Prince George's County News
Man's body found in Bladensburg
A body was found Sunday afternoon in Prince George's County and police are conducting a death investigation.
Crime victims of Md. to be recognized at services
Crime victims in Maryland are being mourned this weekend at statewide memorial services.
Experts: Ricin like that in letters easy to make
Experts: Ricin like that mailed to president, US senator is relatively easy to make
PG hazmat team called to mail processing center
Prince George's County's hazmat team was called to a federal mail processing center in Landover to help federal agents who are investigating suspicious letters to members of Congress and the president.
Homeland security analyst: 'It only takes one' bomber
Despite heading-off many potential terrorist events in the years since Sept. 11, 2001, the bombing at the Boston Marathon points out local, state, and federal law enforcers can't prevent every attack.
$90M awarded to family of girl struck and killed by car
A Prince George's County jury has awarded $90 million to the family of a 13-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car as she tried to cross the street to reach her bus stop.
Fake speed cameras used to slow drivers in Laurel
As an effort to deter speeding, authorities in Laurel, Md. deployed fake speed cameras on Wednesday, reports NBC 4.
School system power change draws mixed reaction
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker III says he will immediately begin the process of searching for a new leader in his county's schools.
2 vying to be PG schools head withdraw from race
2 vying to be PG school superintendent withdraw as Md. poised to let county exec pick
Autopsy report: Shooter in U.Md. murder-suicide was intoxicated
The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that 23-year-old Dayvon Green had a blood alcohol level of 0.14 percent when he shot Stephen Rane, 22 of Ellicott City, four times, killing him. Autopsy reports from the murder-suicide were released this week now that prosecutors have closed their investigation.
Md. Senate approves schools takeover plan for Prince George's County
Prince George's Co. Senators approve schools plan
Prince George's County Senators approve schools plan
Prince George's schools overhaul set for vote
Maryland senators are expected to vote on a compromise measure allowing Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker to select the county's next schools superintendent.
Officials ID Md. woman killed in Cheverly fire
Officials are identifying the 59-year-old Cheverly woman killed in a fire Sunday morning, but have not been able to determine what caused the fire.
Investors lead housing rebound in Prince George's
After foreclosures, investors lead housing rebound in Prince George's County
PG County lawmakers consider schools takeover plan
Prince George's County lawmakers consider plan for school system overhaul
Woman found dead after fire in cluttered home
Prince George's County fire officials say a woman in her 60s was found dead after a house fire in Cheverly in a home that was filled with hoarded items.
Teen arrested for shooting BB gun at Md. officer
Teen arrested, charged with assault for shooting BB gun at Prince George's police officer
Nearly 7K speeding tickets issued on ICC
Since the Intercounty Connector opened, nearly 7,000 speeding tickets have been issued, according to documents obtained by WTOP.
UMd. freshman charged in child sex sting
An 18-year-old University of Maryland student is sitting behind bars, accused of trying to set up a sexual encounter with a 12-year-old girl.



