Officer Who Exposed Suspect To HIV During In-Custody Sex Assault Gets Max Term Officer Who Exposed Suspect To HIV During In-Custody Sex Assault Gets Max Term
Officer Who Exposed Suspect To HIV During In-Custody Sex Assault Gets Max Term A former Fairmount Heights police officer who was positive for HIV got the maximum sentence for having ex with a suspect who was in his custody back in 2019, potentially exposing her to the virus, officials say Martique Vanderpool, 33, was sentenced to three years, with credit for time served, after being found guilty by a jury in January on a charge having sex with an individual who was in his custody, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced. Braveboy said that while on duty on Sept. 6, 2019, Vanderpool took a woman into custody during a traffic stop and had s…
Parking Lot Slaying Stuns Prince George's Community Parking Lot Slaying Stuns Prince George's Community
Parking Lot Slaying Stuns Prince George's Community This week's killing of 30-year-old Metro worker Brandon Presson has stunned the Capitol Heights community. Brandon Presson died the day before Valentine's Day, as previously reported by Daily Voice, leaving his girlfriend, Imoni Richardson, and young daughter grieving, according to NBC Washington. "Tonight I lost my LOVER & FRIEND 💘," Richardson wrote on Facebook. "I wish you could see how many loved and cared for you. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. I’m so happy I got to spend your DIRTY 30 🥳 with you. I miss you so much already 😔🥹. Continue to watch after us and pra…
Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights
Man Killed In Parking Lot Attack In Capitol Heights Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information about a fatal shooting of a Largo man that occurred in Capitol Heights, authorities in Prince George's County announced. Police have identified 30-year-old Brandon Avery Presson as the victim in the shooting that occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 13, according to officials.  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Ritchie Station Court shortly before 5 p.m., Monday afternoon.  Police say that they located Presson suffering from a gunshot wound in a nearby parking lot, and pronounced him dead at the scene.  Inves…
One Killed By Shooter At Ritchie Station Marketplace In Prince George's County, Police Say One Killed By Shooter At Ritchie Station Marketplace In Prince George's County, Police Say
One Killed By Shooter At Ritchie Station Marketplace In Prince George's County, Police Say At least one person is dead after a shooting at the Ritchie Station Marketplace on Monday afternoon, according to investigators from the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers were called at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 to the 1800 block of Ritchie Station Court in Capitol Heights, where there was a reported shooting. Officials said that upon arrival, officers were met by a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and motive in this case. If anyone has any informati…
Teens Busted While Driving Stolen Kia In Capitol Heights: Police Teens Busted While Driving Stolen Kia In Capitol Heights: Police
Teens Busted While Driving Stolen Kia In Capitol Heights: Police Two teens have been arrested after they were caught driving a Kia that had been reported stolen in Prince George's County, authorities say. Tyree Pearson, 19, and Kevin Hawkins, 18, were busted after police noticed the Kia, which had been reported stolen from a neighboring jurisdiction, around 12:20 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, according to Prince George's County police. Detectives stopped the vehicle in the 1400 block of Opus Avenue in Capitol Heights, and took both teens into custody. A USB charging cord was found in the car, which police believe the teens used to start the vehicle in a method…
Armed Ladies With Same Name Busted After Stealing Kia From DC Neighborhood Armed Ladies With Same Name Busted After Stealing Kia From DC Neighborhood
Armed Ladies With Same Name Busted After Stealing Kia From DC Neighborhood Police have arrested two women with the same name after being found traveling in a vehicle that was reported stolen on New Years Day, authorities confirm. Krystal Henry, 32, and Crystal Smith, 33, were pulled over in the 4800 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights after being seen by officers in a KIA that was reported stolen from the 5900 block of Marlboro Pike on Sunday, Jan. 1, according to Prince George's County police. When police searched the vehicle, they found a loaded gun with an obliterated serial number in Smith's purse.  Both suspects face multiple charges including the…
Bah Humbug: Teen Boys Charged In Maryland With Armed Carjackings During Holiday Season Bah Humbug: Teen Boys Charged In Maryland With Armed Carjackings During Holiday Season
Bah Humbug: Teen Boys Charged In Maryland With Armed Carjackings During Holiday Season Several teenage boys were arrested after two armed carjackings that took place just days before Christmas in Prince George's County, authorities say. Two minors and two 19-year-olds were arrested after carjackings that occurred on Monday, Dec. 19 and Tuesday, Dec. 20, according to Prince George's County police. Police say that two suspects carjacked a food delivery driver at gunpoint in the 8100 block of Allendale Drive in Landover on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Just over a day later, around 9 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 21, the vehicle was located in the 7700 block of Allendale Drive. Police conducted…
Maryland Murder Victim Drove Away Trying To Find Help Before Dying, Police Say Maryland Murder Victim Drove Away Trying To Find Help Before Dying, Police Say
Maryland Murder Victim Drove Away Trying To Find Help Before Dying, Police Say Prince George's County police are looking to identify a suspect accused of killing a Capitol Heights man, authorities announce.  A $25,000 reward is being offered to identify the suspect responsible for the death of Lomax McIntyre, 34, that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 14 in the 6700 block of Walker Mill Road, according to Prince George's County police. Officers were called to the scene around 9 p.m. after reports of a shooting in a parking lot but were unable to find any victims. Several minutes later, officers were notified of a shooting victim nearby in the 5900 block of Marlboro Pi…
Police ID Popular Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police ID Popular Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland
Police ID Popular Park Worker Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police have provided new information about the woman who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver late on Monday night in Capitol Heights in Maryland, police say. District Heights resident Marcia Turner, 54, who worked at the Georgetown Waterfront, according to her Facebook page, has been identified as the victim in Monday's fatal hit-and-run crash, officials announced. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded at approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, to the intersection of Walker Mill Road and Rochelle Avenue in the unincorporated section of District Heig…
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region
Maryland Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Authorities announced that a Maryland man who helped run a violent dogfighting ring throughout the region admitted to his role in the conspiracy, which saw members viciously training and killing their animals when they lost. Forestville resident Laron Mecco “Frog” West, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in dogfighting with other co-conspirators in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, federal prosecutors said. According to court documents, between at least May 2015 and August 2020, West and others used a private messaging app they referred to as “The DMV Board” to discuss trainin…
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented two travelers from carrying loaded guns onto their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend, officials said. A Maryland man's .32 caliber gun was discovered in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 12, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was loaded with six bullets. Once police were notified, the Capitol Heights resident was cited on weapons charges, and the gun was confiscated, she said. Then, on Sunday, Nov. 13, TSA officers stopped another man from carrying his .45 ca…
Shooting Suspect On The Loose In Maryland Following Murder At Maryland Gas Station: Police Shooting Suspect On The Loose In Maryland Following Murder At Maryland Gas Station: Police
Shooting Suspect On The Loose In Maryland Following Murder At Maryland Gas Station: Police Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating whoever is responsible for the murder of a 28-year-old man this week. Capitol Heights resident Kenneth Morris III was found by members of the Prince George's County Police Department shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 at a gas station in the 3200 block of Walters Lane in District Heights, according to officials. Upon arrival, police say that they found Morris with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects have been identified nor has a motive for the f…