Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the 5400 block of Carters Lane.
A man suffered fatal injuries Wednesday in Riverdale when a car he was working on fell off a jack and crushed him, according to Prince George's County fire officials. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the 5400 block of Carters Lane. Authorities said the victim, whose name has not been released, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries and later pronounced dead. Patch will have more information as it becomes available.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
The former Prince George's County Executive must start his federal prison term in North Carolina Saturday.
Time has run out for former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson to remain a free man. Johnson is scheduled to begin his 87-month sentence in federal prison today, Feb. 18, in Butner, NC, Jeffrey Harding, one of Johnson’s attorneys told The Washington Post. Johnson and his wife, Leslie, were both indicted on federal charges in November 2010. Johnson pleaded guilty to conspiracy, extortion and witness evidence tampering after admitting he accepted cash, airfare and other gifts in exchange for changing laws and results of inspections in May 2011 and his wife pleaded guilty to detroying evidence, after she infamously stuffed $79,000 in her underwear and tried flushing a $100,000 check down the toliet. She later resigned from her …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The flash mob is planned for 5 p.m. on the Red Line.
Advocates from the Purple Line project are planning a flash mob Thursday during the evening rush hour. The Action Committee for Transit is hoping the flash mob planned for 5 p.m. at the Silver Spring metro station will draw attention for the need of the Purple Line in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. The light rail system would connect New Carrollton and Bethesda with 21 stations in between to stretch across 16.3 miles. The project, estimated to cost $1.6 billion, is still only in the planning stages. Ted Van Houten, a board member for Action Committee for Transit, said Thursday morning that the flash mob will not disrupt the evening rush hour traffic flow as the group will be set up on the corner of Wayne Avenue and Colesville …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A passing good Samaritan alerted the homeowners to heavy smoke coming from their attic and called 911.
Update 4:03 p.m.: Two Hyattsville residents have been displaced after fire ripped through their attic earlier this afternoon at 7108 Adelphi Rd. Ronald James, who has lived at the house for almost 12 years, said that he was sitting on the couch in his living room when someone knocked on his door and told him that his roof was on fire. "Bless her heart," said James as investigators searched for the cause of the blaze. "She had already called 911 and then just took her car and got out of the way. My mind was racing at that point and I didn't even think to ask her name." As of yet, James says he has no idea how the fire started, but he's glad there's not more damage. "It started in the attic and stayed in the attic," said James. Despite …
Monday, February 13, 2012
Brandon Terry, 29, was arrested in the November shooting death of 34-year-old Jhonte Coleman.
Authorities have arrested a Riverdale man in connection with a fatal shooting last year near Dupont Circle, according to police. Brandon Terry, 29, was taken into custody Monday morning and charged with murder two while armed in the death of Jhonte Coleman, 34, of Suitland. Police said Terry shot Coleman in the 1300 block of Connecticut Ave. NW during the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 27. According to a Washington Post account of the incident, Coleman and friend Kevin Bost fled Heritage Indian Restaurant around 2:30 a.m. that morning when a fight erupted inside and spilled out onto the street. As the pair crossed the road to escape the brawl, Bost told the Post, an unidentified man shouted "Oh, you’re with them" and fired shots at …
In this week's log: a robbery on Riverdale Road and a breaking & entering on East Beale Cicle.
Below is a summary of crimes and incidents responded to by the Riverdale Park Police Department over the past two weeks. The log includes a robbery on Riverdale Road and a breaking & entering incident on East Beale Circle:
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Devon Mansa Gilkes, 19, was gunned down at his home in the 6400 block of 61st Pl.
Update, 10:17 p.m.: "It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of one our 12th grade students," Parkdale High School principal Cheryl J. Logan wrote Thursday in a letter sent home to parents [view letter]. In the message, which does not mention Gilkes by name, Logan urged parents to speak with their children "regarding their feelings and seek counseling support at school, through your faith community, or health care provider." Logan also said that parents may notice an increased police presence at the school following the shooting. Update, 4:44 p.m.: Officials have identified the victim of Wednesday's fatal Riverdale shooting as 19-year-old Devon Mansa Gilkes. Police responding to a report of a shooting late Wednesday in the…
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
A January crime initiative help the Prince George's County Police Department arrest a number of suspects and seized 54 guns.
Prince George's County police announced the results of the January crime initiative Wednesday. According to the PGPD blog, officers made a total of 551 arrests, which included the arrests of suspects in murder, attempted murder, robbery, attempted robbery and carjacking cases. The police also seized 54 guns and illegal drugs worth $100,000. PGPD Chief Mark A. Magaw said the initiative, which lasted for five weeks throughout all hours of the day, included officers from a number of divisions within the agency. “Our community deserves the very best that we have to offer. With that, I want to assure our community that we will continue to work together in partnership to reduce crime,” Magaw said. “The incredible amount of work done by the …
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Police: Plan ahead, use a sober designated driver.
Maryland State Police are encouraging football fans to designate a sober driver if they plan to drink on Super Bowl Sunday. Troopers from 22 barracks around the state will specifically target drunken and aggressive driving on Sunday, the agency announced in a news release. “We must remain vigilant to maintain the safety of our motorists and for those traveling throughout Maryland,” said Col. Marcus L. Brown, superintendent of the Maryland State Police. “The aim of our extra drunk and aggressive driving patrols is to arrest those who choose to disregard the law and who endanger the lives of everyone.” Maryland State Police offered the following tips for those who are drinking: If you are hosting a party: State police advise drivers that …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Republicans say governor's tax proposals will hurt the working families he wants to help.
Gov. Martin O'Malley called for legislators to pass a sales tax on gasoline saying the decision would be unpopular but much needed. The governor made his comments during his sixth State of the State speech in which he focused on jobs, taxes and what he called tough choices. "Asking our fellow citizens to do more will not be popular," said O'Malley. "But without anger, fear or meanness, let’s ask one another: how much less education do we think would be good for our children’s future? How much less education do we want? How much less public safety? How many fewer jobs? There are costs, and there are values." Republicans in the House and Senate criticized O'Malley for policies they said will hurt the same middle class working families …
Michael B. Cron
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