WANTED WEDNESDAY
Gas Station RobberyOur Robbery Unit detectives need your help identifying this suspect who robbed a gas station in the 11000 block of Baltimore Avenue. He targeted the business on November 18th at...
View ArticleWashington Post: Meet Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVosPresident-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he intends to appoint west Michigan GOP mega donor and philanthropist Betsy DeVos to be his education secretary, putting an ardent supporter of...
View ArticleBeloved PGCPS Coach Jeff Johnson suddenly passes on.
Beloved coach at Wise High School community Jeff Johnson, also known as “Big Jeff,” passed away early Friday morning.UPPER MARLBORO, MD – The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is mourning...
View ArticleEthics probe finds Dallas Dance violation on pay disclosure
Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)By Liz BowieBaltimore County schools Superintendent Dallas Dance has agreed to report the pay he...
View ArticleDetectives Arrest Suspect in Laurel Homicide
Alvin Vaughn The Homicide Unit has arrested a suspect in connection with a recent homicide in Laurel. The suspect is 41-year-old Alvin Vaughn of no fixed address. He’s charged with the fatal shooting...
View ArticlePGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Aquasco
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Aquasco. The victim is 54-year-old Dianna Tatum of Colonial Lane in Hughesville.On November 24th, around 3:10 pm,...
View ArticleDetectives Arrest Suspect in Fatal Brandywine Shooting
Muhammad AliThe Homicide Unit has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Brandywine earlier this month. The suspect is 34-year-old Muhammad Ali of the 5800 block of Annapolis Road in...
View ArticleVeteran Crime Journalist Named Media Relations Division Director
Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Donelan as the new Director of the department’s Media Relations Division. Ms. Donelan is an Emmy...
View ArticleEquity a question in turf field locations For PGCPS Schools.
UPPER MARLBORO – If Chief Executive Officer Kevin Maxwell had the money, he would put a new turf field at every Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) high school, but he doesn’t.Last week, the...
View ArticleDetectives Arrest Suspect in September Homicide in Temple Hills
John HazelwoodThe Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in Temple Hills in September. The suspect is 26-year-old John Hazelwood of the 3500 block of Brothers Place in Southeast...
View ArticlePGCPS School bus with students aboard involved in accident in Accokeek
ACCOKEEK, Md.– No serious injuries have been reported after an accident involving a school bus in Prince George’s County.The accident happened around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Accokeek Road and...
View ArticleCouncilman Mel Franklin Gets DUI
Councilman Mel Franklin was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE in November. The accident he caused was so severe it totaled another car and sent passengers to the hospital. Is this a repeat offense?
View ArticlePGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Temple Hills
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Temple Hills. The victim is 30-year-old DeShaunte Jones of 22nd Street in Southeast DC.On November 29th, around 4:45...
View ArticleWANTED WEDNESDAY
Robbery InvestigationWe’re starting Wanted Wednesday this week with surveillance photos of two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery. They tried to rob a 7-11 on November 30th...
View ArticlePr. George’s council member charged with DUI after crashing county vehicle...
Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin gave remarks after he took the oath of office in December 2014. (Mark Gail/For The Washington Post)Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin...
View ArticleVictim in Wednesday’s Homicide Identified
The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting on Wednesday morning. The victim is 40-year-old Ramiro Moya of Crittenden Street in the unincorporated city of Bladensburg.On November 30th, at about...
View ArticleSuspended Officer Indicted by Grand Jury
A suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer was indicted by a grand jury today.Police Officer Juan Hernandez faces charges of second degree assault and misconduct in office. The allegations stem...
View ArticleMd. politician Mel Franklin has wrecked a government vehicle before
Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin (D-Upper Marlboro) was charged with driving under the influence in an injury crash on Nov. 21. (Mark Gail/For The Washington Post)By Arelis R....
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