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of Anthony Forest, 34, Prince George's County Police said. He is currently being held without bail.  Police responded for a reported shooting in the 1900 block of Belle Haven Drive around 5:40 p.m. on October 22, 2021, police said.  Upon arrival, officers found Forest suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died, police said.&…
Victim ID'd In Broad Daylight Shooting In Prince George's; Police Investigating Victim ID'd In Broad Daylight Shooting In Prince George's; Police Investigating
Victim ID'd In Broad Daylight Shooting In Prince George's; Police Investigating The victim of shooting that happened in broad daylight in Landover on Wednesday, March 9, has been identified, police said.  Marvin Scutchings, Jr., 58, of Landover was found with a gunshot wound on the ground in the 800 block of Hill Stream Drive at about 2:15 p.m., Prince George's County Police said. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. A preliminary investigation revealed that Scutchings was armed at the time of the incident. Police are continuing to investigate and have identified all those involved in the shooting and are actively…
Man Arrested In Landover Drug Deal Gone Bad, Police Say Man Arrested In Landover Drug Deal Gone Bad, Police Say
Man Arrested In Landover Drug Deal Gone Bad, Police Say A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a 21-year-old driver earlier this month in a drug deal gone bad, authorities in Prince George's County said. Preston Hollis Jr., of Landover, shot Jonathan Jamison Jr., while he was behind the wheel of a vehicle on the 6900 block of Forest Terrace around 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, police said. Responding officers found Jamison's car crashed into a house, and Jamison in the driver's seat with a gunshot wound to his upper body, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Initial investigati…
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home These Celebrities Call Maryland Home
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Maryland home.  Maybe you saw them at the grocery store — or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Anna Faris (actress, podcast host): Farris was born in Baltimore while her father worked as a professor at Towson University. Her family later relocated to Washington. Edward Norton (actor): Raised in Columbia, graduated from Wilde Lake High School in 1987. Goldie Hawn (actress): Raised in Takoma Park, Hawn attended Montgomery Blair Hi…
Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Found With Gunshot Wound Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Found With Gunshot Wound
Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Found With Gunshot Wound An arrest has been made in the murder of a 29-year-old Maryland mom whose body was discovered with a gunshot wound last weekend in Landover, authorities said. Marcus Mitchell, 31, of Landover, was charged with first and second-degree murder in the shooting death of 29-year-old Remi Howell, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Howell was found in a wooded area outside of a building in the 7900 block of Oxman Road during a welfare check around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Mitchell and Howell had previou…
Maryland Mom, 29, Found Shot During Welfare Check Dies Maryland Mom, 29, Found Shot During Welfare Check Dies
Maryland Mom, 29, Found Shot During Welfare Check Dies A Maryland mom who was found shot during a welfare check in Landover has died, authorities said. Remi Howell, 29, was found in a wooded area outside of a building in 7900 block of Oxman Road during a welfare check around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, Prince George's County police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. No arrests had been made as of Tuesday, Feb. 7. Meanwhile, condolences poured in on Facebook. RIP to my cousin Remi. Just like cuz said.. Wish I had more time to spend with you on this earth along with my other... Posted by Justin Whitehead o…
$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Prince George's Shooting $25K Reward Offered In Deadly Prince George's Shooting
$25K Reward Offered In Deadly Prince George's Shooting Prince George's County Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who fatally shot a man in Landover. Kenneth Reddix, 32, of Beltsville was shot in the 7000 block of Kent Town Drive on Jan. 28, at 2:40 p.m., police said.  He was transported to a nearby hospital when officers arrived at the scene and pronounced dead several hours later. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) in the case. Anyone with information on this case is asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Cri…