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Have A Heart: Maryland First Responder Gets Lifesaving Transplant, Remains In ICU Have A Heart: Maryland First Responder Gets Lifesaving Transplant, Remains In ICU
Have A Heart: Maryland First Responder Gets Lifesaving Transplant, Remains In ICU A Maryland first responder who has spent his career helping others is now the one fighting for his life — and his community is stepping up. Stephon Jones, a Prince George’s County Emergency Dispatcher III, volunteer firefighter, and EMT in Bowie, underwent an emergency heart transplant on Monday, Feb. 16, after a sudden medical crisis. Two years ago, Jones was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and was told he might need a transplant in 10 years.  "Ten years" came very quickly. Jones was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 3 for what was supposed to be a three-day IV treatment — an…
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In DMV, Police Say Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In DMV, Police Say
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In DMV, Police Say A community is rallying around the family of a Maryland pastor who was gunned down by a longtime family friend earlier this month. Herbert Keith Mason Jr. is facing murder and other charges in connection with the deadly shooting of 59-year-old Lanham resident Benjamin Francis in Bowie, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in Bowie at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, PGPD said that officers found Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed …
BBQ Chain With VA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With VA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With VA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In DMV, Police Say Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In DMV, Police Say
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In DMV, Police Say A 58-year-old man is behind bars after police say he fatally shot a man he knew during an argument in Maryland. Herbert Keith Mason Jr. is facing murder and other charges in connection with the deadly shooting of Lanham resident Benjamin Francis, 59, in Bowie over the weekend, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in Bowie at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, PGPD said that officers found Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. Francis was taken to a…
Man Accused Of Murdering Missing Maryland Teen Found Dumped Off Route 50: Police Man Accused Of Murdering Missing Maryland Teen Found Dumped Off Route 50: Police
Man Accused Of Murdering Missing Maryland Teen Found Dumped Off Route 50: Police A Bowie man is accused of murdering 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, whose body was found dumped off Route 50 after she was reported missing, police announced. The Prince George’s County Police Department said homicide detectives arrested Hugo Hernandez-Mendez in connection with the death of the Lanham native, whose family reported her missing on Aug. 23. Eight days later, on Aug. 31, Maryland State Police launched a death investigation after finding a woman’s body in a grassy area off Route 50 in Anne Arundel County.  The body was later identified as Thompson, officials said. Detectives…
Six Flags America Axes Fright Fest In DMV For Family-Friendly Fare In Final Fall Season Six Flags America Axes Fright Fest In DMV For Family-Friendly Fare In Final Fall Season
Six Flags America Axes Fright Fest In DMV For Family-Friendly Fare In Final Fall Season Maryland’s Six Flags America won’t be bringing back its wildly popular Fright Fest this year as the Bowie park heads into its final fall season before closing for good. Six Flags officials announced the change this week, saying the park will “focus on daytime fun” with its family-friendly Kids Boo Fest and thrill rides on weekends starting Saturday, Sept. 6 until the park closes in November.  “After much research and planning, we’ve made the strategic decision to modify our fall operating schedule,” Six Flags officials said. “This means that our spooky Fright Fest event will not return…
Maryland Teen Mows Down 67-Year-Old Man After Gunfire In Wild Feud, Police Say Maryland Teen Mows Down 67-Year-Old Man After Gunfire In Wild Feud, Police Say
Maryland Teen Mows Down 67-Year-Old Man After Gunfire In Wild Feud, Police Say A 67-year-old man fired a gun at a teen in Maryland. The teen hit him with his car. Now one of them is dead. The bizarre and deadly feud between a 67-year-old Beltsville man and a 16-year-old boy from Bowie ended with the older man dead in the street outside his home, Prince George’s County Police said. Officers were called around 10:40 p.m. Thursday, July 24, to the 11400 block of Rhode Island Avenue for a reported shooting. Robinson was found lying in the roadway with severe injuries, though they were not immediately diagnosed. At first, police thought Robinson had been shot, but detecti…
Maryland Woman Shoots, Kills Husband During Argument In DMV, Police Say Maryland Woman Shoots, Kills Husband During Argument In DMV, Police Say
Maryland Woman Shoots, Kills Husband During Argument In DMV, Police Say A Maryland woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing her husband during an argument inside their home, police said. Nicole Lanett Ward, 50, is accused of fatally shooting 53-year-old Damian Ward in the early hours of Saturday in the unincorporated area of Bowie, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to the couple’s home on the 13200 block of Old Chapel Road around 1:45 a.m. on July 19, for a reported shooting.  Inside, they found Damian Ward suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. …
First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post
First Responder Sparks Outrage With ‘Run Through It’ Protest Comment On Maryland Police Post A first responder in Maryland made waves on social media when he made a questionable comment on a police statement. A Facebook user under the name Sam Campbell, a firefighter and Marine medic from Maryland, commented on a traffic advisory from the Bowie Police Department regarding a "No Kings" rally over the weekend. ⚠️Traffic Advisory: A substantial number of pedestrians are gathered on the sidewalks at the 15200 block of Annapolis Rd. Drivers are advised to proceed carefully in this area. #Bowie #DMV #TrafficAlert ⚠️ Posted by City of Bowie Police Department on Saturday, June 14,…
Son Kills Mother, Seriously Injures Another Woman In Domestic Assault: Police Son Kills Mother, Seriously Injures Another Woman In Domestic Assault: Police
Son Kills Mother, Seriously Injures Another Woman In Domestic Assault: Police A Prince George’s County man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his own mother and seriously injured another woman in a brutal domestic attack. James Calero, 40, of Bowie, is accused of murdering 72-year-old Susan Calero, police announced Monday, May 19. Officers with the City of Bowie Police Department were called to the 12000 block of Blackwell Lane around 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, for a reported domestic disturbance. Inside the home, they found Susan Calero unconscious and suffering from severe trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. A second woma…
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know
Six Flags America To Close: Here's What We Know Maryland thrill-seekers, enjoy the ride while it lasts. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie are shutting down after the 2025 season, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation confirmed on Wednesday, May 1. The company said it plans to market the 500-acre property for redevelopment as part of a “portfolio optimization program,” ending decades of roller coasters, water slides, and family memories in Prince George’s County. “As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s…
Giant Food Opens New DMV Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More Giant Food Opens New DMV Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More
Giant Food Opens New DMV Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More It’s official: Bowie has a brand-new way to stock the fridge and grab a slice — all under one roof. Giant Food cut the ribbon Friday morning, March 28, on its sparkling new store at South Lake Marketplace in Bowie, drawing a crowd of shoppers, dignitaries, and pizza fans ready to see what’s on the shelves (and in the oven). Located at 810 Fairmont Drive, the state-of-the-art supermarket comes packed with perks, including a full-service pharmacy, expanded organic and local produce offerings, and — for the pizza purists — the 50th in-store Ledo Pizza location. Contributed via Giant Ye…
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says A Maryland man was found slumped behind the wheel with cocaine on his nose and lip, while two children sat in the car, according to authorities. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to a call about an unresponsive driver with children in the vehicle near Town Center Boulevard, officials said. Deputies located the vehicle near Richmond Highway and Coachman Circle and attempted a traffic stop after the driver committed a lane violation. When the deputy approached the car, the driver—Bowie resident Aaron Clark, 42—showed c…
Robbers Who Terrorized Convenience Stores In Maryland, DC To Spend Years Behind Bars: Feds Robbers Who Terrorized Convenience Stores In Maryland, DC To Spend Years Behind Bars: Feds
Robbers Who Terrorized Convenience Stores In Maryland, DC To Spend Years Behind Bars: Feds A Prince George’s County man will spend more than a decade behind bars after admitting to a string of armed robberies across DC and Maryland, authorities announced Wednesday. Andrew Trayvon Hale, 27, formerly of Bowie, was sentenced in federal court to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in 11 armed robberies, including discharging a firearm during one of the crimes, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Hale, along with his co-conspirator Antoine Javon Hare, terrorized convenience stores between June 19 and July 23, 20…
Driver, 30, Dies, 6-Year-Old Front Seat Passenger Critical In Fauquier County Crash Driver, 30, Dies, 6-Year-Old Front Seat Passenger Critical In Fauquier County Crash
Driver, 30, Dies, 6-Year-Old Front Seat Passenger Critical In Fauquier County Crash A 30-year-old man died and his 6-year-old front seat front seat passenger seriously hurt in a Fauquier County crash over the weekend, police said. Joshua A Farmer, of Amissville, was airlifted to INOVA Fairfax after rear-ending a Freightliner tractor-trailer that was stopped at a red light in a 2017 Honda Accord, just before 6 p.m. on Route 29 (Lee Highway) on Sunday, May 19, Virginia State Police said. Farmer was not wearing a seatbelt. A 6-year-old girl in the front seat was not in a proper child restraint device, police said. She was taken to Fauquier Health for treatment. The driv…