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Teen Pedestrian Dies In Waldorf Early Morning Crash
WALDORF, Md. — On July 21, 2024, shortly after 1:20 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of a pedestrian-involved crash on US Rt. 301, Crain Highway, in the area of Acton Lane in Waldorf. According to a preliminary investigation, a white 2019 Nissan Murano was traveling northbound on...
Teenage girls recorded video beating a man to death before turning camera around to take selfies, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON — Two of the five teenage girls accused of beating a man to death in October 2023 appeared in court Friday, during which the 13-year-old defendant punched a U.S. Marshal. The 13-year-old and a 15-year-old are the latest arrested in the death of 64-year-old Reggie Brown. Brown was...
Maryland Carjacking Caught on Video, Police Seek Suspect
Video Released of Suspect in Upper Marlboro Attempted Carjacking UPPER MARLBORO, MD—The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit has released surveillance footage of a suspect involved in an…
Police Arrest Two Men In Connection To Prince George’s County Murder
OXON HILL, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two men in connection to a fatal shooting in Oxon Hill. The suspects are 33-year-old Maverick Miller of Oxon Hill and 31-year-old Jujuan Hunter of Clinton. They are charged with the murder of 45-year-old Tyrone Jones of Washington, DC.
Man Accused Of 1979 Rape, Murder Of Maryland Mother Convicted: Charles County State's Attorney
Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found in Bryans Road on Metropolitan Church Road after she was killed 45 years ago. On Friday, July 19, the state's...
Shootout in DC's Anacostia neighborhood caught on camera
WASHINGTON — A neighborhood in Southeast D.C. is in shock after dozens of bullets ripped through cars and homes during a shootout around 3 a.m. Thursday, and it was all caught on camera. Charles Wilson, who is Chair of the DC Democratic Party, shared the video on his X...
Two Teen Suspects Charged In Fatal Prince George’s County Shooting
CHILLUM, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department identified and charged two suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in April. The suspects are a 17-year-old male from Arlington, Virginia, and a 17-year-old male from Hyattsville. They are both charged as adults in the case in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz of Chillum.
Double Stabbing In D.C. Parking Garage Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured
Washington, D.C. – Two were found stabbed in a parking garage in Northwest, D.C., late Wednesday morning. At approximately 11:58 a.m., officers responded to a report of a fight in…
Fatal Shooting of Lamont Street, 29, and Jermaine Proctor, 50, in Southeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a quadruple shooting that left two men dead in Southeast. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast, after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police: 1 dead after Prince George’s Co. crash
A man is dead after a two-vehicle crash that happened Thursday afternoon in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, according to Prince George’s County police. Officers responded to the area of Central Avenue near Brightseat Road around 1:30 p.m., according to a news release from police. At the scene, they found one driver, identified as 69-year-old Zachery Cummings of Bowie, suffering from trauma in his vehicle.
Four people hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash in Northeast
WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Northeast, D.C. Officers were called to the intersection of North Capitol Street and Fort Drive, Northeast for a multi-vehicle crash Saturday evening. When they arrived, three cars had visible damage to them. One vehicle was flipped over on its hood.
MPD identify two men killed in quadruple Southeast shooting
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police have released the names of the two men who were killed in a quadruple shooting, near a daycare, that left a toddler hurt on Thursday in Southeast. Police identified the two victims as 29-year-old Lamont Street of Capitol Heights, Md., and 50-year-old Jermaine Proctor of Southeast. around 11:20 a.m. officers were […]
Jamari Jackson, 19, Sentenced to 40 Month Prison Term For Strangulation and Attempted Kidnapping
WASHINGTON – Jamari Jackson, 19, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 40 months in prison for felony strangulation and the attempted kidnapping of a victim in the Washington, D.C. area, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Jackson pleaded...
Police Drone Tracks Retail Theft and Assault Suspect to Nearby Backyard Leading to Arrest
Commander Jason Cokinos of the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District (Silver Spring) shared the news of a retail theft and assault suspect who was tracked by a police drone and subsequently arrested. “As the saying goes… You can run but you can’t hide!” Cokinos said.
Man arrested for 11 retail theft offenses in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was arrested Tuesday and charged with 11 retail theft offenses in Northwest D.C., several of which were on the same day, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. In each of the following offenses, Paul Loose, 29, of no fixed address, entered a store...
Convicted Felon Arrested, Illegal Gun Seized After Dramatic Foot Chase in Downtown Silver Spring
A foot chase in downtown Silver Spring on Friday resulted in the arrest of a felon with a prior robbery conviction and the seizure of an illegal gun, according to Montgomery County Police 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos. Day shift 3rd District officers responded to a report of a man...
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