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Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Driver Returns To Scene Of Fatal Crash After Leaving Area: Maryland State Police
The driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in Prince George’s County on Monday night thought twice about fleeing in Bowie and returned to the scene of the crash, state police say. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Monday, April 10, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack were called to the southbound lanes of US Route 301 near Excalibur Road in Bowie, when a person was struck by a Honda Pilot. Police say that the driver of the Honda was traveling southbound in the left lane on Route 301 when the pedestrian was hit, and temporarily left the area before returning to assist wi…
Bowie, MD
News
Gun Runner From Maryland Sentenced For Supplying Nigerian Separatists Fighting Government: DOJ
A Maryland man will spend years behind bars for allegedly running illegal “ghost guns” and other weaponry from the US to Nigeria with several cohorts, federal officials announced. Fort Washington resident Eric Fru Nji, 42, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release for his role in a scheme to illegally transport weapons with obliterated serial numbers and smuggling firearms to Africa. In addition to his prison term, Nji was also ordered to be a $25,000 fine. His co-conspirators Wilson Nuyila Tita, 47, of Owings Mills, and Bowie resident Wi…
Bowie, MD
News
Bowie Teens Accused Of Using USB Cord To Steal Kia In Social Media Trend: Police
Three Bowie teenagers have been arrested after stealing a Kia in Prince George's County in what police believe was a part of an ongoing social media trend, authorities say. Two 14-year-old boys and a third 15-year-old boy were all taken into custody after they were stopped while driving a stolen Kia in the 2800 block of Curtis Drive in Temple Hills around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, according to Prince George's County Police. The Kia had recently been reported stolen from a neighboring jurisdiction, prompting officers to pull over the teens. While searching the vehicle, investigato…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Busy Maryland Intersection During Rush Hour, State Police Say
Police say that a pedestrian was killed crossing a major intersection in Prince George's County on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack were called to the intersection of Central Avenue and Enterprise Road in Bowie, where there was a report of a pedestrian that had been struck in the roadway by a passing Hyundai. The pedestrian - who has not been positively identified, according to police - was treated at the scene and transported by paramedics to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Cen…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Man Dead, Woman Charged With Negligent Homicide Following Wrong-Way Crash In Maryland: Police
One man was killed in a five-car chain-reaction crash that played out on I-97 in Maryland over the weekend when an allegedly impaired woman kicked off a series of events that took the man’s life, state police say. Annapolis resident Brian Mahaney, 68, was the single fatality in a massive crash that led to the arrest of a Bowie woman who is facing a host of charges. The incident began shortly before 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, police said. Troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack responded to the southbound lanes of I-97 near Route 32 on Saturday morning, where there was a reported five-v…
Westminster, MD
News
$1 Million Powerball Winner Sold At This Maryland Supermarket
A Powerball ticket from the Saturday, Oct. 29 drawing good for $1 million was sold in Maryland. Three Maryland tickets also won $50,000 third-tier prizes The numbers to match were 19, 31, 40, 46 and 57; the Powerball was 23 and the Power Play multiplier was x3. The $1 million winning ticket in Maryland was sold at Giant #310 located at 15520 Annapolis Road in Bowie (Prince George’s County). Three $50,000 winning tickets were also sold in Maryland for Saturday’s drawing, along with 84,260 others that won prizes ranging from $4 to $100. Check your tickets for a third-tier win if y…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Two Men Busted With Child Porn In Two Days In Prince George's County: Maryland State Police
Another grown man in Prince George’s County is facing charges for possessing and distributing child porn in Maryland, state police announced. Joshua Ramsey, 25, of Bowie, has been charged with two counts of possession with the intent to distribute child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The arrest was announced on Thursday, Oct. 27. Beginning in July, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the distribution and possession o…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Metropolitan Police Officer Hit By Car While Carrying Groceries Admitted To ICU
A 23-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department is in critical but stable condition after being hit by a car after grocery shopping in Bowie, authorities say. The off-duty officer was walking out of the Shoppers grocery store in the 10500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway around 10:40 a.m., when he was struck by the vehicle, according to Prince George's County police. The driver of the suspect vehicle was located and is said to be cooperating with investigators as they try to determine was led to the collision. Today’s press conference with Chief Aziz and D.C Chief Conte…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Off-Duty DC Cop Critically Injured By Driver In Maryland Parking Lot (
Developing
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An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was critically injured after being struck by a car in a Maryland parking lot, officials said. At approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, a driver struck the officer in the 10500 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway in Bowie, according to a spokesperson from the Prince George’s County Police Department. The incident happened in the parking lot near the Shoppers grocery store. According to police investigators, the officer suffered critical injuries and has been transported to UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo. His condition was not…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Two Minor Suspects Identified, Being Charged As Adults For Carjacking In Maryland: Police
Two out of three known suspects in a Bowie carjacking have been identified, authorities say. Warrants have been issued for two teenage girls after they were allegedly involved in stealing a car in the 4100 block of Northview Drive on Tuesday, July 26, according to Bowie police. Police have not yet identified the third suspect, pictured on the right wearing a black hat, black shirt, blue jeans, and a pink purse. Two of the three suspects have been identified as teenage girls.Bowie Police Department The identified teens have been charged as adults. Anyone with identifying information ab…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Update
: Police Release New Info On Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-Run Maryland Crash
Police have released additional details on the vehicle they suspect was involved in a fatal hit and run in Maryland, authorities say. The striking vehicle is believed to be a 2013 Dodge Ram pick-up with front end damage and possibly missing a headlight, according to Bowie Police. UPDATE 8/16/22: The striking vehicle is believed to be a 2013 Dodge Ram pick-up with front end damage and possibly missing a headlight. Thank you for the continued shares and calls/messages with information possibly relating to this incident. https://t.co/4D7rp8JheC pic.twitter.com/hJfX4T14Kq — Bowie Police Dep…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Reward Offered As Police ID 24-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Maryland
The victim in a fatal Bowie shooting has been identified, authorities say. Brandon Moore, 24, was shot around 9:20 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8 in the 6200 block of Gabriel Street, according to Prince George's County police. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o…
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