Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Gunman Arrested For Murder In Prince George's, Police Say 18-Year-Old Gunman Arrested For Murder In Prince George's, Police Say
18-Year-Old Gunman Arrested For Murder In Prince George's, Police Say An 18-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting death of a 24-year-old victim last month in Prince George's County. Nekole Sanders, of Bowie, is believed to have shot and killed Eugene Kelly Gray, also of Bowie, on the 15400 block of Empress Way around 7:50 p.m. Jan. 9, county police said. Gray was pronounced dead on the scene. Sanders and Gray knew each other, but the motive remains under investigation. Sanders is charged with first-degree murder and related charges. He is was being held by the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. If anyone has information relevant to thi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
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…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Prince George's County Shooting: Police 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Prince George's County Shooting: Police
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Prince George's County Shooting: Police One man is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in District Heights, according to police. Albert Gass, Jr., 57, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at his home on Jan. 23, at around 6:25 p.m., the Prince George's County Police Department said.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional individuals also suffered gunshot wounds, their injuries are not considered life-threatening. Detectives believe Gass shot at the two individuals in the home and one person returned fire. The incident is under active investigation by police who are trying to determine…

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by Joe Gomez
Bowie, MD
Sports
Photo Of SUV Wanted In Shooting That Killed Pro Boxer On Christmas Released By Police Photo Of SUV Wanted In Shooting That Killed Pro Boxer On Christmas Released By Police
Photo Of SUV Wanted In Shooting That Killed Pro Boxer On Christmas Released By Police Authorities in Prince George's County have released surveillance footage of the SUV wanted in a shooting that killed a professional boxer in front of his children and girlfriend on the way to Christmas dinner. Danny Kelly Jr., 30, of Clinton, was behind the wheel of his family's SUV on St. Barnabas Road in Temple Hills, with his girlfriend and three children in the car, Prince George's police said. Another driver pulled up and opened fire, hitting Kelly around 4:40 p.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital a short time later. In the video, the suspect vehicle is seen o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Driver In Deadly Hit-Run Western Maryland Crash Sought By Police Driver In Deadly Hit-Run Western Maryland Crash Sought By Police
Driver In Deadly Hit-Run Western Maryland Crash Sought By Police The driver who left the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left one person dead in Prince George's County on Christmas is being sought by police. Juan Acevedo Castellon, 56, was heading north on Tucker Road when the vehicle behind him attempted to pass his truck around 1:35 p.m. near Palmer Road, county police said. The unknown driver struck Acevedo Castellon's truck, causing him to lose control and hit a tree. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene. Acevedo Castellon, of Fort Washington, died of his injuries on Jan. 8. Anyone with information on this case is asked to c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
$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 Authorities in Prince George's County are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on Sunday. The unidentified male was shot on the 15400 block of Empress Way in Bowie around 7:50 p.m., police said in a statement. The victim was found outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim's name will be released pending notification of kin. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. The Prince George’s County Po…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Robbery Turns Deadly: 4 Arrested In Prince George's Shooting Robbery Turns Deadly: 4 Arrested In Prince George's Shooting
Robbery Turns Deadly: 4 Arrested In Prince George's Shooting Two men and two juveniles were arrested in last week's deadly Oxon Hill robbery turned fatal shooting, police in Prince George's said. Angel Amaya, 20, and Josue Torres, 22, and two unidentified juveniles, were charged with first and second degree murder the Dec. 23 shooting death of John Cruz on Livingston Road. Cruz was found around 1:50 a.m., unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a car with gunshot wounds to his body. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The motive for the shooting was a result of a robbery. The four suspects are charged  and additional charges. They were being hel…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Deadly Home Shooting Probed In Central Jersey Deadly Home Shooting Probed In Central Jersey
Deadly Home Shooting Probed In Central Jersey One person died in a shooting at a house in Central Jersey Monday, according to developing reports and various news outlets. The incident occurred at 10:13 a.m. on Borden Road in the Oak Hill section of Middletown Township, police said in a press statement. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office was actively investigating and said there was no threat to the public. Authorities were considering the fact that the incident may have been accidental, according to CBS2. The victim's name was not released. For anyone with information regarding this case, please contact MCPO Detective Jason Gol…

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Freehold Police Probe Double Shooting Freehold Police Probe Double Shooting
Freehold Police Probe Double Shooting Authorities are turning to the public for tips after people were hospitalized in a Freehold shooting Tuesday evening. Police responding to reports of shots fired at Continental Gardens found two male victims suffering non life-threatening gunshot wounds around 8 p.m., Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Chris Swendeman said. Both victims were treated at a local hospital where were being held for observation. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time. For anyone who witnessed the incident, they can also contact MCPO Detective Daniel Newman, 800-533-7443 or Freehol…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt At least 16 shots were fired in Asbury Park late Wednesday, leaving an unidentified man critically injured, authorities said. Police officers arriving at 1331 Sewall Ave. about 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday found a man with five gunshot wounds, according to  Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The initial investigation has found that at least 16 shots were fired in the area, according to Gramiccioni. The prosecutor issued a statement on Thursday afternoon to dispel rumors that police were involved in the shooting. "Rumors being circulated on social media falsel…

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt UPDATED: Asbury Park police responded to a report of shots fired, authorities said. The shooting victim remained in critical condition on Thursday afternoon. Patrol officers arriving at 1331 Sewall Ave. about 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday found a man with five gunshot wounds, according to  Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The initial investigation has found that at least 16 shots were fired in the area, according to Gramiccioni. The prosecutor issued a statement on Thursday afternoon to dispel rumors that police were involved in the shooting. "Rumors being …

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Critical After Asbury Park Shooting, Teen Suspects In Custody Man Critical After Asbury Park Shooting, Teen Suspects In Custody
Man Critical After Asbury Park Shooting, Teen Suspects In Custody Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a shooting that left one man hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. Police responded to the sound of gunshots Tuesday night at the Asbury Park Village housing complex on Atkins Avenue, a spokesman with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. Local police found a 19 year-old man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds around 10:30 p.m., according to Christopher Swendeman, the county prosecutor's spokesman. EMS transported the victim, who has not been identified, to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition, Swe…

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by Jon Craig