Thursday, February 21, 2013
The man was arrested at his home and admitted involvement, police said.
A greater Upper Marlboro man was arrested at his home on Wednesday in connection with a bank robbery and admitted his involvement, Prince George's police said. Robert Alonzo Robinson, 43, of the 3500 block of Eyre Drive South, allegedly approached a teller and passed a note demanding money at a Sun Trust Bank in greater Upper Marlboro on Feb. 15, police said. The suspect did not have a weapon nor threaten to have a weapon when he robbed the bank, according to Officer Nicole Hubbard, Prince George's County Police spokeswoman. The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of money from the bank, located in the 5700 block of Crain Highway, according to police. Robinson is being held at the Department of Corrections on a no bond status.
Monday, February 4, 2013
The Prince George's Police Department, AMC Theatres, Medical Services of America and other employers have openings.
Here are job openings in Upper Marlboro or nearby. These listings are summaries. To see the complete information on a job, or to apply, click on the link. Prince George's Police Officer (Entry-Level and Experienced) Class #125 $46,610 Annually Company: Prince George's County Police Department (various locations throughout Prince George's County) Duties: The typical duties include: responding to calls, maintaining order in an assigned patrol area, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, report writing, and courtroom presentation of cases. Shift work is required. Requirements: U.S. Citizen, high school graduate, (60+ college credit hours preferred), at least 21-years-old at time of graduation from the police academy (at least 20-years-and-…
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Emmanuel Adegoke allegedly assaulted a female, choking and punching her, according to the Prince George's Sheriff's Office.
Prince George's County sheriff's deputies arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a female in Upper Marlboro more than a week ago, choking and punching her, then chasing her with a knife, according to the sheriff's office. Thirty-one-year-old Emmanuel Adegoke of Upper Marlboro was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for first-degree assault, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies found Adegoke in the 100 block of Independence Avenue in Washington DC. He was apprehended without incident, the sheriff's office reported. Adegoke allegedly assaulted the victim on Jan 20 at a residence in the 9600 block of Marilyn Ivy Court. The victim escaped the residence and contacted police. Adegoke fled the scene, according to the sheriff's office. Adegoke …
Friday, January 25, 2013
This contemporary townhome on 4860 King John Way is listed at $105,000 by RE/MAX.
This column now showcases homes listed under $150,000 in Upper Marlboro, MD. This week's feature is a contemporary town home at 4860 King John Way. Here's what RE/MAX has to say about it. Listing price: $105,000 This townhome was built in 1992 and is listed as cash or conventional financing only. It has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, plus a deck, and is 1,242 square feet. Its bedrooms have walk-in closets, and its living room has a fireplace with a mantle. The den has a hardwood floor and there is upgraded carpet throughout. Its condo fee is due to go down in three years, according to listing agent Diane Franklin. Please contact Franklin for details (301) 442-0244. Take a look at the attached photos. For more …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Six Flags America opens March 23 in Upper Marlboro, MD; and this year it introduces a dining pass that covers lunch and dinner.
Six Flags in Upper Marlboro will open on March 23, and this year is introducing a season dining pass, according to a company official. For the first time, patrons can pre-purchase season dining passes and get cheeseburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, salads, chicken strips, pizza or other select menu items—without paying more than their purchase price, no matter how many days they visit in 2013, according to Havilah Ross, Six Flags spokeswoman. For $69.99, season and gold card pass holders can purchase the dining pass and have two meals per day per visit, according to Ross. Dining pass holders can select one meal item on the attached menu for lunch and one for dinner during valid meal times, according to Ross. But they will pay $1 to $2 …
Friday, January 18, 2013
This colonial townhome on 8821 East Grove is listed at $71,300 and as a potential short sale.
This column showcases homes listed under $100,000 in Upper Marlboro, MD. This week's feature is a colonial town home at 8821 East Grove. Here's what Keller Williams Realty Baltimore has to say about it: Price Tag Listed: $71,300 (All offers are being considered at this time, this property is a potential short sale.) Located near Interstate 495, this town home was built in 1980 and needs a little tender loving care. It has three bedrooms, one bathroom and is on a 3,914 square foot lot. It has a driveway, vinyl siding and asphalt roofing. Take a look at the attached photos. For more information, see its listing on AOL Real Estate.
Friday, January 11, 2013
This condo on 13538 Lord Sterling Place is listed at $75,000.
This first article of a new weekly column on homes listed under $100,000 in Upper Marlboro features a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, first-floor condominium, which is on sale for $75,000, according to Exit Elite Realty. Check back for more weekly features of homes in Upper Marlboro that have some of its lowest price tags. Here's what Exit Elite Realty has to say about this week's home: This two-bedroom, two-bathroom contemporary condominium has a fireplace and an updated kitchen. It was built in 1990, contains 984 square feet and has vinyl siding. The condo has central air conditioning and assigned parking. And it is close to the Prince George's Equestrian Center and court house. It is a short sale so it is subject to third party approval. …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
A witness captured video of Johnathan Desmond Cummings, 19, assaulting a two-year-old boy, according to police.
A 19-year-old Upper Marlboro day care employee is charged in a child abuse case after a witness caught him striking a two-year-old boy on video, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. In the video, Johnathan Desmond Cummings is shown assaulting a boy under his care at an unlicensed residential day care on the 13600 block of Wood Ember Drive, according to police. Officers were called to the day care on Monday for the report of physical child abuse, police said. The boy's parents were alerted to the assault by video a witnesses captured, according to police. Cummings admitted to kicking the child, police said. Detectives believe there may be additional victims, according to police. Cummings was arrested on Monday and was …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
From a fake cop pulling over a real cop to a 12-year-old being charged in a toddler's killing, take a look at the stories Upper Marlboro Patch readers' looked at most.
The New Year has begun, but before we get into it full-swing, here's the countdown of the most-read stories on Upper-Marlboro Patch in 2012. These stories were were determined by readers' viewing choices. 10. Speak Out: Will You Boycott Denny's, Applebees and Papa John's 9. Arrest Made in Upper Marlboro Man's Death 8. Jack Johnson Headed to Prison Saturday 7. Police Looking For Missing Upper Marlboro Teenager (includes an update about the missing teen being found) 6. Fake Cop Pulls Over Real Cop, Gets Caught 5. Laurel Teen Pleads Guilty to Upper Marlboro Murder 4. Jason Scott Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison 3. Woman Killed in Elementary School Parking Lot 2. Teen Convicted of Shooting 23-Month-Old in Face And the most read story of the …
Friday, January 4, 2013
More homes sold but the average selling price for Upper Marlboro homes was down 3.5 percent in 2012, according to a local real estate agent.
Upper Marlboro homes sales rose slightly in 2012, according to Stacey-Ann Baugh, a real estate agent for Century 21 Real Estate. Using information from Multiple Listing Service, Baugh reported that 1,028 homes sold in Upper Marlboro last year. In all, nine more homes sold than in 2011. However, the average sales price for Upper Marlborough decreased 3.5 percent from $241,370 in 2011 to $232,896 in 2012, according to Baugh. The highest sale price in Upper Marlboro was $885,731 and the lowest $20,000, according to Baugh. The home that sold for $885,731 was a 5 bedroom, 6 1/2 bath single family home in Beechtree, and the $20,000 sale was for a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home in Flower Village, she said.
