Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Suspect Facing Murder Charge For Gunning Down Maryland Man In DC, Police Say Suspect Facing Murder Charge For Gunning Down Maryland Man In DC, Police Say
Suspect Facing Murder Charge For Gunning Down Maryland Man In DC, Police Say The months-long investigation into the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old Maryland man led to a murder charge for a suspect who was wanted in Washington, DC, police announced. Dionte Anderson, 24, of Southeast, DC, was arrested by members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday, Oct. 18 on a warrant charging him with second-degree murder while armed for his role in the death of Greenbelt resident Adrian Mack over the summer. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to t…

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by Zak Failla
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Police Search For Maryland Girl Last Seen Getting Into Mother's Car Police Search For Maryland Girl Last Seen Getting Into Mother's Car
Police Search For Maryland Girl Last Seen Getting Into Mother's Car An 8-year-old girl has gone missing after getting into her mother's car in Greenbelt, authorities say. Leighton Whitfield was las seen getting into the vehicle driven by her mother, Christian Whitfield, on Ridge Road, around 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Christian Whitfield does not currently have custody of Leighton. The vehicle the pair were last seen in is a dark blue 2007 KIA Rondo with Maryland tag 6ES1113. The vehicle may look similar to thisPrince George's Police Department Leighton is 4-feet 9-inches tall and weighs aroun…

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Families, Cat Displaced After Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Maryland Attic Fire Families, Cat Displaced After Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Maryland Attic Fire
Families, Cat Displaced After Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Maryland Attic Fire A firefighter was injured and multiple families displaced after a fast-moving two-alarm attic fire rapidly spread in Maryland, officials said. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, first responders in Prince George’s County responded to a home in the 9100 block of Springhill Lane in Greenbelt, where there was a reported fire in the structure, according to the Prince George’s Fire/EMS Department. Upon arrival, officials said that crews found a two-story townhouse with a fire in the attic that extended into adjoining attic spaces, prompting the second alarm. The fire was quickly knocke…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland The ongoing labor dispute between CSX Transportation and its labor unions could have a major impact on riders in Maryland and Virginia. CSX has notified the Maryland Transit Administration that if an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached that there is a potential for a labor strike beginning the morning of Friday, Sept. 16. Officials noted that since CSX owns and operates the Camden and Brunswick lines and dispatches MARC trains, any labor disruption would force the immediate suspension of service on those lines until a resolution is reached. 📌ICYMI📌If a potential labor strike bet…

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by Zak Failla
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Two Maryland Teens Face Multiple Murder Charges After Leaving Man In The Road To Die: Police Two Maryland Teens Face Multiple Murder Charges After Leaving Man In The Road To Die: Police
Two Maryland Teens Face Multiple Murder Charges After Leaving Man In The Road To Die: Police Two teenagers, including a minor, have been arrested and charged for a murder of a Greenbelt man that occurred back in July in Beltsville, authorities say. Anderson Blanco-Dias, 19, and a 17-year-old boy were taken into custody in connection to the murder of Antoine Dorsey, 27, on Tuesday, July 5, according to Prince George's Police. Police responded to the scene in the area of Beaver Dam Road and Biocontrol Road after reports of a shooting around 9 p.m. that July night. Dorsey was located in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital where he later died. Inv…

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Following Weekslong Assault Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Following Weekslong Assault Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Following Weekslong Assault Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff A wanted woman has been arrested after an alleged stabbing in Prince George's County earlier this month, authorities say. Chioma Renee Miattonma Egu is accused of stabbing the victim in the 8100 block of Good Luck Road in Lanham on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to Prince George's County police. Egu was allegedly in an argument with the victim that turned physical when Egu ran to the kitchen to grab a knife, police said. Egu reportedly then stabbed the victim several times before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment, and Egu was id…

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Maryland Robbery Suspect In Custody After Assaulting Woman With Child In Car: Sheriff Maryland Robbery Suspect In Custody After Assaulting Woman With Child In Car: Sheriff
Maryland Robbery Suspect In Custody After Assaulting Woman With Child In Car: Sheriff A man wanted for assaulting and robbing a mother while she was driving with her young child in the car has been arrested, authorities say. Osirameh Garaba was arrested on Monday, Aug. 8, after a warrant was obtained in connection to the robbery, on Wednesday, July 27 according to Prince George's County police. On Monday, July 25, the victim called police from the 8100 block of Bird Lane in Greenbelt after Garaba entered her vehicle while she was stopped at a red light driving away from the Greenway Shopping Center, investigators said. Garaba sat in the back with the victim's child and orde…

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police
Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police A 29-year-old restaurant worker shot and killed his colleague during an argument in Prince George's County earlier this week, authorities said. Aaren Butler, of District Heights, is facing charges of first- and second-degree murder in the death of 43-year-old Fred Graham of Greenbelt, the Prince George’s County Police Department said. Officers responded to the 2900 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville for a shooting around 5:45 a.m., on Thursday, July 14. The victim was found outside of the restaurant suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he was p…

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by Cecilia Levine
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Photos Of Greenbelt Carjacking Suspects Released Photos Of Greenbelt Carjacking Suspects Released
Photos Of Greenbelt Carjacking Suspects Released Greenbelt Police are asking for the public's help identifying suspects believed to be involved in an armed carjacking, authorities say. The individuals pictured are considered to be persons of interest in the carjacking that occurred in the 7800 block of Hanover Parkway around 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, according to the Greenbelt City Police Department. If anyone has information, please contact GPD at 301-474-7200 or [email protected].

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Delivery Drivers Targeted In String Of Greenbelt Carjackings Delivery Drivers Targeted In String Of Greenbelt Carjackings
Delivery Drivers Targeted In String Of Greenbelt Carjackings Delivery drivers seemed to be the target of the night in Greenbelt after two were carjacked within an hour of each other, authorities say. A food delivery driver was first attacked around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, on the 7800 block of Hanover Parkway, according to Greenbelt Police. The victim's blue Toyota Corolla was taken by four men wearing all black and black face masks who were armed with a handgun, investigators said. Then, the second victim was approached shortly before 9 p.m. by two men wearing all black with black face masks and armed with handguns. The suspects fled the scene …

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Greenbelt Police Desperately Looking For Critically Missing Young Man Greenbelt Police Desperately Looking For Critically Missing Young Man
Greenbelt Police Desperately Looking For Critically Missing Young Man Greenbelt Police are urging the public to help locate a critically missing young man in Prince George's County, authorities say. Terontae Dashawn Fisher, 27, was last seen around 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 3, in the 9200 block of Springhill Lane around the Mini Mart, according to the Greenbelt Police Department  Fisher is said to be potentially suffering from depression and anxiety and is currently without any medication.  Fisher was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a gray long sleeve shirt, and Puma sneakers. He is described as 5-feet 9-inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds.&…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
News
Concern Grows For Critically Missing Greenbelt Who Disappeared Nearly Two Weeks Ago Concern Grows For Critically Missing Greenbelt Who Disappeared Nearly Two Weeks Ago
Concern Grows For Critically Missing Greenbelt Who Disappeared Nearly Two Weeks Ago A man who may be in need of medical attention has gone missing in Greenbelt, and police are looking for the public's help in finding him, authorities say. Malcom Jamaal Mitchell, 35, was last seen in the area of 9116 Springhill Lane around 10:30 a.m., Friday June 3, Greenbelt Police say.  Mitchell is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.  He was last seen wearing a peach hoodie and blue jeans. If anyone comes into contact with Mitchell, please contact Detective Roberson #171 at (240)542-2135 or [email protected].

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by Annie DeVoe