Prince George’s County police warn residents about rise in sextortion scam cases
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit has issued a community-wide warning concerning a notable increase in extortion cases linked to social media interactions.
Woman found shot dead inside Prince George’s County residence
Authorities say a woman is dead after she was found suffering from gunshot wounds Tuesday night inside a Prince George’s County residence.
Woman found shot to death in Prince George's County
FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, Md. — Police are searching for answers after a woman was found shot to death in Seat Pleasant late Tuesday night. Officers were first called to a home in the 500 block of 62nd Avenue at around 11 p.m. for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they found the woman shot several times. She was pronounced dead.
Prince George’s County Police investigate firearm incident at middle school
On Wednesday, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Prince George’s County Police Department was notified by school security personnel that a firearm had been recovered from a 13-year-old male student’s bookbag. The investigation revealed that other students had alerted school officials about the possible presence of a firearm, prompting the search.
Prince George's County police warn of online predators in lewd extortion scheme
Prince George’s County police are warning residents about a disturbing online extortion scheme where predators coerce victims into sending sexually explicit photos and videos, then threaten to expose the material unless money is paid.
Prince George’s County police identify man found shot in Capitol Heights
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Capitol Heights. According to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD), on Sept. 21, just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of Xenia Avenue
Police warn community after increase of extortion cases involving explicit photos in Prince George's County
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Angela Alsobrooks to repay D.C., Prince George’s after tax error on homes
The Democrat running for Senate in Maryland improperly benefited from tax breaks on two properties. Her campaign said she was ...
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Classmates turn in student who's accused of bringing gun, ammunition to Prince George's County school
One Ellen Ochoa Middle School student is being investigated after the Prince George’s County Police Department said he ...
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Prince George's County blood drive to help sickle cell patients in need of transfusions
“It’s important that we do our best to support these individuals,” Wright said. One of the goals for this Prince George’s ...
Dogs at risk of euthanization again at Prince George's County animal shelter
More than a dozen dogs up for adoption are facing a 6 p.m. deadline as shelter deals with overcrowding.
‘I’m sick of these special elections’: Prince George’s Co. Council working to revamp the process
The Prince George’s County Council in Maryland has been a member short since at-large member Mel Franklin abruptly left in ...
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Why the worst roads in Prince George's County aren't repaved first
Road conditions in Prince George’s County are improving overall, but it’s not a “worst first” system for fixes. Here’s ...
Dashcam footage leads to arrest in Prince George's Co. road rage incident
On Feb. 2, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a report of a road rage involving a Ford F-150. Dashcam footage apparently showed the driver of the pickup truck pointing a gun at another driver ...
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Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks, Senate Nominee, Accused of Improperly Using Tax Credits
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks accused of improperly using tax credits, saving nearly $14,000 in taxes.