- 'We Need Some Answers' regarding PG Police (f)
Basically, we Prince George's residents seem satisfied to live with rules under which some officers feel so protected that, in essence, we have two police departments. One is made up of officers who have self-discipline and are conscientious because they understand the importance of their jobs the other consists of officers who are impulsive and reckless because they can get away with it. June 24, 2007
in Public bookmarks - [P.G. Police Chief`s] Strategic Command (p)(f)
The county’s murder rate — 133 slayings as of Tuesday — is nearly 18 percent higher than it was this time last year. Carjackings are up 55 percent and robberies are up 34 percent from 2004. [Police Chief] High’s solution: a combination of more community involvement, strategically deployed patrol officers to hot spots and more arrests. P.G. Gazette Oct 13, 2005 A1
in Public bookmarks - 10 Percent Drop in Auto Thefts
Homicides UP (p)(f)
in Public bookmarks - 19 Suspected Members of MS-13 Gang Are Indicted (p)(f)
Nineteen alleged members of the MS-13 gang have been indicted on federal racketeering charges for crimes that include a string of homicides and attempted killings in Montgomery and Prince George`s counties. Washington Post Staff WritersFriday, August 26, 2005; Page A01
in Public bookmarks - Amazon owner drops strip club plans (p)(f)
Laurel officials and residents are pleased, although wary, that the Amazon nightclub owner has decided to operate his new business as a restaurant instead of a strip club. January 26, 2006
in Public bookmarks - Amazon Reopens as GO GO Club — Not the Promised Family-friendly Restaurant (p)(f)
The Amazon building at Route 1 and Contee Road reopened for business last week, but instead of the family-friendly restaurant that residents were hoping for, go-go bands were featured. According to one of the establishment’s owners, Tae Kim, the kitchen is still being renovated. He said a grand opening is scheduled for sometime after Easter. April 6, 2006
in Public bookmarks - Amazon Shooting 04/22 & Jays Cafe Shooting Death 04/18/06 (p)(f)
A man was shot several times outside the Club Amazon nightclub at Route 1 and Contee Road April 22. A man was fatally shot April 18 outside Jay's Cafe at the Crystal Plaza shopping center on Route 197. Laurel Leader April 27, 2006
in Public bookmarks - Amid Wave Of Killings, Pr. George's Shuts Clubs (f)
Amid growing public alarm over recent homicides, Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson announced yesterday the closure of nine nightclubs in the county, saying they are magnets for violent crime. March 30, 2007 "I am putting all clubs on notice: Either obey the law and run a safe, orderly entertainment facility in our county, or you will be closed down," Johnson said.
in Public bookmarks - Baker Offers Pr. George`s Crime Plan (p)(f)
Rushern L. Baker III, a candidate for Prince George`s county executive, unveiled a plan yesterday for fighting crime that includes rehiring retired police officers and offering home-buyer tax credits to officers who live in the county to improve the chronically short-staffed department. Washington Post Feb 22, 2006 Metro
in Public bookmarks - Board shuts down troubled club (f)
The Prince George’s County Board of Commissioners revoked the liquor license of J’s Sports Cafe on Route 197 at a May 2 protest hearing, during which more than 50 elected officials and area residents showed up to voice their opposition to the controversial establishment. May 3, 2007
in Public bookmarks by 2 users - Broad Gang Presence Requires Parents' Vigilance, Officials Say (p)(f)
Criminal gangs are operating across Maryland at a level many in the state do not recognize or are unwilling to admit, participants in what was billed as the first Maryland gang summit warned yesterday. June 2, 2006;
in Public bookmarks - CA4NS reaches agreement with Russett liquor store (f)
After at least a decade of efforts to get the Starting Gate Bar and Lounge and Finish Line Package Store to address issues including public intoxication, drug dealing and prostitution, Russett-area residents have reached an agreement with the two establishments. Deal includes change to hours, clean establishments. May 3, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Carjacked Vehicles Feb 16, 2006 (p)(f)
in Public bookmarks - Chief Says PG Police Aggressively Investigating Incidents (f)
Facing growing pressure to account for several recent controversial incidents involving Prince George's County officers, Police Chief Melvin C. High sought to reassure the public yesterday that his department is aggressively pursuing investigations in each case. June 28, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Citizens’ alliance gets ready for next challenge (f)
The South Laurel residents whose lobbying efforts helped rid their neighborhood of two violence-prone nightclubs said the grassroots campaigns they started have prepared them to respond to the next trouble bar, dangerous intersection or other distressing community issue. May 17, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Club Amazon to close temporarily, owners announce (p)(f)
Owners of Club Amazon, facing a litany of public opposition, told the Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners Wednesday they plan to temporarily close the restaurant. May 4, 2006
in Public bookmarks - Committee looks at Oak Hill relocation sites (p)(f)
in Public bookmarks - Community meeting About J’s Sports Café April 23 (f)
in Public bookmarks - Community split over ‘family friendly’ sports bar (f)
The owners of J’s Sports Café in South Laurel, at risk of losing their liquor license because of repeated violence near the club, will present plans to the county liquor board Wednesday to transform the former go-go nightclub into a family-friendly seafood restaurant. April 26, 2007 [gs: a few pro-J's patrons do not make a "split community".]
in Public bookmarks - County still viewed as area plagued by crime (p)(f)
Recent homicides overshadow a falling crime rate and increased police presence, officials and residents say. July 6, 2006
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