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Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Baltmiore
Four suspects are facing hundreds of charges for their alleged roles in a string of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Maryland, authorities announced on Tuesday. Between December 2023 and March 2024, officials say that the group is connected to at least 10 incidents in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties. Those charged: Cy'juan Hemsley, 19, of District Heights, who was charged with 200 counts; Mahkiya McQuinn-Woodley, 20, of Baltimore, who was charged with 189 counts; A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who was charged with 199 count…
Schools
Private School Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash With Students On Board In MD (
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Two injuries were reported when a bus with three students on board was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Prince George's County, officials say. An alert was issued shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon as first responders investigated a crash involving a private school bus in the area of Odell Road and Cedarbrook Lane in South Laurel. Following the crash, two from a second vehicle involved in the crash were taken to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to Prince George's County Fire and EMS personnel. The scene of the school bus crash in Prin…
Police & Fire
Multi-Tool Mistaken For Knife Leads To Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland, Police Say
A man who was carrying a multi-tool that first responders in Forest Heights believed to be a weapon is facing charges in Prince George's County after he was shot during an officer-involved shooting, police say. Silver Spring resident Jhomari Delevante, 35, has been charged in connection to a non-fatal officer-involved shooting on Monday night following a strange scene that played out in front of officers. According to the preliminary investigation, at around 5:30 p.m. on April 15, members of the Forest Heights Police Department spotted a vehicle that was wanted from a neighboring jurisdicti…
Police & Fire
Suspects Charged In Prince George’s County Shooting Involving Unmarked Police Car
Two suspects, both 19, were arrested in connection with a shooting involving an unmarked police car in Prince George’s County Wednesday morning, April 10. The incident occurred on Crain Highway just prior to Trade Zone Avenue around 11:05 a.m., PGPD said. The suspects — later identified as Xavier Stewart of Clinton and Noreon Moody of Bowie — fired at the officer, who was inside an unmarked police car while in the area as part of an investigation, according to police. A pursuit had been authorized, though they were able to flee. The officer was not harmed, police added. The vehicle u…
Police & Fire
Man Stabs Ex-GF Dead In Maryland Home, Flees To DC: Police
A Virginia man is in custody after police say he stabbed his ex-girlfriend dead during an argument at her Maryland home on Tuesday morning, April 9. Kevin Derr, 50, of Alexandria, was charged with first- and second- degree murder and other offenses, in the death of Wendolyn McKoy, 47, Prince George's County police said. The two had been arguing at her home on the 5600 block of Lanteen Street in Lanham, bringing officers to the scene at around 11 a.m., the department said. That's when officers found McKoy suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a nearby hospital and pronou…
Police & Fire
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 …
Police & Fire
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Connection With Toddler’s Murder Near Maryland Apartment: Police
Half a dozen suspects have now been arrested in connection with the shootout that claimed the life of a toddler and left his mother hospitalized last month. A 17-year-old Beltsville male was arrested and charged as an adult with first-degree murder and other offenses, Prince George’s County Police said Wednesday, March 13. The arrest marks the sixth in the murder of Jeremy Poou-Caceres, who was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at a hospital following the exchange of gunfire near an apartment complex on the 1400 block of Kanawha Street in Langley on Thursday, Feb. 8. Israel F…
Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide Attempt: Man Stabs GF Dead In Maryland Business, Tries To Kill Himself, PD Says
A woman is dead after she was stabbed by her partner in an attempted murder-suicide while working in a Maryland business on Tuesday afternoon, March 5, police said. Prince George’s County Police were called to the 4900 block of Camp Springs around 12:30 p.m. and found Yesenia Jaramillo Sosa, 39, of Oxon Hill, with multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, John Marin Morales, 42, of Oxon Hill, was also found with stab wounds and was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the victim was Morales’ girlfriend and that he stabbed …
Police & Fire
Woman Held At Knifepoint, Sexually Assaulted In Prince George’s County: Police
Police are seeking clues after a woman was held at knifepoint and sexually assaulted by two men in Prince George’s County. The woman was walking near the 6000 block of Ager Road in Hyattsville when two men grabbed her around 5:05 p.m. Monday, March 4, police said. The suspects then “sexually assaulted her at knifepoint in a wooded area" and "ran from the scene," according to police. No other sexual assaults have been reported in the area, police added. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call detectives with the Sexual Assault Unit at 301-772-4908. Those wishing to …
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
Nine People Busted With Nearly 14K Fentanyl Pills During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
Nine people were busted with nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills during a drug bust in Maryland, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The pills were recovered as officers executed a search warrant at an apartment on the 5400 block of Hamilton Street in Riverdale on Thursday, Jan. 18, Prince George’s County Police said. The search allegedly turned up 13,825 fentanyl pills, as well as cocaine and three firearms. Nine suspects inside the apartment during the search were arrested and charged with various drug and weapons offenses. They were identified as: Sean Floyd, 31, of Bladensburg; Steven Abd…
Police & Fire
Corporal Caught On Viral Video Was Previously Disciplined For Abuse In Maryland: Police
The suspended Prince George's County Police officer who went viral on social media for all the wrong reasons has a checkered history with the department, authorities announced. Cpl. Francesco Marlett is being investigated by the agency's Internal Affairs Division (IAD) after a TikTok video of him took the Internet by storm when he was caught on camera kissing and embracing a woman before taking her to the back of his police vehicle. The video first came the light on Tuesday, Sept. 5, according to the department, which promptly suspended the corporal, Chief Malik Aziz said. It has been view…
Sports
Philadelphia Eagles Player Robbed Of Diamond At Gunpoint In Maryland: Reports
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Zach Pascal was robbed at gunpoint of a diamond necklace early Friday, March 3 in Maryland, according to various news reports citing sources in law enforcement. Pascal, 28, had his diamond necklace stolen in the assault in Upper Marlboro, his hometown, according to 6abc. Prince George's County police said their office was closed for comment until Monday. NBC Philadelphia says Pascal was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Pascal played football at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School, and helped lead Old Dominion to the Bahamas Bowl in 2016. He si…
News
Body Of Woman Found In Suitland Apartment Had Signs Of 'Trauma': Police
A $25,000 reward has been offered in connection to the murder of a 38-year-old Baltimore woman that happened in Suitland, authorities say. Andra Sweeper was found unresponsive with apparent trauma to her body inside of an apartment in the 3300 block of Curtis Drive on the night of Saturday, Feb. 4, according to Prince George's County police. Sweeper was pronounced dead on the scene. The extent of the trauma or cause of death has not been made available. Police are working to identify a suspect and motive for the crime, and are asking anyone with information to call detectives at 301-516-25…
News
Bowie Teens Accused Of Using USB Cord To Steal Kia In Social Media Trend: Police
Three Bowie teenagers have been arrested after stealing a Kia in Prince George's County in what police believe was a part of an ongoing social media trend, authorities say. Two 14-year-old boys and a third 15-year-old boy were all taken into custody after they were stopped while driving a stolen Kia in the 2800 block of Curtis Drive in Temple Hills around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, according to Prince George's County Police. The Kia had recently been reported stolen from a neighboring jurisdiction, prompting officers to pull over the teens. While searching the vehicle, investigato…
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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…
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Another Alleged Teenage Killer Charged After Gas Station Slaying
A second teenager has been charged in connection to the murder of a Largo man, authorities say. A 15-year-old boy has been charged for the murder of Lee Alexander Thomas, 54, over a month after his killing, according to Prince George's County police. A 17-year-old boy has already been charged with the Dec. 19, 2022 murder. Police say that the teens shot Thomas at a gas station in the 10000 block of Camps Way South around 11 p.m., Dec. 19, 2022. Medics rushed Thomas to a hospital where he later died of his injuries sustained in the shooting. Investigators say that Thomas was shot by…
Obituaries
33-Year-Old Woman Killed In Prince George's Remembered For Cheerfulness, Kindness
A community is mourning the devastating loss of a 33-year-old mother who was stabbed to death in Laurel. Michelle Dudley was found tragically stabbed to death outside of a home in the 9500 block of Muirkirk Road around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, according to Prince George's County police. Police were responding to a welfare check when they found Dudley, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The family of the 33-year-old mother is remembering her as a "light" to the family, in a GoFundMe created to help with funeral costs. "She was the light to our family, always with a bright & c…
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Young Teens Busted After Crashing Car Into Tree During Police Chase
Two young teens have been arrested after reportedly stealing a car in an armed carjacking in Prince George's County, police say. Two boys, aged 14 and 15, were caught by police after their victim called for help after being carjacked in the 4800 block of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, according to Prince George's County police. The teens reportedly approached the victim around 11 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17. Police were able to locate the vehicle and the teens around 45 minutes later and began a brief police chase. The teens eventually crashed into a tree in the are a of Southern Ave…
Police & Fire
Man Killed By Brother In Prince George's Mourned By Many
Condolences were pouring in on social media for a 43-year-old man stabbed dead by his 55-year-old brother earlier this month in Prince George's County, authorities said. Tiron Tyler, of District Heights, died on Monday, Jan. 9 — five days after being stabbed by 55-year-old Antonio Ward, Prince George's County Police said. Tyler was found the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 4 suffering stab wounds on the 7100 block of Beltz Drive. Ward was arrested at the scene on an attempted murder charge. It wasn't immediately clear if charges had been upgraded for Ward since Tyler's death. Meanwhile, condol…
News
Teen Carjacker Unable To Start Victim's Vehicle In Maryland, Caught Immediately
A Maryland carjacking suspect did not get far after being unable to start his victim's vehicle, authorities say. Messiah Jones, 18, was arrested just minutes after attempting to carjack a victim at gunpoint in the 2700 block of Lorring Drive in District Heights, according to Prince George's County Police. Jones reportedly demanded the suspect's keys around 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, before getting in the vehicle and trying to drive off. Jones was unable to start the vehicle, and ran from the scene. Within minutes, officers were able to find Jones in the 3000 block of Donnell Drive. A l…
News
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…
News
Several Dead After Shootings Tear Across Maryland, Two Mysteriously Shot While Driving
Three people are dead after two separate incidents in Prince George's County overnight, authorities say. The first shooting left one man dead after he was found laying in the roadway in the 1200 block of Abel Avenue around 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6. Two more people were found dead a short time later around 3:40 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, according to Prince George's County police. Officers arrived to the second incident after a report of a car crash where they found two men dead from gunshot wounds inside of the crashed vehicle in the 5400 block of Annapolis Road. These incidents are …
Police & Fire
Stranger Accused Of Murdering Maryland Teen Arrested, Motive Still Unknown, Police Say
A Hyattsville man has been arrested after brutally stabbing and killing a Maryland teenager, authorities say. Rasheed Anwar, 65, is accused of fatally stabbing Therry Buhdeng, 19, on Wednesday, Nov. 16 around 11:45 a.m., in the 4600 block of Baltimore Avenue, according to Prince George’s County police. Police discovered Buhdeng suffering from a stab wound and rushed him to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, Dec. 1. Detectives were able to identify Anwar as the suspect, and say that it does not appear that Anwar and Buhdeng knew each other at the time of the murder. …
News
Child's Note To School Officials Leads To Sexual Abuse Conviction For Stepfather In Maryland
A teenager’s note to school staff in Maryland regarding sexual assault inside their family home led to a conviction for a stepfather for abusing a child, according to authorities. Luis Melgar Delgado, 38, of Hyattsville has been convicted by a Prince George's County jury for felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree sexual offense and will now face prison time, the Prince George's County State's Attorney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6. According to a spokesperson for the state's attorney's office, on Sept. 14, 2021, a patrol officer from the Prince George's County Police was n…
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead On Maryland Roadway
Police are investigating a collision after a pedestrian was killed in Prince George's County, authorities say. Officers located the victim in the roadway in the 4400 block of northbound Brand Avenue shortly before 4 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, according to Prince George's County police. The man was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle reportedly stayed on the scene after the collision. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the collision. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call detectives.
Police & Fire
Maryland Police Canvass For Information After Child Murdered Outside Home By Unknown Suspect
Prince George's County detectives are canvassing for information about the murder of a 13-year-old Temple Hills boy that occurred earlier this month, authorities say. Jayz Agnew was found shot outside of a home in the 2100 block of Jameson Street shortly before 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, according to Prince George's County police. Agnew was rushed to a nearby hospital after the unknown suspect attacked him, and doctors pronounced him clinically deceased on Friday, Nov. 11. Detectives are working to identify a suspect as well as a motive for the crime, and are offering a $25,000 reward …
Police & Fire
Police ID Maryland Man Gunned Down, Shooter At Large
Police are offering a $25,000 reward in hopes of identifying the suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a Hyattsville man, authorities announce. Jose Arroyo Salazar, 28, was found suffering from gunshot wounds outside in the 1500 block of Madison Street, around 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, according to Prince George's County police. Salazar was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remai…
Police & Fire
Detectives Offer $25K Reward In Connection To Langley Park Apartment Murder
Detectives are offering a $25,000 reward for information in connection to the investigation of a fatal stabbing that took the life of a Langley Park man, authorities say. Fidelino Velasquez-Cano, 32, was stabbed inside of an apartment on the 8100 block of 15th Avenue in Langley Park around 12:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, according to Prince George's County police. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please …
Police & Fire
Security Guard, Shoplifter Dead After Shootout At DMV Grocery Store
A security guard and a shoplifter were killed in a reported shootout at an Oxon Hill grocery store, authorities say. The security guard reportedly confronted the shoplifter around 10:25 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4 in the front lobby area of the grocery store at 20 Audrey Lane, according to Prince George's County police. Police say when the male security guard confronted the female shoplifter, a shootout between the two occurred, resulting in both of their deaths. Major Zachary O’Lare briefs the community on double fatal shooting in Oxon Hill https://t.co/0911toIXUs — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) Nov…
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