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Son Beats Father To Death, Stabs Himself In Failed Maryland Murder-Suicide Attempt: Police Son Beats Father To Death, Stabs Himself In Failed Maryland Murder-Suicide Attempt: Police
Son Beats Father To Death, Stabs Himself In Failed Maryland Murder-Suicide Attempt: Police A Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly beating his father to death before turning the knife on himself in an unsuccessful suicide attempt, officials said. Christopher Wiley Cooper, 22, is facing murder charges in connection with the killing of his father, 59-year-old Patrick Cooper, inside their Fort Washington home, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to a reported attempted suicide at the 8000 block of Den Meade Avenue around 5 a.m. on Friday, March 14, where they found Patrick Cooper suffering from traumatic injuries.  He was pronoun…
Pedestrian Killed In Maryland Police-Involved Crash Identified Pedestrian Killed In Maryland Police-Involved Crash Identified
Pedestrian Killed In Maryland Police-Involved Crash Identified The pedestrian killed in a police-involved crash in Prince George’s County has been identified as the investigation into the deadly incident continues, officials announced. According to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID), 23-year-old Aniyah Redd, of Temple Hills, was fatally struck in Oxon Hill on Saturday, February 1. The officers involved have also been identified. Prince George’s County Police Sergeant Timothy Shomper, an 11-year veteran, and Corporal David Gross, a 13-year veteran, were involved in the crash, authorities said. A thi…
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (Developing) Emergency crews rushed to a chaotic scene at West Hyattsville Metro Station after a pedestrian was struck by a train, causing major delays on the system, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the station near Hamilton Street, officials said. Metro traffic was halted in both directions as firefighters worked to rescue the victim from under the train. The pedestrian was successfully removed and treated by EMS at the scene, though their condition has not been released. Train traffic reopened shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednes…
Man Vanishes After Visiting Friends, Truck Found Abandoned In Maryland: Sheriff Man Vanishes After Visiting Friends, Truck Found Abandoned In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Vanishes After Visiting Friends, Truck Found Abandoned In Maryland: Sheriff Authorities are searching for a missing White Plains man who mysteriously vanished after visiting friends in Prince George’s County, with his truck later found abandoned, police said. Robert “Bubba” Norris, 61, was last seen Saturday, March 1, when he left his home to visit a friend in Clinton, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Before reaching his destination, Norris stopped at two other homes in Prince George’s County but never made it to Clinton, officials said. Concerned family members reported him missing on Tuesday, March 4, after realizing he had not been seen or hear…
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police A 31-year-old woman from Hyattsville died after a two-car crash in Prince George’s County early Monday morning, police said. The fatal collision happened around 5:50 a.m. on March 10 at the intersection of Adelphi Road and Riggs Road in the Adelphi area, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Emergency crews rushed the victim, identified on Tuesday morning as Berta Marroquin Colindres, to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead several hours later.  The two drivers involved suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the two vehicles collided in the intersectio…
Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (Developing) Two elementary school students in Maryland have died from the flu, officials confirmed. In Prince George's County, two young children died amid a recent rise in flu cases across the state, prompting the Health Department issuing an alert. The students attended CMIT North Elementary School in Laurel and John Bayne Elementary School in Capitol Heights, according to NBC. "Our school communities are feeling the impact of a nationwide rise in flu cases, with increasing numbers across the county and outbreaks in several of our schools," Superintendent Millard House II wrote to the community. "T…
Juvenile Killed In High-Speed Crash After Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG Juvenile Killed In High-Speed Crash After Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG
Juvenile Killed In High-Speed Crash After Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG A minor was killed in a crash involving a driver fleeing police in Prince George’s County, sparking an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the fatal wreck, authorities announced. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office is investigating the deadly collision, which happened around 6:25 p.m. Friday, March 7, on Addison Road South in Capitol Heights, officials said. According to investigators, a District Heights Police Department officer initially stopped an Infiniti SUV in the 6000 block of Marlboro Pike before the driver suddenly …
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Seat Pleasant and later pronounced dead, authorities said. Officers responded to the 6300 block of Addison Road around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, after receiving reports of an unconscious man inside a vehicle, according to Seat Pleasant Police. When officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive and immediately began life-saving efforts, including CPR and the use of agency-issued AEDs. Despite their attempts, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crews arrived and ultimately pronounced the man dead …
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (PHOTOS) Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (PHOTOS)
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (Photos) Drivers in Prince George’s County got a little more than they bargained for when an overturned milk tanker turned a busy road into a dairy disaster. Hazmat crews rushed to the scene of the crash at Landover Road and Brightseat Road just before noon Thursday, March 6, as gallons of milk flooded the roadway, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. ROAD CLOSURE: Landover Road at Brightseat Road is closed due to an overturned vehicle. Please follow police direction. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/HaaFBl4QK1 — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 6, 2025 Despite the mess, officials confirmed there …
Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Hasn't Been Seen In Maryland Since January, Sheriff Says Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Hasn't Been Seen In Maryland Since January, Sheriff Says
Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Hasn't Been Seen In Maryland Since January, Sheriff Says Authorities in Maryland are intensifying their search for an elderly Waldorf man with Alzheimer’s disease who has been missing for over a month. Richard Wilson Jr., 86, was last seen by family members on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 25, in his Waldorf home before being reported missing at about 6:15 p.m. that day, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. From the moment Wilson was reported missing, law enforcement agencies launched an all-out search using helicopters, boats, police K9s, and registered volunteer canine teams to track his movements. During the early stages of the i…
Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG
Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's office after a fugitive struck and killed a Riverdale woman while fleeing police in Prince George's County. Warren Leonard, 23, of Washington, DC, was wanted for second-degree rape when a Hyattsville City Police officer attempted a traffic stop around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Leonard briefly stopped in the 3300 block of East-West Highway before taking off westbound, investigators said. The officer ended the pursuit near 23rd Avenue, but moments later, Leonard lost control, swerved onto the shoulder, and fatally struck …
ICE Arrests International Gang Leader With Terrorist Affiliation In Maryland ICE Arrests International Gang Leader With Terrorist Affiliation In Maryland
ICE Arrests International Gang Leader With Terrorist Affiliation In Maryland A notorious MS-13 leader with international ties has been captured in Maryland, where he was in the country illegally, federal officials announced. David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman, 27, was arrested in Hyattsville last week in a joint operation between US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI. A high-ranking leader of the transnational MS-13 gang, Orellana-Aleman was wanted in El Salvador for firearm possession, extortion, and terrorist affiliation, according to ICE officials. “The apprehension of David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman strikes a significant blow to the leadership a…
Serial Metrobus Groper Learns Prison Fate In Montgomery County Serial Metrobus Groper Learns Prison Fate In Montgomery County
Serial Metrobus Groper Learns Prison Fate In Montgomery County A serial sex offender who repeatedly preyed on women riding public transit in Maryland and DC is now behind bars for good after a determined victim caught him in the act, officials said. Kokouvi Apetoh, 45, of Silver Spring, was sentenced to 26 years and 231 days in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and admitting to violating his probation in a previous metrobus groping case, according to Montgomery County prosecutors. Authorities say Apetoh, a registered sex offender, was a repeat predator who systematically targeted unsuspecting women on their daily commu…
Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police
Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police An 85-year-old woman from Washington, DC, has died after a crash in a Prince George’s County shopping center parking lot, authorities said. Constance Banner was behind the wheel when she was involved in a two-vehicle collision in the 3700 block of Branch Avenue on Saturday, March 1 in Temple Hills, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Prince George’s County Police said. Banner was rushed to the hospital for treatment but died from her injuries the following day, officials said. The second driver was not hurt. Investigators are still working to determine what led to the crash. Check Daily Voice for …
Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police
Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police A fugitive wanted for rape struck and killed a pedestrian in Prince George’s County while fleeing police, authorities said. Warren Leonard, 23, of Washington, DC, was wanted for second-degree rape when a Hyattsville City Police officer attempted a traffic stop around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Leonard briefly stopped in the 3300 block of East-West Highway before taking off westbound, investigators said. The officer ended the pursuit near 23rd Avenue, but moments later, Leonard lost control, swerved onto the shoulder, and fatally struck a pedestrian in the 2200 block of East-West Highwa…
School Bus Carrying Dozens Of High School Students Crashes In Maryland: Police School Bus Carrying Dozens Of High School Students Crashes In Maryland: Police
School Bus Carrying Dozens Of High School Students Crashes In Maryland: Police A school bus loaded with Northwestern High School students crashed with a sedan in Prince George's County on Friday morning, police say. The crash was reported shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, according to the Hyattsville Police Department. The crash happened at the intersection of 42nd and Oliver Streets while the bus was still on Route #345, picking up students on the way to school.  Approximately 25 to 30 students were on board at the time, officials said. None were injured, police confirmed. The driver of the sedan was transported to a local hospital for treatment of …
Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents
Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents Two Maryland men in their 70s are facing serious charges after allegedly pulling guns during separate road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County, Maryland State Police announced. William Shockey, 71, of Baltimore, and Charles Provost, 70, of College Park, were arrested after investigations led troopers to loaded firearms in their possession. The first incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 18, when troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack received a complaint about a red Mustang driver waving a gun on I-695 near Liberty Road. Investigators identified Shockey as the suspect…
BF Killed GF's Child's Father Over Visit Dispute In Maryland: Prosecutors BF Killed GF's Child's Father Over Visit Dispute In Maryland: Prosecutors
BF Killed GF's Child's Father Over Visit Dispute In Maryland: Prosecutors A Maryland man admitted to stabbing his girlfriend’s child’s father after an argument over visitation turned violent, authorities said. Thomas Eugene Harris II, 28, of Prince Frederick, pleaded guilty to first-degree premeditated murder in Calvert County Circuit Court, officials announced on Tuesday. The deadly encounter happened on Feb. 15, 2024, when deputies found 30-year-old Shaquille Quadry Braxton unresponsive in a field near Fairground Road in Prince Frederick.  Prosecutors said that he had been stabbed multiple times and later died from his injuries. According to investigator…
Man Cashes $50K Lottery Ticket With Days To Spare In Maryland: ‘I Just Wanted To Hold On To It’ Man Cashes $50K Lottery Ticket With Days To Spare In Maryland: ‘I Just Wanted To Hold On To It’
Man Cashes $50K Lottery Ticket With Days To Spare In Maryland: ‘I Just Wanted To Hold On To It’ Talk about a last-minute play. A Prince George’s County truck driver held onto a $50,000 winning Pick 5 ticket for nearly six months—only cashing it in with less than a week left before it expired. The Clinton man, who snagged the big win in the Aug. 21 midday drawing last year, admitted he knew about the prize the very next day but decided to sit on it. “I just wanted to hold on to it,” he told Maryland Lottery officials. “But, I’ll tell you, I sure was excited about it.” The routine player picked up his tickets at 2 Go Convenience and Deli in Savage after work, played his usual numbers,…
Road Rage: Armed Porsche Driver Brandished Weapons During I-495 Incident: State Police Road Rage: Armed Porsche Driver Brandished Weapons During I-495 Incident: State Police
Road Rage: Armed Porsche Driver Brandished Weapons During I-495 Incident: State Police A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly flashing a gun at another driver during a road rage confrontation on I-495, authorities said. Maryland State Police arrested Kenyatta Von Williams Jr., 34, of Suitland, after tracking him down and seizing two loaded handguns in connection with the Saturday afternoon incident in Prince George’s County. State troopers out of the Forestville Barrack were called around 3:20 p.m. on Feb. 15 for reports of a driver in a Porsche allegedly pointing a firearm at another motorist near Route 210, police said.  No injuries were reported at …
Teen Clocked At 110 MPH In Maryland Pursuit Escaped Cops Then — But He Faces Justice Now Teen Clocked At 110 MPH In Maryland Pursuit Escaped Cops Then — But He Faces Justice Now
Teen Clocked At 110 MPH In Maryland Pursuit Escaped Cops Then — But He Faces Justice Now An 18-year-old from Prince George’s County is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase at more than 110 mph through Talbot County before authorities called off the pursuit over safety concerns. Deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office were conducting traffic enforcement on Ocean Gateway (US Route 50) near Howell Point Cutoff Road around 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2024, when they spotted a Mercedes SUV speeding, officials said. When deputies attempted to pull over the driver, later identified as Dariusz Jordan Hentz, of Upper Marlboro, he allegedly re…
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Maryland Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Maryland Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Maryland Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…
Student Brought Loaded Handguns To High School In Maryland: Police Student Brought Loaded Handguns To High School In Maryland: Police
Student Brought Loaded Handguns To High School In Maryland: Police A 19-year-old high school student was arrested after allegedly bringing two loaded handguns onto school grounds in Oxon Hill, according to Prince George’s County Police. Jamel Curtis, an 11th grader at Potomac High School, was taken into custody after school security discovered the weapons hidden in his clothing as he passed through a metal detector around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, police said. Prince George’s County Schools security immediately notified police, and officers responded to take Curtis into custody. He is now facing multiple charges, including handgun on person and posse…
Boyfriend Shoots, Kills Girlfriend During Argument In Maryland: Police Boyfriend Shoots, Kills Girlfriend During Argument In Maryland: Police
Boyfriend Shoots, Kills Girlfriend During Argument In Maryland: Police A domestic dispute in Prince George’s County ended in deadly gunfire, leaving a woman dead and her boyfriend behind bars, police said. David Wilson Jr., 31, of Accokeek, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend, 37-year-old Edna Lyles, inside her Fort Washington home. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 15700 block of Livingston Road around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, for a reported shooting, officials said. When they arrived, they found Lyles suffering from multiple gunshot wounds…
Lockdown At Maryland High School After Large Student Altercation, Police Say Lockdown At Maryland High School After Large Student Altercation, Police Say
Lockdown At Maryland High School After Large Student Altercation, Police Say An incident involving multiple students at High Point High School in Beltsville led to a temporary lockdown on Wednesday, authorities said. Officers responded to the school around 12:45 p.m. after reports of an altercation, according to Prince George’s County Police. As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown while officers assessed the situation. Authorities canvassed the school grounds for a possible weapon, though no gunshots were fired, and no injuries were reported, police said. By 2:30 p.m., officers confirmed that dismissal was underway, and the situation was under control.&…
DC Barber Who Kidnapped, Preyed On Teen Victims In Maryland, Virginia Learns Prison Fate: Feds DC Barber Who Kidnapped, Preyed On Teen Victims In Maryland, Virginia Learns Prison Fate: Feds
DC Barber Who Kidnapped, Preyed On Teen Victims In Maryland, Virginia Learns Prison Fate: Feds A DC barber from Maryland will spend years in prison for kidnapping minors and producing child sexual abuse materials, federal authorities announced. New Carrollton resident Julian Everett, 41, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and 20 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to sexually abusing and capturing sexual abuse material of several victims at his New Carrollton home. Several were minors. The offenses were documented between 2005 and 2016. According to prosecutors, in July 2005, Everett drove one of his victims - who was 16 at the time - from Virg…
US Marshals Arrest Murder Suspect After Missing Man Found Dead In Maryland: Officials US Marshals Arrest Murder Suspect After Missing Man Found Dead In Maryland: Officials
US Marshals Arrest Murder Suspect After Missing Man Found Dead In Maryland: Officials A "known associate" of a missing man found shot dead in Southern Maryland has been arrested on accusations that he killed him and then disposed of his body, authorities said. Lee Richardson, 23, who has no fixed address, was apprehended by the US Marshall's Fugitive Task Force in Prince George’s County on an arrest warrant charging him in the murder of Matthew Skye Keister, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 25000 block of Jones Wharf Road in Hollywood on Monday, Jan. 27, for an emergency medic…
Deadly Attack At Hands Of Complete Stranger Kills Man, 43, In Maryland: Cops Deadly Attack At Hands Of Complete Stranger Kills Man, 43, In Maryland: Cops
Deadly Attack At Hands Of Complete Stranger Kills Man, 43, In Maryland: Cops A 24-year-old man is facing murder charges after a deadly stabbing in Prince George’s County, police said. William Tebo, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 43-year-old Tyrone Hager, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. On Sunday, Feb. 2, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported fight in the 11000 block of Croom Road.  When officers arrived, they found Hager inside a vehicle suffering from multiple stab wounds, officials say. The Upper Marlboro resident was rushed to a hospital, where he died…
2 Dead In Prince George's County Fire, Officials Say 2 Dead In Prince George's County Fire, Officials Say
2 Dead In Prince George's County Fire, Officials Say A house fire in Prince George's County left two adults dead and forced two others to escape after being alerted by a smoke alarm, officials said. Firefighters responded to a two-story home on the 5500 block of Galloway Drive at approximately 6:43 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, in Oxon Hill, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (PGFD). When crews arrived, they found the house fully engulfed in flames. Despite rescue efforts, two adult residents were found dead inside. Two other adults managed to escape unharmed, thanks to a working smoke alarm, officials said. The caus…
Maryland Figure Skating Prodigy, Mother Killed In DC Plane Crash Maryland Figure Skating Prodigy, Mother Killed In DC Plane Crash
Maryland Figure Skating Prodigy, Mother Killed In DC Plane Crash The world lost a rising star in the Maryland figure skating community and a devoted mother far too soon, as 12-year-old Olivia Eve Ter and her mother, Olesya, were among those tragically killed in the DC, plane crash. Ter, who trained out of the Tucker Road Ice Rink in Prince George's County, was a young skater with big dreams, a joyful spirit, and an infectious energy that touched everyone she met, her loved ones said. A proud Loudoun County, VA native, she had already made a name for herself in the figure skating world, earning a spot at the prestigious developmental camp after placi…
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials A devastating townhouse fire in Oxon Hill claimed the life of an elderly woman Tuesday night, prompting fire officials to return to the area to provide free smoke alarms and fire safety education. Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 6100 block of Brandyhall Court shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 after receiving reports of a fire.  Upon arrival, officials say crews found flames showing from the second floor of a three-story, middle-unit townhouse. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze, but an 84-year-old woman was found with critical injuries ins…