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‘Different communities deal with mental health differently': Hyattsville offers free, bilingual services
Free mental health services are available now in Hyattsville, Maryland, in English and Spanish. The services are offered through June 2025 through a collaboration between Hyattsville officials and the Hope Center for Wellness. The pilot program called, In Wellness We Thrive, is available to residents of Hyattsville. According to Census...
Suspicious Man Who Approached Teen Girl, Woman In Separate Incidents Wanted In Charles County
Early on Wednesday, July 10, officers were called to Dorchester Circle in St. Charles, when a teen girl reported that a man drove up to her and asked for her number before she walked away and notified her parents. The following day, at around the same time and place, a...
Man's body found in pond at NOVA Woodbridge campus
Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old man whose body was found Friday in the pond at Northern Virginia Community College in Woodbridge. Officers were called to the school at 2635 College Drive about 3:20 p.m. after campus police found the personal belongings of an individual, later identified as a 20-year-old man, near the pond and contacted Prince William County police. A short time later, the man’s body was located and recovered from the pond by fire and rescue crews.
Maryland Football's '25 recruiting class has a magnetic leader, chance to break through with "best class ever"
It didn't take long for Archbishop Spalding (Md.) quarterback Malik Washington's phone to explode with congratulations after he announced his commitment to Mike Locksley and Maryland. The praise made sense: he was a top prospect, at a premium position, from a Baltimore-area high school, who decided to stay home. One...
19-year-old killed in Gaithersburg motorcycle collision
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Detectives in Montgomery County said a 19-year-old man from Silver Spring was killed in a collision on Saturday evening. At about 5 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) responded to a crash at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road and Tilden Lane. Investigators said 19-year-old Ezekial […]
Forest Heights police launches new ‘HouseSafe Program’ for residents on vacation
FOREST HEIGHTS, Md. (DC News Now) — The Forest Heights Police Department announced that it is introducing a new program for residents to keep their homes secured while they are on vacation. In a post on the X platform on July 15, the department announced it is launching its “HouseSafe Program.” The new initiative allows […]
Police Arrest Shooting Suspect In Prince George’s County; Multiple Weapons Recovered
SUITLAND, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit identified and arrested a suspect in connection with a recent non-contact shooting in Suitland. The suspect is 23-year-old Nicholas Norris of Suitland. On July 5, 2024, at approximately 6:25 am, officers responded to a business...
Passenger Dies Day After T-Bone Crash In Fairfax County, Police Say (UPDATED)
New details have been released by the Fairfax County Police Department after a 22-year-old Manassas man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Clifton on Saturday morning.Jack Gumm has been identified by investigators as the passenger in a Honda that was involved in the crash on Jul…
Stolen cars, drugs, and guns found at Laurel Motel 6; four suspects arrested
Laurel (WBFF) — Four people were arrested last Thursday after police found them inside a Motel 6 in Laurel with drugs and weapons. Police say on July 11 around 9:00 p.m., officers found a stolen 2016 Honda Accord in the parking lot of the Motel 6 located at 3510 Old Annapolis Road in Laurel.
DC police identify both people who died in fiery crash after police chase
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police identified the second person who died in a crash following a police chase in the beginning of July. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that 17-year-old Dashawn Harris of Southeast, D.C., and 18-year-old Zagory Leo Hill of District Heights, Md. died at the scene of a fiery crash […]
Woman Critical, Man Stable After Being Shot Inside Calvert County Home, Sheriff Says
Deputies were called shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, where there were reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Calvert County Sheriff's office found a man with a gunshot wound to a leg and a woman was hit several times in her upper body.
Maryland delegates hail Trump’s pick of Vance for running mate
Former President Donald Trump's choice of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate Monday got strong support from Republican National Convention delegates from Maryland. The post Maryland delegates hail Trump’s pick of Vance for running mate appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland, Virginia State Police looking to win ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s that time of the year again, and Maryland and Virginia State troopers have entered the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest to show off their cruisers. The 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” contest features cool pictures of state trooper vehicles nationwide. To enter the competition, state agencies show off their creativity […]
Paul O'Neal Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Calvert County
Lusby resident Paul O'Neal has been identified as the person killed shortly after 7 p.m. on July 14 after crashing in the area of Maryland Route 4 and Nursery Road. According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, a Dodge 3500 was heading north on the roadway when O'Neal - who witnesses reportedly said was riding at an excessive speed - failed to slow down and struck the back of the truck, ejecting him from the bike.
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