Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds
Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Two Maryland men who conspired to kidnap and rob a Virginia man have been indicted in DC and face criminal charges, federal authorities announced. An indictment was unsealed in the US District Court for the Distroct of Columbia charging Capitol Heights resident Jaevonn Archer, 20, and Camp Springs native Timothy Williams, 30, with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping in the February abduction.  The Metropolitan Police Department issued an alert in February as they sought the public's assistance in identifying suspects who kidnapped a man at gunpoint in DC, then drove him…
Convicted Killer From Maryland On Parole Sentenced For Drug Trafficking In DC Convicted Killer From Maryland On Parole Sentenced For Drug Trafficking In DC
Convicted Killer From Maryland On Parole Sentenced For Drug Trafficking In DC A convicted murderer from Maryland who was a known enforcer for a DC street crew has been sentenced for drug trafficking in the District and discharging a machine gun, authorities announced. District Heights resident Trenton Robinson - also known as "Zulu" - has been sentenced to 234 months (19.5 years) in prison for his role in the crew that distributed more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, as well as oxycodone and codeine throughout the region. The 28-year-old also used, carried, brandished, and discharged firearms during their drug trafficking crimes in the Congress Heights nei…
Prince George’s County Woman Takes Home $30K On Bingo-Themed Lottery Scratcher Prince George’s County Woman Takes Home $30K On Bingo-Themed Lottery Scratcher
Prince George’s County Woman Takes Home $30K On Bingo-Themed Lottery Scratcher A Prince George’s County woman chose a bingo-themed lottery scratcher based on her love for the game — and it paid to the tune of $30,000. The woman, who selected the name ‘DD’ when she stopped by lottery headquarters in Baltimore to pick up her prize, first bought the Diamond Bingo 4th Edition instant ticket at Green Mart Food Store at 1940 County Road in District Heights on her way to work. Despite playing lottery games for less than a year, DD told officials that she chose that particular game because she grew up playing bingo with her grandmother and it reminded her of th…
Firearm, Magazine Seized From Unlicensed MD Duo In Arlington Traffic Stop: Cops Firearm, Magazine Seized From Unlicensed MD Duo In Arlington Traffic Stop: Cops
Firearm, Magazine Seized From Unlicensed MD Duo In Arlington Traffic Stop: Cops A loaded gun, magazine, and "distribution amount" of marijuana was seized from a Maryland couple during a routine traffic stop in Arlington, authorities aid. Officers stopped a vehicle at 15th Street S. at Richmond Highway Wednesday evening, March 27, for a moving violation and improper registration, police said. Neither the driver, Jonavan Nickens, 25, of Hyattsville, nor his passenger, Carlita Marbley, 25, of District Heights, had a valid driver's license, authorities said. During a search of the car, a loaded firearm with extended magazine and a distribution amount of marijuana wer…
Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police
Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police Two suspects have been charged - and a third is in custody - in connection to the armed robbery in Prince George's County on Thursday that led to an officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of a District Heights shopping center. Edward Leroy Brown, 24, and Kanard Bishop, 26, were arrested and charged for an armed robbery on March 28, police announced on Friday, while the third suspect, 18-year-old Kahlill Boyd, is facing charges pending his extradition after being apprehended and held in Washington, DC.  All three are from the nation's capital. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday aft…
Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials
Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials An armed robber was shot by an officer from the Prince George's County Police Department after targeting a store in a District Heights shopping center, officials say. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, detectives were surveilling a carjacked vehicle in the 5700 block of Silver Hill Road, where two men wearing masks got out and walked into the business. We are on the scene of an officer involved shooting in the 5700 block of Silver Hill Road. We are gathering information, we will provide additional details once confirmed. pic.twitter.com/LGEoz895fH — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 28…
2 Charged With Murder After Shooting Of Prince George’s County Man: Police 2 Charged With Murder After Shooting Of Prince George’s County Man: Police
2 Charged With Murder After Shooting Of Prince George’s County Man: Police Two suspects have been charged with murder after the shooting of a 31-year-old man in Prince George’s County, police announced Monday, March 25. Wardell Holland III, 44, and Shaquita Stewart, 41, both of Suitland, were charged with second-degree murder, PGPD said. Stewart is also charged with first-degree murder and accessory after the fact. The charges stem from the shooting of Donnell Tyler, who was found wounded from gunfire in a parking lot as police responded to the 4600 block of Silver Hill Road around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. Tyler, of District Heights, was pronounced d…
Man Wanted For Murder Of Prince George’s County Woman, 27: Police Man Wanted For Murder Of Prince George’s County Woman, 27: Police
Man Wanted For Murder Of Prince George’s County Woman, 27: Police Police have identified and obtained an arrest warrant for one of the two men believed to be connected to last weekend's deadly shooting of a Prince George’s County woman. Raheem Hawkins-Boseman, 22, of Silver Spring, was charged on an arrest warrant with first-degree murder, the PGPD said Friday, March 22. The charges come following the shooting of Jessica Somerville, 27, of Suitland, who was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot on the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Surveillance footage released shortly after the incid…
Three Suspects Arrested Weeks After Man Found Murdered In Southeast DC Business: MPD Three Suspects Arrested Weeks After Man Found Murdered In Southeast DC Business: MPD
Three Suspects Arrested Weeks After Man Found Murdered In Southeast DC Business: MPD Three men have been arrested weeks after 59-year-old Raymond Ballard was found shot to death inside a Southeast DC business. Members of the Metropolitan Police Department took three men into custody on Monday following a weeks-long investigation into the murder of Ballard late in January, officials say. Those arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed on Monday, March 18:  Steven Metts, 18, of Southeast DC; Jovontae Wallace, 19, of District Heights, Maryland; Keondre Carroll, 21, of Southeast DC. Their arrests come following the department's investigation into Ballard'…
Police Release Footage Of Suspects Seen Moments Before Deadly Prince George’s Shooting Police Release Footage Of Suspects Seen Moments Before Deadly Prince George’s Shooting
Police Release Footage Of Suspects Seen Moments Before Deadly Prince George’s Shooting Police have released video footage in hopes of identifying two suspects in connection with the deadly shooting of a Prince George’s County woman over the weekend. Officers called to investigate the shooting report around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 17 found Jessica Somerville, 27, of Suitland, suffering from a gunshot wound in a parking lot on the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights, the Prince George’s County Police Department said. Newly released surveillance footage shows two male suspects inside a fast food restaurant a few minutes before the shooting, which occurred in the p…
Mask-Wearing Carjacker With An Eye For BMWs In DMV Region Gets 10 Years In Prison: Feds Mask-Wearing Carjacker With An Eye For BMWs In DMV Region Gets 10 Years In Prison: Feds
Mask-Wearing Carjacker With An Eye For BMWs In DMV Region Gets 10 Years In Prison: Feds A carjacker from Maryland who targeted high-end vehicles throughout the DMV region will spend years in prison for a series of incidents, federal authorities announced. Hagerstown native Carlos Guardado-Eagle, 22, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a series of armed carjackings and an attempt that was thwarted back in 2022. According to his guilty plea, between May 15, 2022, and June 1, 2022, Guardado-Eagle and a second suspect carjacked four victims at gunpoint - all BMWs - and attempted a fifth, though the victim would not surrender…
Armed Kidnappers Drove Victim To His Virginia Home, Fled Back To Maryland, DC Police Say Armed Kidnappers Drove Victim To His Virginia Home, Fled Back To Maryland, DC Police Say
Armed Kidnappers Drove Victim To His Virginia Home, Fled Back To Maryland, DC Police Say Two men who terrorized someone looking to sell them items after meeting on social media are wanted for an armed kidnapping on Sunday morning in Northwest DC. The Metropolitan Police Department issued an alert as they seek the public's assistance in identifying suspects who kidnapped a man at gunpoint in DC, then drove him to Virginia before dropping him off in Maryland, according to officials. Police say that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, the victim arranged to meet with a man he met while using social media to sell him items. The two agreed to meet at 25th Street and L S…