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3 harness race drivers hurt at Rosecroft Raceway
Rescue officials say three harness race drivers have been hurt in an incident during a race at Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill.
Pr. George's Co. clubs face tax, alcohol violations
Seven club owners in Prince George's County are facing 16 indictments after allegedly violating tax, alcohol and licensing regulations.
Carjacking suspect caught in Takoma Park
Authorities say a witness to an attempted carjacking in Prince George's County chased a suspect into Takoma Park, where the suspect was later arrested.
Armed robbery, abduction near the University of Maryland
Police are looking for three men after a frightening armed robbery and abduction early Sunday morning near the University of Maryland.
Man arrested for sexual assaults in Prince George's Co.
A Hyattsville man has been arrested in connection with two sexual assaults in Prince George's County, and police are investigating whether he may be responsible for more.
Prince George's police officer crashes cruiser
Police in Prince George's County say a police officer has been charged with driving under the influence after he crashed his cruiser in a single-car accident.
WTOP guide to the Andrews Air Show
Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend on Joint Base Andrews over the weekend to soak in the spectacle of the annual 2012 Joint Service Open House and Air Show.
Md. police seek driver after officer shoots SUV
Prince George's County police say an off-duty District Heights officer fired on an SUV that rammed his vehicle and tried to hit him.
Md. 197 reopens after a serious accident
A serious accident had closed southbound Md. 197 at the westbound U.S. 50 exit for several hours.
Maryland cops giving $1 to drivers with seatbelts
Some police officers in Maryland will be out Thursday giving cash to drivers wearing their seatbelts. But beware: they may give you a ticket if you don't.
Police: 2 men sought in string of robberies in Md.
Prince George's County police say they are searching for two men in connection with at least six robberies of businesses over the weekend.
University Town Center site to be auctioned
The Towers at University Town Center are set to be sold at a foreclosure auction Tuesday afternoon as financial troubles continue to loom over the 100-acre mixed-use project in Hyattsville.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Pr. George's Co.
Prince George's County police say a motorcyclist has died after crashing into a tractor-trailer in Clinton.
Handicapped parking permits hot item for thieves
Transportation officials say the shortage of parking spaces in the Washington area has led to a growing problem of drivers buying fake or stolen handicapped parking permits.
3-alarm fire breaks out at Md. car dealership
A three-alarm blaze has caused significant damage in the repair shop of a Prince George's County car dealership.
D.C. man arrested in killing of woman in District Heights
Prince George's County police say a District of Columbia man has been arrested in connection with the killing of a woman in District Heights.
WSSC to raise water rates by 7.5 percent in July
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission customers will see their rates by 7.5 percent on July 1.
Laurel toddler nearly drowns in her bathtub
A Maryland toddler is in critical condition after nearly drowning in the bathtub at her home in Laurel.
Maryland man gets life for state trooper's death
A man who shot an off-duty Maryland state trooper who kicked him out of a restaurant was ordered Thursday to spend the rest of his life behind bars by a judge who called him a threat to society and liable to kill again if free.
Motorcyclist killed in crash caused by buzzard
Prince George's County police say a man was killed in a motorcycle crash that was partly caused by a collision with a buzzard.
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