Former University Park mayor Joel Biermann arrested on child pornography charges

The former mayor of University Park, Md. has been arrested on more than two dozen charges related to child sexual abuse materials, charging documents from the Prince George's County Police Department show. 

Four charged in ‘pigeon drop’ scam targeting elderly in Maryland

Four suspects have been charged in Maryland for allegedly conning an elderly woman out of nearly $40,000 in a “pigeon drop” scam.

Prince George’s County considers banning cell phone in schools

Prince George’s County is considering a countywide ban on cell phones in school buildings, following a growing national trend aimed at reducing classroom distractions. 

Fatal crash in Clinton kills one, injures another

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m. in Clinton.

Jury selection underway for woman accused of dismembering mom

Day two of jury selection got underway Wednesday in the case of a Maryland woman charged with dismembering and burning her mother.

1 killed in 5-vehicle crash in Upper Marlboro

Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro is blocked in both directions after a multi-vehicle crash on Monday morning.

Human remains discovered in Northeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a report of human remains found in Northeast.

New law caps how much landlords can raise rents in Prince George's County

Starting this week, most landlords have to limit how much they can raise rents in Prince George's County, thanks to a new law that just went into effect.