Violent crime down 21% in Prince George’s, but domestic violence shootings rise
Prince George’s County police report a 21% drop in violent crime over the past year, including 39 fewer murders, and note their first net gain in officers since 2017. Domestic violence remains a concern, with non-fatal domestic violence shootings rising by double digits despite increased protective and peace orders.
Damari Lipscomb Accused Of Killing Mother In PG County: Pgpd
Damari Lipscomb was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged after 45-year-old Adia Lipscomb Mingo was found dead in her Temple Hills home last week, according to the Prince George's County Department of Police. Officers were called to the 6900 block of Westchester Court at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11,...
What is the Most Maryland Thing Marylanders Do?
The most quintessentially Maryland thing a resident does is participate in a Blue Crab Feast. The communal consumption of the Maryland blue crab is more than a meal—it's a summer ritual and the defining social activity of the state. The Setting: A true crab feast takes place at a...
Maryland Double Murder Retrial Ends Same Way With Guilty Verdict Again For Man Facing...
Gregory Jones was convicted again in a Maryland double murder retrial — same verdict, same outcome. A Montgomery County jury delivered a decisive verdict Friday afternoon, finding Jones, 32, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, guilty on a host of charges. Again. Specifically, Jones was convicted of:. Two counts of...
Del. Joselyn Peña-Melnyk Likely Maryland’s Next House Speaker
Following a brief contest for leadership of the Maryland General Assembly’s lower chamber, Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D- District 21) is poised to be elected speaker of Maryland’s House of Delegates during a special session on Dec. 16. Peña-Melnyk, who has been a key voice in Annapolis on...
Single Powerball ticket turns Maryland woman into a millionaire
LANHAM, MD—A Maryland woman, who bought a single Powerball ticket to ensure she didn’t miss out on a shot at a $900 million jackpot, ended up winning a massive $1 million prize in the drawing held on December 10. The sudden shock of the win left her so shaken the following morning that her husband […]
Inmate killed in Maryland prison; another inmate identified as suspect
A 23-year-old inmate died in a Maryland prison on Dec. 13, according to State Police.
Maryland Car Salesman Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Stealing Vehicles From His...
A former salesman at a Nissan dealership in College Park, Maryland, has been convicted on 17 charges in a vehicle theft scheme, according to Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara H. Jackson. John Massaquoi faces 20 years in prison for stealing cars from Darcars Nissan at 9330 Baltimore...
Funeral arrangements announced for veteran Black Press reporter James L. Wright Jr.
Funeral services for veteran journalist James L. Wright Jr. will be held Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Wright, who died of natural causes at his home in Seat Pleasant, Md. will be memorialized locally at the Hemingway Memorial AME Church in District Heights, Md. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m....
DC Police Seek Public’s Aid in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Jamiyah Davis Last Seen on...
The DC Police Department has issued a critical alert for a missing 14-year-old Jamiyah Davis, who was last seen on Friday, in the vicinity of the 2400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. Authorities are turning to the public, pleading for any information that could lead to the whereabouts of the young teenager.
