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Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police
Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police A break has come in the killing of a 14-year-old boy whose death rocked a Maryland community, with police announcing multiple arrests months after the shooting. Four suspects are now in custody in connection with the death of Carltin Bayong, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in Greenbelt, police announced on Friday. Officers were called around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, to the area of Breezewood Court near Cherrywood Terrace, where there were reports of shots fired. Bayong was found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died at a hospital. Police say the investigation has b…
Who Is Tramel Tillman? DC-Born, Maryland-Raised Actor Makes Emmy History (WATCH) Who Is Tramel Tillman? DC-Born, Maryland-Raised Actor Makes Emmy History (WATCH)
Who Is Tramel Tillman? Dc-born, Maryland-Raised Actor Makes Emmy History (Watch) Tramel Tillman is bringing Emmy gold back to Maryland, while making history at the same time.  The DC native, who was raised in Largo, became the first Black man to ever win a best supporting actor in a drama series Emmy on Sunday for his role in "Severance."  Tillman, 40, who stars as Seth Milchick on the Apple TV+ series, took the honor over James Marsden in "Paradise," co-star John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Jason Isaacs and Walton Goggins, all of whom appeared in "The White Lotus."  View this post on Instagram A post shar…
Bike-Riding Gunman Caught On Gas Station Video Behind Bars For Laurel Murder: Police Bike-Riding Gunman Caught On Gas Station Video Behind Bars For Laurel Murder: Police
Bike-Riding Gunman Caught On Gas Station Video Behind Bars For Laurel Murder: Police Justice may have been served for a Maryland family after a 33-year-old man was gunned down over the summer. James King IV, 48, has been taken into custody weeks after a video was released of a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of William Denard Askew. Askew was heading home from work when a bullet ended his life in the middle of the street.  Now, new details have been released about a person believed to be the gunman who was caught on camera riding through an area gas station. The wanted bicyclist out of Prince George's County. Prince George's County Police In…
Rowdy ATV Rider Who Dragged DC Cop Across Gas Station Nabbed In Armed Maryland Raid: Feds Rowdy ATV Rider Who Dragged DC Cop Across Gas Station Nabbed In Armed Maryland Raid: Feds
Rowdy ATV Rider Who Dragged DC Cop Across Gas Station Nabbed In Armed Maryland Raid: Feds A convicted felon accused of ramming his ATV into a DC police officer and dragging him across a gas station has been captured in Maryland, federal authorities announced. Gerard Stokes, 30, had been wanted for felony assault of a police officer after a March 15 attack near 14th and U Street NW during a rowdy gathering, the US Marshals Service said. That night, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department approached a group of people riding ATVs and dirt bikes at a gas station when Stokes allegedly gunned his engine, popped the front wheels, and drove straight at them. One officer jumped…
Bike-Riding Gunman Hunted In ‘Senseless’ After-Work Murder Of William Askew In Laurel (VIDEO) Bike-Riding Gunman Hunted In ‘Senseless’ After-Work Murder Of William Askew In Laurel (VIDEO)
Bike-Riding Gunman Hunted In ‘Senseless’ After-Work Murder Of William Askew In Laurel (Video) Recognize him?  The Prince William County Police Department released new video of a bike-riding suspect wanted in connection with the murder of 33-year-old William Denard Askew last month. Askew was heading home from work when a bullet ended his life in the middle of the street.  Now, new details have been released about a person believed to be the gunman who was caught on camera riding through an area gas station. The wanted bicyclist out of Prince George's County. Prince George's County Police In the video — which is seen here — the hooded bicyclist can be seen circlin…
FBI Picks New Headquarters Location — And It's Not In Maryland Or Virginia FBI Picks New Headquarters Location — And It's Not In Maryland Or Virginia
FBI Picks New Headquarters Location — And It's Not In Maryland Or Virginia Maryland and Virginia just got ghosted. After years of public debate and political wrangling over where to build a massive new FBI campus — with locations in Maryland and Virginia as the top contenders — the Trump administration has decided to keep the bureau’s headquarters right in Washington, DC, officials announced Tuesday, July 1. Under the Biden administration in 2023, officials chose a site in Greenbelt, though that plan never came to fruition. The FBI and the US General Services Administration (GSA) confirmed the new location will be the Ronald Reagan Building complex in downtown DC…
Trump Targets Cities Defying Federal Immigration Laws, He Says: See The List Trump Targets Cities Defying Federal Immigration Laws, He Says: See The List
Trump Targets Cities Defying Federal Immigration Laws, He Says: See The List A long list of cities and counties across the country are now officially in the federal government’s crosshairs for refusing to comply with immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a sweeping new list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that it says are deliberately defying federal immigration enforcement — and officials are calling them out by name. The release follows Executive Order 14287, signed by President Donald Trump in April, which directs DHS and the Department of Justice to highlight jurisdictions that allegedly shield “criminal illegal aliens” from arres…
Justice Dep't Lawyer Placed On Leave Following Wrongful Deportation Of Maryland Dad: Reports Justice Dep't Lawyer Placed On Leave Following Wrongful Deportation Of Maryland Dad: Reports
Justice Dep't Lawyer Placed On Leave Following Wrongful Deportation Of Maryland Dad: Reports Erez Reuveni, the US Justice Department attorney who admitted that last month's deportation of a protected citizen and Maryland resident never should have happened has been placed on leave, according to multiple reports. GoFundMe photo District Judge Paula Xinis ruled during a hearing in Greenbelt, MD, that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be returned from El Salvador to the United States by Monday, April 7, according to CBS News. Reuveni, meanwhile, argued he was not given sufficient information by the DOJ and reportedly failed to answer Xinis' questions. Abrego Garcia had been granted wit…
Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Greenbelt Apartment Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Greenbelt Apartment
Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Greenbelt Apartment Firefighters pulled seven people to safety from their balconies as flames tore through a Maryland apartment building Wednesday morning, officials said. Crews rushed to the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive in Greenbelt around 8:43 a.m. on March 19, where they arrived to find fire shooting from the first and second floors of a three-story apartment building, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. There is an apartment fire in the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive. The building has been evacuated, and the Fire Department is on scene. Please avoid the area to allow emergency…
Greenbelt Scooter Rider Dies Months After Being Struck In Prince George’s County: Police Greenbelt Scooter Rider Dies Months After Being Struck In Prince George’s County: Police
Greenbelt Scooter Rider Dies Months After Being Struck In Prince George’s County: Police A 19-year-old Maryland man who was critically injured in a collision while riding a scooter last fall has died from his injuries months later, police announced. Timarr Godette, of Greenbelt, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, March 2, nearly five months after being struck by a driver while riding in a bicycle lane, according to Prince George’s County Police on Wednesday. The crash happened on Oct. 13, 2024, around 7:05 p.m., when officers responded to the intersection of Crescent Road and Greenhill Road for a reported collision. Investigators said a driver struck Godette while he was ope…
Sudden Death Of Greenbelt Teen Leaves Community Reeling: Remembering Kentrelle Smith Sudden Death Of Greenbelt Teen Leaves Community Reeling: Remembering Kentrelle Smith
Sudden Death Of Greenbelt Teen Leaves Community Reeling: Remembering Kentrelle Smith A Maryland family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 18-year-old Kentrelle Smith, whose life was cut tragically short, leaving loved ones grieving and rallying to give him a proper farewell. Smith, of Greenbelt, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, leaving behind family and friends struggling to come to terms with the loss of a young man known for his warmth, kindness, and love for others. "He brought so much joy and love into our lives, and his warmth touched everyone he met," his mother shared. "The love we have for him is immeasurable, and the love he showed to his family and friends will …
Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland
Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland An 86-year-old Greenbelt man who was hospitalized after a serious crash in late January has died from his injuries, authorities confirmed. Paul Benoit was involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Glenn Dale Boulevard and Daisy Lane on Jan. 23 at approximately 4:10 p.m., according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.  He was transported to a hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 8:45 p.m., officials said. A longtime friend, Paul Cawley, confirmed Benoit’s passing, saying he had been scheduled for a third surgery on Feb.…
Suspected Shooter Arrested After Drug Deal Leaves One Dead, One Critical In Greenbelt: Police Suspected Shooter Arrested After Drug Deal Leaves One Dead, One Critical In Greenbelt: Police
Suspected Shooter Arrested After Drug Deal Leaves One Dead, One Critical In Greenbelt: Police A suspect has been taken into custody after an 18-year-old Germantown resident was killed and a second is fighting for his life following a late-night shooting during a suspected drug deal in Greenbelt, police said. The fatal incident unfolded Sunday, Dec. 15, just before 11 p.m. in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road. Responding officers found Rasheed Davis and another man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Prince George’s County Police. Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where Davis was later pronounced dead, while the second victim remains in critical condition, authori…
Teen Dead, Second Man Critically Injured In Greenbelt Double Shooting, Police Say Teen Dead, Second Man Critically Injured In Greenbelt Double Shooting, Police Say
Teen Dead, Second Man Critically Injured In Greenbelt Double Shooting, Police Say An 18-year-old from Germantown is dead, and another man is fighting for his life after a late-night shooting in Greenbelt, police said. The fatal incident unfolded Sunday, Dec. 15, just before 11 p.m. in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road. Responding officers found Rasheed Davis and another man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Prince George’s County Police. Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where Davis was pronounced dead, while the second victim remains in critical condition, authorities said on Monday afternoon. Homicide Unit detectives are offering a reward of up t…
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Greenbelt Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Greenbelt Shooting During Robbery, Police Say
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Greenbelt Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Three suspects, including two juveniles charged as adults, are in custody after a fatal shooting during a robbery in Greenbelt claimed the life of a 23-year-old Bowie man, police said. Prince George’s County police have arrested 22-year-old Samuel Nnam of Upper Marlboro and two 17-year-old boys in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a robbery in Greenbelt on July 29. The victim, 23-year-old Jordan Swan of Bowie, was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road at approximately 1:55 p.m., police said.  He w…
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Greenbelt Gas Station Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Greenbelt Gas Station
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Greenbelt Gas Station One lucky Lottery player in Maryland is sitting on a ticket worth $40,000 after picking up some fuel and the golden ticket at an area gas station in Prince George's County.  A player in Greenbelt quadrupled his or her Lottery fun, winning a third-tier prize of $40,000 on Mega Millions last night, according to Lottery officials, on a ticket sold at the Greenbelt Shell. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Nov. 19 drawing were: 05-35-50-51-59 with a gold Mega Ball of 08 and the Megaplier of X4. According to Lottery officials, the Megaplier helped turn a $10,000 …
Police ID 23-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Parking Lot Police ID 23-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Parking Lot
Police ID 23-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Parking Lot The Prince George's County Police Department has identified the 23-year-old Bowie man who was killed after being shot in the middle of the day in Greenbelt on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m. on July 29, officers were called to the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road to investigate a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, they found Jordan Swan outside in an apartment building parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Neither a motive nor suspect has been identified by the police as of Tuesday, July 30. …
Teen Tried As Adult Gets 35 Years For Murdering Beloved 18-Year-Old At Maryland Metro Station Teen Tried As Adult Gets 35 Years For Murdering Beloved 18-Year-Old At Maryland Metro Station
Teen Tried As Adult Gets 35 Years For Murdering Beloved 18-Year-Old At Maryland Metro Station A teen murder suspect who admitted to his role in the death of a popular 18-year-old in Montgomery County will have decades to think about his actions after being sentenced on Monday. Emmanuel Simmonds, now 17, copped to his role in bringing a fresh round of grief to a Montgomery County family last year inside the Wheaton Metro Station. Simmonds pleaded guilty to murder and weapon offenses for his role in the shooting death of Tenneson Vaughn Leslie, Jr., of Greenbelt, who was shot in the back of the head during a dispute at the station. On Monday, authorities announced that Simmonds …
Minor Shot In Maryland 'Unwilling To Share Information' With Detectives, Police Say Minor Shot In Maryland 'Unwilling To Share Information' With Detectives, Police Say
Minor Shot In Maryland 'Unwilling To Share Information' With Detectives, Police Say An underage victim who was shot by a pair of suspects in Prince George's County isn't playing ball with detectives investigating the Greenbelt incident, police say. Gunshots were reported early in the afternoon on Tuesday in the 7700 block of Hanover Parkway, with several juveniles spotted scattering away from the area, according to witnesses. Initially, it was believed that there were no victims, but on Wednesday, July 10, the Greenbelt Police Department confirmed that a minor was shot during the altercation. Investigators say that the juvenile was treated at an area hospital, and was rel…
'Evil Perpetrator' Who Shot Sheriff's Deputy Faces Life In Prison For Maryland Pursuit 'Evil Perpetrator' Who Shot Sheriff's Deputy Faces Life In Prison For Maryland Pursuit
'Evil Perpetrator' Who Shot Sheriff's Deputy Faces Life In Prison For Maryland Pursuit The man who shot a sheriff's deputy following a lengthy high-speed chase in Maryland has been convicted by a jury following a week-long trial, the Calvert County State's Attorney announced. Greenbelt resident Brandon Alexander Turner, 22, who was described as an "evil perpetrator" by Sheriff Ricky Cox, was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder in connection to the shooting of Master Deputy James Flynt in December 2022.  The incident began at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 when sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Yellow Bank Road in Dun…
Woman In Critical Condition After Overnight Prince George's County Apartment Shooting: Police Woman In Critical Condition After Overnight Prince George's County Apartment Shooting: Police
Woman In Critical Condition After Overnight Prince George's County Apartment Shooting: Police A woman was in critical, but stable condition following an overnight shooting in Prince George's County, police say. Officers from the Greenbelt Police Department were called at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday night to the 5800 block of Cherrywood Terrace, where there was a reported shooting in the area. The shooting was reported in the 5800 block of Cherrywood Terrace in Greenbelt. Google Maps street view Upon arrival, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound who was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injuries, according to the department. As …
Naked Man Asking For Directions In Maryland Wanted For Indecent Exposure: Police Naked Man Asking For Directions In Maryland Wanted For Indecent Exposure: Police
Naked Man Asking For Directions In Maryland Wanted For Indecent Exposure: Police A man is wanted in Prince George's County after an alleged indecent exposure incident in Greenbelt.  An alert was issued on Monday, May 6 by the Greenbelt Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a naked man who was reportedly driving a blue truck while making crude gestures. According to police, a resident reported that a Black man in his 40s in a Chevy Suburban in the area of Ridge Road and Hamilton Place was naked when he approached her and made lewd gestures while asking for directions. The incident was reported in the area of Ridge Ro…
Teens To Be Tried As Adult For Mass Shooting At 'Senior Skip Day' Event In Maryland: Police Teens To Be Tried As Adult For Mass Shooting At 'Senior Skip Day' Event In Maryland: Police
Teens To Be Tried As Adult For Mass Shooting At 'Senior Skip Day' Event In Maryland: Police Two teens have been arrested following the mass shooting in Greenbelt during a "senior skip day" event, authorities announced. At around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, members of the Greenbelt Police Department were at Schrom Hills Park when they responded to a shooting incident involving a group of more than 500 people believed to be high school students gathered for "senior skip day," investigators say. Five people were injured when nearly a dozen gunshots rang out at the park on Hanover Parkway. On Monday, the department announced that two teens, ages 14 and 16, have been arrested in co…
Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police
Three Teens Released From Hospital After Mass Maryland Shooting, Two Recovering: Police Three young men have been released from the hospital, while two others remain listed in stable condition on Saturday afternoon after the mass shooting in Greenbelt. At around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, members of the Greenbelt Police Department were at Schrom Hills Park when they responded to a shooting incident involving a group of more than 500 people believed to be high school students gathered for "senior skip day," investigators say. Five people were injured when nearly a dozen gunshots rang out at the park on Hanover Parkway. Officers rendered aid to the victims, who were all bet…
5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (VIDEO) 5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (VIDEO)
5 Shot In Greenbelt 'Senior Skip Day' Outing: Report, Police (Video) Five young men were shot with one in critical condition in Greenbelt Friday afternoon, April 19. Officers responding to the scene found 600 high schoolers gathered in Schrom Hills Park around 2:30 p.m., on Hanover Parkway, police said at a press conference. While officers were walking into the park they heard 8 to 10 gunshots, and responded to the area in an active shooter response. According to FOX5, it happened during a "senior skip day" gathering. Officers rendered aid to the victims, who ranged in age between 16 and 18, police said. One was in critical condition. After shots were fire…
Duo Caught With Handgun After Running Red Light In New Rochelle: Police Duo Caught With Handgun After Running Red Light In New Rochelle: Police
Duo Caught With Handgun After Running Red Light In New Rochelle: Police Two men face weapons charges after they were caught with an illegally possessed handgun during a traffic stop in Westchester, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident on Saturday, April 6 around 1:30 a.m., when authorities stopped a vehicle after it ran a red traffic light at 710 Main St. (Route 1) in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne.  Police soon found that the vehicle had a fake temporary tag instead of a registered license plate and impounded it. A search of the car then resulted in authorities finding a 9mm Ruger handgun with a …
UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order
UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order A group of students at the University of Maryland filed a restraining order petition in the US District Court for the District of Maryland against the school’s recent decision to put a stop to all Greek Life activities. Misconduct allegations were cited in a letter dated March 1 sent by the university to "Interfraternity and Panhellenic Association Member Organizations,” prompting significant backlash. A petition filed by fraternity members and other students on Wednesday, March 13, seeks a temporary restraining order against the school’s administrators, court documents say. A hearing …
Friends Collecting Donations For Gravestone To Honor Beloved Teen Killed In Maryland Crash Friends Collecting Donations For Gravestone To Honor Beloved Teen Killed In Maryland Crash
Friends Collecting Donations For Gravestone To Honor Beloved Teen Killed In Maryland Crash The friends of a beloved teen killed in a Maryland crash toward the end of February are coming together to collect donations for a gravestone in his honor. Erson Cruz, 17, of Riverdale, was pronounced dead when his vehicle veered off the road and into a patch of woods near the 7900 block of Kenilworth Avenue in Greenbelt on Friday, Feb. 23. Meanwhile, nearly $1,400 has been raised on a GoFundMe launched by several of Cruz’s friends just two days ago. “Good day everyone, my friends and I are opening this fundraiser in loving memory of our good friend Erson Cruz who sadly lost his life …
3 More Suspects Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl Near Maryland High School 3 More Suspects Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl Near Maryland High School
3 More Suspects Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl Near Maryland High School Three more suspects have been charged — one as an adult — in the shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl near a Maryland high school last September. Ramon Richardson, 18, of Lanham, Cameron Anderson, 18, of Landover, and a 17-year-old male were charged with the Sept. 11, 2023 murder of Jayda Medrano-Moore of Greenbelt, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit announced Wednesday, Feb. 28. An aspiring WNBA player who played ball at DuVal High School, Medrano-Moore was struck by a bullet while attempting to intervene with a dispute on the 9800 block of P…
Police ID 17-Year-Old Killed Crashing Into Maryland Woods Police ID 17-Year-Old Killed Crashing Into Maryland Woods
Police ID 17-Year-Old Killed Crashing Into Maryland Woods Police have identified the Riverdale teen who was killed after crashing into a wooded area in Maryland on Friday morning, Feb. 23. The crash occurred on the 7900 block of Kenilworth Avenue in Greenbelt around 8:40 a.m. Erson Cruz, 17, was driving southbound when his vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a patch of woods. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is being led by the Prince George’s County Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.   Want breaking news in the DMV a…
Police Locate Missing Maryland Woman's Car In Prince George's County, Officials Say Police Locate Missing Maryland Woman's Car In Prince George's County, Officials Say
Police Locate Missing Maryland Woman's Car In Prince George's County, Officials Say Concerns are mounting for the friends and family of a missing 54-year-old woman in Maryland who has not been seen for days, though her car was found several counties away on Thursday night. Maryland State Police issued a fresh alert for Stevensville resident Laura Shallue out of Queen Anne's County after her car was reportedly found in Greenbelt, though she is still no where to be found. #Update: Shallue's vehicle was located in Greenbelt, Maryland last night. Shallue was not located with the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the @MDSP Centreville Barrack at 410…