A 19-year-old Maryland man has been arrested in connection with an illegal car rally during Super Bowl LVIII celebrations, resulting in firearm-related charges in Maryland and pending extradition to Pennsylvania for additional charges. (more…)
Prince George’s County
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that a Prince George’s County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and four years of supervised release after a federal investigation by ICE and the DEA found he conspired to distribute fentanyl and possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. (more…)
The Prince George’s County Department (PGCPD) family is mourning the loss of veteran officer Corporal Tonya Proctor who passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close and detour two ramps on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County as part of a ramp resurfacing project beginning July 6. Work will take place overnight Sundays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. All work is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.
Earlier this year, The Capital Wheel at National Harbor relaunched with an all new, $1M light package with significant technological upgrades. The 180-foot iconic observation wheel now has additional lights allowing more dynamic light shows with high-speed animations, custom messages and vibrant displays.
A Maryland woman has been arrested following allegations that she misused more than $26,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign intended to cover funeral expenses for a relative. (more…)
Prince George’s County Executive-elect Aisha Braveboy named Dr. Shawn Joseph as interim superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). Joseph previously served as PGCPS deputy superintendent for teaching and learning from 2014 – 2016.
A DC woman pleaded guilty in Prince George’s County Circuit Court to felony theft and insurance fraud after stealing over $430,000 through fraudulent claims, following an investigation led by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office and Maryland Insurance Administration. (more…)
Taraji P. Henson, a DMV native born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Prince George’s County, MD, is currently starring in Tyler Perry’s film Straw– which has become the #1 movie on Netflix.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested an 18-year-old Burtonsville man following a kidnapping that began in the Fairland area and continued into Prince George’s County.