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One week later, UMd. student still missing
Prince George's County police are asking for help finding a missing 20-year-old man.
Fire damages 110-year-old home in Lanham
Officials in Prince George's County say a fire has damaged a 110-year-old home in Lanham.
Montgomery County making bid for FBI headquarters
Montgomery County is the latest jurisdiction to make a bid to host a new headquarters for the FBI.
Police search for missing 80-year-old woman
Maryland police have issued a Silver Alert for an 80-year-old woman last seen in College Park.
High winds escalate a Md. strip mall fire
High winds and cold weather won't just make it uncomfortable outside -- those conditions can pose a fire risk.
Families collect gifts from Toys for Tots donations
Hundreds of families stood in line early Saturday morning to pick up very important packages -- Christmas gifts for their children via Toys for Tots.
College Park man arrested following weeklong bomb investigation
A College Park man was arrested Friday following a weeklong investigation into a pipe bomb that exploded on a porch and the location of a second incendiary device.
Penn National may bid for new Prince George's casino
A casino operator that lobbied against expanded gambling in Maryland is now considering a bid to operate a new casino in Prince George's County.
Judge allows evidence against man in GPS case
A federal judge is allowing prosecutors to use evidence in a drug conspiracy conviction that had been overturned because police used a global positioning system without a warrant.
Seat Pleasant shooting victim was to testify in Feb. trial
Prince George's County police are investigating the shooting death of a Seat Pleasant man, who was expected to testify in an upcoming criminal trial.
Man shot, killed while holding toddler
Police in Prince George's County say that a Seat Pleasant man who was shot and killed Wednesday morning was targeted.
Prosecutor calls on legislators to pass law on mass threats
Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks says the case of a Laurel High School student who made 'credible threats' to harm others is the latest example of why Maryland lawmakers must pass legislation to make such threats a crime.
Pr. George's officials reveal historic crime lows
Police and other officials in Prince George's County have announced what they say are historic lows in crime.
Laurel police break up 'credible threat' at high school
"We think a potentially, very dangerous situation was averted," Pete Piringer, a spokesman for the City of Laurel, told WTOP. "We do believe he did have access to guns."
Standoff with armed man in Adelphi ends peacefully
Police in Prince George's County say a standoff with an armed man inside an apartment building has ended peacefully.
Homeowner shot during robbery in Fort Washington
Prince George's County police say a homeowner was shot by invaders in Fort Washington.
Victims in fatal Beltsville crash identified
Maryland State Police have identified the two men who were killed in crash on Route 1 in Beltsville.
Prince George's officials hope to unveil school bus cameras
Montgomery and Frederick counties have already unveiled their own cameras designed to catch dangerous drivers illegally passing school buses.
Laurel police arrest suspect at scene of arson
Police have arrested a man suspected of setting a wreath on fire on the door of an apartment in Laurel.
Extra police patrols planned at schools around D.C.
Schools in the Washington area will have counselors and extra police patrols as students return to class following the school shooting in Connecticut.
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