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Architecture Student ID'd As Driver Killed in Fort Washington Crash Architecture Student ID'd As Driver Killed in Fort Washington Crash
Architecture Student ID'd As Driver Killed in Fort Washington Crash Police have identified a 24-year-old man who was killed after losing control of his vehicle and crashing near a busy Prince George’s County intersection. Late on Tuesday, Aug. 29, officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the intersection of Allentown Road and Payne Drive, where there was a crash involving two vehicles that left Fort Washington resident Travon Gray with critical injuries. According to a department spokesperson, the initial investigation found that Gray was driving north on Allentown Road when he lost control and went over the double-yellow …

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by Zak Failla
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Police Hope 'Distinguishing' Tattoos Help ID Body Found In Fort Washington Police Hope 'Distinguishing' Tattoos Help ID Body Found In Fort Washington
Police Hope 'Distinguishing' Tattoos Help ID Body Found In Fort Washington Recognize these tattoos?  The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who was found dead in Fort Washington late last month and has not been identified. At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, a man's body was found along a shoreline in the 8200 block of Waterside Court, though the department has been unable to identify him to notify his family. Few details have been released about the man, though police provided photos of several "distinguishing tattoos" he has on his left chest and below the navel that they hope…

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by Zak Failla
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PG County Man Dies Playing Soccer, Loved Ones Say PG County Man Dies Playing Soccer, Loved Ones Say
PG County Man Dies Playing Soccer, Loved Ones Say Akindeji Agarah died doing what he loved. Agarah, 29, was playing soccer on Sunday, Aug. 6 — a game in which he scored a goal — when he fell and started gasping for breath, according to a campaign launched by loved ones. Attempts from his teammates, paramedics, and doctors to save him were futile.  The GoFundMe created to assist with funeral expenses had raised $22,700 as of Monday, Aug. 21. "Akindeji was an angel on earth," said Oyindamola Agarah, who organized the fundraiser. "His humility was next to none. He was a respectful gentleman who loved deeply and made sure everyone …

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by Sam Barron
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Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man and PSU grad was found dead in his Los Angeles County, California apartment, authorities say.  Elias 'Eli' Crone was found dead of asphyxia caused by hanging at 9:09 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to the LA County Coroner's officer.  Eli was born in Wrightsville on June 8, 1998, authorities say. He studied at Lancaster Catholic High School where he played baseball and football, which he previously shared on social media.  He went on to graduate as a member of the class of 2020 at Penn State University, according to social media. He worked at El Serr…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Minutes After Criticizing Police For Targeting Bikers Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Minutes After Criticizing Police For Targeting Bikers
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Minutes After Criticizing Police For Targeting Bikers A new father was killed in a motorcycle crash on the same day he took to social media in St. Mary's County complaining about police harassing bikers. William Noah Friess, 24, was killed in a head-on crash while riding his 2007 Harley-Davidson over the weekend int he area of Newtowne Neck Road and Rosebank Road, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The Leonardtown resident was treated at the scene before being taken by paramedics to an area hospital while they waited for an airlift. Investigators say that Friess was riding on Newtowne Neck Road when he crossed over the cent…

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by Zak Failla
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Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23
Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 A Navy sailor who served more than four years as a midshipman in Maryland died unexpectedly and his family is looking to bring him home. Enrique “Ricky” Castellon-Davis, who served the US Navy before heading into the private sector, died on Sunday, Aug. 6, leaving his family in a lurch as they mourn the passing. “For those of you who knew Ricky you can probably picture his shining smile,” Anci Castellon-Davis wrote in a post. “He was an exemplary human being in every sense.” Castellon-Davis was stationed in Annapolis as a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy between June 2018 and September …

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by Zak Failla
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Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash A family is in mourning after a beloved mother of three and newly minted nurse was killed by a negligent drunk driver who took her life in a wrong-way crash that left nine others - including her children - hospitalized. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police said that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. The Mercedes eventually …

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by Zak Failla
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Friends Mourn Beloved Family Member Stabbed To Death In Southeast DC Friends Mourn Beloved Family Member Stabbed To Death In Southeast DC
Friends Mourn Beloved Family Member Stabbed To Death In Southeast DC Friends and family of a beloved man killed in Southeast DC are in mourning after he was stabbed to death over the weekend. Antoine Ealey, 43, of Southeast DC has been identified as the man who was fatally stabbed by 35-year-old Daniel Chapman, who has been charged with murder. The fatal incident was reported at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Saturday July 22 in the 2300 block of L’Enfant Square. Following his death, support and well wishes have poured in for the popular plumber. Past is the past. Love ur father if u have him in ur life, just lost my Big Brother Antoine Ealey yup can't …

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by Zak Failla
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Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash
Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash A decorated soldier has been identified as the man killed in this week's plane crash in Harford County. Anthony Potts, 59, who lived at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, crash-landed a single-engine plane at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in the area of the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries or serious property damage was reported. He put the plane down in a nearby field to avoid any additional casualties. The plane crash was reported in the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de GraceGoogle Maps street view…

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by Zak Failla
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Support Swells For 'Shaken, Heartbroken' Family After 21-Year-Old Son Gunned Down In Laurel Support Swells For 'Shaken, Heartbroken' Family After 21-Year-Old Son Gunned Down In Laurel
Support Swells For 'Shaken, Heartbroken' Family After 21-Year-Old Son Gunned Down In Laurel Members of a tight-knit Maryland community are rallying around the friends and family of a 21-year-old man who was shot and killed in Prince George's County. Cameron Smith was identified on Monday as the person who was gunned down at approximately 1 a.m. on Friday, July 21 in the 13300 block of Edinburgh Lane. The Laurel resident was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders from the Prince George's County Police Department. No shooter has been apprehended. Following the announcement of his death, hundreds of dollars have been raised for the family, which is reeling from Smith's u…

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by Zak Failla
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Coworkers Mourn Loss Of Beltsville Man Killed In DC Shooting Robbery Coworkers Mourn Loss Of Beltsville Man Killed In DC Shooting Robbery
Coworkers Mourn Loss Of Beltsville Man Killed In DC Shooting Robbery Support is mounting for the family of a Maryland man robbed and killed last week in Washington DC. Rafael Adolfo Gomez, of Beltsville, was found having suffered gunshot wounds on the 2200 block of 6th Street, Northwest, on Thursday, July 13, DC Metro police said. The 34-year-old was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Detectives seek assistance in locating a vehicle of interest, a white Nissan SUV last seen bearing Maryland tags 5EW6340. DC Police Department As detectives seek assistance in locating a vehicle of interest, a white Nissan SUV last seen bearing Maryland…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bicyclist Dies Days After Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, Police Say Bicyclist Dies Days After Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, Police Say
Bicyclist Dies Days After Hit-Run Crash In Maryland, Police Say Police investigators in Anne Arundel County are seeking information after a 26-year-old bicyclist died on Wednesday nearly two weeks after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Odenton. Adriana Yeslendy Suarez Saavedra was riding her bicycle at approximately 5:30 a.m.. on Saturday, July 8 on Annapolis Road near Town Center Boulevard when a passerby found her and her bike in the roadway.  The investigation determined the Odenton resident was struck crossing the bridge over the railroad tracks when she was hit by an unknown vehicle that sped away in an unknown direction. Suarez Saaved…

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by Zak Failla