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» Defendant Sentenced to 9 Years for Murdering Man With a ‘Heart of Gold’

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan sentenced a fatal shooting defendant to nine years of imprisonment based on a plea deal on Nov. 6. Taiyonne Goggins, 29, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed on March 6. This stemmed from his involvement in a shooting at the 1600 block of W Street, SE on Oct. 9, 2020, that killed 28-year-old Yisa Jeffcoat. Jeffcoat sustained a single gunshot wound to his chest.

Washington, DC · 22h

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Prince George’s County

A man was found in the road following a deadly hit-and-run in Prince George's County overnight, police said.

Prince George'S County, MD · 6h

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6 displaced after fire destroys family home in Prince George’s County

Five adults and a child were displaced after a fire destroyed a family home in Prince George's County on Tuesday, officials said.

Prince George'S County, MD · 2h

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DC Man Busted After Victim Fights for Gun During Violent Pistol-Whipping Attack

A confrontation on 14th Street turned violent when a gun was pulled and the victim...

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» Scheduling Conflicts Lead to Homicide Trial Being Rescheduled for 2028

Parties set a new trial date for a 2022 homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Nov. 9. Chrsitian Wilkerson, 22, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Rashawn Phifer, 20, on Nov. 11, 2022, at the 500 block of Riggs Road, NE. Phifer died from four stab wounds in the torso, neck, chest, and back.

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MPD released video, photo of person of interest in murder investigation

Do you know him? D.C. police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in reference to the murder of 17-year-old Joshua Carter.

Washington, DC · 5h

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2 arrested after gun recovered near elementary school in Prince George’s County

Police said a man and a woman were taken into custody after a gun was recovered near Rogers Heights Elementary School on Monday morning.

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Two in custody, one injured after shooting and police chase in Prince George’s County

OXON HILL, Md. - A man was injured, and two people were taken into custody after a shooting and police pursuit ended with a crash involving a Metro bus, Prince George’s County police said Wednesday. What we know:. Officers responded to the reported shooting around 6:35 p.m. in the...

Prince George'S County, MD · 12h

The Washington Times

Maryland high school valedictorian arrested by ICE

Money has been pouring into a crowdfunding campaign to provide a legal defense for Maria Flores, a migrant from El Salvador who earlier this year graduated as valedictorian of her high school in Prince George's County and is languishing in ICE custody.

Prince George'S County, MD · 22h

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Look Up: Police Drone Will Soon Be Flying Over Waugh Chapel Shopping District

Shoppers in one Maryland community may soon notice something unusual flying overhead as police prepare to deploy a new crime-fighting tool just in time for the holiday rush. The Anne Arundel County Police Department will launch a drone pilot program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, providing aerial support ar…

Anne Arundel County, MD · 18h

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» Angry Shooting Victim Declares She is Life-Sentenced to a Wheelchair as Defendant Receives 3 Years

DC Superior Court Judge Andera Hertzfeld heard heartfelt impact statements from a shooting victim and her loved ones on Nov. 6 before she sentenced the defendant. James Payne, 44, pleaded guilty on May 12 to aggravated assault knowingly and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year. The charges stem from his involvement in a shooting on Nov. 23, 2025 on the 5700 block of 2nd Street, NE. The victim sustained two gunshot wounds to the abdomen.

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Two Suspects Apprehended, Handgun Recovered After PG County School Lockdowns (DEVELOPING)

A report of an armed person near a Maryland elementary school sparked a police search that forced multiple schools into lockdown before officers tracked down two suspects. Prince George's County Police officers were called to the 4300 block of 58th Avenue near Rogers Heights Elementary School shortl…

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» Murder Defendant Gets Another Chance On Release After Trial Delays

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan released a fatal shooting defendant, despite prior violations, because of trial delays on Nov 6. Terrance Barnes, 37, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Barry Holmes, 57, on April 17, 2019, on the 5100 block of Southern Avenue, SE. Holmes sustained one gunshot wound to his chest that caused damage to his heart, stomach, bowel, and spleen.

Washington, DC · 22h

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Hazmat report prompts police investigation, evacuations in DC

WASHINGTON - A report of a hazmat incident drew a heavy police response late Tuesday night to a northwest Washington neighborhood. Officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. to the 500 block of Kenyon Street where they observed property damage to a residence. Adjacent homes were evacuated as a precaution. No...

Washington, DC · 4h

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DC closures, service changes for Veterans Day

The Veterans Day holiday brings a number of changes for people who live in D.C., including closures and service adjustments.

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Man charged with stealing fire engine

St. Mary’s County authorities arrested a Mechanicsville man on Nov. 2 and have charged him with felony theft after a fire engine owned by a volunteer company in southern Prince George’s County was stolen and driven before it broke down. Zachery Albert Talbert, 28, was arrested after the vehicle’s engine sustained damage and stopped near the intersection of Three Notch Road and Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, engine fluid was found throughout the engine compartment and on the roadway. According to court documents Deputy Glenn Knott, Talbert said he was with the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department and was assigned to the warehouse. Talbert explained that a man wearing a fire department shirt told him to “take fire engine number 401 for a ride.” As Talbert was leaving the fire department, another member saw the vehicle traveling on the other side of the road and called a deputy chief, “who said the truck had been stolen.” The deputy chief told the volunteer to call the police and follow the truck. The truck Talbert is alleged to have stolen is a 1987 Hahn fire engine that had been retired from active service. In an

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Lynchburg man arrested after gun recovered by security staff at Washington D.C. synagogue

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Lynchburg man was arrested after a gun was recovered by security staff at the Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington D.C., according to Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police. Police say they responded Saturday, November 7 at approximately 10:15 a.m. to a report of a firearm being recovered...

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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Severn Woman Convicted Of Strangling Child Over Oil: 'You'll Never Be Stronger Than Me'

“You’ll never be stronger than me.” Those were the words a Maryland woman used as she grabbed a child by the throat during a violent confrontation over missing anointing oil that ended with her being convicted of child abuse, prosecutors said. Tekecia Brown-Murdock, 41, of Severn, was found guilty of…

Severn, MD · 18h

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