Saturday, February 16, 2013
The biggest news stories around Prince George's County for the week of Feb. 10.
Two UMD Students Dead, One Injured in College Park Shooting Graduate student Dayvon Maurice Green took his life after firing on his roommates, killing one. Two other stories related to the College Park murder-suicide: Sources described a likable engineering student with a strong academic record—and a mental illness. Stephen Alex Rane, 22, died suddenly on February 12, 2013, in College Park, Maryland. Bowie Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Michael Abobor, 38, pleaded guilty to wire fraud connected to a mortgage scheme that caused more than $2 million in losses. Laurel Police to Wear On-Body Cameras Officers with the Laurel Police Department will soon be wearing on-body cameras while on duty. The devices—which can attach to different parts of…
Sunday, July 8, 2012
This week's top headlines in Prince George's County.
Shooting Near University of Maryland Campus, Suspect in Custody Prince George's County police are investigating a shooting that started in the 4700 block of Lakeland Road in College Park Thursday night and ended in a massive police convergence at the McDonald's at 8301 Baltimore Avenue. The suspect, 21-year-old Andre McKoy, was found to be high on PCP. PGPD Seek Suspect in Greenbelt Road Robbery of Xtra Mart The Prince George’s County Police department seeks information about a suspect in the Tuesday morning armed robbery of the Xtra Mart gas station at 5919 Greenbelt Road. Bowie Home Consumed in Generator Fire A single-family home in Bowie was consumed by flames on Saturday when a gas generator was placed too close to the home and ignited…
Sunday, July 1, 2012
From county leaders reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling to Hyattsville's mayor wanting to read his Council's emails to staff, the headlines are hopping in Prince George's.
Two county officers are suspended, the Hyattsville Council balks when their mayor wants a look at their emails to staff, a knife attack in Greenbelt, a 1960s sign sends Laurel a farewell message, county leaders speak out on the Supreme Court's decision, and Bed Bath & Beyond is relocating to Crofton—headlines tell of a busy week in Prince George's County. Two Prince George's Officers Indicted in Kidnapping, Assault Two Prince George's County officers were suspended and placed on administrative leave. Hyattsville Mayor Wants To Be Copied on All Council Emails to Staff Some Council members balk at request, saying mayor lacks authority to control how they reach out to staff. Two Sent to Hospital Following Knife Attack in Greenbelt Ogunmuyima …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Review this week's top Prince George's County news.
Fake Cop Pulls Over Real Cop, Gets Caught Prince George's County Police arrested a police impersonator Wednesday, after he pulled over an off-duty police officer in Upper Marlboro. Prince George's Councilwoman Found Guilty of Reckless Driving Councilwoman Karen Toles has been found guilty of reckless driving stemming from an incident in February where she was caught speeding close to 105 mph hour along the Capital Beltway. Police testified that Toles told them she was distracted by her phone and putting on makeup during the time of the incident. Del. Gaines Tells Greenbelt Council CSX Intermodal Destined for Baltimore Beltsville may be off the hook. The Batimore-Washington Rail Intermodal Facility has found a location in Baltimore City, …
Sunday, June 10, 2012
The top news headlines in Prince George's County this week.
County High School Diplomas Include Misspelling The diplomas of all 8,000 Prince George's County Public School high schools' graduates contained a misspelling of the word "program." PGCPS became aware of the error sometime last week and although they say they've notified students and parents, Patch commenters are telling a different story. The vendor, National Quality Products, will pay for the reprinting of the diplomas and students should receive them in about six weeks, according to an apology letter issued by the vendor to PGCPS. New Vendors to be at Sunday's Market Visitors to the downtown farmers' market can expect two new vendors this Sunday: Shearer's Mountain Veiw Farm will now become a staple after a trial run, and Heavenly …
Sunday, June 3, 2012
This week's top Prince George's County News.
One Child Dead, Others Hospitalized After SUV Backs Into Them Following a dispute with her landlord, Maria Anna Cruz Lopez, 33, accidentally accelerated in reverse up the driveway of her Lewisdale home, killing her 8-year-old daughter and injuring four other children. Police believe this was an accident and so far Lopez has not been charged with a crime. Girl Fatally Struck by CSX Train in Riverdale Park A 17-year-old Bowie girl was hit and killed by a CSX train passing through Riverdale Park Wednesday evening. Investigators believe that she was unable to hear the approaching train, as she was wearing headphones at the time of the collision. Roberts Says County Wants to Lure FBI Headquarters to BARC Point blank, Councilman Rodney Roberts …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
This week's top Prince George's County news.
Speed, Buzzard Contributing Factors in Sunday's Motorcycle Fatality David Christopher Norris, of Upper Marlboro, died Sunday after his motorcycle struck a buzzard causing him to veer off the road. Engine Overheats in NASA Goddard Building Containing Radioactive Material An engine at NASA Goddard overheated and smoked in a building containing radioactive material Thursday. Cafritz Hearing is Adjourned After six days, the Prince George's County District Council ended the evidentiary hearing for the Cafritz rezoning request. The developers want to rezone about 37 acres just south of College Park, in Riverdale Park, to Mixed-Use Town Center so that they can construct a Whole Foods Market, almost 1,000 residential units, and both retail and …
Saturday, March 24, 2012
This week's top headlines from Prince George's County, MD.
Police Investigating Murder of Greenbelt Man Found Inside Burning Car Prince George's County police pulled a Greenbelt man with multiple gunshot wounds from a flaming car on Wednesday morning in Fort Washington, according to police. Marcellus Jermaine Jackson, 33, was pronounced dead on the scene, said Cpl. Henry Tippett, spokesman for Prince George’s County Police Police: Woman Endangered Infant, Assaulted Parents with Knife Kyra Chimere Smith, of Bowie, reportedly tried to jump from a window while holding her child after she allegedly assaulted her parents, according to police. Upper Marlboro Crash Involves 3 School Buses A crash on Monday afternoon resulted in 34 students being transported and treated for minor injuries, according to …
Sonia Dasgupta
8:35 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Hi Marion --- Actually the farm is called Mountain Veiw Farm. The web address is here if you'd like to check it out: http://www.shearersmountainveiwfarm.com/index.html Thanks, Sonia more ›