Upper Marlboro Wawa Stop Turns Into $500,000 Powerball Win As Jackpot Nears $1.7B
Someone who stopped at a Maryland Wawa is $500,000 richer — and the Powerball jackpot is still climbing toward history.
A Powerball ticket sold at the Wawa on SE Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro on Monday, Dec. 22, won a $500,000 Double Play prize, according to Maryland Lottery officials.
The big local win came as the Powerball jackpot rolled again after no one matched all six numbers, pushing the estimated jackpot for the Christmas Eve drawing to $1.7 billion, Lottery officials said.
If the jackpot is hit at $1.7 billion, it would be the fourth-largest Powerball prize ever, with an es…
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Two In Head-On PG County Crash On Maryland Route 4: State Police
Two people were killed in a head-on crash on Maryland Route 4 after a driver going the wrong way slammed into another vehicle, state police said.
Tameka Patterson, 46, of Suitland, and Nana Arthur, 40, of Upper Marlboro, have been identified by Maryland State Police as the two killed on Sunday morning in the crash.
The fatal wreck happened around 3:17 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, on Route 4 at Woodyard Road, where troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded, according to officials.
Police said Arthur was driving a Toyota RAV4 south in the northbound lanes of Route 4 when it collided head-on …
Second Suitland Man Dies Weeks After Maryland Apartment Shooting; New Charges Pending: Police
A second man has died weeks after a double shooting inside a Maryland apartment that already left one man dead — and now prosecutors are weighing new charges, police said.
Deandre Stevenson, 37, of Suitland, died on June 16, after suffering critical injuries in a Regency Park Court shooting the Prince George’s County Police Department confirmed on Tuesday.
Stevenson had been clinging to life since the incident, in which Myandre McBride, 32, of Suitland, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Now both men are dead — and the suspect, James Stewart, 35, of Upper Marlboro, could face addition…
Upper Marlboro Murder Suspect Captured In Virginia, Held Pending Extradition: PG County Police
A man is in custody in Virginia after allegedly shooting someone he knew during a deadly argument earlier this month in Maryland, police announced.
Aaron Zavier Jefferson, 33, of Upper Marlboro, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dequan Clinkscale, of Capitol Heights, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
On Saturday, June 7, at approximately 4:40 a.m., officers were called to the 400 block of Warfield Drive for the report of an unresponsive man in a parking garage.
When they arrived, police found Clinkscale suffering from gunshot wounds.…
‘THE Team Mom’ From Upper Marlboro Dies; Richmond Basketball Star Honors Late Mother
For nearly two decades, Melissa Richmond lived with chronic illness—but to everyone who knew her, she was nothing short of unstoppable.
Richmond was a mother, a cheerleader, a fighter, and above all, the heartbeat of every room she entered—especially the Robins Center, where she proudly cheered on her son, DeLonnie Hunt, during his years as a standout guard for the University of Richmond Spiders men’s basketball team.
Melissa passed away unexpectedly this week, leaving behind a deep well of grief among her family, friends, and the Richmond basketball community.
“My mother has been si…
Deadly Dispute In Maryland Apartment Leaves One Dead, One Hurt, Police Say
A deadly shooting inside a Prince George’s County apartment has left one man dead, another fighting for his life, and a suspect behind bars, police said.
James Stewart, 35, of Upper Marlboro, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with Tuesday's double shooting that killed Myandre McBride, 32, of Suitland, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Just after 12:30 p.m. on June 3, officers responded to the 5600 block of Regency Park Court in Suitland for reports of gunfire. They found McBride and a second man shot inside an apartment.
McBride was pronounced dead …
34 Victims Targeted In $155K ‘Bank Jugging’ Crime Spree Across Maryland, DC: AG
It started with a simple errand—cash a check, make a deposit, grab some quick cash from the ATM.
But dozens of unsuspecting Marylanders never made it home without being ambushed, beaten, threatened, or shot at by two organized crews who police say terrorized neighborhoods for nearly a year in a violent $155,000 “bank jugging” spree.
Now, seven men are facing a mountain of charges, including gang activity, armed carjacking, armed robbery, assault, firearms violations, and even attempted murder, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Friday, May 9.
Those charged are:
Tyriq Jayro…
Clinton Man Killed In Head-On Crash After Driver Crosses Center Line In Upper Marlboro: Police
A Clinton man is dead after another driver crossed the center line and slammed into his car in a violent head-on crash, authorities said.
Gabriel Butler, 61, died Tuesday, April 15, one day after the two-vehicle wreck on Old Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro, according to Prince George’s County Police.
Officers were called to the 4600 block just before 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, and arrived to find Butler with serious injuries after being hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle that crossed the double yellow line, investigators said.
He was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died from hi…
Thieves Used ‘Jaws Of Life’ To Rip Open ATMs, Steal $200K Across Prince George's County: Police
A months-long investigation has cracked open a major ATM robbery ring that used emergency rescue tools to rip machines apart and snatch tens of thousands in cash across Prince George’s County, police said.
Three men from Washington, DC—Maurice Roots, 34, Jeff Crews, 33, and David Jerome Walker, 39—are accused of breaking into at least six ATMs between late January and February 2025, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Detectives say the suspects hit convenience stores across Beltsville, Upper Marlboro, Lanham, and Oxon Hill, targeting 7-Eleven locations in a carefully…
Deadly Attack At Hands Of Complete Stranger Kills Man, 43, In Upper Marlboro: Cops
A 24-year-old man is facing murder charges after a deadly stabbing in Prince George’s County, police said.
William Tebo, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 43-year-old Tyrone Hager, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
On Sunday, Feb. 2, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported fight in the 11000 block of Croom Road.
When officers arrived, they found Hager inside a vehicle suffering from multiple stab wounds, officials say.
The Upper Marlboro resident was rushed to a hospital, where he died…
Driver Indicted In Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, 2 Former Teammates In Upper Marlboro
A woman has been charged in a 13-count indictment for the crash in Prince George's County that claimed the lives of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jcakson and two former teammates last year.
The 24-year-old Wise High School graduate was the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger involved in a crash in July 2024 in Upper Marlboro.
Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, both of Upper Marlboro, also died.
This week, Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that Cori Clingman, who was 23 at the time of the crash, is responsible for the crash an…
Double Trouble: Second DUI Arrest Made After Passenger Flees Traffic Stop In Dunkirk: Sheriff
A Calvert County traffic stop spiraled into chaos when a passenger, instead of calling for a ride as instructed, took the wheel and made a wild getaway—while allegedly drunk himself, officials said.
It all started late last month when a sheriff's deputy spotted a vehicle swerving along Route 260 near Brickhouse Road in Dunkirk, prompting him to stop the driver.
According to a spokesperson from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, After pulling the car over, officers discovered the driver, Jervis Jerome James, 52, of Glenn Dale, smelled strongly of alcohol.
Field sobriety tests …
