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Washington, D.C. Man Charged in Fatal Assault of Girlfriend in Capitol Heights
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — The Prince George’s County Police Department has charged a Washington, D.C. man with the murder of his girlfriend following her death from traumatic injuries earlier this…
Do Something: The week of August 19, 2024
Weekly, Regional Policy Director Dan Reed and DC Policy Director Alex Baca will share with you an action you can take in the immediate future that has the potential, sometimes great and sometimes small, to increase the number of homes in our region, decrease the trips people take by car, make all of it safer, and not screw people over in the process. This week: an endorsement from Michelle Obama, sort of; supporting more and more affordable homes in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties; and tell Arlington about the future.
5 Giant Food stores in Maryland implement youth restrictions in effort to curb ‘unprecedented’ levels of theft
Starting Thursday, five Giant Food locations in Maryland will no longer allow children under the age of 18 to enter without an adult after 6 p.m. The chain said in a statement that the policy is aimed at curbing theft, though a spokesperson for the company did not answer questions about why it believes these restrictions will have that effect.
Angela Alsobrooks Shifts Focus to Policy as She Seeks to Make History in Maryland Senate Race
As Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks campaigns for Maryland’s open Senate seat, she is positioning herself not just as a historic candidate but as a force for policy change in Congress. Running to replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin, Alsobrooks seeks to become the first Black woman to...
DC man dies in hospital after being hit by pickup truck in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said it is investigating after a pickup truck hit and killed a man in Capitol Heights on Aug. 14. According to the police, just before 2:25 p.m., officers responded to the Davey Street and Southern Avenue area after a vehicle […]
Prince George’s County police investigating two Sunday fatal shootings
The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating multiple fatal shootings from Sunday. It said it has made one arrest in one of the shootings as of Monday night. Police charged 18-year-old Izayah Matthews in the shooting death of 43-year-old Antonio Bell that occurred in the 3300 block of...
WSSC urging Prince George’s County residents to limit use amid water tank flow issues
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. - WSSC Water is urging residents in the Camp Springs area of southern Prince George’s County to limit their water usage due to ongoing issues with the local water supply. Approximately 1,366 customers are affected by this advisory. Residents can check if they are in the...
Dump truck driver dies in crash on I-95 in Prince George's County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — One person is dead after a crash in Prince George's County. Drivers should expect delays on Interstate 95 in the Laurel area Tuesday morning. A crash involving a dump truck blocked northbound lanes for a short time. Northbound shoulder lanes remain blocked. The crash...
Dump Truck Crash On I-95 Shuts Down Traffic During Prince George's County Probe (Developing)
At around 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 20, several lanes were closed on the interstate near Brooklyn Bridge Road in Laurel, when a driver crashed off the roadway and had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Lanes were reopened before 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
Police Searching For Driver And Vehicle Involved In Prince George’s County Fatal Hit-And-Run
OXON HILL, Md. – The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred in Oxon Hill Friday afternoon. The victim is 35-year-old Melvin Garcia of Oxon Hill. On August 16, 2024, at approximately 12:00 pm, patrol officers responded to the 6200 block of Oxon...
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