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Man Found Fatally Shot in Vehicle in Prince George's County

Man Found Fatally Shot in Vehicle in Prince George's County

Prince George’s County, Maryland, police are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the Langley Park area. Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Lewisdale Drive shortly after 4:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man inside a vehicle who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are actively working to identify a suspect involved in the shooting and to determine the motive behind the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, via the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). The case number for reference is 26-002626. A map indicating the location where the man was found has been provided by Google Maps.

Prince George's County Police Investigate Deadly Shooting in Langley Park

Prince George's County Police Investigate Deadly Shooting in Langley Park

Prince George’s County, Maryland, police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the Langley Park area early Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Lewisdale Drive shortly after 4:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man inside a vehicle who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are actively working to identify a suspect involved in the shooting and to determine the motive behind the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online, via the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), referencing case number 26-002626.

Prince Frederick Man Charged with Trespassing After Returning to Holiday Inn

Prince Frederick Man Charged with Trespassing After Returning to Holiday Inn

Matthew Herbert Ireland, 35, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, has been charged with misdemeanor trespassing after allegedly returning to a Holiday Inn in Prince Frederick despite being formally banned from the property. On August 25, a Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a disorderly person at the hotel. The deputy had previously encountered Ireland at the same location earlier that evening during multiple service calls. A hotel employee requested that Ireland be trespassed indefinitely, a request that was communicated to him by the deputy. Ireland reportedly acknowledged the warning and left the premises. However, he was later observed by the deputy attempting to return to the hotel, using parked vehicles for cover in an apparent effort to avoid detection. Upon being confronted, Ireland allegedly pulled his shirt over his head to disguise his identity and responded with “Who?” when his name was called. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention C...

Former Maryland Home Health Employee Sentenced for Over $25,000 in Medicaid Fraud

Former Maryland Home Health Employee Sentenced for Over $25,000 in Medicaid Fraud

A former Maryland home health employee, Falguni Patel, 60, has been sentenced to five years in prison, with all but time served suspended, for submitting over $25,000 worth of false Medicaid claims. Patel, a former employee of HomeCentris and a Howard County resident, pleaded guilty to felony public health fraud in August. According to Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, Patel claimed to have performed home health services while she was either working another job or out of the country. As part of her sentencing, she is required to pay back the fraudulent claims in restitution. This case is part of an ongoing investigation involving the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Maryland State Police, and the Maryland Department of Health.

Tucson Real Estate Broker Accused of Violence on American Airlines Flight, Brokerage Severs Ties

Tucson Real Estate Broker Accused of Violence on American Airlines Flight, Brokerage Severs Ties

A Tucson real estate broker, Layne Arthur Lundeen, 64, was accused by law enforcement of violent and disruptive behavior on an American Airlines flight. The incident, which occurred on September 3, led to Lundeen being restrained with duct tape and zip ties by passengers, with assistance from flight attendants. The flight, en route from Dallas to Newark, New Jersey, was diverted to Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) in Maryland, where Lundeen was arrested. He was charged on September 4 with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors, in Maryland. Witnesses reported that Lundeen, who appeared intoxicated, yelled at a fellow passenger, used racial and anti-gay slurs towards a Black flight attendant, and struck a passenger and their computer. Following the incident, Long Realty Company, where Lundeen had been a licensed real estate broker since 2001, announced that they have severed ties with him, citing the importance of appropriate conduct for anyone asso...

Man Dies After Police Pursuit Ends in Crash on Montevideo Road in Jessup

Man Dies After Police Pursuit Ends in Crash on Montevideo Road in Jessup

A man was killed early Sunday morning after a police pursuit in Jessup, Maryland, concluded with a crash. The incident began at approximately 2:17 a.m. in the 7100 block of Montevideo Road when a 2018 Infiniti Q60 struck a parked and occupied Howard County police vehicle and then fled the scene. The officer initiated a pursuit, which ended about a mile away when the Infiniti crashed into a retaining wall. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals involved in the crash were transported to Shock Trauma and are currently in stable condition. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division has taken over the case, as mandated by state law for incidents involving police pursuits resulting in death or serious injury. Montevideo Road remains closed at the Howard and Anne Arundel County line as the investigation continues.

American Airlines Flight Diverted to Maryland After Passengers Restrain Unruly Man with Duct Tape

American Airlines Flight Diverted to Maryland After Passengers Restrain Unruly Man with Duct Tape

An American Airlines flight en route to Newark Liberty International Airport from Dallas was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Thursday due to a disruptive passenger. Passengers on American Airlines Flight AA618 resorted to restraining the unruly individual with duct tape and zip ties. Upon landing, Maryland Transportation Authority Police boarded the aircraft and found 67-year-old Arthur Lundeen of Arizona secured in his seat. Lundeen was subsequently taken into custody by MDTA Police and faces charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree assault. During his arrest, officers noted an open wound on Lundeen's arm, which paramedics evaluated and cleared at the scene. The FBI Baltimore Field Office is now leading the investigation into the in-flight incident, while Lundeen remains held on state charges in Maryland.

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Tucson brokers cut ties with restrained man on American Airlines plane

Tucson brokers cut ties with restrained man on American Airlines plane

A real estate company has severed ties with a Tucson man accused of being "disruptive" on a flight as photos show a passenger bound by duct tape.

Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division Probes Fatal Jessup Crash After Police Pursuit

Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division Probes Fatal Jessup Crash After Police Pursuit

A fatal crash occurred in Jessup, Maryland, early Sunday morning, resulting in one death and two injuries, following a police pursuit. The incident began when a 2018 Infiniti Q60 struck an occupied, parked Howard County police cruiser in the 7100 block of Montevideo Road at approximately 2:17 a.m. The driver of the Infiniti fled the scene, leading to a pursuit by the officer. About a mile from the initial collision, the Infiniti crashed into a retaining wall. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other individuals were transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where they are reported to be in stable condition. The officer whose vehicle was struck was reported to be uninjured. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) is now investigating the crash in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Crash Team, as mandated by Maryland law for incidents involving police pursuits.

BGE Investigates Bolton Hill Power Surge Causing House Fire and Appliance Damage

BGE Investigates Bolton Hill Power Surge Causing House Fire and Appliance Damage

A power surge in Bolton Hill, Maryland, on August 25 led to a house fire and widespread damage to appliances across approximately 15 homes, as well as a local nursery and church. Sara Serino and Jamie Morganstern's home experienced a loud pop and partial power loss before a fire erupted, destroying their children's bedrooms and a third-floor bathroom, rendering their home uninhabitable for an estimated year. Residents reported various appliances, from toasters to computers, being fried. Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. (BGE) representatives, including senior engineering manager Malcom Lewis, stated at a community meeting that their investigation points to a missing, possibly tampered with, 60-foot-long neutral wire as the likely cause. This neutral wire is crucial for balancing voltage in the electrical circuit. BGE has since installed power quality monitors and is conducting a reliability investigation, though community members expressed ongoing anger and fear regarding the incident.

Montgomery County High School Reports Two Separate Weapon Incidents, One Student Charged

Montgomery County High School Reports Two Separate Weapon Incidents, One Student Charged

Two separate weapon incidents occurred at Magruder High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Thursday morning, leading to one student being charged and another facing disciplinary action. According to police, school security was initially investigating a report of a student with a gun when they discovered another student possessing a knife on campus. The knife was confiscated, and that student will face disciplinary measures through the school. During the ongoing investigation into the reported gun, a 15-year-old male student assaulted an Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administrator and a school security staff member. After the student was brought under control, a search revealed a BB gun. This 15-year-old student has been taken into custody and charged with first and second-degree assault, possession of a dangerous weapon on school property, and disruption of a school day. The Department of Juvenile Services has authorized the student's detention. Magruder High School was placed on a brief h...

Greater D.C. Diaper Bank Sues Maryland Landlord Over Warehouse Conditions

Greater D.C. Diaper Bank Sues Maryland Landlord Over Warehouse Conditions

The Greater D.C. Diaper Bank, a prominent nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against its former landlord in Maryland, alleging negligence regarding persistent roof leaks at its leased warehouse located at 8846 Monard Drive in Silver Spring. According to Liz Schurgin, the diaper bank’s executive director, the organization made over a dozen requests for repairs since 2023, which were either ignored or met with temporary fixes. These ongoing leaks reportedly disrupted the distribution operations of one of the diaper bank's core programs, which provides essential items like formula and diaper cream to families in need. The lawsuit claims that the poor conditions forced the diaper bank to liquidate more than $125,000 worth of inventory and resulted in a loss of over $600,000 in donor contributions that would have otherwise been distributed. The Greater D.C. Diaper Bank is seeking $775,000 in damages.