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Officer Killed, Millions Spent on Question 7, School Board Member Resigns: Prince George's Headlines

A look at the top news stories around Prince George's County the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 20.

28-Year-Old Pr. George's Officer Dies After Clinton Crash

The District 4 officer died while he was off-duty.

Victim Identified in Fatal Upper Marlboro House Fire

Firefighters found the woman unconscious in her home early Sunday morning, after they extinguished the blaze.

Find out what's happening in Laurelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Pepco Readies to Activate Nearly 85,000 Smart Meters in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties

Tens of thousands of Prince George's and Montgomery county customers are scheduled for smart meter activation in October.

Find out what's happening in Laurelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Question 7: Millions Amassed in Battle Over Maryland's Controversial Gambling Proposal

Companies for and against Question 7 have poured millions of dollars into campaign contributions to support, among other things, widespread advertising, CNS reports.

Armed Robbery at Shell Station Under Investigation

The Bel Air Shell Gas Station at 13811 Old Annapolis Rd. in Bowie was robbed at gunpoint earlier this week for the at least the second time this year.

New Bike Racks Sprouting in Hyattsville

First of 180 new bicycle racks being installed throughout city.

Laurel Woman Pleads Guilty to Robberies Involving Son

The duo has admitted to robbing armored cars in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

School Board Member Resigns After Living Outside of District

Rosalind Johnson told the Washington Post this week that she had moved from Laurel to New Carrollton in June.

Judge Throws Out Harshest Charges in UMD Beating Case

Jurors will no longer be able to consider first-degree assault charges against two Prince George's County Police Officers after Judge Beverly J. Woodward threw out the charges Wednesday.

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