Police Shoot Homicide Suspect During Arrest In Capitol Heights: Police Police Shoot Homicide Suspect During Arrest In Capitol Heights: Police
Police Shoot Homicide Suspect During Arrest In Capitol Heights: Police An armed homicide suspect has was arrested after an early morning officer-involved shooting in Capitol Heights, authorities say. The shooting occurred after two officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant for the suspect at his home on the 1600 block of Eastern Avenue around 5 a.m., Monday, June 13, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. The officers were let into the home by a family member and were led to the basement to apprehend the suspect. The officers announced themselves repeatedly before approaching the suspect, who then flashed a gun toward the officers. A…
Newly-Widowed Wife Says I-70 Road Worker Husband Killed On Job Sought Better Life For Family Newly-Widowed Wife Says I-70 Road Worker Husband Killed On Job Sought Better Life For Family
Newly-Widowed Wife Says I-70 Road Worker Husband Killed On Job Sought Better Life For Family A 34-year-old road crew worker killed by a hit-and-run driver in a construction zone is being remembered as a hardworking family man. Capitol Heights' Ever Anibal Aleman Ramos was working on I-70 west near Route 66 in Washington County shortly before 4:20 a.m. on Monday, June 13 when he was struck while working in a construction zone. A GoFundMe page was launched by his wife, who remembered him as a hardworking man who yearned to give his family a good life. "He was a very humble, hard-working man. affectionate, fighter and his greatest yearning was always wanting to give the best lif…
71-Year-Old Maryland Man Killed In Weekend Prince George's Car Crash: Police 71-Year-Old Maryland Man Killed In Weekend Prince George's Car Crash: Police
71-Year-Old Maryland Man Killed In Weekend Prince George's Car Crash: Police A 71-year-old man from Prince George's County has died in a weekend car crash, authorities said.  Moses Yogaraj, of Temple Hills, was killed in a two-car crash in the 9000 block of Central Avenue in Capitol Heights around 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, Prince George's County Police said.  Initial investigation revealed Yogaraj was trying to turn left into a shopping center when he was struck by another car coming from the opposite direction on Central Avenue, police said. Yogaraj was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries d…
Two 20-Year-Old Women Killed In Prince George's Car Crash: Police Two 20-Year-Old Women Killed In Prince George's Car Crash: Police
Two 20-Year-Old Women Killed In Prince George's Car Crash: Police Two young women died in a fatal car crash in Prince George's County last week, authorities said. The driver of the vehicle was Giselle Hernandez, 20, of Capitol Heights and the passenger was Joy Nija Naomi Brown, 20, also of Capitol Heights.  Police responded to the two-car crash in the 6200 block of Central Avenue in Seat Pleasant around 8 p.m. on Friday, April 22, Prince George's County Police said.  Initial investigation revealed Hernandez was turning left off of Central Avenue onto a service road when an SUV, heading the opposite direction, smashed into her vehicle, police sa…
Police ID Dirt Biker Killed In Crash With SUV Police ID Dirt Biker Killed In Crash With SUV
Police ID Dirt Biker Killed In Crash With SUV One person is dead following a crash between a dirt bike and an SUV last week, authorities said. Peter Joven, 18, of Capitol Heights reportedly collided with an SUV at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Silver Hill Road around 6:20 p.m. on Friday, March 25, Prince George's Police said.  Joven was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries, but died the next day. The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries, police said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 301-731-4422. Anonymous tips can be sent to 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or …
Victim ID'd In Capitol Heights Single Car Crash: Police Victim ID'd In Capitol Heights Single Car Crash: Police
Victim ID'd In Capitol Heights Single Car Crash: Police One person is dead following a single car crash in Prince George's County, authorities said. Boyce Abney, 52, of Washington, died in a single-car crash in the 6600 block of Sisalbed Drive in Capitol Heights, around 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, Prince George's Police said on Thursday.  Investigators believe Abney lost control of his car while driving south on Quarry Avenue and hit a tree. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died. No one else was in the car, police said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call pol…
1 Dead In Capitol Heights Single Car Crash: Police 1 Dead In Capitol Heights Single Car Crash: Police
1 Dead In Capitol Heights Single Car Crash: Police One person is dead following a single car crash in Prince George's County, authorities said. Prince George's County Police were on the scene of a fatal crash in the 6600 block of Sisalbed Drive in Capitol Heights, the department said on Twitter just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23.  FATAL COLLISION: We are on the scene of a fatal collision in the 6600 block of Sisalbed Drive in the unincorporated part of Capitol Heights. pic.twitter.com/jIccuYQlse — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 23, 2022 Officers responded to the scene around 9:20 a.m., police said. The driver of said vehicle was ta…
Victims Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Capitol Heights Victims Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Capitol Heights
Victims Displaced By Early Morning Fire In Capitol Heights Three people were homeless after an early-morning fire Thursday, March 3 in Capitol Heights, fire officials said. Firefighters from the Prince George's County Fire Department were called to a two-story home in the 1200 block of Abel Avenue for a reported structure fire just after 2 a.m.  Approx. 2:10 AM #PGFD units were dispatched to a 2-story duplex in the 1200-block of Abel Ave. in Capitol Heights for a reported structure fire. On scene crews found fire showing from the the roof. Searches were negative, and no one was injured. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ltVGBBmp3L — Prince George’s County …
Trio Nabbed In Deadly Drug-Related Robbery, Prince George's Police Say Trio Nabbed In Deadly Drug-Related Robbery, Prince George's Police Say
Trio Nabbed In Deadly Drug-Related Robbery, Prince George's Police Say Two men and one juvenile have been arrested in connection with a deadly 2021 shooting in Prince George's, county police announced Feb. 4, 2022. Kyle Moorehead of Oxon Hill, 19, and Zion Wormley of Capitol Heights, 20, along with a 17-year-old male — who is being charged as an adult — were in custody for the slaying of 29-year-old Jether Bonds of Fort Washington, authorities announced. Officers responded to the 6800 block of Cherryfield Road for a reported shooting on July 24, around 11:50 p.m., where they found Bonds outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on…
Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police
Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police A 28-year-old man has been arrested in a 2019 killing, authorities in Prince George's County announced. Troy Cleveland, Jr., of District Heights, is charged with shooting 46-year-old Sean Spence of Capitol Heights on Nov. 20, 2019, police said. On November 20, 2019, at approximately 7:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 5700 block of Rollins Lane where they found Spence outside with multiple gunshot wounds. He died a short time later. On Jan. 9, 2022, Cleveland surrendered to the Maryland State Police Barracks in Forestville. He admitted his involvement in the shooting to investigato…
COVID-19: Westchester Duo Charged In $7.6 Million Fraud Scheme COVID-19: Westchester Duo Charged In $7.6 Million Fraud Scheme
Covid-19: Westchester Duo Charged In $7.6 Million Fraud Scheme A pair of Westchester residents are among four facing charges for their roles in a multi-million dollar COVID-19 fraud scheme during the height of the pandemic. Mount Vernon residents Quadri Salahuddin, age 25, and Anwar Salahuddin, age 35, Los Angeles resident Christal Ransom, age 44, and Jacob Carter, age 35, of Capitol Heights, Maryland are facing charges for allegedly submitting more than 1,000 fraudulent applications for small business loans in various peoples’ names and accepting kickbacks. US Attorney Damian Williams announced this week that the four allegedly schemed to defraud the …