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Landover, MD

Maryland Teen’s Fast & Furious Fantasy Ends With Spray Paint, Gun Bust, Jail, Police Say Maryland Teen’s Fast & Furious Fantasy Ends With Spray Paint, Gun Bust, Jail, Police Say
Maryland Teen’s Fast & Furious Fantasy Ends With Spray Paint, Gun Bust, Jail, Police Say An 18-year-old driver who was a bit too fast and too furious is now facing charges after striking a woman during an illegal car takeover in Maryland. Millersville native Naef Salmo was taken into custody after doing donuts during an event in Landover, striking a woman — and then attempting to cover it up, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers said the illegal vehicle takeover happened around 1:45 a.m. in a shopping center parking lot in the 8500 block of Landover Road last weekend.  According to PGPD, vehicle takeovers are "large, unauthorized gatherings …
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved By DC Council: 'Today Is A Historic Day' Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved By DC Council: 'Today Is A Historic Day'
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved By DC Council: 'Today Is A Historic Day' The Washington Commanders are officially coming home. The DC City Council voted 11-2 late on Wednesday, Sept. 17 to give the final approval for a $3.8 billion project to build a 65,000-seat stadium at the old RFK Stadium site. The plan also calls for a mixed-use development project in the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as affordable housing in the area. "Today is a historic day for DC, the Commanders organization, and our fans," Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement. "With the Council's approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasti…
Airborne Honda Slams Into Mercedes In Deadly Seven-Vehicle Crash On Route 202 (UPDATED) Airborne Honda Slams Into Mercedes In Deadly Seven-Vehicle Crash On Route 202 (UPDATED)
Airborne Honda Slams Into Mercedes In Deadly Seven-Vehicle Crash On Route 202 (Updated) A deadly chain-reaction crash on a busy Prince George’s County highway left two women dead and sent five others to the hospital, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers said the seven-vehicle crash happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, on Route 202 at St. Joseph’s Drive in Landover. Investigators said a Honda Accord driven by Tierra Johnson, 28, of Upper Marlboro, struck a curb divider and went airborne.  The Accord then hit a Toyota Tundra, pushing it into a Dodge Grand Caravan, before slamming into four more vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz E 300. The Mercedes was being …
21-Year-Old Shot Dead Near VA Border, Gunman Charged With Murder: Police 21-Year-Old Shot Dead Near VA Border, Gunman Charged With Murder: Police
21-Year-Old Shot Dead Near VA Border, Gunman Charged With Murder: Police A 21-year-old gunman is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing another young man during a dispute in Landover, police said. Damarion Jones, of Largo, was arrested and charged in connection with the July 6 fatal shooting of J’len Livingston, 21, of Clinton, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded around 1 a.m. to the 7500 block of Allendale Drive for a reported shooting, where they found Livingston suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said.  Inv…
Mom Killed By Kids' Father; Family Pushes Domestic Violence Awareness In DMV Mom Killed By Kids' Father; Family Pushes Domestic Violence Awareness In DMV
Mom Killed By Kids' Father; Family Pushes Domestic Violence Awareness In DMV She was a daughter, a sister, a friend — and the mother of two little girls who will now grow up without either parent. Sharita Cristwell, 29, was shot and killed in a Landover apartment on July 5, by Harry Lindsey, the father of her children, according Prince George's County Police Department. Lindsey attempted to flee after the deadly domestic dispute, but was apprehended the following day and charged with multiple counts of murder. Cristwell’s death has left her family and community reeling — and pushing for justice and awareness. “Sharita was shot twice and killed instantly by the fat…
Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Area Neighborhood Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Area Neighborhood
Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Area Neighborhood A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in a targeted attack early Sunday morning in Maryland, police said. J’len Livingston, of Clinton, was fatally shot around 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in the 7500 block of Allendale Drive in Landover, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to the scene after receiving a report of a shooting. Livingston was taken to a hospital, where he later died, officials confirmed. The deadly shooting is believed to have been a targeted attack and was not random. “Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random c…
Maryland Woman Shot Dead By Boyfriend Inside Apartment During Dispute In DMV, Police Say Maryland Woman Shot Dead By Boyfriend Inside Apartment During Dispute In DMV, Police Say
Maryland Woman Shot Dead By Boyfriend Inside Apartment During Dispute In DMV, Police Say A Maryland man is behind bars after shooting and killing his girlfriend during a fight inside a Prince George’s County apartment, police said. Harry Lindsey, 32, of Landover, is facing murder charges for the death of 29-year-old Sharita Cristwell of Bladensburg, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers were called to an apartment on the 700 block of Stretford Way in Landover around 3:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, where they found Cristwell shot.  She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, while Lindsey fled. With help from the Metro Transit Po…
From 4–13 To NFC Contenders: Commanders Set Their Sights Higher In 2025 From 4–13 To NFC Contenders: Commanders Set Their Sights Higher In 2025
From 4–13 To NFC Contenders: Commanders Set Their Sights Higher In 2025 Twelve wins. A playoff run. A quarterback on the rise. Just a year after finishing 4–13, the Washington Commanders pulled off one of the NFL’s most impressive turnarounds in 2024—earning a trip to the NFC Championship and reigniting faith across the fanbase. Now, with tickets on sale and expectations sky-high, it’s time to find out if lightning can strike again. Fans eager to lock in their seats can buy preseason and regular season tickets now through StubHub,Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Prices vary, but preseason tickets start at very accessible levels and, this year, they come with …
Man Gunned Down And Left On Maryland Roadside: Two Arrested In Cold-Blooded Killing: Police Man Gunned Down And Left On Maryland Roadside: Two Arrested In Cold-Blooded Killing: Police
Man Gunned Down And Left On Maryland Roadside: Two Arrested In Cold-Blooded Killing: Police A man was shot and left for dead on the side of a Maryland road — now, months later, two suspects are in custody, police say. Prince George’s County Police say 33-year-old Jose Guardado-Orellana of Mount Rainier and 30-year-old Santiago De La O Lemus of Landover have been charged in the October 2024 killing of Hyattsville resident Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes, 38. On Oct. 24, 2024, officers were flagged down near Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road in Riverdale by a concerned Good Samaritan who spotted an unresponsive man on the side of the roadway, police said.  The man, later identifie…
The Weeknd’s 2025 Summer Tour Is A Must-See Spectacle—Here’s Where To Get Tickets Now The Weeknd’s 2025 Summer Tour Is A Must-See Spectacle—Here’s Where To Get Tickets Now
The Weeknd’s 2025 Summer Tour Is A Must-See Spectacle—Here’s Where To Get Tickets Now If you haven’t seen The Weeknd live, this summer might be your best shot. The global superstar is bringing his After Hours Til Dawn tour to stadiums across the U.S., with several Northeast stops lined up. Tickets are moving fast on StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats so don’t wait. The tour supports his newest album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," released in January 2025. It closes out the trilogy that began with "After Hours" and continued with "Dawn FM." The sound is moody, massive, and packed with guests like Florence and the Machine, Future, and Lana Del Rey, among others.  It’s the kind of …
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like The Washington Commanders will build a new stadium in a major redevelopment on the site of the NFL team's former home for decades. The Commanders officially announced plans for a $2.7 billion domed stadium at the former site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium on Monday, April 28. The move means all of DC's major sports teams will have their home venues within the borders of the nation's capital. The new stadium is expected to open in 2030 and will occupy just 11% of the 180-acre site, leaving room for housing, green space, hotels, and retail. "We are thrilled to welcome the Command…
WATCH: Officers Rescue Screaming Child After Deadly Police Pursuit Crash In DMV WATCH: Officers Rescue Screaming Child After Deadly Police Pursuit Crash In DMV
Watch: Officers Rescue Screaming Child After Deadly Police Pursuit Crash In DMV New footage has been released following the fatal police-involved crash in Prince George's County. Last month, a police pursuit in Prince George’s County ended in tragedy when a fleeing driver slammed into a mother and her son in Landover, killing the woman and sending the child to the hospital, officials say. On Friday, April 18, the Maryland Attorney General's Office released body cam and dash cam footage that depicts the entire ordeal—from the initial stop to the crash—concluding with a shrieking child having to be rescued from the vehicle. The situation began just after 7:30 p.m. on Fr…
Woman Killed By Driver During Police Pursuit Crash In Area ID’d By Attorney General Woman Killed By Driver During Police Pursuit Crash In Area ID’d By Attorney General
Woman Killed By Driver During Police Pursuit Crash In Area ID’d By Attorney General New details have been released after a police pursuit in Prince George’s County ended in tragedy when a fleeing driver slammed into a mother and her son in Landover, killing the woman and sending the child to the hospital, officials say. It all went down just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21, when a Seat Pleasant Police officer tried to pull over a Genesis sedan on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. The driver stopped at first—but then took off. The officer issued a BOLO for the car, and minutes later, Prince George’s County Police spott…
Mom Killed, Child Hurt In Police Pursuit Crash In Area: AG Mom Killed, Child Hurt In Police Pursuit Crash In Area: AG
Mom Killed, Child Hurt In Police Pursuit Crash In Area: AG A police pursuit in Prince George’s County ended in tragedy when a fleeing driver slammed into a mother and child in Landover, killing the woman and sending the child to the hospital, officials say. It all went down just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21, when a Seat Pleasant Police officer tried to pull over a Genesis sedan on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. The driver stopped at first—but then took off. The officer issued a BOLO for the car, and minutes later, Prince George’s County Police spotted the Genesis at a nearby gas station …
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To DC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To DC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To DC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …
Police Identify 27-Year-Old District Man Killed During Double Shooting At Maryland Gas Station Police Identify 27-Year-Old District Man Killed During Double Shooting At Maryland Gas Station
Police Identify 27-Year-Old District Man Killed During Double Shooting At Maryland Gas Station The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a New Year’s Eve double shooting in Landover that left a 27-year-old man dead and a woman injured. Michael Shipman Jr., of Washington, DC, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on Tuesday evening, police said. Officers responded to a report of gunfire around 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the Exxon gas station in the 7500 block of Landover Road. Shipman Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene, while an unidentified woman was rushed to a hospital and listed stable condition a day later, authorities said. DOUBLE SHOOTING: Officers resp…
Army-Navy Game: Trump, Vance To Watch Midshipmen, Black Knights Football Faceoff Army-Navy Game: Trump, Vance To Watch Midshipmen, Black Knights Football Faceoff
Army-Navy Game: Trump, Vance To Watch Midshipmen, Black Knights Football Faceoff The stage is set for one of the most anticipated matchups in college football history as Navy (8-3) faces off against #22 Army (11-1) in the 125th Army-Navy Game on Saturday, Dec. 14. The game begins at 3 p.m. at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD.  The stakes are higher than ever, with both teams gunning for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in what promises to be a thrilling showdown in this historic rivalry. VP-elect JD Vance will be joined by newly-acquitted Daniel Penny to be his guest at the Army-Navy game, and are expected to join President-elect Donald Trump in his suite. Fo…
RFK Stadium Deal Advances As Commanders Eye Possible DC Return RFK Stadium Deal Advances As Commanders Eye Possible DC Return
RFK Stadium Deal Advances As Commanders Eye Possible DC Return Progress is being made in negotiations that could allow the Washington Commanders to return to the RFK Stadium site in Washington, DC, according to a brand-new report. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has suggested that a potential deal might be included in the upcoming short-term spending bill, Axios says. While a final deal is not yet clear, attaching the House-passed legislation to the spending bill would open a significant path for the Commanders and fans eager to see professional football return to the nation’s capital.  The team currently plays in Landover, Maryland, at Nort…
Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police
Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police A 23-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Bowie native Jakel Stone on Saturday. Hyattsville resident Lawrence Fox, Jr. has been identified and charged for his alleged role in the death of Stone, 34, in Landover during the holiday weekend, authorities announced on Wednesday. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called on Saturday, Aug. 31, where they found Stone in the 6900 block of Hawthorne Street suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died…