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Top 7: Utility Scam, Parking System Fail, Police Sirens Misued

The top news stories in Prince George's County from the last 24 hours.


Police Warn of Utility Worker Scam
Impostor posing as water company employee steals valuables from Chillum home.

PGPD Officer Says Fetch, K9 Brings Back Gun
Here's what happened Wednesday when Prince George's County Police tweeted from a K9 ride-a-long.

RGIII Will Sit Out Most of Preseason
Washington Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III is still recovering from a knee injury.

Report: Officer Should Not Have Been Using Sirens, Lights in Fatal Bowie Crash
James Dejay Toliver, 32, of Upper Marlboro was killed in the collision.

Electricity Costs Could Increase Under O’Malley Environmental Plan
The governor’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020.

Report: $430K Parking System at Archives II Didn't Work for Years
The College Park facility ran into constant flaws and failures with the program.

Construction Begins For New Beltsville Shopping Center
Shopping center will house Panera, Aldi, other retailers.


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