Friday, May 4, 2012
Dr. Mirza Hussain Baig will also pay a $50,000 fine and forfeit $250,000, according the Republic.
A Laurel-based doctor convicted of bribing former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the Republic reports. He will also pay $50,000 and forfeit $250,000, the website reported. Dr. Mirza Hussain Baig, 68, of Burtonsville pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion in connection with paying bribes to Jack Johnson and James Johnson, Patch reported last month. He faced up to five years in prison for the crime. Baig, a physician who practices in Laurel, is president of Laurel Lakes Primary Care and a residential and commercial developer, according to the Washington Examiner. He gave Johnson thousands of dollars between 2006 and 2010, including a cashiers check for $50,000 that Johnson did …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The Prince George's executive says it's the county's job to find funding for community nonprofit organizations.
During a visit to the Laurel Boys and Girls Club this week, Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker said it is the county's responsibility to get funding for local nonprofits. Baker, who toured the facility for more than an hour on Wednesday, applauded officials at the club for offering programming to youth in the community despite its fiscal challenges. "The idea of today is to look around and see what needs to be done at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, but it's all of our nonprofits that are seeking money from the county... cleary there is need," he said. Officials at the club said that it is treading water as it has become harder to secure grant funding. Loss of revenues from its member base has contributed to the woes and …
Highlights from police incidents in Prince George's County. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Thursday, May 3
Capitol Heights Man’s Trail of Violence All in one morning, a male suspect trespassed at a daycare, beat a guard with the guard’s own bat, smashed several windows, stole an employee’s keys, fled in the aforementioned employee’s car, assaulted three officers who tried to control him, and then kicked a hole in the wall while at the police station, according to Prince George's County Police. According to police reports, on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at approximately 10:30 a.m., 26-year old Mickel Tyrone Young entered the “It’s a Family Affair” daycare center, located in the 300 block of Garrett Morgan Boulevard in Landover, where he asked to use the telephone. When the staff refused, Young became violent, according to police. Young, of the …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Baker applauds board of directors, stresses need for aid to county non profits.
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker stressed the need to aid county-based non-profits during a tour Wednesday of the Laurel Boys and Girls Club. Officials at the club invited Baker to the facility to see first-hands some of the conditions at the club, which have worsened in recent years due to lack of funding. Baker commended club officials for keeping the doors open despite the challenges it faced. "The idea of today is to look around and what needs to be done at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, but it's all of our non profits that are seeking money from the county... Cleary there is need," he said. Check back with Patch for video and photos from the event.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Business is booming—and so are waistlines.
By Mark Miller Capital News Service They come piled high—big, juicy patties stacked with toppings that run the gamut from the unusual, like watercress or jalapeno aioli, to the classic, like lettuce and cheddar cheese. Each burger carries a certain cachet, the assurance that no, this is not fast food, but rather a culinary experience. Gourmet hamburgers have exploded in upper Prince George's County over the past year or so. Even celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Timothy Dean have gotten in on the action, opening burger restaurants in College Park and Largo respectively. Business is booming—and so are waistlines. "All kinds, black, white, Asian, everyone is coming in," said Dean of his restaurant Timothy Dean Burger, which opened in March in …
County executive will tour facility on Wednesday.
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker is expected to stop by the Laurel Boys and Girls Club Wednesday for a tour facility, according to the club’s director. Baker is set to appear at the club in the morning and will recognize the club’s contributions to the community. According to Levett Brown, the facility boasts the largest membership of any Boys and Girls Club in the region. Baker previously recognized the club in February for its contribution to the community and awarded the club a $7,500 grant. However, Brown told Patch in April that the club would lose funding for its summer camp program because an annual fundraiser held at Laurel Mall was canceled this year due to the mall’s redevelopment.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
This week's top Prince George's County news.
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Sunday, April 29
Council Oks Measure for Women, Minority Contractors The Laurel City Council this week approved a measure to give more opporunities to local minority and women-owned businesses. Officials said the resolution was aimed at ensuring that local businesses had access to contract opportunities within the city. Police Urge Extreme Trail Caution After Fifth Rape in W. Hyattsville After another sexual assault in the vicinity of the Northwest Branch Hiker/Biker Trail near the West Hyattsville Metro Station, the similarity of suspect descriptions has police thinking they might be dealing with a serial rapist. Yet, police do not have any evidence to link the assaults. Man Sentenced in Shooting Death of UMd. Student Deandre Ricardo Williams, who was …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
State senator urges General Assembly to move past gambling during special session.
The following letter was submitted by Sen. C. Anthony Muse, (D-Dist. 26) of Fort Washington. “The Only Gaming During a Special Session Should be Doubling Down on the People’s Business” Whether you support casinos in Maryland or not, one thing is certain, the proposed expansion of gaming will have no direct impact on the fiscal year 2013 budget. In fact, projected revenues from a proposed casino in Prince George’s County would not be realized for nearly six years, at best; and projected revenues from table games are a few years off as well. Further, the expansion of gaming hinges on the voters of Maryland agreeing to support the referendum, which some may say is likely, but there are no guarantees. For these reasons, and many others, it…
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Council approves bill requiring more pedestrian-friendly development.
Could Prince George’s County soon be a more walkable community? This week, the county council approved legislation that would make new development friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists while making residents less reliant on cars and reducing safety risks for pedestrians, reports The Washington Post. The legislation would, for example, require pedestrian and bicycle connections to schools, parks, shopping and other destinations within a half-mile be installed in a new development if otherwise inadequate. County Council Vice Chair Eric Olson (D-Dist. 3) of College Park sponsored the bill and says the legislation will create a better environment for pedestrians and cyclists, and create stronger communities. “When new development occurs, …
Highlights of police reports for Prince George's County. The following information was supplied by the Prince George's County Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Wednesday, April 25
Arrests Made in Guns, Marijuana Bust The Prince George’s County Police received a drug complaint for a residence in the 1700 block of Barrington Court, Bowie, MD, according to a police report. The District II Special Assignment Team and the Narcotic Enforcement Division conducted an investigation. A search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed on April 20. The following items were seized: • 7 long guns • 8 handguns • Several hundred rounds of ammunition • 2 ballistic vests • 1 NASA badge • Approximately 500 grams-marijuana • Approximately $800 counterfeit money • Approximately $400 U.S. currency seized Police are conducting an investigation into the origin of the NASA badge, Capt. Steven Yuen told Patch on Wednesday. Dmitri …
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