Bowie police warning residents about phony coronavirus inspector

Bowie police are warning residents after a suspect wearing a surgical mask showed up at homes in the community claiming to be inspecting for the COVID-19 virus. 

1 driver dead, 4 cops injured after Prince George’s County crash

One driver was killed and four officers were injured during an incident involving two suspected drunk driving crashes in Prince George’s county Tuesday night.

Prince George’s County schools expanding meal program after coronavirus shutdown

The Prince George’s County Public Schools system is expanding sites for student meals after Maryland’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus prompted statewide closures.

3 pop-up food pantries to open Tuesday in Prince George's County amid coronavirus outbreak

Three pop-up food pantries will open Tuesday in Prince George's County in an effort to help those in need following the shutdown of most businesses in Maryland during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Dog shot after attacking 12-year-old boy in Upper Marlboro, police say

A 12-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital with minor injuries Tuesday night after a dog bit him in the face in Upper Marlboro.

Bowie State University cancels Thursday, Friday classes to prepare for remote instruction

Bowie State University announced Tuesday it is canceling its Thursday and Friday classes in an effort to prepare for remote instruction amid the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. 

2 new coronavirus cases identified in Prince George’s County

One day after identifying Prince George’s County’s first case of the novel coronavirus that has sparked concern worldwide, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced that cases in two more residents have been confirmed.

Police in Prince George's County searching for escaped suspect who stole running SUV

Prince George's County Police are searching for a suspect who escaped custody and stole an unoccupied, but running SUV on Friday afternoon. The SUV has since been recovered.

Prince George’s County schools cancel international travel activities after coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland

Prince George’s County schools are canceling all projects involving international travel and asking students to take precautions if they go to “high-risk” areas during spring break after cases of coronavirus were confirmed in three Maryland residents.

Prince George’s County officer accused of fatally shooting cuffed suspect indicted

A grand jury has handed down an indictment for a Prince George’s County police officer accused of shooting a handcuffed suspect to death inside a cruiser in Temple Hills in January.