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Forestville, MD

Man Killed In Prince George's Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says Man Killed In Prince George's Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says
Man Killed In Prince George's Stairwell Was 'In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time,' Family Says The mourning family members of the man fatally shot in a Maryland stairwell last week describe him as a “bright soul” who was simply “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Davon Brooks, 29, of Camp Springs, was found in a stairwell with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead as officers responded to a building on the 3700 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville at about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. “Davon was a bright soul and an unproblematic person; he loved his family and friends,” reads a GoFundMe launched for his funeral expenses. “A life taken too soon as a result of being in t…
Police ID Man Who Stole Maryland State Highway Tow Truck, Rammed 13 Vehicles During Pursuit Police ID Man Who Stole Maryland State Highway Tow Truck, Rammed 13 Vehicles During Pursuit
Police ID Man Who Stole Maryland State Highway Tow Truck, Rammed 13 Vehicles During Pursuit A 27-year-old man is behind bars after taking state police on a wild pursuit in a stolen Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration vehicle through Prince George's and Montgomery counties.  Laurel resident Flavio Cesar Lanuza is accused of striking more than a dozen vehicles late on Friday afternoon during a lengthy police pursuit that started shortly before 5 p.m. when troopers responded to a hit-and-run crash that was reported at the inner loop of I-495 near the Greenbelt Metro Station. .@mdsp arrested a man suspected of stealing a @MDSHA vehicle and l…
Max Sentence For Man Convicted Of Killing 53-Year-Old Man: St. Mary's County State's Attorney Max Sentence For Man Convicted Of Killing 53-Year-Old Man: St. Mary's County State's Attorney
Max Sentence For Man Convicted Of Killing 53-Year-Old Man: St. Mary's County State's Attorney A man from Prince George's County with a lengthy criminal history is heading back to prison for several decades for the murder of a 53-year-old man in the summer of 2022, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney announced late on Wednesday afternoon. Forestville resident Malcolm Carl Young, 47, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, with 30 years of active incarceration, after being convicted convicted by a jury following the shooting death of Great Mills resident Anthony Charles Wright in August 2022. Specifically, he was convicted of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commi…
Rising Boxer Anwar Wingate Murdered In DC Parking Garage: 'Horrified' Rising Boxer Anwar Wingate Murdered In DC Parking Garage: 'Horrified'
Rising Boxer Anwar Wingate Murdered In DC Parking Garage: 'Horrified' The murder of a 24-year-old Maryland boxer in Washington DC has left loved ones horrified. Anwar Wingate was found suffering gunshot wounds in a parking garage on the 2100 block of 8th Street Sunday, Nov. 19, DC police said. The 24-year-old Forestville resident, who appears to be 2-0 in his professional boxing career, died at the scene.  Wingate's dad told NBC Washington his son made a bad choice. On social media, the rising athlete was remembered for his dedication and mentorship. "Horrified and devastated to hear of the senseless killing of @wtb_ajayy Anwar Wingate in Washington," Blue…
Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In Lexington Park: State's Attorney Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In Lexington Park: State's Attorney
Shooter Convicted Of Murdering 53-Year-Old Man Last Summer In Lexington Park: State's Attorney A man from Prince George's County with a checkered criminal history will spend more time behind bars for the murder of a 53-year-old man last summer, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney announced. Forestville resident Malcolm Carl Young, 47, has been convicted by a jury following the shooting death of Great Mills resident Anthony Charles Wright in August last year. Specifically, he was convicted of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. Members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 21600 block of Great Mills Ro…
Dead Body Found Along Busy Prince George's County Roadway, State Police Say Dead Body Found Along Busy Prince George's County Roadway, State Police Say
Dead Body Found Along Busy Prince George's County Roadway, State Police Say An investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a dead body was found on the side of the road. On Tuesday afternoon, police say that troopers in Forestville were called when a person was found in the grass along the on-ramp from Woodyard Road to southbound Branch Avenue. The person was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The body has not been positively identified as of Wednesday, Aug. 2.  It remains under investigation by Maryland State Police. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want …
Carjackers Caught During Violent Week Of Crime In Prince George's County Carjackers Caught During Violent Week Of Crime In Prince George's County
Carjackers Caught During Violent Week Of Crime In Prince George's County Two teenagers are among five facing charges for a string of carjackings throughout the DMV region during a recent rash of violent robberies, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. On Wednesday, May 31, the department announced that in the past week, investigators from the Carjacking Interdiction Unit (CIU) have busted three adults and two minors following a spate of crime in the region. On Saturday, May 20, an investigation was launched into a carjacking in the 1400 block of Southview Drive in Oxon Hill, and two days later, the stolen vehicle was spotted in the 800 block…
Forestville Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Forestville Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region
Forestville Man Admits To Destestable 'DMV Board' Dogfighting Conspiracy In Region Authorities announced that a Maryland man who helped run a violent dogfighting ring throughout the region admitted to his role in the conspiracy, which saw members viciously training and killing their animals when they lost. Forestville resident Laron Mecco “Frog” West, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in dogfighting with other co-conspirators in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, federal prosecutors said. According to court documents, between at least May 2015 and August 2020, West and others used a private messaging app they referred to as “The DMV Board” to discuss trainin…
Two Teens Being Tried As Adults For Illegal Gun Possession In Forestville: State Police Two Teens Being Tried As Adults For Illegal Gun Possession In Forestville: State Police
Two Teens Being Tried As Adults For Illegal Gun Possession In Forestville: State Police Two teens are being charged as adults after being busted with illegal weapons by a Maryland State Police trooper looking to offer a helping hand with a disabled vehicle on Thursday night, officials say. Kamari Dameone Smith 17, of District Heights, and Marquis Raynell Middleton, 16, of Clinton, are being charged as adults with possession of a firearm as a minor and other related gun charges, according to the police. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, a state police trooper from the Forestville Barrack stopped to check on a disabled vehicle parked on northbound Route 4, near th…
Silver Alert Continued For Elderly Man Who Disappeared From Prince George's County Silver Alert Continued For Elderly Man Who Disappeared From Prince George's County
Silver Alert Continued For Elderly Man Who Disappeared From Prince George's County A Silver Alert has been issued for a 70-year-old man who disappeared in Prince George's County several days ago, authorities say. Andrew Lee was last seen in the 4000 block of Forestville Road in Forestville around 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6, according to Prince George's County police. Lee is described as 5-foot-8, and weighs 150 pounds. He was last seen driving a Silver Ford Explorer with the Maryland tag number 9DJ0845. He was wearing a brown shirt and white pants at his last sighting. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department…
Suspect Charged With Murder, Victim ID'd Following Fatal Lexington Park Shooting: Sheriff Suspect Charged With Murder, Victim ID'd Following Fatal Lexington Park Shooting: Sheriff
Suspect Charged With Murder, Victim ID'd Following Fatal Lexington Park Shooting: Sheriff A man from Prince George's County with a checkered criminal history is facing multiple murder, assault, and weapons charges following the fatal shooting of a 53-year-old man in St. Mary's County, investigators announced. Forestville resident Malcolm Carl Young, 46, was apprehended within minutes by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office following the shooting death of Great Mills resident Anthony Charles Wright on Tuesday, Aug. 9. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office announced that Young had been arrested and was charged with:  First-degree murd…
Two Dead, Two Injured In Multi-Vehicle Suitland Parkway Crash In Prince George's County Two Dead, Two Injured In Multi-Vehicle Suitland Parkway Crash In Prince George's County
Two Dead, Two Injured In Multi-Vehicle Suitland Parkway Crash In Prince George's County Two were killed and two were seriously injured in an early morning crash on Suitland Parkway in Prince George’s County, police said. Multiple vehicles crashed on the parkway near Forestville Road in Forestville at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, according to authorities. Upon arrival, officials said that first responders found two people trapped in their vehicles among the wreckage, and a third was ejected during the crash. Two people - whose names have not been released - were pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were transported to the hospital for treatment, including o…
Shooting Suspect At Large After Killing Prince George's County Man: Police Shooting Suspect At Large After Killing Prince George's County Man: Police
Shooting Suspect At Large After Killing Prince George's County Man: Police A suspect is still on the loose after the fatal shooting of a Forestville man in Washington DC, police say. Shelton Robinson, 34, was found suffering from a gunshot wound on the 3600 block of Jay Street in Northeast around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Robinson was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts. A $25,000 reward is offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect involved in this homicide. Anyone with information about this case is a…
Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police
Restaurant Worker Charged With Shooting Colleague In Prince George's: Police A 29-year-old restaurant worker shot and killed his colleague during an argument in Prince George's County earlier this week, authorities said. Aaren Butler, of District Heights, is facing charges of first- and second-degree murder in the death of 43-year-old Fred Graham of Greenbelt, the Prince George’s County Police Department said. Officers responded to the 2900 block of Donnell Drive in Forestville for a shooting around 5:45 a.m., on Thursday, July 14. The victim was found outside of the restaurant suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he was p…
Special Police Officer From Maryland Fatally Shot In DC Special Police Officer From Maryland Fatally Shot In DC
Special Police Officer From Maryland Fatally Shot In DC A Special Police Officer from Prince George's County was fatally shot in Washington DC over the weekend, authorities said.  Shawn Minor, 33, of Forestville, was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 2500 block of Elvans Road, Southeast around 12:23 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, Metropolitan Police said. Minor was on-duty and in uniform up until his death, police said. Minor was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for evaluation.  "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and his agency (Edwards Security …
Shooting Kills 32-Year-Old Man In Prince George's Shooting Kills 32-Year-Old Man In Prince George's
Shooting Kills 32-Year-Old Man In Prince George's Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a Forestville man last week, authorities say. Officers found Donnie McMillan, 32, suffering from a gunshot wound outside of an apartment building on the 7100 block of Donnell Place around 8 p.m. Friday, May 6, says Prince George's police.  McMillan died from his injuries several hours later, and police are offering up to a $25,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in the case, officials report.  Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive. If anyone has information relevant to this inve…
Vehicles Identified In Fatal 2-Car Forestville Hit-And-Run: Police Vehicles Identified In Fatal 2-Car Forestville Hit-And-Run: Police
Vehicles Identified In Fatal 2-Car Forestville Hit-And-Run: Police Prince George's County Police have identified the two cars said to be involved in a fatal Forestville hit-and-run last month. Jeanette Diggs, 64, of Forestville, was pronounced dead shortly after being discovered unresponsive by police in the 3300 block Walters Lane around 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.  Initial investigation suggested that two separate vehicles hit Diggs as she tried to cross the street. Neither vehicle stayed at the scene of the crash, according to police.  Police have since identified the two involved vehicles as a newer model, two-door, red Mercedes and…
Police ID Woman Killed In 2-Car Hit-Run Maryland Crash Police ID Woman Killed In 2-Car Hit-Run Maryland Crash
Police ID Woman Killed In 2-Car Hit-Run Maryland Crash Police have identified the woman who was struck by two cars in a hit-and-run crash in Prince George's County. Jeanette Diggs, 64, of Forestville, was pronounced dead shortly after being discovered unresponsive by police on Walters Lane around 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.  Initial investigation suggested that two separate vehicles hit Diggs as she tried to cross the street. Neither cars, one believed to be a black sedan, stayed at the scene of the crash.  Anyone with information is asked contact police at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crim…
Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police
Gunman Surrenders Years After Deadly Prince George's County Shooting: Police A 28-year-old man has been arrested in a 2019 killing, authorities in Prince George's County announced. Troy Cleveland, Jr., of District Heights, is charged with shooting 46-year-old Sean Spence of Capitol Heights on Nov. 20, 2019, police said. On November 20, 2019, at approximately 7:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 5700 block of Rollins Lane where they found Spence outside with multiple gunshot wounds. He died a short time later. On Jan. 9, 2022, Cleveland surrendered to the Maryland State Police Barracks in Forestville. He admitted his involvement in the shooting to investigato…