Mom of 12-Year-Old Sexual Assault Victim Takes Down Suspect

Prince George's County Police say the girl's mother saw the suspect near their apartment and knocked him to the ground, but he escaped.

Chillum Fire, EMS Station 844 Wins Year's Supply of Toilet Paper

The station was nominated for Charmin’s “Butts That Save Our Butts” campaign by a Chillum resident.

Woman Dies in Minor Apartment Fire: Officials

Prince George's County Fire authorities say a smoke detector had been taken apart, but still alerted residents in the building.

Man Found Dead Inside Car at Accident Scene: Police

Prince George's County Police say a man was found shot to death in Glenarden early Monday.

Bowie, Upper Marlboro Men Killed in Shooting: Police

The fatal shooting happened late Friday in Oxon Hill. A $25,000 reward is being offered for tips.

Firefighters Rescue 2 Trapped Kids, Credit Smoke Detector

A family was alerted to a kitchen fire by a smoke detector. Call 311 if you need smoke detectors and can't afford one; they're free.

Suspect Sought in Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl

Prince George's County Police are urging the public to share tips that lead to the arrest of the attacker.

UPDATE: Name of Dead Shooting Victim Released; $25K Reward Offered

Prince George's County Police are asking for tipsters to call with information in Tuesday night's shooting in Capitol Heights.

Names of Deputies Released in Fatal Shooting of Suspect

Prince George's County authorities say the Landover man was armed with knives and rammed sheriff's cars before he was killed.

Name Released of Man Shot by Deputies in Landover

Prince George's County authorities say the Landover man was armed with knives and rammed sheriff's cars.

1-Year-Old Among Five Residents Rescued from Burning Apartment

Prince George's County firefighters used ladders to rescue five people from the burning apartment's toxic smoke.

Police to Visit Neighborhood in Hunt for Sexual Assault Suspect

Prince George's County Police will hand out fliers in a community to try to identify the suspect in a sexual assault.

Reminder: PG Police Plan Cinco de Mayo Sobriety Checkpoint

Prince George's County Police will conduct sobriety checks May 5; fatal crashes have happened the last three years on the date.

Police Officer and Pastor Reportedly Assaulted Girls in Church, Police HQ

Darrell L. Best of Upper Marlboro is jailed on charges he forced girls to have sex in his church and at DC police headquarters.

PG Police Plan Cinco de Mayo Sobriety Checkpoint

Prince George's County Police Department will conduct sobriety check May 5; fatal crashes have happened the last three years on the date.

Suspect Admits Rape in Chillum: Police

The Southeast Washington man reportedly broke into a house and raped a resident, then fled, according to Prince George's County Police.

Snapshot of PG Police in Baltimore: Fixing Boy's Bike

Even as troubling images emerged from Baltimore of violence on the streets, Prince George's County Police built goodwill with one child.

PG Schools Cancel Field Trips to Baltimore As Unrest Spreads

Special education students from Prince George's County who receive services in the city will not have classes on Tuesday.

State Police, Nearby Counties Respond to Baltimore Riots

Maryland state troopers, along with police and paramedics from Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George's counties are in the city.

Man Trapped in Machinery Dies at Quarry

Prince George's County emergency crews say the victim was pronounced dead Monday morning.

Officers of the Year Tried to Save Toddler from Father

The two officers tried to stop a Landover man who shot two family members, fled, then stabbed and shot his 3-year-old daughter.

Officer Enters Plea for Punching Handcuffed Teen

Prince George's County Police Chief Mark Magaw says the action was inexcusable.

Police Arrest Man for Murder of Toddler

Prince George's County Police say a man watching his girlfriend's 23-month-old son inflicted fatal injuries.

Public Asked to Help Police Solve Shooting

Witnesses are being sought in a Tuesday shooting in Temple Hills, say Prince George's County Police.

Video of Dying Man's Blink to Identify Shooter Allowed in Court

The unusual case will be the first time such evidence is used in a Maryland court, and only the fourth time nationally.

Women Drove to Census Bureau to Elude Kidnapper: Prosecutors

Documents filed in the death of a Census Bureau guard say two women drove to the agency because they knew the guards were armed.

Brave 13-Year-Old Rescues Sister from Burning House

The children were trapped in a bedroom. The boy called 911 as his sister yelled, "I'm going to die."

Emergency Response Drill Planned at Greenbelt Station Sunday

WMATA officials say the exercise will test emergency response, evacuation of disabled train outside station.

Police Search for 'Despicable' Thief Who Stole 4-Year-Old's Wheelchair

Prince George's County Police say #HelpJoshua is generating tips, and offers of help for the family after a boy's wheelchair was taken.

Child Porn Task Force Arrests PG County Man

An Upper Marlboro man has surrendered to police on multiple counts of child pornography.

State Police: PG County Driver Dies Fleeing Traffic Stop

A Fort Washington man who was driving on a suspended license reportedly fled a state trooper and crashed into a utility pole.

County Police Plan First Aviation Tweet-Along at #PGPDAir1

Prince George's County Police will take residents' questions on Twitter while flying with the helicopter crew April 16.

Police Across Maryland Target Distracted Driving in April

Special enforcement efforts aim to find drivers texting or talking on handheld cell phones.

Driver Remains in Critical Condition After Bowie Mail Truck Crash

Prince George's County Police said Friday the man suffered life-threatening injuries in the rollover accident.

Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Friday Night

Prince George’s County Police will conduct sobriety checks April 10.

Countywide Fire, Rescue Open Houses Welcome Potential Recruits

Stop by a Prince George’s County fire station April 12 to learn how to become a volunteer emergency responder.

Driver Charged in 'Stop Whining' Fatal Hit-and-Run

A Hyattsville man is charged in fatal hit-and-run that left a man dying on a highway while his daughter pleaded for help in a 911 call.

Crime Victim Treats PG Police to Lunch as Thanks

A crime victim had a server send two Prince George's County Police officers a note of thanks and picked up their tab.

Driver Hits Gas Pedal, Knocks Hole in House: Report

Prince George's County emergency officials say there were no serious injuries in the mishap; the residents were not home at the time.

One Dead, Five Injured When Car Crashes into Trash Truck

Prince George's County Police say a Chevrolet Impala swerved into the path of a trash truck in Beltsville.