Courageous, Impeccably Dressed: Remembering Matthew Ginyard, Victim Of DC Shooting Courageous, Impeccably Dressed: Remembering Matthew Ginyard, Victim Of DC Shooting
Courageous, Impeccably Dressed: Remembering Matthew Ginyard, Victim Of DC Shooting Shock and sadness spread following the shooting of a 22-year-old Maryland man who was shot and killed in Washington DC. Matthew Ginyard, of Temple Hills, was shot on the 300 block of 59th Street just before 2:15 a.m. Friday, March 22. He was found by officers who'd heard the gunshots and pronounced dead at the scene. A GoFundMe for the family has a goal of raising $15,000. "He was a creative entrepreneur who was passionate about opening a lounge/restaurant and a tow truck company," reads the campaign launched by Robin Keys.  "He was always impeccably dressed and had a sober heart and…
Serial Robber Returning To Scene Of Crime Busted With $25K Of Stolen Items In Maryland: Sheriff Serial Robber Returning To Scene Of Crime Busted With $25K Of Stolen Items In Maryland: Sheriff
Serial Robber Returning To Scene Of Crime Busted With $25K Of Stolen Items In Maryland: Sheriff A serial burglar who was caught coming back to the scene of the crime to steal a fireplace from a Waldorf building has ben apprehended, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Temple Hills resident Daniel Anantharajan Williams was arrested following an investigation into a string of robberies in the area over the course of four days last week, authorities announced. The burglaries were reported between Sunday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 20,  one in the 2400 block of Crain Highway, while the others were inside the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. A spokesperson for …
Maryland Man, 22, Gunned Down In DC Maryland Man, 22, Gunned Down In DC
Maryland Man, 22, Gunned Down In DC A 22-year-old Maryland man was shot and killed in Washington DC overnight, authorities said. According to Metro DC police, Matthew Ginyard, of Temple Hills, was shot on the 300 block of 59th Street just before 2:15 a.m. Friday, March 22. He was found by officers who'd heard the gunshots and pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia.  Anyone with information about …
Man Who Robbed Letter Carrier, Stole Mail In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison: USPIS Man Who Robbed Letter Carrier, Stole Mail In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison: USPIS
Man Who Robbed Letter Carrier, Stole Mail In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison: Uspis A man who robbed a letter carrier and stole mail in Maryland is heading to prison for decades, authorities announced. Teshan D. Jordan, 27, of Temple Hills, was sentenced to 35 years in prison with 12 years suspended, United States Postal Service Inspection Service officials said in a release on Thursday, Feb. 29. Jordan was found guilty in a Feb. 16 jury trial of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, use of firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and theft after working with Fermon R. Nichols to follow and rob a USPS letter carrier in Columbia and steal their postal …
Firearm Loaded With Magazine Found In Stolen Car Driven By Wanted MD Woman In Arlington: Police Firearm Loaded With Magazine Found In Stolen Car Driven By Wanted MD Woman In Arlington: Police
Firearm Loaded With Magazine Found In Stolen Car Driven By Wanted MD Woman In Arlington: Police A woman wanted out of Maryland was arrested in Virginia operating a stolen car containing a stolen gun loaded with an extended magazine, police said. Trouble began around 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, on the 500 block of 12 Street S., when Arlington officers were called to help Public Service Aid with a parking violation of a vehicle, county police said. The vehicle had bogus tags and a concealed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), police said. During the course of the investigation, a loaded firearm with an extended magazine was recovered on the driver's floo…
New Alert Issued For Man Missing In Maryland Since January New Alert Issued For Man Missing In Maryland Since January
New Alert Issued For Man Missing In Maryland Since January Seen him?  Alarm bells are ringing for some in Maryland as they continue searching for 54-year-old Richie Hawkins, who has not been seen or days after being reported missing in Prince George's County. Police issued an alert on Sunday as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Hawkins, who was last seen in the 3000 block of Brinkley Road in Temple Hills at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Hawkins was described as being 6-foot-4 weighing approximately 300 pounds. He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey jacket, and grey baseball cap. No additional details were provided by …
Teen Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device Charged As Adult For Robbery In Maryland: Sheriff Teen Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device Charged As Adult For Robbery In Maryland: Sheriff
Teen Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device Charged As Adult For Robbery In Maryland: Sheriff Not even an electronic monitoring device could not stop a teen from committing another crime in Charles County.  A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who is no stranger to law enforcement is behind bars following a robbery inside a convenience store in Hughesville in late December, according to authorities. Investigators say that the teen entered the business brandishing a weapon and stole money from the register before fleeing a vehicle that was lying in wait for him. The investigation led members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office to identify the Temple Hills teen as a suspect, and a…
Maryland Man Killed By Pick-Up Truck In Southeast DC: Metropolitan Police Maryland Man Killed By Pick-Up Truck In Southeast DC: Metropolitan Police
Maryland Man Killed By Pick-Up Truck In Southeast DC: Metropolitan Police The driver of a truck that struck and killed a Maryland man in Southeast DC may have known the victim, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Temple Hills resident Torre Desmond Gray, Sr., 37, has been identified by the agency as the person who was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver on Saturday morning who initially fled the scene but thought better and later contacted police. Police say that at around 1:40 a.m. on Jan. 27, the pick-up was parked in the 600 block of L Street when Gray walked toward it. As he reached the driver's side door, the truck began to move an…
Shady Concert Venue Operator, Bar Owner Sentenced For Bribing DC Tax Official: Feds Shady Concert Venue Operator, Bar Owner Sentenced For Bribing DC Tax Official: Feds
Shady Concert Venue Operator, Bar Owner Sentenced For Bribing DC Tax Official: Feds Two men are heading to prison for their roles in separate conspiracies to evade tax obligations through bribes to a former DC Office of Tax and Revenue employee. Andre De Moya, 51, of Temple Hills, and District resident Davoud Jafari, 72, will possibly spend years behind bars for their respective roles in multi-year schemes, federal authorities announced on Thursday. Specifically, De Moya was sentenced to 30 months in prison, while Jafari was hit with 24 months for their roles in the schemes. In both schemes, the bribe payments and communications were facilitated by middleman Anthony Merri…
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say
Police Officer Dragged Across Highway During Pursuit In Maryland, Officials Say Two men are facing charges for the attempted murder of a police officer following an officer-involved shooting and pursuit in Prince George's County on Sunday morning. Dennis Burkett, 51, of Brandywine, and Robert Burkett Jr., 50, of Temple Hills are being held behind bars after a shooting in Upper Marlboro during an investigation into at least two burglaries, police say. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 21, officers on patrol stopped to investigate a possible burglary in progress at a closed gas station in the 7600 block of Crain Highway when a burgundy van was found backed into the back door…
DC Father Killed In Maryland Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter DC Father Killed In Maryland Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter
DC Father Killed In Maryland Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter A District man who was fatally shot to start the New Year in Maryland was targeted, and the attack was not random, police say, now his family is seeking answers. Early in the morning on New Year's Day, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2900 block of Brinkley Road, where they found the 30-year-old Fowler suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Our Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Temple Hills. The decedent is 30-year-old Breon Fowler of Washington, DC. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a rando…
'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Maryland Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss 'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Maryland Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss
'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Maryland Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss Ketsia Kendall has spent her life caring for her community, and now it's time to return the favor. The 33-year-old as the nurse from Prince George's County embarks on a difficult journey to recover from multiple medical maladies. Last September, Ketsia, who has ties to Laurel and Temple Hills, was diagnosed with leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for her and her husband, Gregory Kendall. "For the past three years, she has worked tirelessly as a cardiac nurse and patient advocate, earning several Daisy Awards for superior nursing excellence," the campaign launched by her sister, Eli…