Maryland Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds Maryland Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds
Maryland Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds A group of five from Maryland has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection to an alleged multi-million dollar stolen check scam in the region. On Monday, authorities announced that five people - all from Prince George's County - will face charges for a fraud scheme that saw them take more than 600 checks with a face value greater than $5 million. Those charged:  Tianna "Mendoza" Cosby, 23, of Upper Marlboro; Marche Sisco, 26, of Suitland; Tommi Cosby, 21, of District Heights; Biniah Carter, 24, of Upper Marlboro; Zion Oluwademilade Adeduqon, 22, of Bowie. Tianna Cosby and …
Son Accused Of Murdering 81-Year-Old Mother During Dispute In Maryland Home: Police Son Accused Of Murdering 81-Year-Old Mother During Dispute In Maryland Home: Police
Son Accused Of Murdering 81-Year-Old Mother During Dispute In Maryland Home: Police A Maryland man has been accused of killing his 81-year-old mother during an argument over the weekend. Mark Terry, 45, of District Heights, was charged with first- and second-degree murder and other offenses, the Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit said in a release on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Officers responded to the mother and son’s shared home on the 2000 block of Brooks Drive around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14 and found 81-year-old Madia Terry unresponsive in the living room with bruising and other signs of trauma, investigators said.  She was pronounced dead at the scene. A foll…
Man Accused Of Killing Roommate During Argument In Their Not-So-Happy District Heights Home: PD Man Accused Of Killing Roommate During Argument In Their Not-So-Happy District Heights Home: PD
Man Accused Of Killing Roommate During Argument In Their Not-So-Happy District Heights Home: PD An argument between roommates in Prince George's County left one man dead and another behind bars. Dwayne Houge, 54, has been arrested and accused of murdering 41-year-old Harold James Roberts, Jr. late last week after the pair got into an altercation inside the District Heights home the two shared, authorities announced on Monday. The shooting was reported at around 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 in the 6700 block of Alpine Street, where they found Roberts suffering from a gunshot wound and rushed him to an area hospital, where he died the following day from his injuries. Houge was arrest…
Second Shooter Wanted For Fatal Bar Fight Found In VA, Charged With Murder In Maryland Second Shooter Wanted For Fatal Bar Fight Found In VA, Charged With Murder In Maryland
Second Shooter Wanted For Fatal Bar Fight Found In VA, Charged With Murder In Maryland A second man has been arrested in connection to the fatal double shooting of two people in Charles County late last month. Dominique Alonza Stewart, 54, of District Heights, joins White Plains resident James Fred Coffen behind bars for their roles in a shooting that killed two during a bar fight at Jimmie's Paddock. Young mother Mariah Termetrice Logan, 27, of Waldorf, and Indian Head resident Paul Ernest Fleming, 36, have been identified by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as the two people who were shot and killed during the incident in White Plains. Investigators say that there was …
Man Accused Of Killing GF's 2-Year-Old Daughter In Maryland: Police Man Accused Of Killing GF's 2-Year-Old Daughter In Maryland: Police
Man Accused Of Killing GF's 2-Year-Old Daughter In Maryland: Police A 38-year-old Maryland man has been accused of killing a toddler in his care earlier this year. The Prince George's County Police Department announced on Wednesday afternoon that District Heights resident Kevin Robinson has been accused of killing 2-year-old Nychelle Pettus, the daughter of his girlfriend who all shared the same home. In May, officers from the department were called to the 2100 block of Country Road, where they found the child unresponsive while she was being taken care of by Robinson. She was pronounced dead inside the home. In late September, police say that the toddler…
Florida Man Accused Of 'Pigeon Drop' Scam Targeting Women In Maryland: Police Florida Man Accused Of 'Pigeon Drop' Scam Targeting Women In Maryland: Police
Florida Man Accused Of 'Pigeon Drop' Scam Targeting Women In Maryland: Police The Florida man who targeted senior citizens in Prince George's County has been accused of an extensive "pigeon drop" scam authorities announced on Friday, and now they are looking for his partners. William Coleman, 50, of Orange Park, Florida, has been arrested and is in custody following his arrest earlier this week in Orlando after he allegedly ran a scheme involving elderly women in Maryland. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, "a pigeon drop scam involves convincing a victim to give the suspect a large amount of cash as collateral with the hope of then sharing a…
Gunman Apprehended For Fatal Triple Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say Gunman Apprehended For Fatal Triple Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say
Gunman Apprehended For Fatal Triple Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex, Police Say The gunman responsible for a fatal triple shooting in Prince George's County last month has been arrested, police say. Devonte Taylor is facing multiple murder charges following the shooting that left 37-year-old Tyrone Thomas dead in District Heights, officials announced on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 3700 block of Donnell Drive to investigate a reported shooting in the area, where they found Thomas outside an apartment building. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was la…
Fast Food Restaurant Robbers Not Quick Enough To Escape Police In MD Fast Food Restaurant Robbers Not Quick Enough To Escape Police In MD
Fast Food Restaurant Robbers Not Quick Enough To Escape Police In MD It didn't take long for police in Prince George's County to track down a pair of teenage fast food bandits who robbed several restaurants. Hevander Maradiadi Lozano, 18, and Christian Garcia Carranza, 19, both of District Heights, were arrested by officers following a short-lived robbery spree earlier this week.  The string of robberies began at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in the 4800 block of Silver Hill Road according to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department. Police say that the pair robbed a fast food restaurant, and within an hour and …
Police ID Man Gunned Down In Maryland County Triple Shooting Police ID Man Gunned Down In Maryland County Triple Shooting
Police ID Man Gunned Down In Maryland County Triple Shooting New details have been released following an early morning fatal triple shooting in Prince George's County over the weekend. Tyrone Thomas, 37, of District Heights, has been identified by police as the man killed on Sunday morning in an incident that left two others hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Police say that shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, officers were called to the 3700 block of Donnell Drive for a reported shooting, where they found Thomas outside an apartment complex suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Tw…
Vigilante Who Went Extra Mile To Impersonate Police Busted Flashing Bogus Badge In MD Vigilante Who Went Extra Mile To Impersonate Police Busted Flashing Bogus Badge In MD
Vigilante Who Went Extra Mile To Impersonate Police Busted Flashing Bogus Badge In MD Police say that a man who truly went all out in his effort to impersonate one of their own has been apprehended in Prince George’s County. Investigators from the Greenbelt Police Department announced that District Heights resident Carl Colston, Jr., 47, has been arrested for impersonating a police officer following an elaborate vigilante campaign after he compiled law enforcement gear and weapons. Colston’s downfall began last week, when real police were called to the off-ramp of Greenbelt Road at Route 201, where there was a report of an armed person in a Crown Victoria who was driving er…
Sword-Wielding Suspect Accused Of Killing MD Man In Area Apartment, Police Say Sword-Wielding Suspect Accused Of Killing MD Man In Area Apartment, Police Say
Sword-Wielding Suspect Accused Of Killing MD Man In Area Apartment, Police Say Police say that a man who was caught red-handed in the lobby of a Maryland apartment building while brandishing a sword is facing multiple murder charges for allegedly killing someone who lived in the same District Heights complex. Aaron Bynum, 33, has been charged with first-degree and second-degree murder for his alleged role in the death of 63-year-old neighbor Anthony Cunningham over the holiday weekend. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, members of the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to an apartment in the 2100 block of Brooks Drive to investigate a report…
Father Dies Days After Daughter In MD Domestic Incident Father Dies Days After Daughter In MD Domestic Incident
Father Dies Days After Daughter In MD Domestic Incident The father of a teen girl who died last week during a domestic incident in a District Heights home has succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital, the Prince George's County Police Department announced. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, officers from the Prince George’s Police Department were called to the 1800 block of Tanow Place in District Heights, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Nia Johnson, 17, of District Heights, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. She was rushed to an area hospital and later pronounced dead from…