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Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. Charged With Quadruple Maryland Stabbing
Ricky Lee Dyson, Jr. was arrested at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 by members of the Rockville Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the stabbing. According to police, at around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, officers were called to the area of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street, where officers were met by a large crowd and blood at the scene.
Gas Leak Displaces Residents In Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. – On July 29, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a significant gas leak in the area of McDaniel Road and Middletown Road. The initial call reported a strong odor emanating from a nearby construction site, prompting immediate action from local authorities. The road...
PGPD identifies man shot, killed in apartment building parking lot
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Homicide detectives in Prince George’s County are working to determine a motive after a man was found shot in a parking lot on Monday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m., officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) were notified of a shooting in the 8500 block […]
Fort Washington family's dog badly burned with lighter
The Prince George's County Fire Marshal is investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty involving a family dog that was severely burned with a lighter. The family believes a neighborhood child is responsible for the injuries. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the story.
Tuflah Davies, Malik Martin Sentenced After Fentanyl Bust
Prince George's County residents Malik Marin, of Bowie, and Tuflah Davies, of Laurel, both 27, will spend years behind bars after admitting to possession of a large amount of fentanyl, the state's attorney's office announced. Both received the same sentence: 15 years in prison with all but five years to...
Prince George’s County Police search for person who posed as Social Security Administration employee to elicit money
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince George’s County are looking for a person who allegedly posed as an employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and stole more than $10,000 from a woman after he visited her home in June. “A resident was on their computer and received a pop-up […]
Metro’s Red Line services resumed after arching insulator issues at Van Ness
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — After track issues, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said the Red Line is running with delays on Wednesday morning. In a post on X, Metrorail shared that Red Line trains were not running between Friendship Heights and Cleveland Park because of an arching insulator at Van Ness. As crews […]
DC Mayor Bowser activates heat emergency for Wednesday
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As the summer heat continues to hit the DMV, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated a heat emergency for Wednesday. The emergency will go into effect at 2 p.m. This comes as temperatures are expected to hit the high 90s. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors or visit cooling centers […]