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Mitch Ryals

Mitch Ryals is The Banner’s editor in Prince George’s County. He previously oversaw editorial operations as managing editor of Washington City Paper, where he started as the Loose Lips reporter. Before City Paper, he covered law enforcement and criminal justice at the Pacific Northwest Inlander in Spokane, Washington. Ryals is originally from St. Louis and earned his master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, from which he also holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and English.

The latest from Mitch Ryals

Prince George’s park officer who fatally shot man identified

The state attorney general’s office released the names of a Maryland-National Capital Park Police officer and the man he shot in Fort Washington Park on July 31.

Aug 5, 2026

Sheriff’s chief of staff under investigation following posts about union president

After The Banner's reporting on the sheriff’s strange eviction arrangement, his chief of staff, Tracy Brown, criticized the president of the deputies union on social media. She was recently put on administrative leave while the office’s internal affairs division investigates.

Jul 31, 2026

John D. B. Carr is the elected Sheriff for Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Ousted planning chair sues, claims Braveboy dangled jobs to force resignation

Ousted planning board chair Darryl Barnes sued the county, the executive and council chair, claiming he was forced to resign following unsubstantiated misconduct allegations.

Jul 29, 2026