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Serious Car Crash In Waldorf Leaves Woman Injured
WALDORF, Md. — A two-vehicle collision on Crain Highway near Sam’s Club in Waldorf, left a 27-year-old woman injured and trapped in her car on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 1:06 p.m. on August 26, 2024. An off-duty officer who first arrived at the scene reported that airbags had deployed in one of the vehicles, where an unconscious but breathing woman was found.
High-Speed Havoc: Reckless Race Ends In Arrest Amid Police Broadcast Drama
LUSBY, Md. – On August 3, 2024, Tyonte Ajee Raymond Thomas, 29, of Lusby, Maryland, led law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase through multiple roads in Calvert County. The pursuit, initiated by Deputy Contic of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, began after Thomas was observed committing multiple traffic violations, including driving at speeds exceeding 130 miles per hour.
Maryland State Police investigating deadly crash in Prince George’s County
LANHAM, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that took place early Sunday morning in Prince George’s County. According to MSP, shortly before 2 a.m., troopers from the MSP College Park barrack responded to the area of westbound Route 50 near the ramp to southbound I-495 for […]
PGPD: Suspects disperse fire extinguisher, steal casino chips at MGM National Harbor
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said a commercial robbery occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino on Saturday afternoon. PGPD said that around 2:45 p.m., multiple suspects dispersed a fire extinguisher on the casino floor before stealing chips and fleeing. Officers quickly apprehended […]
Man on moped hospitalized after hit-and-run crash with tractor-trailer in Laurel: police
LAUREL, Md. - Maryland State Police say they are looking for a tractor-trailer driver who struck a man on a moped in an early morning hit-and-run crash in Prince George's County. Authorities say the incident occurred around 2 a.m. Tuesday on eastbound MD-198 at Interstate 95 when the moped was...
Pedestrian hurt in tractor-trailer crash over I-95 in Prince George's County
LAUREL, Md. — A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer early Tuesday morning in Maryland just before 3 a.m., Prince George's County Police said. All eastbound lanes are closed as of 6 a.m. on Sandy Spring Road above I-95 in Prince George's County after the incident.
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Operation Leads to Arrests, Seizures of Drugs and Firearms
On August 22, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Vice Narcotics Unit executed search and seizure warrants at two Southern Maryland residences as part of an ongoing drug distribution investigation. The investigation, which began over a year ago and included additional search and seizure warrants in...
Teen, 2 adults injured in District Heights shooting
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Investigators in Prince George’s County are working to learn what led to a shooting early Sunday morning that left three people, including a teenager, hospitalized. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said that just after 3:30 a.m., officers were called to the 6700 block of Milltown […]
Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin pleads guilty to felony theft scheme, perjury
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin pleaded guilty on Monday to perjury and stealing over $100,000 from his campaign fund for personal use, according to the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor. According to prosecutors, Franklin admitted to stealing more than $124,000 from the “Friends of Mel Franklin” […]
1 injured after house fire in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department said a person was injured after a house fire in Pepper Mill Village on Sunday afternoon. Crews said that at about 1:30 p.m., they were dispatched to the 100 block of Pepper Mill Drive for a working fire. When […]
Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Northwest Shooting
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that they are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Northwest area. The incident took place on Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 12:17 a.m. Officers were in the vicinity of the 700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest when they heard gunshots. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered evidence of a shooting, but found no victim. Shortly thereafter, an adult female was discovered at a local hospital receiving treatment for gunshot wounds. Despite all lifesaving attempts, the woman eventually succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. The MPD identified the deceased individual as 23-year-old Lou Loni Jordan from Waldorf, Maryland. The MPD urges anyone who has information about this incident to contact them directly at (202) 727-9099, or to text tips to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The department is currently offering a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person, or persons, responsible for committing homicides within the District of Columbia.
Jason Raymond Castro, Jr. Facing Weapons Charges In Maryland
Waldorf resident Jason Raymond Castro, Jr. is behind bars following his arrest on Saturday and initial court appearance on Monday, Aug. 26, officials say. Officers on patrol at approximately 2:10 a.m. on Aug. 24 spotted a suspicious vehicle in the area of Thomas Hardy Place in Waldorf, and while approaching, detected the odor of cannabis.
Man shot, killed in Northwest DC identified
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it’s investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest D.C. that took place on Friday evening. Police said that at about 7 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard St. for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found […]
Prince George’s County police arrest 4 for fatally stabbing man in Hyattsville
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said four suspects have been charged in connection to a fatal stabbing that happened in Hyattsville back in July. Just after 9:30 a.m. on July 5, officers with the Hyattsville City Police Department were called to check on the welfare […]
Woman sentenced to six months after pepper spraying child
The state’s attorney for Charles County announced that on Aug. 15 Sabrina Cocheye Embrey, 51, of Waldorf was sentenced to six months in jail for second-degree child abuse and second-degree assault. Embrey will be on supervised probation for three years upon release. On May 16, a Charles County jury found Embrey guilty of the aforementioned charges. On Oct. 3, 2023, an officer with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to...
Mystery Surrounds Motorcycle Shooting Incident In Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. – On August 23 between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., an adult male reported he was riding a motorcycle in the area of Flaherty Place in Waldorf when he thought he was struck by a rock. He went home and realized he was bleeding and then went...
Multi-County Drug Ring Busted: The CDS Chaos That Poisoned A Community [In-Depth]
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – A significant drug operation spanning multiple counties has been disrupted, resulting in the arrests of Veromica Elizabeth Barnes, 40, of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Cordell Tyrone Sollers, a key figure in the drug distribution network. Both individuals face multiple charges, including possession and distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) such as fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin.
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