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Woman In Critical Condition After Overnight Prince George's County Apartment Shooting: Police Woman In Critical Condition After Overnight Prince George's County Apartment Shooting: Police
Woman In Critical Condition After Overnight Prince George's County Apartment Shooting: Police A woman was in critical, but stable condition following an overnight shooting in Prince George's County, police say. Officers from the Greenbelt Police Department were called at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday night to the 5800 block of Cherrywood Terrace, where there was a reported shooting in the area. The shooting was reported in the 5800 block of Cherrywood Terrace in Greenbelt. Google Maps street view Upon arrival, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound who was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injuries, according to the department. As …
Naked Man Asking For Directions In Maryland Wanted For Indecent Exposure: Police Naked Man Asking For Directions In Maryland Wanted For Indecent Exposure: Police
Naked Man Asking For Directions In Maryland Wanted For Indecent Exposure: Police A man is wanted in Prince George's County after an alleged indecent exposure incident in Greenbelt.  An alert was issued on Monday, May 6 by the Greenbelt Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a naked man who was reportedly driving a blue truck while making crude gestures. According to police, a resident reported that a Black man in his 40s in a Chevy Suburban in the area of Ridge Road and Hamilton Place was naked when he approached her and made lewd gestures while asking for directions. The incident was reported in the area of Ridge Ro…
Teens To Be Tried As Adult For Mass Shooting At 'Senior Skip Day' Event In Maryland: Police Teens To Be Tried As Adult For Mass Shooting At 'Senior Skip Day' Event In Maryland: Police
Teens To Be Tried As Adult For Mass Shooting At 'Senior Skip Day' Event In Maryland: Police Two teens have been arrested following the mass shooting in Greenbelt during a "senior skip day" event, authorities announced. At around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, members of the Greenbelt Police Department were at Schrom Hills Park when they responded to a shooting incident involving a group of more than 500 people believed to be high school students gathered for "senior skip day," investigators say. Five people were injured when nearly a dozen gunshots rang out at the park on Hanover Parkway. On Monday, the department announced that two teens, ages 14 and 16, have been arrested in co…
Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police
Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police Three young men have been released from the hospital, while two others remain listed in stable condition on Saturday afternoon after the mass shooting in Greenbelt. At around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, members of the Greenbelt Police Department were at Schrom Hills Park when they responded to a shooting incident involving a group of more than 500 people believed to be high school students gathered for "senior skip day," investigators say. Five people were injured when nearly a dozen gunshots rang out at the park on Hanover Parkway. Officers rendered aid to the victims, who were all bet…
5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (VIDEO) 5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (VIDEO)
5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (Video) Five young men were shot with one in critical condition in Greenbelt Friday afternoon, April 19. Officers responding to the scene found 600 high schoolers gathered in Schrom Hills Park around 2:30 p.m., on Hanover Parkway, police said at a press conference. While officers were walking into the park they heard 8 to 10 gunshots, and responded to the area in an active shooter response. According to FOX5, it happened during a "senior skip day" gathering. Officers rendered aid to the victims, who ranged in age between 16 and 18, police said. One was in critical condition. After shots were fire…
One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Maryland Schools: Police (DEVELOPING) One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Maryland Schools: Police (DEVELOPING)
One Airlifted To Hospital After Shooting Near Maryland Schools: Police (Developing) One person had to be airlifted to the hospital after a shooting in Maryland led to lockdowns at several Prince George's County schools. On Monday afternoon, officials confirmed that a person was shot in Greenbelt, prompting a temporary lockdown at Greenbelt Middle and Elementary School, as well as the Dora Kennedy French Immersion School.  The lockdown was announced at around 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27 in the 6200 block of Spring Hill Court, according to police, who made note that the shooting was not at any of the schools, and the lockdowns were called as a precaution. Confirmed one vi…
Mother Assaulted Protecting Child During Attempted Kidnapping In Maryland, Police Say Mother Assaulted Protecting Child During Attempted Kidnapping In Maryland, Police Say
Mother Assaulted Protecting Child During Attempted Kidnapping In Maryland, Police Say Police say that a mother in Prince George's County was assaulted when a group of people attempted to kidnap her newborn child. At around 6:30 p.m. late on Thursday afternoon, officers from the Greenbelt Police Department were called to the 9100 block, where a woman had just been attacked by at least four people who wanted to take her kid. According to the woman, she was walking her newborn outside in a stroller when two dark-colored vehicles pulled up, and a Black woman with braids and three other suspects got out and attempted to make off with the child. She said she was able to grab the …
Pedestrian Struck By Scooter Dies At Scene Of Maryland Crash, Police Say Pedestrian Struck By Scooter Dies At Scene Of Maryland Crash, Police Say
Pedestrian Struck By Scooter Dies At Scene Of Maryland Crash, Police Say Police say that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a scooter driver overnight in Prince George's County. At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday night, officers were called to the 7500 block of Greenbelt Road in Greenbelt, where there was a report of a person who had been struck by a rider, who also suffered injuries. According to the initial investigation, the rider of a scooter was traveling east on Greenbelt Road when they lost control and struck a pedestrian in the roadway. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment of what …
Community Concerned After Assault Outside Maryland Library Community Concerned After Assault Outside Maryland Library
Community Concerned After Assault Outside Maryland Library Concerns are mounting for some members of a Prince George's County community following the latest assault of an unsuspecting man. At around 7 a.m. on Monday morning, police say that a person was walking near the Greenbelt Library when he was accosted and assaulted by two Black men who pushed him to the ground and kicked him several times, police say. According to the victim, one of the men had a knife - which was not used in the attack - and both were wearing black hoodies and jeans. One was described as being heavyset, while the other had a slim build. Following the assault, both ran awa…
New Photos Released Of Carjackers, Getaway Vehicle That Left MD Man Shot In Head New Photos Released Of Carjackers, Getaway Vehicle That Left MD Man Shot In Head
New Photos Released Of Carjackers, Getaway Vehicle That Left MD Man Shot In Head New details have been released following a violent carjacking in Prince George's County. Investigators from the Prince George's County Police say that a person was shot in the head and neck with a rifle during an armed carjacking at a Greenbelt gas station. Officers from the Greenbelt Police Department were called shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 to the Exxon gas station on Greenbelt Road, where a man suffered serious injuries. According to a witness, two men approached the victim while he was pumping gas while a third stayed in a nearby car. There was a brief struggle and the …
Man Shot In Head, Neck During Armed Carjacking At MD Gas Station: Police Man Shot In Head, Neck During Armed Carjacking At MD Gas Station: Police
Man Shot In Head, Neck During Armed Carjacking At MD Gas Station: Police Police in Prince George’s County say that a person was shot in the head and neck with a rifle during an armed carjacking at a Greenbelt gas station. Officers from the Greenbelt Police Department were called shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 to the Exxon gas station on Greenbelt Road, where a man suffered serious injuries. According to a witness, two men approached the victim while he was pumping gas while a third stayed in a nearby car. There was a brief struggle and the man was shot. The victim - whose name or age has not been released - was rushed to Capital Regional Medical C…
Disappearance Of MD Teacher Mariame Toure Sylla Sparks Massive Search Disappearance Of MD Teacher Mariame Toure Sylla Sparks Massive Search
Disappearance Of MD Teacher Mariame Toure Sylla Sparks Massive Search Police in Prince George's County are looking for public school teacher Mariame Toure Sylla, who disappeared over the weekend. A third grade teacher at Dora Kennedy French Immersion School, Sylla was last seen Saturday evening, July 29, on the 6500 block of Lake Park Drive, in Greenbelt. Schrom Hills Park was closed for several hours on Tuesday, Aug. 1 amid the search for Sylla.  Anyone who knows of Sylla's whereabouts is urged to call Greenbelt Detective Davis at (240) 542-2134, or email him at ddavis@greenbeltmd.gov. Tips can also be called into the Greenbelt Police De…
Vigilante Who Went Extra Mile To Impersonate Police Busted Flashing Bogus Badge In MD Vigilante Who Went Extra Mile To Impersonate Police Busted Flashing Bogus Badge In MD
Vigilante Who Went Extra Mile To Impersonate Police Busted Flashing Bogus Badge In MD Police say that a man who truly went all out in his effort to impersonate one of their own has been apprehended in Prince George’s County. Investigators from the Greenbelt Police Department announced that District Heights resident Carl Colston, Jr., 47, has been arrested for impersonating a police officer following an elaborate vigilante campaign after he compiled law enforcement gear and weapons. Colston’s downfall began last week, when real police were called to the off-ramp of Greenbelt Road at Route 201, where there was a report of an armed person in a Crown Victoria who was driving er…
Carjacker Hits Two Police Vehicles While Fleeing From Officers Outside Library In MD: Officials Carjacker Hits Two Police Vehicles While Fleeing From Officers Outside Library In MD: Officials
Carjacker Hits Two Police Vehicles While Fleeing From Officers Outside Library In MD: Officials A carjacking suspect in Prince George's County went through extreme measures to avoid being apprehended by police on Wednesday afternoon. The Greenbelt Police Department issued an alert on Tuesday, May 30, advising that there was a carjacking outside an apartment complex in the 140 block of Westway where a man threw a woman to the ground, took her keys, and stole a Toyota RAV4.  There is a large police presence around the Greenbelt Branch Library located at 11 Crescent Rd in reference to a carjacking. Please avoid the area. — Greenbelt Police (@greenbeltpolice) May 31, 2023 It didn't t…
Gunman Who Killed Music Artist In Virginia Recording Studio Learns His Fate Gunman Who Killed Music Artist In Virginia Recording Studio Learns His Fate
Gunman Who Killed Music Artist In Virginia Recording Studio Learns His Fate A 47-year-old Washington DC man convicted of killing a 32-year-old man in a Virginia recording studio then fleeing to Maryland has been sentenced to prison time. Cinquan Louis Blakney entered an Alford plea of no contest to a second-degree murder charge in the 2019 Woodbridge shooting death of Tristan Sellers, on Thursday, April 13, Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth said. Judge James A. Willett subsequently sentenced Blakney to 40 years in state prison with 20 years suspended, and five years of supervised probation upon release. Sellers, who went by "Slim Tristan," w…
Fiery Residential Shooting Under Investigation in Prince George's County, Police Say Fiery Residential Shooting Under Investigation in Prince George's County, Police Say
Fiery Residential Shooting Under Investigation in Prince George's County, Police Say Police in Prince George's have released explosive photos as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a suspect wanted for arson and for firing shots into a Greenbelt residence. An investigation was launched by the Greenbelt Police Department on Saturday, Feb. 4 following an incident that was caught on camera in the 6200 block of Breezewood Court, authorities announced. According to police, a suspect wearing an appropriate face covering set fire to the door of a residence before shots were reportedly fired into the apartment. The suspect was described as being a dark-skinned man …
Dean Of DC Elementary School Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women At Maryland Park: Police Dean Of DC Elementary School Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women At Maryland Park: Police
Dean Of DC Elementary School Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women At Maryland Park: Police Authorities say that a Maryland man who serves as the dean of students at a Washington, DC elementary school is facing charges for allegedly exposing himself to at least two women at a public park. Jamie Lee White, 45, of Hyattsville, was arrested and placed on leave from his school district following an incident at Buddy Attick Lake Park early on Tuesday, Nov. 29, according to Greenbelt Police investigators. Officers from the department responded to the parking lot of the park at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, when a caller reported the alleged indecent exposure. The suspect - l…
Playground Burned Down In Prince George's County Playground Burned Down In Prince George's County
Playground Burned Down In Prince George's County A playground has burned down in Prince George's County, authorities say. The playground, located in the 6200 block of Springhill Drive in Greenbelt, began sometime in the early afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 19, according to the Greenbelt Police Department. No injuries were reported in the incident, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.  Earlier this afternoon, officers assisted the PGFD for a fire at the playground in the 6200 block of Springhill Dr. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by PGFD. Have information? Report it at http…
Maryland Teen Charged For Shooting At Group Of Students Near Elementary School: Police Maryland Teen Charged For Shooting At Group Of Students Near Elementary School: Police
Maryland Teen Charged For Shooting At Group Of Students Near Elementary School: Police A Maryland teen is in hot water with the law after being arrested for an alleged shooting in Prince George's County. The Greenbelt Police Department announced on Saturday, Sept. 10 that a 13-year-old - whose name has not been released - has been arrested in connection to a shooting earlier this month in the area of Springhill Lane and Springhill Drive, authorities announced. Shortly after 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, members of the department responded to the area of the reported shooting, where there were calls regarding shots fired, officials said. The victim told investigators that …