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Bowie, MD
Obituaries
Former Maryland State Senator David Harrington Dead At 68 After 40 Year Public Service Career
A Former Maryland state senator and Bladensburg Mayor has passed away just months after stepping down from his role as the President of the Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, confirms the Washington Informer. David Harrington, 68, dedicated his career to public service in the Washington metropolitan area for over 40 years. He served on the Prince George's County Council from 2002-2008 and as a state senator from 2008-2011, the outlet continues. We mourn the great loss of David Harrington. David was mayor of Bladensburg, served in the MD Senate and led multiple Chambers of Comme…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Police Identify Bladensburg Man Gunned Down In Apartment Building Stairwell
Police have released the name of the Bladensburg man who was gunned down in an apartment building stairwell over the holiday weekend, authorities say. Duane Ellis, 43, was found shot to death in the stairwell of the building in the 4200 block of 58th Avenue around 9:15 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, according to Prince George's County police. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in connection to the murder. Detectives do not believe that the killing was a random incident, and are currently working to identify a suspect and motive for the crime. I…
Glen Burnie, MD
Police & Fire
Unlicensed Ride Share Driver Robbed In Hanover Was Set-Up: Police
A man was robbed by three suspects while working as an unlicensed car-for-hire in Hanover, authorities say. The 39-year-old victim was picking up two customers he was hired to take to Bladensburg, in the area of Clark Road around midnight, Wednesday, July 27, when he was robbed, according to Anne Arundel County police. Two riders, described as being a Hispanic 12-year-old girl and a 20-year-old woman, entered the car for the ride when a masked Hispanic man allegedly jumped in, investigators said. The man then allegedly placed a gun on the driver's head and demanded the victim's cell phone …
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Victim ID'd In Bladensburg Apartment Shooting: Police
One person has died in a shooting in Bladensburg earlier this week, authorities said. While serving a welfare check, police found Randolph Stoddard Jr., 67, shot inside an apartment located in the 5300 block of Quincy Place around 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, Prince George's County Police said. The department is now offering of up $25,000 to anyone with information regarding the case. People can contact police at 301-516-2512 to provide information. Anyone with information can also contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or online at pgcrimesolvers.com. Th…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Crash Closes Major Intersection Into DC In Prince George's County
A crash that downed wires closed a major street Thursday afternoon in Bladensburg. Northbound Baltimore Avenue near Bladensburg Road was closed as of 1 p.m. The major intersection is located just northeast of Washington DC and commuters can expect long delays. Bladensburg police say they were waiting on a utility service to respond, and are advising everyone to use another route.
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Maryland Woman Tased, Arrested, After Swinging Small Axe At Man: Police
A woman has been arrested after she swung a small axe at a man in a Bladensburg parking lot and police saw it, reports WUSA9. The involved officers overheard the attack On Dec. 19th, and approached the pair, The Chief of the Bladensburg Police Department said. Police ended up tasing the woman and the male victim suffered minor injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital and the woman is now in custody. Police have yet to release any identifying information about the man or the woman. They also have yet to confirm a motive or what led up to the attack. Click here for more from…
