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District Man Accused Of Murdering 60-Year-Old Girlfriend In Maryland, Police Say District Man Accused Of Murdering 60-Year-Old Girlfriend In Maryland, Police Say
District Man Accused Of Murdering 60-Year-Old Girlfriend In Maryland, Police Say A 65-year-old man from DC has been accused of murdering his girlfriend in Prince George's County, authorities announced. William Snipes has been charged with multiple counts of murder following an investigation into the death of Capitol Heights resident Sharon Moore who was treated for traumatic injuries earlier this summer. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, Moore was rushed to an area hospital on Saturday, June 29 and died days later on July 2. Over the weekend, police say that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Moore's cause of death was due to m…
Suspect Charged With Fatal Midday Stabbing Of District Man In Maryland: Police Suspect Charged With Fatal Midday Stabbing Of District Man In Maryland: Police
Suspect Charged With Fatal Midday Stabbing Of District Man In Maryland: Police A suspect has been arrested more than a week after a District man was stabbed to death in the middle of the day in a Prince George's parking lot, police say. At approximately 2 p.m. on Aug. 10, officers were called to the 5600 block of Silver Hill Road, where they found 41-year-old DC resident Christopher Woodland suffering from a stab wound. Prelim: At approximately 2:00 pm, officers responded to the location for a cutting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male in a parking lot suffering from a stab wound(s). The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased a …
Maryland Man Accused Of Shooting At Driver Following Crash Near Reagan Airport: Police Maryland Man Accused Of Shooting At Driver Following Crash Near Reagan Airport: Police
Maryland Man Accused Of Shooting At Driver Following Crash Near Reagan Airport: Police The Maryland man who busted out a handgun during a dispute with another driver following a crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been arrested, according to the Arlington Police Department. Capitol Heights resident Javon Brown, 23, was taken into custody over the weekend following a reported shooting that was reported in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway on Wednesday, June 19, authorities announced on Monday afternoon. Officers were called to a stretch of the highway after 2 p.m. on the day of the shooting, where investigators say that Brown drove alongside his vict…
Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds
Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds A Maryland man will spend decades in prison after admitting to his role in the fatal shooting of a popular 34-year-old man in Northeast DC over Thanksgiving weekend last year, authorities announced. Andre Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty earlier this year to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of Southeast DC resident Daniel Adams in November 2023.  Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced Hicks to 25 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, authorities announced on Friday. On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, officers from the Metropolitan Police …
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says A 20-year-old Maryland man wanted in connection to the burglary of a fire station in Charles County, as well as other crimes throughout the DMV region has been apprehended, according to the sheriff's office. Capitol Heights resident Kairon Andre Fuell has been arrested and is facing criminal charges in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, following a string of incidents reported in the area. This week, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Prince George's County, and Metropolitan police departments served two warrants related to an investigation into a burglary reported in February at a Wa…
Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds
Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Two Maryland men who conspired to kidnap and rob a Virginia man have been indicted in DC and face criminal charges, federal authorities announced. An indictment was unsealed in the US District Court for the Distroct of Columbia charging Capitol Heights resident Jaevonn Archer, 20, and Camp Springs native Timothy Williams, 30, with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping in the February abduction.  The Metropolitan Police Department issued an alert in February as they sought the public's assistance in identifying suspects who kidnapped a man at gunpoint in DC, then drove him…
Maryland Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds Maryland Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds
Maryland Shooter Admits To Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds A Maryland man has admitted to his role in the fatal shooting of a popular 34-year-old man in Northeast DC over Thanksgiving weekend last year, authorities announced. Andre Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of Southeast DC resident Daniel Adams in November 2023.  On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department found Adams in the 1300 block of Florida Avenue NE suffering from gunshot wounds. According to prosecutors, Hicks approached several people, including Adams, on the day of the shooting…
Maryland Shooter Accused Of Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: MPD Maryland Shooter Accused Of Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: MPD
Maryland Shooter Accused Of Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: MPD A Maryland man has been arrested in connection to the Thanksgiving weekend murder of a man in Northeast DC, authorities announced. On Saturday, Nov. 25, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department found 34-year-old Southeast DC resident Daniel Lamont Adams in the 1300 block of Florida Avenue NE suffering from gunshot wounds. Adams was treated by DC Fire and EMS personnel at the scene before being rushed to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. The investigation led police to identify Capitol Heights resident Andre Hicks, 40, as a suspect, and on Thursday, officials say that h…
DC Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of Family Member In Maryland: Police DC Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of Family Member In Maryland: Police
DC Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of Family Member In Maryland: Police A Washington, DC teen will be charged as an adult after allegedly killing a family member during a dispute in Maryland, according to police. Investigators say that a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to the domestic-related fatal shooting of District resident Jammi Cooper, 36, earlier this month in Prince George's County. At around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, officers were called to the 4100 block of Southern Avenue in Capitol Heights, where they found Cooper suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after he was shot several times. Cooper was rushed to an area hospital,…
District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland
District Man Joins Teen Carjacker Behind Bars After Police Pursuit, Crash In Maryland A 19-year-old District man will join his teenage co-conspirator behind bars after being sentenced for a armed carjacking that ended in a violent crash in Maryland. Zyier Brown has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with all but 13 years suspended after he and 17-year-old Upper Marlboro resident Victor Noel carjacked both an Uber and later a Toyota driver at gunpoint, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. The prison term stems from a pair of separate carjacking incidents:  On Oct. 25, 2022 when they attacked an Uber driver in the 1500 block of Shady Gro…
DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Maryland Crash: Police DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Maryland Crash: Police
DC Motorcyclist Killed, Driver Critically Injured In Maryland Crash: Police A 30-year-old DC motorcyclist is dead and a second person was injured in a violent crash in Prince George's County over the weekend, authorities announced on Tuesday. Christopher Eugene Johnson has been identified as the rider who was killed crashing on Friday, Oct. 6 near the intersection of Central Avenue and Pepper Mill Drive in Capitol Heights, according to police. Police say that shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday night, Johnson was riding his motorcycle in the area of the intersection when he struck the passenger side of a car turning left onto Pepper Mill Drive from Central Avenue. Joh…
Police K9 Injured Taking Down DC Carjacker In Maryland Police K9 Injured Taking Down DC Carjacker In Maryland
Police K9 Injured Taking Down DC Carjacker In Maryland A police K9 is recovering in Maryland after being injured on the job. Last week, Seat Pleasant Police K9 Theo was among the officers sent to bust a carjacker who stole a 2022 Dodge Charger in the 3300 block of Benning Road in Northeast DC before crossing into Prince George's County. At around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with an assist from a state police helicopter, officers were able to track down Capitol Heights resident Adam West, 18, after the stolen sports car came into Seat Pleasant. Officers attempted to apprehend West, though he was undeterred and a police pursuit was launched …
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven
Soda Stop Leads To $100K Lotto Windfall For Thirsty DC Woman Who Won Twice At Maryland 7-Eleven A warm day led to a cool win for a lucky Washington, DC woman who won big playing a pair Maryland Lottery tickets. Using a family member's birthday, the winner placed a $1 straight bet on two "Pick 5" tickets that both hit big, earning her $50,000 wins that became a six-figure prize. The winning tickets were sold at 7-Eleven on Central Avenue in Capitol Heights. According to the woman, she had only stopped in Capitol Heights on her way back home in DC to pick up a cool drink. While she was inside the convenience store, she opted to take her chances on the Lottery tickets. Now the 29-year-…
Drive-Thru Shooter From DC Accused Of Killing Man, Dogs In MD: Police Drive-Thru Shooter From DC Accused Of Killing Man, Dogs In MD: Police
Drive-Thru Shooter From DC Accused Of Killing Man, Dogs In MD: Police A District man who gunned down two dogs in a stolen car during a violent carjacking spree is facing a slew of charges, including murder, in Maryland, authorities say. Daeyon Ross, 22, has been arrested and charged in Prince George’s County in connection to his role in the murder of 56-year-old Kurt Modeste, of La Plata, as well as two dogs that were in one of several carjacked vehicles. The long afternoon for officers began shortly after noon on Sunday, July 2, where there was a reported carjacking in the area of Addison Road South and Rolling Ridge Drive in Capitol Heights, where Ross alle…
Conspirator From DC Accused Of Role In Double Fatal Motel 8 Shooting In MD Conspirator From DC Accused Of Role In Double Fatal Motel 8 Shooting In MD
Conspirator From DC Accused Of Role In Double Fatal Motel 8 Shooting In MD New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department following a double fatal shooting at a Camp Springs motel on Wednesday. Investigators say that Washington, DC resident Keymonte Day, 24, was staying at the motel with 23-year-old Xavier Matthews, of Temple Hills, when a group of men burst into the room and attempted to rob them. Among the suspects was Christopher Jamar Jenkins, 22, of Capitol Heights, and DC native Karon Moore, 26.  Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the Super 8 Motel in the 5100 block of All…
Murder Suspect In Custody In DC For Fatal February Shooting In Capitol Heights: Police Murder Suspect In Custody In DC For Fatal February Shooting In Capitol Heights: Police
Murder Suspect In Custody In DC For Fatal February Shooting In Capitol Heights: Police Police say that a 21-year-old shooting suspect who was wanted for murder in Prince George’s County has been apprehended in Washington, DC and is facing multiple charges. Kareen Roshe Boyd, of DC, has been charged with murder and related charges for his role in a fatal shooting of Neeko Dukes, 21, in Capitol Heights in early February. At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, police say that officers were called to a home in the 1000 block of Balboa Avenue to reported homicide with one victim. Upon arrival, officers found Dukes inside of the home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. …
DC Police Sergeant Charged In Killing Of An'Twan Gilmore, Capitol Heights Native DC Police Sergeant Charged In Killing Of An'Twan Gilmore, Capitol Heights Native
DC Police Sergeant Charged In Killing Of An'Twan Gilmore, Capitol Heights Native A DC police sergeant was charged by way of federal indictment with civil rights violation and second-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of An'Twan Gilmore. Metropolitan Police Sgt. Enis Jevric, 41, was charged by way of federal indictment on Tuesday, March 7 with a federal civil rights violation and second-degree murder. He appeared before the Honorable Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Gilmore, of Capitol Heights, MD, 27, had a visible handgun in his waistband when Metropolitan Police officers and other officers found him as…
Police ID DC Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police ID DC Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland
Police ID DC Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police have provided new information about the woman who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver late on Monday night in Capitol Heights in Maryland, police say. District Heights resident Marcia Turner, 54, who worked at the Georgetown Waterfront, according to her Facebook page, has been identified as the victim in Monday's fatal hit-and-run crash, officials announced. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded at approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, to the intersection of Walker Mill Road and Rochelle Avenue in the unincorporated section of District Heig…
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Authorities announced that a Maryland man who helped run a violent dogfighting ring throughout the region admitted to his role in the conspiracy, which saw members viciously training and killing their animals when they lost. Forestville resident Laron Mecco “Frog” West, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in dogfighting with other co-conspirators in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, federal prosecutors said. According to court documents, between at least May 2015 and August 2020, West and others used a private messaging app they referred to as “The DMV Board” to discuss trainin…
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented two travelers from carrying loaded guns onto their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend, officials said. A Maryland man's .32 caliber gun was discovered in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 12, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was loaded with six bullets. Once police were notified, the Capitol Heights resident was cited on weapons charges, and the gun was confiscated, she said. Then, on Sunday, Nov. 13, TSA officers stopped another man from carrying his .45 ca…
Accused Capitol Heights Killer Held On No-Bond Status After Being Caught For August Murder Accused Capitol Heights Killer Held On No-Bond Status After Being Caught For August Murder
Accused Capitol Heights Killer Held On No-Bond Status After Being Caught For August Murder A Capitol Heights man has been arrested after being accused of the murder of a 22-year-old Washington, DC man authorities announce. Randy McFail, 32, allegedly shot Robert Earl Price, 22, killing him in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, according to Prince George's County police. Officers arrived to the scene that August evening to find Price suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot. Price was pronounced dead at the scene. McFail reportedly knew Price, and fatally shot him after an argument. McFail was taken into custody on Tuesday, Oct. 4, by the …
Father and Stepmother Charged in Connection with 5-Year-Old Child's Death Father and Stepmother Charged in Connection with 5-Year-Old Child's Death
Father and Stepmother Charged in Connection with 5-Year-Old Child's Death A 5-year-old girl was beaten to death by her dad and stepmother in Capitol Heights, authorities said. Pradel Delinois, 44, and Ornelie Charles, 42, are accused of causing the blunt force trauma that killed 5-year-old Pradeline Delinois on Thursday, Aug. 18 in the 5100 block of Cumberland Street, according to Prince George’s County Police. Police responded to the scene after reports of an unresponsive child, rushing the victim to a hospital shortly after arrival. Pradeline Delinois was pronounced dead a short time later. An autopsy was performed on the victim, determining her caus…
New Information Released By Police In Maryland On Suspect Wanted For Killing DC Man New Information Released By Police In Maryland On Suspect Wanted For Killing DC Man
New Information Released By Police In Maryland On Suspect Wanted For Killing DC Man A man charged with the murder of a DC man is on the run, and police are asking for the public's help in locating him, authorities say. Randy McFail, 32, is accused of killing Robert Earl Price, 22, earlier this month in Capitol Heights, Prince George's County police say. Price was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, officials said.  He was pronounced dead on the scene. Details emerged that suggested McFail knew the victim, and shot him during a dispute, according to investigators. McFail is charged with fi…
Child Killed In Homicide Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say Child Killed In Homicide Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say
Child Killed In Homicide Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say A 5-year-old child has been killed by blunt force trauma in Capitol Heights, authorities say. Pradeline Delinois was found unresponsive in the 5100 block of Cumberland Street on Aug. 18, according to Prince George's County police. Delinois was rushed to a hospital in Washington DC, where she was pronounced dead a short time later, officials said. An autopsy revealed that Delinois was killed by blunt force trauma, and police have ruled her death a homicide. The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides in the town of Capitol Heights, according to authorities. If …
Detectives Investigating Fatal Prince George's County Shooting Of Virginia Teen Detectives Investigating Fatal Prince George's County Shooting Of Virginia Teen
Detectives Investigating Fatal Prince George's County Shooting Of Virginia Teen Detectives have identified a Virginia teen killed in a Capitol Heights shooting over the weekend, authorities say. Carlos Benitez-Arevalo, 19, of Manassas was found suffering from a gunshot wound outside of a gas station on the 1300 block of Richie Road around 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, according to Prince George's County police. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, investigators said. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in connection to the shooting. Anyone who has information relevant to this investiga…