Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington
Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington A 25-year-old woman is dead after a fatal rollover collision in Fort Washington, police say. Ashley Henson, of Temple Hills, was pronounced dead after her vehicle overturned while she was driving west on the 2300 block of Tucker Road around 10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, according to Prince George's County Police. Police are still investigating what may have led to to collision.  Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County
Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County A construction worker is dead after being hit in a closed section of roadway in Prince George's County, police say. Christopher Carter, 52, of Fort Washington, was killed after being hit while working in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Metzerott Road around 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, according to Prince George's County police. Investigators say that Carter was pronounced dead on the scene and the driver of the striking vehicle was taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstructi…
Family Hopes To Honor 'Dedicated' Maryland Family Man Fatally Struck By Car While Riding Bike Family Hopes To Honor 'Dedicated' Maryland Family Man Fatally Struck By Car While Riding Bike
Family Hopes To Honor 'Dedicated' Maryland Family Man Fatally Struck By Car While Riding Bike The family of a man who was fatally struck by a car while riding his bike in Fort Washington is hoping to honor him properly after his unexpected death, states a fundraiser. Kaleab Yehenew, 31, died on Sunday, Sept. 4 after he was struck by an unnamed driver on Indian Head Highway near Fort Washington Road on Sept. 1, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Yehenew's family is remembering him as a man who "dedicated his life to his family and friends", specifically his beloved niece and nephew, according to a GoFundMe organized by loved ones. The family man reportedly spent a large portion …
Armed Robber Sentenced For Committing Armed Robbery In Maryland Armed Robber Sentenced For Committing Armed Robbery In Maryland
Armed Robber Sentenced For Committing Armed Robbery In Maryland A 23-year-old man who was out on supervised release for a prior armed robbery will spend more than a decade in prison after being sentenced for a second robbery in Maryland, federal officials said. Fort Washington resident Rico Dashiell was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison by US Judge George Russell for his role in the violent armed robbery of an Owiing Mills phone store in 2020. In December 2020, Dashiell and two co-conspirators walked into the phone store, where he pretended to be a customer before brandishing a gun, pointing it at an employee, and saying “yeah, you know what time…
Bicyclist Dies At Maryland Hospital Days After Being Struck By Driver: Police Bicyclist Dies At Maryland Hospital Days After Being Struck By Driver: Police
Bicyclist Dies At Maryland Hospital Days After Being Struck By Driver: Police Police have identified the 31-year-old bicyclist who was killed while riding in Prince George's County earlier this month. Oxon Hill resident Kaleab Yehenew was riding his bike in Fort Washington when he was struck by an unnamed driver on Indian Head Highway near Fort Washington Road and later died in the hospital, according to a spokesperson from the Prince George’s County Police Department on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Yehenew was struck at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 and he was pronounced dead at the hospital on Sunday, Sept. 4, officials said. The driver of the car was uninjur…
Shooting Suspect At Large, Possible Road-Rage Victim ID'd By Police In Maryland Shooting Suspect At Large, Possible Road-Rage Victim ID'd By Police In Maryland
Shooting Suspect At Large, Possible Road-Rage Victim ID'd By Police In Maryland Police investigators in Maryland have released new information as they continue to investigate a fatal shooting in Prince George’s County. Fort Washington resident Terrence Koonce, 51, was shot and killed on Sunday, Aug. 14, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department, though the shooting suspect remains at large. Shortly before 9:30 p.m on Aug. 14, patrol officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of St. Barnabas Road in Temple Hills, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers said that Koonce was found in the middle of the road suffering from a gunshot woun…
Support Pours In For Popular UPS Driver In Maryland, Wife Both Battling Cancer Support Pours In For Popular UPS Driver In Maryland, Wife Both Battling Cancer
Support Pours In For Popular UPS Driver In Maryland, Wife Both Battling Cancer A popular UPS driver with routes in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, is seeking the public’s assistance as he and his wife both wage a battle against cancer. UPS employee Jason Ellis, 47, and his wife Shauna, 43, who have been married for 14 years and share two teenage children in Fort Washington, Maryland, now share something more ominous: a cancer diagnosis. In May 2021, Shauna was diagnosed with breast cancer and later went through a double mastectomy and multiple reconstruction surgeries in the past year, according to her husband. While his wife was recovering from the second surg…
Student Brings Gun To Middle School Prompting Lockdown In Prince George's Student Brings Gun To Middle School Prompting Lockdown In Prince George's
Student Brings Gun To Middle School Prompting Lockdown In Prince George's A Fort Washington Middle School was placed on lockdown when a student brought a gun to school on Tuesday, June 21, authorities said. The Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School student, 13, showed the non-serialized ghost gun to a peer who reported it around 8:15 a.m., Prince George's Count Police said. The gun was recovered from the student's waistband. Charges were pending. The weapon was recovered and no injuries were reported. The incident is currently under investigation.
Pair Wanted Brutal Attack Of Elderly Man Busted In Maryland Hotel Room: Police Pair Wanted Brutal Attack Of Elderly Man Busted In Maryland Hotel Room: Police
Pair Wanted Brutal Attack Of Elderly Man Busted In Maryland Hotel Room: Police Suspects caught on video brutally beating an 80-year-old man in Beltsville have been arrested, authorities say. Julias Wright, 25, of Fort Washington, and Christina Felder, 44, of Beltsville were found in a Howard County hotel room Friday, June 10 after allegedly attacking the elderly victim on the 11300 block of Cherry Hill Road, around 7:30 p.m., Thursday June 2, Prince George's Police say.   Felder and the victim got into a dispute after the victim was accused of damaging Felder's car door while opening his door. Felder then called Wright to the scene who then started beating t…
Man Killed In Vehicle In Fort Washington ID'd By Police Man Killed In Vehicle In Fort Washington ID'd By Police
Man Killed In Vehicle In Fort Washington ID'd By Police Police have identified the victim found shot dead in a vehicle in Fort Washington and are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, authorities say.  Donte Moore, 21, was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive with gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle on the 1800 block of Bernard Drive around 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, says the Prince George's County Police Department.  Detectives are searching for suspect(s) and a motive for the shooting. Anyone with relevant information to this investigation, is asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Ca…
Wrong Murder Suspect Arrested In Maryland, Police Say Wrong Murder Suspect Arrested In Maryland, Police Say
Wrong Murder Suspect Arrested In Maryland, Police Say Police arrested the wrong suspect in this week's deadly shooting of Benjamin Ampong in Prince George's County, they announced. Anthony Shaw, 31, of Washington DC, was released from custody Friday, May 6, when detectives investigating Wednesday's 1 p.m. shooting at Corning Avenue in Fort Washington found evidence indicating he was not near the scene of the murder, Prince George's County police said. "Upon discovering the new evidence, detectives immediately contacted the State’s Attorney’s Office and the charges against him have been dropped. Mr. Shaw has also been released fr…
DC Pair Charged In Fort Washington Murder: Authorities DC Pair Charged In Fort Washington Murder: Authorities
DC Pair Charged In Fort Washington Murder: Authorities Two people have been charged in a shooting that left one man dead in Fort Washington on Wednesday, May 4, authorities say. Officers arrested Anthony Shaw, 31, and a 16-year-old boy, both of Washington DC, after reports of a shooting on the 2500 block of Corning Avenue around 1:00 p.m. on May 4, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.  Officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's identity is pending release upon notifying loved ones. Police were able to locate Shaw and the teen attempting to …