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Maryland prisons rank among nation’s worst for killings
Since 2023, Maryland has had more prison homicides than all of its neighboring states combined. Its homicide rate last year was nearly four times the national average, based on available data gathered by The Banner.
A political ally of the sheriff schedules evictions in Prince George’s — for a fee
Known as the “mayor of Suitland,” Elsie Jacobs has gained an outsize but informal role at the sheriff’s office.
Frederick man identified as driver who crashed and later died in Greenbelt Police custody
Michael MacDougall, 40, died while in police custody following a single-vehicle crash along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Nonprofit leader with ties to Prince George’s council member faces trial on second DUI charge
The leader of a nonprofit that mentors children, who has come under scrutiny for his ties to a County Council member and as the recipient of millions of dollars of county funds, was arrested earlier this year for driving under the influence and other related charges, court records show.
Maryland AG investigating in-custody death along B-W Parkway involving U.S. Park Police
The Maryland attorney general’s office is investigating an in-custody death along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway involving the U.S. Park Police and the Greenbelt Police Department.
Prince George’s County executive replaces public works director
Prince George’s County is starting a regional search to replace Michael Johnson as director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.
Qiana Johnson, founder of Courtwatch PG advocacy group, elected court clerk
Qiana Johnson, whose advocacy group came to prominence during the pandemic, received nearly 52% of the votes.
In Prince George’s, a mandate emerges in county government. Will anyone stand in the way?
As votes are still being counted, the apex of power in Prince George’s County has come into focus.
Aisha Braveboy cruises to victory in Prince George’s County executive race
Braveboy, 51, a former two-term state’s attorney and state delegate, first won a special election in 2025 to fill the county executive seat vacated by U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks.
Prince George’s sheriff’s ‘minor’ motorcycle accident was more serious than initially indicated
Prince George's County Sheriff John Carr was in a motorcycle accident at the end of May. The sheriff's office initially downplayed the incident, but during a recent interview, the sheriff acknowledged that he broke his wrist, had emergency surgery and was out of work for at least a few days.
‘Project charges’ explained: How the council is wresting control of one program to steer millions
Council members Krystal Oriadha and Edward Burroughs have pushed the program to unprecedented levels, increasing proposed project charges from tens of thousands of dollars to millions.
Prince George’s leaders rail against parks and planning commission’s lawsuit
Prince George’s County leaders responded defiantly to a lawsuit challenging their attempts to take nearly $40 million from the bi-county parks and planing commission, which sued the county over the transfer.
Maryland spent $10M on a shuttered civic plaza in Largo. Now the treasurer wants answers.
Prince George’s County officials are drawing more questions after shuttering a brand-new civic area outside their administrative building in Largo, a project built with $10 million in state funds.
Prince George’s budget vote draws more criticism of council spending
The council’s vote renewed questions and criticism about its management of the parks and planning commission’s budget.
Prince George’s County executive’s spokesperson accused of assaulting staffer
A county staffer alleges that she was assaulted by a communications director in March, resulting in a black eye. The case is still pending.
Prison recreation time without guards on the ground? Officers union sounds alarm.
The Maryland correctional officers union is criticizing plans to deal with staffing shortages by giving incarcerated people unsupervised recreation time, saying the move would place both prisoners and officers in danger.
Prince George’s sheriff’s office spokesperson suspended following audit of her nonprofit
The sheriff’s office said it didn’t learn of the audit until May 18, the day The Banner reported its findings.
Prince George’s County Police investigating fatal shooting inside Suitland apartment
The Prince George’s County Police Department said it is “working to determine the circumstances” of a fatal shooting inside a Suitland apartment early Monday morning.
Prince George’s County Council funded the sheriff’s PIO’s nonprofit. Auditors found problems.
An audit recommended that the Prince George’s County Council no longer fund a nonprofit run by a public information officer in the sheriff’s office.
Laurel shuts down Mexican restaurant where Cinco de Mayo celebration turned violent
City officials said the Amigos Mexican Grill on Baltimore Avenue was ordered to close on Friday after a review by the city’s fire department and permitting office.