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Md. county corrections officer indicted in assault of inmate
Prosecutors in Maryland say a corrections officer has been indicted for assaulting an inmate last December.
GAO employees indicted in Prince George’s school lunch theft scheme
Five employees of the U.S. Government Accountability Office were indicted Tuesday for illegally obtaining reduced-price school lunches for their children in Prince George’s County, including outgoing Board of Education member […]
Top court upholds dying man’s ID of alleged killer
Video of a dying man blinking at a photo of his alleged killer is admissible evidence at trial, even though the victim cannot be cross-examined and he lived for another two years, Maryland's top court held Friday. A unanimous Court of Appeals held Mevlin Pate's identification of Jermaine Hailes was a "dying declaration," meaning Hailes does not have a Sixth Amendment right of confronting his ac[...]
Observers report high rate of waivers at bail hearings
A substantial number of people arrested in Maryland have waived their right to an attorney at bail hearings over the last month, according to some court observers.
Prince George’s Co. judge dismisses ‘joker’ threat case
A judge Tuesday dismissed charges against a Maryland man who police said called himself a "joker" and told a co-worker that he wanted to see his boss's brain "splatter all over the sidewalk."
Lawmakers look to criminalize violent threats
ANNAPOLIS — A Maryland House panel will consider a bill that would make threatening to commit an act of mass violence illegal. Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks will […]
Bill would enhance penalties for violent crimes in front of children
ANNAPOLIS — The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would increase the penalties for committing a violent crime within sight or earshot of a child aged 2 to […]
Crofton man who called himself ‘joker’ charged
UPPER MARLBORO — A man accused of referring to himself as “a joker” and threatening to shoot up his workplace has been charged with misdemeanor telephone misuse, prosecutors announced Wednesday. […]
Prince George’s officials bring nightclub charges
UPPER MARLBORO — State and local authorities say criminal charges have been filed against seven nightclubs in Prince George’s County. The nightclubs are accused of violating various state tax, alcohol […]
Prince George’s cops cleared in shooting of axe-wielding man
UPPER MARLBORO — Three Prince George’s County police officers involved in the fatal shooting of an axe-wielding man won’t be prosecuted. State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks said Friday that an investigation […]
P.G. police tout crime drop after summer initiative
PALMER PARK — Police in a Maryland county scarred by a violent start to the year reported a drop in crime Wednesday as part of a beefed-up police presence during […]
New state’s attorney hopes to restore P.G. County’s reputation
Being the first woman elected state’s attorney in Prince George’s County carries with it an extra obligation to succeed in the position, said Angela Alsobrooks, who will take office on […]
