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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.
Maryland police, schools train for shooting scenarios
Police in Prince George's and Montgomery counties say residents will likely spot more police cars around schools, but urge locals not to be alarmed.
PG police buy back guns with special urgency this weekend
Some area gunowners who exchanged guns for gift cards Saturday in Prince George's County said that the Friday shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., factored in their decision to turn in their guns.
Police identify man shot to death in Lanham
Prince George's County police have identified a man who was shot to death in Lanham.
Officer in Md. student beating to serve detention
A former police officer will spend 30 days in home detention for beating a University of Maryland student during a rowdy celebration following the school's 2010 basketball victory over Duke, a judge ruled Friday.
2 dead in head-on crash in Beltsville
Speed played a factor in a U.S. 1 crash that left two people dead early Friday.
Md. horse racing industry makes 10-year agreement
A long-term Maryland horse racing agreement has been finally reached.
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