UMD students use forensic accounting to help financial fraud victims
Justice for Fraud Victims works on fraud cases with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s financial crimes unit and the state’s attorney’s office.
Prince George’s County Council discusses mandatory safety plans for businesses open late
The bill would require many county businesses that operate from 12 to 4 a.m. to outline an emergency evacuation plan and receive late-night safety training.
Prince George’s County officials hope to limit illegal guns, pinpoint repeat offenders
The Prince George’s County Council’s gun violence study workgroup discussed recent initiatives to reduce gun violence across the county.
Stolen and attempted stolen vehicle reports at UMD more than tripled last year
The rise in stolen and attempted stolen vehicles in 2023 reflects the regional and national trends.
Multiple car break-ins occur in Landmark Apartments parking garage
The break-ins occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, according to the Prince George’s Police Department.
El alcalde de College Park, Patrick Wojahn, renuncia mientras enfrenta cargos de pornografría infantil
Las autoridades vincularon una cuenta de redes sociales a Wojahn que contenía material de abuso sexual infantil explícito con niños preadolescentes y hombres mayores.
UMD community in ‘deepest shock’ after ex-Mayor Patrick Wojahn’s child pornography arrest
Wojahn was arrested and charged Thursday with 56 counts of child pornography. He resigned his city government position Wednesday evening.
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn resigns as he faces child pornography charges
Police linked a social media account to Wojahn that contained explicit child sexual abuse material with prepubescent boys and older men.
Police pursued a group of young people through College Park after reported attempted theft
Prince George’s County, Metro Transit and University of Maryland police all responded to the incident.
Prince George’s County’s proposed 2022 budget ups support for health, cuts police funding
The proposal also increases support for education.