Recent Prince George's County News (30 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Waters, Nalley Terrace, Landover: :
  • GoryPG: James Edward Waters, 24 (0.083), 28 Nov 2010, 12:29 pm, Nalley Ter, 1300 blk, Landover, 20785, Found shot in veh http://is.gd/i0QPY 
  • PGPolice: Police Investigate Homicide on Nalley Terrace (2931) http://is.gd/hYj2b [Waters, 0.083 http://is.gd/i0QPY] 
  • RT @TBD: Man found dead in Landover http://tbd.ly/fE0pmC 
  • Perry, Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights:
  • GoryPG: Keith Andrew Perry Jr. (0.083), 28 Nov 2010, 5:24 pm, Marlboro Pike, 5000 block, Coral Hills, 20743, Shot http://is.gd/i0RHd 
  • PGPolice: Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Marlboro Pike (2932) http://is.gd/i0PEa [Perry, 0.084 http://is.gd/i0RHd]
• Police Brutality & Corruption: 
• Post: In Prince George's, too many police on the wrong side of the law (Editorial) http://is.gd/i1xjj 
• RT @myfoxdc PG Policeman Suspended After Sleazy Texts: A 19-year old woman says a PG County police officer ... http://tinyurl.com/2ezkmng (Officer Matthew Inzeo)
• RT @InjusticeNews: PG Co MD police officer suspended while investigated over inappropriate texts sent to 19yr-old woman http://is.gd/i142r 
• Post: PG officer suspended for sending explicit texts http://is.gd/i1wNP 
• RT @BowiePatch: Langley Park Store Owners, Police Corporal, Plead Not Guilty in Corruption Probe - http://patch.com/A-cv63 (Cpl. Chong Chen Kim)
• Crime & Police:
  • RT @mdreporter: A program to keep repeat offenders from driving drunk is not being well monitored by Parole & Probation http://bit.ly/eTkutq 
  • RT @MDPolicy: Repeat drunk drivers on the road unmonitored thanks to lax standards in parole and probation division http://su.pr/2rg9qe 
  • RT @DCAbloob: RT @postlocal: Police id 18-y-o found in Columbia Heights trash bin as Pr. Geo.'s woman. http://wapo.st/gWLnNa
  • RT @PGCrime: #CapitolHeights girl found dead in District trash bin - http://tinyurl.com/24tcpvc 
• RT @wusa9: Group Indicted For PG Mortgage Modification Fraud http://bit.ly/f1mgwX

Government & Politics

• RT @CarrollStandard: Red Tape Rising: Obama’s Torrent of New Regulation: The Heritage Foundation reports... http://bit.ly/eByxZ8 
• RT @marylandmoment: Johnson dedicates new 911 center in event others thought was canceled: PG County Executive Jack ... http://bit.ly/dUYPe8 
• RT @PrinceGeorgesMD: COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEDICATES NEW 911 CALL CENTER http://bit.ly/he228u
• RT @MDPolicy: America spends 40% of its budget on benefits to seniors -- an interesting point to ponder http://su.pr/2vslnJ #MD #politics 
• MD Budget & Taxes:
• Post: Sen. Mike Miller (D-27) asks new lawmakers to help raise gas tax http://is.gd/i0H6O
• Scandals
• PG_Discussion Fwd: Councilwoman-Elect Karen Toles Releases Statement on Recent County News http://yhoo.it/f6Zrmg 
• RT @marylandmoment: New PG Council member Karen Toles willing to allow Leslie Johnson to be seated: http://bit.ly/ekk8C3 
• RT @TBD: Tick-Tock Liquors owners & PG Co. cop plead not guilty in federal corruption probe: http://tbd.ly/hv8OLT about 13 hours ago
• RT @CNSmd: Tick Tock Liquors owner, others, plead not guilty in corruption probe in P.G.: http://tinyurl.com/26ws6fq 
• RT @postcrime: Liquor store owns tied to corruption probe plead not guilty http://wapo.st/i8BxPM 
• RT @BowiePatch: Langley Park Store Owners, Police Corporal, Plead Not Guilty in Corruption Probe - http://patch.com/A-cv63
• Post: Liquor store owners tied to corruption probe plead not guilty http://is.gd/i1xBu 
• Marilynn Bland:  
• Maryland Casesearch: Marilynn Bland assault charge http://is.gd/i2tR9 (Reenter url after agreeing to terms)
• RT @PGD9Politico: New Blog Post: "Bland - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" http://wp.me/p15aII-Z 
• PG Monitor: Ouch! Please Don't Hit Me Again! Marilynn Bland Has a History of Mental Abuse to Her Employees http://is.gd/hZzFe 
• RT @myfoxdc Council Member Charged With Assault: A Prince George's County Council member is facing an assault ... http://tinyurl.com/2ds3vdp 

Business, Transportation & Development

• RT @cherylcort: Can it be there's too much land at Largo Metro? All it needs is a street grid and more sidewalks. http://yfrog.com/mocgg0j 
• RT @ PrinceGeorgesMD Update Route 35 has been added to New Transit Schedules - December 2010 http://bit.ly/aivegW 
• RiverdalePatch: Riverdale Park Residents May Get Access to Shuttle UM http://is.gd/i0HyR

Local (Municipalities)

• Riverdale Park:
• RiverdalePatch: Riverdale Park Residents May Get Access to Shuttle UM http://is.gd/i0HyR 

Other

• RT @BowiePatch: What do you want to see more of on Bowie Patch? 
• h/t comment on @radleybalko's site: Hey, Obama: doesn't having your private communications read by strangers suck? Rescind the PATRIOT Act.

Recent Prince George's County News (29 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights:
  • Post: Man fatally shot in Capitol Heights http://is.gd/hWud0
    RT @PG_Central: A man was found shot and killed at a Shell gas station in Capitol Heights. http://tinyurl.com/282bwyr 
  • Nalley Terrace, Landover:
  • RT @PGPDPressOffice: Police Investigate Homicide on Nalley Terrace http://is.gd/hYj2b
  • RT @myfoxdc Body Found Near FEDEX Field: Police are investigating a death after a passerby spotted a body inside a tr... http://is.gd/hX6EV 
  • Post: Police investigating Landover homicide http://is.gd/hX8ST 
  • RT @PG_Central: Man found shot, killed in Landover Sunday afternoon. http://tinyurl.com/2frpouo 
• Police Brutality & Corruption:
• Post: 46 PG County officers suspended or on administrative duty http://is.gd/hVQF0 3 indicted cops only a fraction of those accused of wrongdoing ...
• NBCWashington: More Corruption Probed Within Pr. George's Co. Police (Corrected link) http://is.gd/hWTUc 
• RT @WTOP: Misconduct charges for 46+ Pr. George's cops http://bit.ly/ghT00w 
• RT @mddailyrecord: At least 46 Prince George’s County officers accused of misconduct: http://bit.ly/hbXSiJ
• RT @wusa9: Prince George's Top Cop Backs Probe Of Nearly 50 Officers http://bit.ly/gwCOKc 
• OdentonPatch: Five North Odenton Crimes; Off-duty Prince George's County Police officer charged with 2 counts of assault http://is.gd/hWUhH
• Crime & Police:
  • Gazette: Bowie begins search for new police head; Deputy chief named to acting role http://is.gd/hWTka
  • RT @BowiePatch: Let's try that again: POLICE: Q&A with Bowie's outgoing Chief of Police, Katherine Perez - http://patch.com/A-ct1Q 
• Fire/EMS:
• RT @PGFDPIO: Bicyclist struck SKINNER Bldg on Chapel Drive-Univ of MD. For additional info-contact UMPD.

Government & Politics

• RT @PrinceGeorgesMD: Election Results Official http://bit.ly/ckodlS 
• RT @mdreporter Open government conference sponsored by MD Public Policy Institute highlights the need for transparency. http://bit.ly/fs6rii 
• RT @mdreporter O'Malley has to scramble to fill budget gap; GOP encouraged by winning smaller offices, losing other... http://bit.ly/flQqJu 
• RT @RedMaryland: Politician Heal Thyself: How noble of Delegate Justin Ross (D-Prince George’s) to sponsor ... http://bit.ly/elh0nw 
• RT @MDPolicy: Unemployment benefits slated to end for thousands in #MD after December http://su.pr/2nJL04 #politics #jobs 
• RT @wusa9: Md. Pension Commission To Consider Changes Dec. 13 http://bit.ly/gTHnvf
• Congresswoman Edwards' Statement on President Obama's Announcement of a Two-Year Pay Freeze for Federal Workers http://is.gd/hXWhf 
• Scandals
• RT @eyeonannapolis: Iis PG Cnty going to hell in a handbasket.1st the County Exec, 46 crooked cops & now a councilman assaults an employee?
• PG Monitor: Johnson Administration Not Cooperating?! http://is.gd/hWVhU
• RT @DCAbloob RT @CrimeInTheSuite Jack Johnson case illustrates again for prosecutors, often not the crime but the cover http://bit.ly/g0Y9TF 
• Marilynn Bland:
• RT @postcrime: Prince George's Youth Commission's director charges council member with assault http://wapo.st/eExuwn 
• RT @DCAbloob: RT @mikedebonis: Prince George's Council member Marilynn Bland accused of assault: http://wapo.st/dKT7n9 #pgcounty
• RT @PGD9Politico: Not surprised. RT @dcrussell RT @DCAbloob RT @mikedebonis: Marilynn Bland accused of assault: http://wapo.st/dKT7n9o
• RT @mdreps: Prince George's Pandemonium: RT @marylandmoment: PG's Council member Marilynn Bland (D) accused of assault. http://bit.ly/hIzIx4 
• RT @WTOP: Pr. George's councilmember charged with assault - http://bit.ly/i0EnPy 
• ChvBlog: County Council Member Bland, Charged with Assault. http://is.gd/hYjk0 
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: County Council member Marilynn Bland Charged with Assault #Hyattsville #Patch 
• RT @wusa9: Prince George's Council Member Charged With Assault http://bit.ly/eARYDe 
• Big Brother::
• MDSpeedCameras: Redspeed Camera Van Spontaneously Combusts in Fruitland http://is.gd/hWV0Q (More)
• MDSpeedCameras: Fruitland's 'school zone' speed cameras previously reported to be located OUTSIDE the posted school zone http://is.gd/hWV7z
• RT @RiverdalePatch The Riverdale Park Police Dept is making so much money off the speed cameras that they can fund a new officer's salary. 

Education

• Post: My principal, at Largo High School, is unbiased and supportive (Letter from Robert Kidd) http://is.gd/hWUG8 
• Post: Incoming county executive supports longer school days for younger Prince George's County students http://is.gd/hYjqP 

Business, Transportation & Development

• Examiner: Bus route added connecting Metro and National Harbor http://is.gd/hWUz7 
• ABCNews: Obama administration ordering all local governments to buy new street signs http://is.gd/hX3pL 
• MNCPPC Interactive Citizen Handbook. http://yhoo.it/enHR4S 
• ChvBlog: Council Member Andrea Harrison makes NPR, shopping at Wegmans. http://is.gd/hXUn2

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• Gazette: Bowie begins search for new police head; Deputy chief named to acting role http://is.gd/hWTka 
• RT @BowiePatch: Let's try that again: POLICE: Q&A with Bowie's outgoing Chief of Police, Katherine Perez - http://patch.com/A-ct1Q 
• Riverdale Park:
• RT @RiverdalePatch The Riverdale Park Police Dept is making so much money off the speed cameras that they can fund a new officer's salary. 

Other

• WaterOnline: Bi-County Water Tunnel Reaches Milestone; WSSC Tunnel Boring Machine "Holes Through" at Stoneybrook http://is.gd/hWUrB 
• RT @TSAgov: Between now and Christmas, the #TSA will be collecting Toys From Tots. #tsagov 

Recent Prince George's County News (28 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Post: 46 PG County officers suspended or on administrative duty http://is.gd/hVQF0 3 indicted cops only a fraction of those accused of wromgdoing... 
• PGPolice: NEWS ALERT-HOMICIDE. Marlboro Pike and Larchmont Avenue (Shell Gas Station) in Capital Heights, 5:24 pm 
• RT @eyeonannapolis: New from EOA: Suspicious Death In Laurel http://bit.ly/gCavbj 

Government & Politics

• PG Monitor: Rushern Baker's Concerns http://is.gd/hUIpd 
• PoliPundit: 30,000 SEIU Members’ Kids To Lose Coverage Because of Obamacare; Who says there isn’t justice in the world? http://is.gd/hUHQa
• WSJ: Union Drops Health Coverage for Children of 30,000 low-wage workers http://is.gd/hUIa5 Same Local that attacked Sen Exum & Harrington
• Scandals
• PG_Discussion Re: COUNTY-WIDE PROTESTS against the silence among some PG politicia: Makes one wonder, are some... http://yhoo.it/gqNONM.

Local (Municipalities)

• Greenbelt:
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Did you miss something last week? Catch up here: http://ow.ly/3gpme 
• Riverdale Park & University Park:
• RT @RiverdalePatch: Missed the news this week? Catch up here: http://patch.com/A-csyC 

Recent Prince George's County News (26 & 27 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• RT @South_Laurel_MD: Prince George's Police Community InformationWebsites & Social Networking Sites http://goo.gl/fb/jE2nv about a minute ago
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: Arrest made in shoot-out, hostage-taking: A 27-year-old Oxon Hill man was arrested in con... http://tinyurl.com/2e4tvul 
• HyattsvillePatch: Crime Roundup: Over the Months since Patch launch (the city didn't put out its weekly police blotter) http://is.gd/hRJM6 
• ChvBlog: BB Vandals Arrested by County Police http://is.gd/hS31Z 
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: A look at the latest crime activity in Greenbelt: http://ow.ly/3g7Ns 

Government & Politics

• Post: Drubbed in statewide races, Maryland GOP may drop top-down approach to party growth http://is.gd/hRK7q Two sentences mention PG county 

Education

• RT @PGSentinel: Budget cuts threaten education in PG County and Maryland http://shar.es/XXLF1

Other

• RT @HyattsvllePatch: Here's your everything-you-needed-to-know-about-how-to-use-#Patch guide #hyattsville http://aol.it/eNBO1Y 
• RT @MDNews_WTOP: Prince George's government roofs go solar http://bit.ly/f2eKiC 
• RT @MDNews_WTOP: Red Kettle donations see big drop http://bit.ly/fr8GGL Giant Food may be partly to blame 
• CNN: TSA Terrorize A Disabled 4 Year Old Boy By Removing His Leg Braces, Then Forcing Him To Walk http://youtu.be/tqCuCm5FPjE
• RT @RockvilleSteve: Patdowns - part of campaign to sever our emotional attachment to the principles that make us free http://bit.ly/hERTZB 
• RT @Libertywriter: The real threat to America http://nyti.ms/gdPtiu 

Recent Prince George's County News (25 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Crime & Police:
  • Post: La Plata man charged in Arington tourist attack is PG sex offender, released after serving less than 15 yrs of life sentence http://is.gd/hKXCz
  • Gazette: Neighborhood watch groups aiding busy district 3 police in Suitland http://is.gd/hKZkl about 22 hours ago
  • Examiner: Most Wanted: U.S. marshals seeking 'public nuisance'; Wanted man wrongly released by PG http://is.gd/hL3CZ 
• Fire/EMS:
• wtop: UMd Child care center moved after gas leak http://is.gd/hKW45
• CollegeParkPatch: Gas Line Ruptures on UMd. Campus; Day care center was temporarily evacuated, but no injuries reported. http://is.gd/hKWGb

Government & Politics

• HyattsvillePatch: Edwards Didn't Pay Taxes 4 Campaign Staff; treats part-time staff as contractors, may run afoul of IRS http://is.gd/hKX09
• Gazette: County needs a few more heroes; Even a few more County Council members would do during time of crisis (Edit) http://is.gd/hKZF4 
• Gazette: Baker's task; Some transition team notables aren't helping with county executive-elect's image of change (Edit) http://is.gd/hKZUq 
• Gazette: Dumb and dumber in Annapolis? (Letter from Martha Lewis) http://is.gd/hL07N ago
• RT @badast_turtles: Maryland earmarks could be at risk: By Paul West, The Baltimore Sun ... http://bit.ly/dGdEUe 
• Scandals
• Gazette: Prosecutors: Arrested liquor store owner bribed county officials; Case part of federal corruption probe ... http://is.gd/hKYDZ 
• AFRO: Should Leslie Johnson Take Her Oath? http://is.gd/hL3Id 
• SiliconIndia: Prince George's County officials allegedly bribed by U.S. Indian http://is.gd/hL3X8 

Education

• Gazette: Race to the Top's pilot programs likely delayed; Guidelines on new teacher eval prob won't be ready by deadline http://is.gd/hKYl3 
• Examiner: Schools audit targets bureaucrat salaries, day care inspections http://is.gd/hL4eY 
• Washinton Informer: Prince George’s County Primer (Education-related topics) http://is.gd/hL4u0 

Business, Transportation & Development

• Gazette: Task force to protect small businesses in Langley Park area; Owners concerned development could force them out http://is.gd/hL18u 

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• Gazette: Bowie police to use grant to upgrade cameras, data system; Consultant also hired to review department's needs http://is.gd/hL1wd 
• College Park:
• Gazette: College Park officials take wait-&-see approach on housing proposal, 6-story student complex at bookstore site http://is.gd/hL0TN 
• Fairmount Heights:.
• Gazette: Fairmount Heights seeks spot on federal historic register; applies for national recognition of notable past http://is.gd/hL1pJ 

Other

• Gazette: Countywide solar panel installation nearly complete; 9 Cities hope to use savings to send students to college http://is.gd/hKYNs

Recent Prince George's County News (24 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • McFarlane (0.081) :
  • GoryPG: Mark Delroy McFarlane, 43 (0.081), 21 Nov 2010, 8:46 pm, Riverdale Rd, 7700 block, New Carrollton, 20784, Shot http://is.gd/hIPaq a
  • PGPolice: PGPD Assists New Carrollton Police Department with Homicide Investigation (2929) http://is.gd/hILE0 [McFarlane, 0.081]
  • RT @postcrime: Man killed Sunday in New Carrollton http://wapo.st/g9mQye 
  • McWilliams (0.082):
  • GoryPG: Unidentified man, (0.082)., 23 Nov 2010, 11:30 pm, Brinkley Road, 3105, Temple Hills, 20748, Intruder stabbed http://is.gd/hIS2m 
  • GoryPG: McWilliams, Jeremy Cornelius, 25 (victime identified) http://yhoo.it/hxmCvo
  • PGPolice: Police Investigate Domestic Related Homicide on Brinkley Road (2930) http://is.gd/hJsuc [McWilliams, 0.082]
  • RT @TBD: Homeowner fatally stabs suspected burglar (3105 Brinkley Road) http://tbd.ly/hS1bkT 
  • RT @DCAbloob: RT @wusa9: Intruder Killed After Alleged Break-In http://bit.ly/fchK8d #pgcounty 
  • RT @postcrime: Deadly stabbing in Md. home: Police http://wapo.st/ee0IFE 
  • RT @myfoxdc Homeowner Stabs, Kills Alleged Intruder: Prince George's County police say a homeowner has fatally... http://tinyurl.com/24dhduk
  • RT @postcrime: Deadly stabbing in Temple Hills home (Updated) http://wapo.st/dWelc
• Crime & Police:
  • RT @WTOP: Officer arrested in corruption case released http://bit.ly/gbSgOX 
  • Gazette: Police still investigating report of shots fired in New Carrollton; Incident occurred outside empty condo unit http://is.gd/hHe5O
  • Diamondback: Unruly man Tasered, arrested downtown http://is.gd/hHeoF 
  • LaurelLeader: Laurel crime log: Locks cut, items stolen from 70 storage units http://is.gd/hHezd 
  • Greenbelt Police Press Release - Attempt Rape in Greenbelt West http://is.gd/hHNLw 
  • Greenbelt Police Weekly Activity Report as of November 24, 2010 http://is.gd/hHNRj
  • RT @GGLaurelLeader Laurel's new police chief no stranger in city: Richard McLaughlin confirmed as Laurel's new chief http://shar.es/X0Z6f 
  • RT @GGLaurelLeader: PG County police sergeants plead not guilty in connection with federal corruption probe http://shar.es/X0ZZq 
  • RT @HyattsvllePatch: #Hyattsville area man arrested in online sex sting. http://aol.it/hJZQch #patch 
  • RT @InjusticeNews: MD State trooper charged w/ misconduct in office on allegations he claimed $5,500 OT he didn't earn http://is.gd/hIxHP 
  • RT @BowiePatch: POLICE: Deputy Police Chief John Nesky has officially been named the acting Police Chief for Bowie, effective Nov. 29th.
  • RT @postcrime: Squad in Pr. George's seizes 100th gun http://wapo.st/g5NPQL 
• Fire/EMS:
• RT @PGFDPIO: Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department: Natural Gas Incident at U of M http://t.co/KoSxE1L

Government & Politics

• Mel Franklin's Reply to Questions About Recent Prince George's County News http://is.gd/hJwz6 
• Post: Jack Johnson administration accused of not cooperating with transition http://is.gd/hJyMO
• LaurelLeader: Delegate-elect Valentino-Smith thanks those that supported her in the election http://is.gd/hHeu7
• RT @marylandmoment: Thanksgiving-eve election reports spotlight gaps in MD campaign finance law: Final round of elec... http://bit.ly/fKqHvs about 13 hours ago
• SoMdOnline: Md. Reps. [Harrs, R-1; Edwards, D-4] Didn't Pay Taxes for Campaign Staffs http://is.gd/hHfcj 
• Scandals
• RT @WTOP: Officer arrested in corruption case released http://bit.ly/gbSgOX
• Post: The liquor-politics mix in Prince George's http://is.gd/hHehk 
• @marylandmoment More pressure on Leslie Johnson http://is.gd/hHrTb Campos joins Franklin, Harrison, Lehman & Olson in opposing Johnson 
• ChvBlog: Will Campos, We Salute You. http://is.gd/hJz2C 
• RT @laurelleader: @GGLaurelLeader reports some officials want #JackJohnson to resign before his term ends http://bit.ly/hjs8Vr 
• RT @GGLaurelLeader: PG County police sergeants plead not guilty in connection with federal corruption probe http://shar.es/X0ZZq
• RT @PGSentinel: FBI nabs College Park business owner for extortion conspiracy http://shar.es/X0QTx about 14 hours ago

Education

• Post: Transfers swamping successful schools http://is.gd/hHeFD Discusses several Prince George's County schools
• PG_Discussion Sack bad teachers urges Ofsted chief as 'millions of pupils are bein... http://yhoo.it/h35YqJ 
• RT @ZoeTillman Gazette UPDATED Girl alleges Wise HS security guard hit her in the face, cuffed her over cell phone use http://bit.ly/hcVR6z 
• Post: Pr. George's student on cellphone cuffed, injured http://is.gd/hJy5i 

Business, Transportation & Development

• Gazette: Police still investigating report of shots fired in New Carrollton; Incident occurred outside empty condo unit http://is.gd/hHe5O
• Gazette: TheBus will steer new route to National Harbor; Bus from Southern Ave station designed to aid emplyee... http://is.gd/hJ4RKvisitors 
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: Mass transit and messed up priorities: (Anti-transit) http://tinyurl.com/2escnjy 

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• RT @BowiePatch: POLICE: Deputy Police Chief John Nesky has officially been named the acting Police Chief for Bowie, effective Nov. 29th.
• Brentwood:
• Gazette: Brentwood considers fee increase for sanitation costs http://is.gd/hJ4Mc 
• College Park::
• RT @thedbk: Today's Diamondback: Tasering downtown (with video), Cluck-U's return, milestone pastor, new trees, & more: http://bit.ly/aqhKB 
• Diamondback: Unruly man Tasered, arrested downtown http://is.gd/hHeoF
• Greenbelt:
• Greenbelt Police Weekly Activity Report as of November 24, 2010 http://is.gd/hHNRj 
• Greenbelt Police Press Release - Attempt Rape in Greenbelt West http://is.gd/hHNLw 
• Hyattsville:
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: #Hyattsville area man arrested in online sex sting. http://aol.it/hJZQch #patch about 18 hours ago
• Laurel:
• LaurelLeader: Laurel crime log: Locks cut, items stolen from 70 storage units http://is.gd/hHezd 
• RT @GGLaurelLeader Laurel's new police chief no stranger in city: Richard McLaughlin confirmed as Laurel's new chief http://shar.es/X0Z6f 
• New Carrollton:
• Gazette: Police still investigating report of shots fired in New Carrollton; Incident occurred outside empty condo unit http://is.gd/hHe5O 
• RT @postcrime: Man killed Sunday in New Carrollton http://wapo.st/g9mQye
• Seat Pleasant:
• Gazette: Proposal could reroute truck traffic; Seat Pleasant residents complained of loud noise, damage to vehicles http://is.gd/hHVyR 

Other

• RT @radleybalko: Obama "still" has yet to issue a single pardon. Only W went longer. http://is.gd/hHOd1 
• RT @radleybalko: Attention journalists: Pointing out a lobbying conflict of interest is now a form of slander. http://tinyurl.com/28lznj8
• RT @eyeonannapolis: REALLY funny feed at @TSAgov Must follow till this all blows over. #TSA 
• OutsideTheBeltway: Body Scanners on Trains, Boats, and Subways? http://is.gd/hHSmL 
• OutsideTheBeltway: Body Scanners (and Groping?) Coming To A Train Station Near You? http://is.gd/hHSca 
• OutsideTheBeltway: Gate Rape: The Urban Dictionary‘s Word of the Day for November 19 http://is.gd/hHRN3

Mel Franklin's Reply to Questions About Recent Prince George's County News

Does Mr. Franklin support or oppose the seating of Leslie Johnson on December 6?
I oppose. As stated publicly, while Mrs. Johnson has the right to be seated, I believe, in the interest of allowing the County to move on from this embarassing scandal, that she should choose not to be seated.

A recent press report indicated that Mr. Franklin supports the selection of Andrea Harrison as chair of the county council. Is that correct?  
No final decision has been made about the position of Chair of the County Council. Discussions are ongoing.


Does Mr. Franklin have a position on the retention of police chief Hylton?  
No position, but I look forward to consulting with our County Executive-elect on this decision. I congratulate Chief Hylton and our hard working rank-and-file officers for the recent reductions in crime throughout Prince George's County.

Will Mr. Franklin be having a website, online newsletter or other online means of communicating her positions and actions to his constituents?  
Yes, the District 9 office will have monthly e-newsletters, social media sites, a core website, and monthly District 9 Community Advisory Meetings (open to the public, in rotating locations throughout the District).

Recent Prince George's County News (23 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
• RT @nsmcgill: Glenn Dale man found shot to death in SUV in New Carrollton; City's 1st homicide of 2010, police chief says http://is.gd/hEWLC 
• Other crime & Police:
• RT @TBD: Man shot in Forestville (2100 block, Brooks Drive) http://tbd.ly/gV6QeS 
• RT @PrinceGeorgesMD: March through July crime statistics data postedhttp://bit.ly/5PQMTb 
• SoMdOnline: Former Md. State Police Trooper from Forestville Barrack Charged with Misconduct in Office http://is.gd/hF3ZI 
• RT @CollegePrkPatch: Man reportedly on PCP arrested in downtown College Park: http://patch.com/A-cqdg 
• CollegeParkPatch: County Police Sergeant Pleads Not Guilty in Connection With Federal Probe http://is.gd/hFstC 
• CollegeParkPatch: Man on PCP Arrested Near GameStop; Witness called police after seeing him banging on store's windows. http://is.gd/hFsOI
• RT @postcrime: Police sergeant pleads not guilty in Prince George's corruption probe http://wapo.st/guMpj9 
• RT @TBD: P.G. police sergeant Delabrer released from custody http://tbd.ly/gt4xVB
• PGPolice: Alert Message: Robbery Warning 11/22/10 6100 Block 84th Ave. 11/23/10 5900 Block Of 85th place http://is.gd/hH0Sp 

Government & Politics

• MD Reporter: Bill introduced to end paperwork ‘nightmare’ created by new health care law http://is.gd/hDLGN 
• WTOP: MoCo unlikely to raise taxes despite deficit http://is.gd/hDMN9 PG County in last several paragraphs 
• RT @MDPolicy: It is uncertainty about what our #government is doing that is holding us back from true recovery http://su.pr/2B1jzO 
• Scandals
• RT @PGSentinel: Langley Park liquor store owners arrested, charged in FBI probe http://shar.es/XmPQX 
• PG-Politics asked 4 incoming PG council members about seating L. Johnson, keeping Chief Hylton & other questions. http://is.gd/hEQPO
• M Lehman, D1 http://is.gd/hERb0 K. Toles, D7, said later; O. Patterson, D8, & M. Franklin, D9, did not reply
• (Update) Reply from Karen Toles' staff http://is.gd/hF2Za 
• Politic365: Unsellting Realities in Prince George's County http://is.gd/hF3FU
• RT @GazPolitics: #PrinceGeorges council's 'muted' response to arrests raises concerns: http://tinyurl.com/2445tov 
• CollegeParkPatch: County Police Sergeant Pleads Not Guilty in Connection With Federal Probe http://is.gd/hFstC 
• RT @postcrime: Police sergeant pleads not guilty in Prince George's corruption probe http://wapo.st/guMpj9 
• RT @TBD: P.G. police sergeant Delabrer released from custody http://tbd.ly/gt4xVB 
• ChvBlog: Johnson Repents, Goes to Church http://is.gd/hFOV9
• Big Brother:
• RT @CarrollStandard: Speed Camera Firm a Millionaire Factory: Millions of dollars paid by motorists ... http://bit.ly/gP4fyx 

Education

• PG_Discussion Pr. George's Public Schools Recieve Praise from US Education Secretary ... http://yhoo.it/gruqFp 
• RT @PG_South: Wise High student hospitalized after run-in with staff over phone use; suffered laceration: http://tinyurl.com/36q9ysq 
• Post: Prince George's schools sued over alleged discrimination by principal Angelique Simpson Marcus http://is.gd/hFPoL 

Business, Transportation & Development

• Diamondback: About 60 out of work after bar’s closing; Thirsty Turtle staff faces effect of losing liquor license http://is.gd/hDMzl
• RT @RethinkCP: Making College Park A Bicycle Friendly Community http://bit.ly/f1kKTv 
• RT @EnvisionPrinceG How Much Do You Love Prince George's? Gallup study says residents' passion indicates economic growth http://is.gd/hFiJd

Local (Municipalities)

• College Park:
• CollegeParkPatch: College Park Police Blotter 11/15 - 11/21 http://is.gd/hDLul 
• RT @RethinkCP: Making College Park A Bicycle Friendly Community http://bit.ly/f1kKTv 
• RT @RethinkCP: Quick Updates and News on College Park Developments http://bit.ly/bx98ct 
• RT @CollegePrkPatch: Man reportedly on PCP arrested in downtown College Park: http://patch.com/A-cqdg 
• CollegeParkPatch: Man on PCP Arrested Near GameStop; Witness called police after seeing him banging on store's windows. http://is.gd/hFsOI 
• Greenbelt:
• Gazette: Greenbelt bans smoking near all public recreation facilities http://is.gd/hFtmI
• New Carrollton:
• RT @nsmcgill: Glenn Dale man found shot to death in SUV in New Carrollton; City's 1st homicide of 2010, police chief says http://is.gd/hEWLC
• RT @nsmcgill Police still investigating rept of shots fired in New Carrollton; Incident occurred outside empty condo unit http://is.gd/hFeu1 

Other

• RT @radleybalko: El Paso rated safest big city in America. http://is.gd/hEdQj 
• RT @badast_turtles: Kansas Agency Ordered To Stop Collections In MD: MD regulators ordered a KS collection agency to... http://bit.ly/dZbddg 
• RT @mattyglesias: Without the TSA terrorists would blow up planes roughly as often as they currently destroy buses and trains, right?
• RT @wusa9: Quick Airport Security Tips; Warning: We Can't Guarantee Your 'Junk' Won't Get Touched http://bit.ly/foSUKp
• RT @CarrollStandard Are Air Travelers Criminal Suspects?: Growing revolt against invasive TSA practices is encouraging http://bit.ly/ibacnL

Karen Toles' Reply on Recent Prince George's County News

Hi, and thank you for following up.

 

Karen has not issued a public statement about the recent news and would like to decline comment on the questions at this time. She is planning a website and constituent newsletter to share views and actions. Please be in touch if you have further questions.

Questions for new council members about Leslie Johnson, Roberto Hylton, next council chair

On November 20, PG-Politics asked four of the five incoming Prince George's council members--not Leslie Johnson (D-Dist. 6)--several questions, listed below.

Mary Lehman (D-Dist. 1) sent a lengthy reply, posted separately here.

As of November 23:

The media director for Karen Toles (D-Dist. 7) replied on November 20, "Thanks for your questions. We'll confirm soon."  No further reply has been forthcoming.

Obie Patterson (D-Dist. 8) and Mel Franklin (D-Dist. 9)  have not replied.

Questions:

Have you made any public statement about recent Prince George's County news?

If not, will a statement be issued soon?

Do you support or oppose the seating of Leslie Johnson on December 6?

A recent press report indicated that you support the selection of Andrea Harrison (Lehman & Franklin) or Ingrid Turner (Toles & Patterson) as chair of the county council.  Is that correct?

Do you have a position on the retention of police chief Hylton?

Will you be having a website, online newsletter or other online means of communicating her positions and actions to your constituents?

Recent Prince George's County News (22 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Gazette: Judge considers waiving juvenile status in Cheltenham slaying http://is.gd/hChsb
• Diamondback: Delivery man robbed at Knox and Guilford; Another man mugged at gunpoint leaving Greenbelt Metro http://is.gd/hA7Pn 
• RT @ZoeTillman: #Gazette Man arrested in Saturday stabbing of off-duty Prince George's officerhttp://bit.ly/aAcwOa 
• RT @wusa9: Police: Man Arrested For Stabbing Officer Released On Bail http://bit.ly/9C99aP
• RT @BowiePatch: We'rll e doing a Q&A with Bowie Police Chief Perez, any quest you'd like to ask Bowie's 1st police chief? joshua@patch.com< 
• Greenbelt Patch: Naked Man Assaults Homeowner http://is.gd/hBP5T 
• PGPolice: Police Still Seeking Information in Fatal Pedestrian Crash (Branch Avenue) (2927) http://is.gd/hBZui http://is.gd/hBZui 
• GreenbeltPolice: Police Investigate Burglary and Assault Incident http://is.gd/hC0ax 
• PGPolice: PGPD Recruit Class Session 118 Partners with Mission of Love Charities To Assist Those In Need http://is.gd/hC0jk 
• RT @nsmcgill: Bowie man charged with distribution of child porn - http://is.gd/hBUPg 
• Post: Three Prince George's County men held in Fredericksburg bank robbery http://is.gd/hDxZZ l
• RT @nsmcgill: No electricity in Glenarden unit that catches fire, displaces family; Unattended candles started blaze http://is.gd/hBsuU 

Government & Politics

• Gazette: Del. Ross (D-22) pushes to close developers' campaign-funding loophole http://is.gd/hBZJI 
• MD Politics Watch: Farewell to MPW: This Time for Real http://is.gd/hAtdo Adam Pagnucco joins staff of incoming MoCo councilman Hans Riemer 
• MD Budget & Taxes:
• MD Reporter: Hospitality industry says “dime-a-drink” tax hike could be devastating http://is.gd/hAs8y 
• WSJ: Higher Taxes Don’t Lower Deficits http://is.gd/hBPrM 
• RT @TeamRonMiller: "Tax Hiking Liberals to Black Businesses: Drop Dead" http://bit.ly/hLhXUB
• RiverdalePatch: Some Campaign Signs Remain in Yards After Deadline http://is.gd/hALEF
• RT @terabithia4: Have you seen #election signs still up in your areas? We have: http://patch.com/A-cmP9 (via @RiverdalePatch) 
• RT @SuiteMagazine: Jim Vance interviews County Exec-Elect Rushern L. Baker tomorrow (Tuesday).
• Scandals
• Post (Editorial): The Leslie Johnson problem http://is.gd/hA7zC 
• PrinceGeorgian: Who should represent District 6 in Prince George’s County? http://is.gd/hAtI2 John Peter Thompson supports Arthur Turner
• RT @PGD9Politico Courtland Milloy's article misses the point. We are all ashamed & outraged at our leadership, including me (not African-Am) 
• RT @PGD9Politico Editors @washingtonpost forgot residents have a voice, & we can shame L. Johnson into stepping down w/o legal options 4 it. 
• RT @mdreps: Arrests in Pr. George's probe expose ties between @MDDems politicians, liquor officials http://wapo.st/aAL7sp 

Education

• RT @BowiePatch: Our second half of our feature on the newest sport to hit PG County schools - http://patch.com/A-cn6f #PG #Patch #Cricket

Business, Transportation & Development

• RT @SuiteMagazine: Did we mention that Raoul Dennis, publisher of Prince George's Suite Magazine was named CEO of the Year! congrats to him! 
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: What's #hyattsville doing to help improve traffic safety? http://aol.it/ev5MBD #patch
• RT @TeamRonMiller: "Tax Hiking Liberals to Black Businesses: Drop Dead" http://bit.ly/hLhXUB

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• RT @BowiePatch: We're doing a Q&A with Bowie Police Chief Perez, any quest you'd like to ask Bowie's 1st police chief? joshua@patch.com 
• College Park:
• Diamondback: Delivery man robbed at Knox and Guilford; Another man mugged at gunpoint leaving Greenbelt Metro http://is.gd/hA7Pn 
• GreenbeltPatch:
• Greenbelt Patch: Naked Man Assaults Homeowner http://is.gd/hBP5T 
• GreenbeltPolice: Police Investigate Burglary and Assault Incident http://is.gd/hC0ax
•  Hyattsville:
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: What's #hyattsville doing to help improve traffic safety? http://aol.it/ev5MBD #patch
• Riverdale Park:
• RiverdalePatch: Some Campaign Signs Remain in Yards After Deadline http://is.gd/hALEF 

Other

• RT @drgridlock: Government scientists offered possible fix for scanner privary concerns -- four years ago. http://wapo.st/bKoeVV#tsa 
• RT @WTOP: Protest could disrupt travel http://bit.ly/95MAI9 
• RT @postpolitics History repeats itself for White House with TSA screening uproar http://wapo.st/9bE3Ki 
• RT @WTOP: TSA chief: Body scan boycott would be mistake http://bit.ly/dlSjkL 
• Reason: Editorial Boards to the Little People Complaining About the TSA: Bend Over and Take it Like a Man! http://is.gd/hBnO4 
• RT @mddailyrecord: Airport security protests could disrupt holiday travel: http://bit.ly/cKjahM 
• RT @postpolitics: Who's exempt from airport security? - http://wapo.st/bzkcVn (from @edatpost) 
• RT @DelusionalDuck: Body-scanner makers spent millions on lobbying: Companies w/ multimillion-$ contracts to supply ... http://bit.ly/gihN21 
• Wired: Audit of TSA Screener Training Reveals Systemic Flaws http://is.gd/hBPfi 
• RT @postlocal: What to expect from #TSA screening, a @drgridlock roundup: http://wapo.st/9KnVu8 
• RT @wusa9: Woman Forced To Show Prosthetic Breast During Airport Screening http://bit.ly/hseGmO 
• RT @postpolitics: Poll: Nearly two-thirds support full-body scanners - http://wapo.st/folXpY(64%, down from 81% a few days ago)
• TheRawStory: ABC producer says TSA agent felt inside her underwear; Pat-down 'worse than the gynecologist,' producer says http://is.gd/hC1d0 
• RT @postpolitics: From @post_lead - Should the TSA try to weather the storm or plot a strategic retreat? - http://wapo.st/eR2GcQ 
• RT @washtimes: TSA revolts grow at grass roots http://bit.ly/hqUR8K 

Mary Lehman's Statement on Recent Prince George's County News

Dear Diane and interested citizens, I went on the record with the Washington Post Wednesday to say that Leslie Johnson should voluntarily forfeit her seat and spare the county further anguish and embarrassment and continued erosion of her credibility and ours as a council. If she insists on being seated, I believe her role on the council should be curtailed and she should not have a vote at the committee level, for example.

I do back Andrea Harrison for chair; she is the current vice chair and has the knowledge and skills to lead us.

I do not have strong feelings about Chief Hylton and thought he had generally done a good job. However, I was deeply troubled by news that county police officers were caught up in the illegal cigarette/alcohol/drug ring that federal prosecutors say is connected to the Johnson corruption probe.

I will end by saying while I am discouraged by the allegations and arrests, I remain hopeful that if we as elected officials are truly determined to clean up this county, we can transform Prince George's and make it the great county it has the potential to be. Despite the many challenges we face, I am optimistic; there are far more honest and honorable people than not in government and I intend to work hard and collaborate with my council colleagues and Mr. Baker to get things on the right track.

Thank you for your inquiry. I am with my kids on a pre-Thanksgiving vacation. I have not had a vacation since summer 2009 so now was the time to do it before the Dec. 6th swearing in. My ability to respond to email is limited to my BlackBerry, but I am staying on top of things with help from my staff.

Mary Lehman
Councilwoman-Elect
District 1

Recent Prince George's County News (21 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• PGPD Offers Important Holiday Safety Tips (2925) http://is.gd/hwPBx
• RT @DCAbloob RT @TBD Police have arrested Marvin Palencia as susp in death of Jacobo Vazquez, whose body was found in box along I-70 last wk
• RT @DCAbloob arrest warrant was out for Marvin Palencia of Hyattsville regarding death of Jacobo Vazquez whose body discovered last Mon 
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: #Hyattsville police seek suspects in stabbings http://aol.it/bwJSm4 #Patch 
• PGPolice: Prince George’s County Police Officer Stabbed; Suspect Arrested (2926) http://is.gd/hyBZo
• RT @ZoeTillman Gazette Off-duty officer stabbed working 2nd job at Adelphi rest (recovering, susp arrstd), more at http://bit.ly/cDtZEB soon 
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Hot off the press, the latest crime report: http://ow.ly/3dm4s

Government & Politics

• RT @postpolitics: Michael Steele's days appear to be numbered http://wapo.st/9DMQUs
• Scandals
• Post: Arrests in Pr. George's probe expose ties between politicians, liquor officials http://is.gd/hwOs5 about 21 hours ago
• Post: Arrests...politicians, liquor officials http://is.gd/hwOs5 PG's chief liquor inspector also head of the local Democratic Party 
• One of 5 members of PG Liquor License Comm also on Dem Cent Comm 
• Liiquor License Comm chairman married to former head of PG Dem Party
• Another Liquor License Comm member married to Del. Hoawrd (D-24) 
• Indicted Tick Tock owner paid $3,300 to M. Jackson campaign, $1.500 to R. Baker's 
• Mentions indicted Sen. Currie, D-25 & license for Shoppers despite community opposition
• NewsBusters: WaPo Breaking News Blog Omits Disgraced Democratic County Executive's Party Affiliation http://is.gd/hx2yv 
• NewsBuster: 'Name That Party': AP Adds a Race Card to the Mix in Prince George's Co. Md. Corruption Story http://is.gd/hx2P3 
• PG Monitor: SPEAK UP AND/OR STAND UP NOW! http://is.gd/hxOpe "demand that the Johnson's step aside NOW!" 
• AOLnews: $100K Down the Toilet: Scandal Rocks DC Suburb http://is.gd/hysH1 FBI: liquor stor owner gave Johnson $40,000 to fix permit problem
• Post (C.Milloy): Jack Johnson and my secret Prince George's shame http://is.gd/hzasN

Education

• RT @BowiePatch: There's new sport catching on in PG public schools. Here's hint, it's 2nd most popular sport worldwide http://aol.it/dlylVK

Business, Transportation & Development

• RT @ggwash: #WMATA created a 15-minute bus map. Are you on the "frequent Metrobus network"?: http://bit.ly/b2NysW

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie
• RT @BowiePatch: There's new sport catching on in PG public schools. Here's hint, it's 2nd most popular sport worldwide http://aol.it/dlylVK 
• College Park:
• CollegeParkPatch: Week in Review: More Arrests, Speed Cameras and the Fate of the College Park Bar Scene http://is.gd/hA3MR
• Greenbelt:
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Quite a bit happened this week, are you caught up? http://ow.ly/3dkk3 
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Hot off the press, the latest crime report: http://ow.ly/3dm4s 
• Hyattsville:
• HyattsvillePatch: Week In Review http://is.gd/hx1Vv
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: #Hyattsville police seek suspects in stabbings http://aol.it/bwJSm4 #Patch
• Riverdale Park
• RT @RiverdalePatch: The news you missed this week in Riverdale Park-University Park: http://patch.com/A-cnld 

Other

• RT @CarrollStandard: TSA's security charade http://bit.ly/cXLf2o 
• RT @WTOP: TSA has met the enemy _ and they are us http://bit.ly/aLyjEW 
• MSNBC: TSA pat-down leaves traveler covered in urine; 'I was absolutely humiliated,' said bladder cancer survivor http://is.gd/hwXlN 
• OutsideTheBeltway: Yet More Tales of the TSA (Along with the Line of the Day) http://is.gd/hwXeE 
• OutsideTheBeltway: Quote of the Day – Security Theater Edition http://is.gd/hwWR8 “TSA Agents Absolutely Hate New Pat Downs, Find Them...“ 
• PoliPundit: “Heads up, got a cutie for you.” http://is.gd/hx04x What one of Napolitano’s TSA thugs told someone about to see naked girl, 18 
• MSNBC: Obama: TSA pat-downs frustrating but necessary http://is.gd/hx0Il Easy for him to say since he & his privileged family can evade them 
• RT @matthewstoller: How about legislation requiring the same 'security' for private jet passengers, like members of Congress (@clairecmc)...
• OutsideTheBeltway: Yet Another TSA Outrage: Now They’re Strip Searching Children http://is.gd/hx7pY 
• PoliPundit: Video: TSA Strip-searches Child; What the hell are they doing to that kid??? http://is.gd/hx7h8 
• HotAir: TSA makes little boy remove shirt during pat down http://is.gd/hxNEP 
• OutsideTheBeltway: Obama Politically Tone Deaf On TSA Outrage http://is.gd/hxO6E ago
• RT @postpolitics: TSA chief: No change to pat-down policy http://wapo.st/du2zxP 

Recent Prince George's County News (20 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• PoliceOne.com: Corrupt DC-area cops and businesses indicted; Chief is "outraged at the disgraceful conduct demonst..." http://is.gd/htxsb 
• Gazette: Oxon Hill man arrested in burglary; Police say man could be involved w/ more than 100 thefts in Mont. & Fairfax http://is.gd/htxYi 
• RT @BowiePatch: Arrests Made in BB Gun Vandalism - Bowie, MD Patch http://bowie.patch.com/articles/arrests-made-in-bb-gun-vandalisms 
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: One of the BB gun vandals struck just outside Greenbelt: http://ow.ly/3cXIy 
• RT @laurelleader: Police searching for SUV driver in Laurel hit-and-run http://bit.ly/9FdF02 
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Man robbed at gunpoint at Greenbelt Metro Station last night, http://ow.ly/3cXYP

Government & Politics

• WSJ: California Bond Woe Bodes Ill for States http://is.gd/htyF0 (Mentions postponement of $176 million PG bond sales) 
• PG_Discussion: R. Baker announced 8 transition priorities yesterday, ethics, IG, audits, elim. corruption not on the list http://is.gd/htVow 
• RT @RiverdalePatch: Campaign signs remain up after deadline: http://patch.com/A-cmP9 
• Scandals
• RT @PGD9Politico Thank you @Mel4Council - 3 elected officials join call for Johnsons to step aside now http://t.co/ViPVbBd via @washingtonpost
• WTOP: The key players in Prince George's County corruption http://is.gd/htrHw Names 11 individuals 
• Post (Colbert King): In Prince George's, corruption's long shadows http://is.gd/htrX6 "How long has the rot been festering, and why has ..." 
• Post: Give up posts, more tell Johnsons http://is.gd/htvyA 
• FrederickNewsPost: They did what? "It's one of those cases that leave us wondering 'What were they thinking?'" http://is.gd/htx75 
• LaurelLeader: PG legislators say Johnsons' charges won't affect General Assembly session; Miller calls for tougher ... http://is.gd/htxmc 
• PoliceOne.com: Corrupt DC-area cops and businesses indicted; Chief is "outraged at the disgraceful conduct demonst..." http://is.gd/htxsb 
• MarylandMorning (WYPR): 11-22-10: The Eternal Cycle of Corruption and Reform http://is.gd/htywN 
• FBI: FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending November 19, 2010 http://is.gd/htz2z PG arrests: http://is.gd/htz7r
• GreenbeltPatch: Prince George's Legislators Say Johnsons' Charges Won't Affect Spring Session http://is.gd/hueEj 
• PrinceGeorgian (JPThompson): Prince George’s County MD, District 6 & the Future http://is.gd/huRdW stunned, dismayed, embarrassed, outraged 
• npr: Corruption Charges Disturb Residents In Md. County http://is.gd/huzpj 
• RT @nhagerwtop: Reading @AP Brian Witte's writethru on the #JackJohnson corruption case in Prince George's County. A thorough summation. 

Education

• Gazette: Hite anticipates another round of budget cuts; Educ. advocates say loss of stimulus funding could severely ... http://is.gd/htvPU
• Assoc. Baptist Press: County, church settle lawsuit over Christian school http://is.gd/htyhq (Riverdale Baptist expansion into AA County)

Business, Transportation & Development

• Post (Marcus Afzali): Will U-Md.'s new president get on board the Purple Line? http://is.gd/htxPd

Other

• NBCWashington: Va. Town Welcomes Salvation Army Bell Ringers; mayor opens town to them after Giant cracked down http://is.gd/htzBs 
• RT @WTOP: Giant's limit on bell ringers could hurt fund raising http://bit.ly/b8IBZH 
• RT @terabithia4: Now you can't even bring snow globes in carry-on luggage anymore. Seriously? #wecanthavenicethings #travel 
• NBCWashington: Holiday Travel: Millions of people about to experience the TSA's full body scans and pat downs 1st hand http://is.gd/htzQO
• OutsideTheBeltway: TSA Forces Cancer Survivor (US Airways Stewardess) To Show Prostestic Breast http://is.gd/htAdp
• OutsideTheBeltway: Privatize The TSA? http://is.gd/huevJ 
• Who'sYourNanny: Why Scaredy Cats Make Us All Less Safe http://is.gd/hufvx 
• PoliPundit: How To Profile Without Being Racist http://is.gd/hufi7 Here's how Israel does it: http://is.gd/hufmV
• OutsideTheBeltway: Ron Paul: Prosecute TSA Agents for Groping http://is.gd/huf8a

Recent Prince George's County News (19 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Crime & Police:
  • Gazette: County's safety director (Vernon Herron) stepping down to allow Rushern Baker to select new appointee http://is.gd/hpIC0 
  • WTOP: Pr. George's police sergeant receives support at hearing http://is.gd/hpNLR 
  • Post: Review of Pr. George's police secondary employment policies http://is.gd/hpWpL
  • RT @HyattsvllePatch: Hyattsville Police make an arrest in residential burglary case http://aol.it/brBtYf
  • RT @HyattsvllePatch: Hyattsville man wanted in connection with Frederick murder http://aol.it/9owcL1
  • RT @emilybabay: RT @dcexaminer: Teen arrested in string of P.G. armed robberies http://bit.ly/bfP1lo
  • RT @TBD: MoCo PD have arrested an Oxon Hill man for a Potomac burglary; looking into possible connection to NoVa serial burglaries. More TK. 
  • RiverdalePatch: Armed Robbery at Belcrest Road and College Heights Drive http://is.gd/hremK 
  • PGPolice: Arrests of Suspects Made in String of Vandalisms (2924) http://is.gd/hrqTj 
  • RT @PGPDPressOffice: Prince George's County Police Chief Roberto L. Hylton to be featured on Fox 5 news at 10:00pm http://www.nixle.us/73XN5
  • RT @myfoxdc 1-on-1 With PG Police Chief Hylton: It is a corruption investigation that is turning Prince George... http://tinyurl.com/24kz9nh 
  • Greenbelt Police Weekly Activity Report as of November 19, 2010:  http://yhoo.it/cHFwVj 
  • RT @RiverdalePatch: Armed robbery in University Park: http://patch.com/A-cmrq 
  • RT @postcrime: Pr. George's police investigating officer's conduct at federal courthouse http://wapo.st/9jVTdo
  • RT @InjusticeNews: PG Co MD cop investigated over altercation at court with man who said he was happy cop was in jail http://is.gd/hsf7N 
  • RT @PGPDPressOffice: PGPD Investigates Citizen Armed Robbery in College Park http://www.nixle.us/744R9

Government & Politics

• PG-Politics: Join The TAC Companies & Angela Alsobrooks at the National Harbor - Reminder http://is.gd/hruvH 
• myfoxdc.com: FOX 5 Goes 1-on-1 with Prince George's State's Attorney-Elect Angela Alsobrooks http://is.gd/hpNBn 
• PG-Politics Fwd: PRESS RELEASE: PRINCE GEORGE?S COUNTY EXECUTIVE-ELECT RUSHERN:  http://yhoo.it/aNMO7B 
• RT @EnvisionPrinceG: County Executive Elected Committed To Enhancing Economic Development in Prince George’s County http://is.gd/hrpb3
• RT @MDPolicy: Why the rep. party is called the "stupid party" and the dem. party is called the "evil party" http://su.pr/4Spaxm 
• MD Budget & Taxes:
• RT @AFPMD The MD Tax commission recommended that combined reporting should not be used nor should the corporate tax... http://fb.me/LGMG7N6R 
• Scandals:
• Post: PG officials mum about scandal http://is.gd/hpJa8 "normally tight-lipped county elected officials are more reclusive than usual."
• Post: Incoming council members apparently opposed Leslie Johnson taking office: Harrison (5), Franklin (9), Lehman (1), Olson (3) 
• Gazette: Observers: Baker failing to fully acknowledge problems; PG exec-elect must do more to assure citizens, some say http://is.gd/hpMWb
• Gazette: Developers praise housing program in Prince George's; Johnson allegations involve cash for help with HUD http://is.gd/hpNLR
• WTOP: Pr. George's police sergeant receives support at hearing http://is.gd/hpNLR 
• Post: Review of Pr. George's police secondary employment policies http://is.gd/hpWpL 
• RT @MDNews_WTOP: Pr. George's officials split on Leslie Johnson's future http://bit.ly/bJY1lf 
• RT @PGCrime: Incoming Prince George's councilman calls for #LeslieJohnson to step down - http://tinyurl.com/24m7ba5 #PGCounty
• RT @PGD9Politico: New Blog Post: Silence Speaks Louder Than Words. http://wp.me/p15aII-T
• @marylandmoment PG officials say Johnsons should quit http://is.gd/hqVGY Del. Walker (26) & Ross (22) in addition to council reprtd earlier 
• RT @BowiePatch John Rouse's weekend column, a day early. What do the recent events mean for the future of PG County? http://patch.com/A-cmtW 
• RT @PGPDPressOffice: Prince George's County Police Chief Roberto L. Hylton to be featured on Fox 5 news at 10:00pm http://www.nixle.us/73XN5
• RT @myfoxdc 1-on-1 With PG Police Chief Hylton: It is a corruption investigation that is turning Prince George... http://tinyurl.com/24kz9nh 
• RT @GazPolitics: Observers: Baker failing to fully acknowledge problems: http://tinyurl.com/2g2xxsd
• ChvBlog: County Officials Begin To Talk about Johnson Resignation http://is.gd/hscug 
• Big Brother:
• RT @GGLaurelLeader Speed cameras go into affect in Laurel Nov. 22. Warnings 2B issued for 30 days then $40 fines for 12+ miles over limits

Business, Transportation & Development

• RT @PrinceGeorgesMD: Update TheBus Restructuring Notice November 23rd http://bit.ly/bWcwza 
• Gazette: Developers praise housing program in Prince George's; Johnson allegations involve cash for help with HUD http://is.gd/hpNLR 
• RT @ZoeTillman: Major road improvements planned around Andrews; Private-property reclaiming among long-term suggestionshttp://bit.ly/dw7oAx 
• RT @TBDCommute: Streetcar plans for Columbia Pike in Arlington & Fairfax Cos. continue to take shape: http://tbd.ly/daBc6r PG County? Nah 
• RT @bbjonline: Despite co-owner having a different view, Penn National reaffirms plan to cut Laurel racing http://ow.ly/3cNfJ 
• RT @laurelleader: video: Is live racing a long shot at Laurel Park? @GGLaurelLeader checks the pulse at the race track http://bit.ly/cIqgFS 

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• RT @MDPolicy: Whoops, posted wrong link yesterday about Bowie annexing land to increase tax base: http://su.pr/1O6WL9
• College Park:
• RT @RethinkCP: Collecting College Park: The Weekly Link Roundup http://bit.ly/cAs3qM 
• RT @PGPDPressOffice: PGPD Investigates Citizen Armed Robbery in College Park http://www.nixle.us/744R9
• Colmar Manor:
• RT @DelusionalDuck Colmar Manor hopes to turn small town into big environmental leader; wants to join a program that... http://bit.ly/aQ7BhR 
• Edmonston:
• RT @bcbolin: Thx! RT @SmartGrowthMD: Edmonston Mayor Adam Ortiz and Brent Bolin, Director of Adv @AnacostiaWS, talk... http://fb.me/LnJ5MzJR
• Greenbelt:
• Greenbelt News Review: November 18 issue now online http://is.gd/hpVpI  
• Greenbelt Police Weekly Activity Report as of November 19, 2010:  http://yhoo.it/cHFwVj 
• Hyattsville:
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: Hyattsville Police make an arrest in residential burglary case http://aol.it/brBtYf
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: Hyattsville man wanted in connection with Frederick murder http://aol.it/9owcL1
• Laurel:
• RT @postcrime: New police chief named in Laurel http://wapo.st/bpO2mQ 
• RT @GGLaurelLeader Speed cameras go into affect in Laurel Nov. 22. Warnings 2B issued for 30 days then $40 fines for 12+ miles over limits
• RT @bbjonline: Despite co-owner having a different view, Penn National reaffirms plan to cut Laurel racing http://ow.ly/3cNfJ 
• RT @laurelleader: video: Is live racing a long shot at Laurel Park? @GGLaurelLeader checks the pulse at the race track http://bit.ly/cIqgFS 
•  University Park:
• RT @RiverdalePatch: Armed robbery in University Park: http://patch.com/A-cmrq 

Other

• MD Politics Watch: Maryland Blogdom, January – October 2010 http://is.gd/hpKSd Readership statistics, PG-Politics shows large increase
• PG-Politics Fwd: Bob Ross Elected President of the Prince George's County NAACP: http://yhoo.it/b8bysh
• RT @lakeside17: @pgpolitics Great news about new PG NAACP Pres. Now I can look forward to being active! 
• SoMdOnline: Maryland's Sikhs Disturbed by TSA Turban Screenings http://is.gd/hrrZc 
• RT @BoingBoing: TSA confiscates heavily-armed soldiers' nail-clippers http://bit.ly/aLnhxF
• RT @JoeyCoon MT @stackiii 9 yrs ago today, Bush signed Aviation & Transportation Security Act, creating TSA. It has yet to catch a terrorist
• Outside The Beltway: TSA Body Image Scanners: Timeline http://is.gd/hqTqI 
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: If even small number of people participate, security protest could disrupt holiday travel http://bit.ly/bALfFu

Recent Prince George's County News (18 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Weekly Crime Reports Summary will be posted later
• Police Press Releases
• 11/12/2010 PGPD Honors Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2913) http://is.gd/gZS9a
• 11/13/2010 Police Seek Suspects in a String of Vandalisms (2914) http://is.gd/h20im
• 11/13/2010 Police Seek Assistance in Locating Critical Missing Female (Adriana Randolph) (2915) http://is.gd/h209x
• 11/14/2010 Critical Missing Female Located (Adriana Randolph) (2916) http://is.gd/h20ow
• 11/16/2010 Arrest Made in Homicide on Marlboro Pike (2917) http://is.gd/hhk6P
• 11/17/2010 Identity of Suspect Sought in Multiple Commercial Armed Robberies (2918) http://is.gd/hlsLT
• 11/18/2010 PGPD Hosts “Harvesting Hope Through Help” (2919) http://is.gd/hnm0p
• 11/18/2010 Secondary Employment Policy Review Group Set to Begin Work (2920) http://is.gd/hn79N
• 11/18/2010 Designated Media Parking During Florida State vs. Maryland Football Game (2921) http://is.gd/hnmOH
• 11/18/2010 PGPD Hosts “Harvesting Hope through Help” (2922) http://is.gd/hodJF
• 11/18/2010 Police Make Quick Arrest of Suspect Wanted for Multiple Commercial Armed Robberies; Apprehended While Attempting Another (2923) http://is.gd/hodrz
• Police & crime news:
  
  • RT @postcrime: Pr. George's exec.-elect urged to keep Hylton http://wapo.st/d7u2z1 
  • Gazette: Morningside police nab man wanted for killing mother, grandmother in NC http://is.gd/hlzDr 
  • RT @PGD9Politico: @PGPDPressOffice Way to break the law this am on 210! PG Pol off #4464 driving while looking down & texting on blackberry
  • RT @PGD9Politico: FYI @PrinceGeorgesMD This morning on 210, PG Police officer #4464 driving while looking down & texting on blackberry. 
  • RT @CollegePrkPatch: Student robbed on UMd. campus: http://patch.com/A-clsq 
  • RT @thedbk: BREAKING: Student robbed in Mowatt Lane Garage -- http://bit.ly/aD5DX8 
  • RT @GGLaurelLeader: 24-year vet & Dep chief Richard McLaughlin is Laurel's new police chief. expected to be confirmed by City Council Mon.
  • RT @PGSentinel: Big shake ups in store for Bowie Police Department http://shar.es/Xn5uR 
  • PGPolice: PGPD Hosts “Harvesting Hope Through Help” (2919) http://is.gd/hnm0p
    PGPolice: PGPD Hosts “Harvesting Hope through Help” (2922) http://is.gd/hodJF 
  • PGPolice: Designated Media Parking During Florida State vs. Maryland Football Game (2921) http://is.gd/hnmOH 
  • PGPolice: Police Arrest Suspect Wanted 4 Multiple Commercial Armed Robberies, Apprehended While Attempting Another (2923) http://is.gd/hodrz 
  • RT @CollegePrkPatch Man w/ knife arrested near Ritchie Coliseum. Intended 2 kill police officer who had arrested him http://patch.com/A-clMy 
  • RT @postcrime: Man is charged after being spotted with knife near U-Md. http://wapo.st/a8uVT6
  • RT @myfoxdc: Man Arrested, Threatens To Kill Officer: University of Maryland Police have arrested a man... http://tinyurl.com/25lzuop 
• Arrests of police officers:
• RT @wusa9 Officer's Hearing Postponed; Chief Hylton Called A Snitch http://bit.ly/cwbhE8 Over a dozen PG cops in court to support Delabrer 
• Post: Prosecutor: Pr. George's officer made light of drug running http://is.gd/hlz7T 
• RT @PGCrime: Bail denied for PGCounty police officer accused of cocaine trafficking - http://tinyurl.com/26tsfnm
• RT @PGSentinel: PGCounty police officer will remain detained in federal drug trafficking case http://shar.es/Xnm7n 
• PGPolice: Secondary Employment Policy Review Group Set to Begin Work (2920) http://is.gd/hn79N
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: PGCPD form secondary employment policy review group, http://ow.ly/3c8T0 
• RT @postcrime: 2nd arrest for cop (Juan Carter) accused of re-selling guns seized from criminals http://wapo.st/98lFpA 
• Fire/EMS:
• RT @PGFDPIO: PG Fire/EMS Department: 3 Separate Home Fires Displace 11 Residents http://is.gd/hmDP0 

Government & Politics

• The Johnsons (general)
• Gazette: Service before self; To best help county, the Johnsons need to step away from governing (Editorial) http://is.gd/hlKXA
• Post (R.McCartney): The 'perception' problem in Prince George's: "The problem isn't just perception. It's reality." http://is.gd/hlCzn
• RT @PGD9Politico: Right on target, blog to come... RT @pgpolitics Post (R.McCartney): The 'perception' problem in Pr... http://is.gd/hlCzn 
• Post: Starting from scratch in Prince George's http://is.gd/hof0l 
• Gazette: Don't blame me, I voted for Scott (Letter fm T.Priestley) http://is.gd/hlKvw Single-party system leads to corruption, lies & graft
• RT @MDNews_WTOP: VIDEO: Asian cartoon animates Pringe George's corruption http://bit.ly/clu5Gn 
• RT @PGD9Politico: Really funny, but sad too. RT @pgpolitics Fw: Jack Johnson Cartoon on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIHL_z2nfpI 
• WBJ: Prince George's probe finds more cash http://is.gd/hlyEG 
• Gazette: Widespread investigation unfolds. Feds: Johnson arrests just ‘tip of the iceberg' so far in long-reaching probe, http://is.gd/hlzlN
• Gazette: Johnson touts legacy, but residents give mixed reviews http://is.gd/hlJSu 
• RT @pgfflinda @syancyfox5 y not ask "current" Co Ex Johnson what HE's doing to counter corruption? Baker not in office Jack is Doing what? 
• Sun: Jack Johnson: A legacy; A cocktail party intended to celebrate the legacy of disgraced PG Exec has been canceled. http://is.gd/hn7EQ
• ExploreHarford: Decker's liquor store in Bel Air found connected to corruption investigation of PG County executive http://is.gd/hn7Qz 
• RT @MDPolicy: PG County investigation goes deeper and deeper -- who are we going to arrest next? http://su.pr/36BlyZ
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: At annual PGC Municipal Association dinner, county executive Johnson not present. 
• Should Leslie Johnson take office?
• RT @postlocal: Petition drive: Leslie Johnson, arrested last week with husband Jack, should be kept off PG Council: http://wapo.st/b0i2pG 
• Gazette: Res say Leslie Johnson should not take office; Law allows county exc's wife to hold council seat despite charges http://is.gd/hlJJS 
• RT @mdreporter: Residents petitioning to keep Leslie Johnson from her council seat http://bit.ly/cbK274 
• RT @postlocal: 3 Pr. Geo.'s council members want Leslie Johnson to forgo seat. #jackjohnson. http://wapo.st/dvEeAj 
• RT @marylandmoment: PG council members want Leslie Johnson to step aside: At least three members of the PG Co... http://bit.ly/9JYfiS 
• RT @PGD9Politico: @marylandmoment Lots of Prince George's County residents want her to step aside too: http://wp.me/p15aII-K 
• RT @kidjk: Pr. Geo council members want L. Johnson to step aside http://is.gd/hmHnW 
• RT @PGD9Politico: Maryland Politics Watch: @rushernbaker says Leslie Johnson should take office...sort of. http://tiny.cc/zy7m9 
• RT @TBD: PG Co Councilman-elect Mel Franklin says Leslie Johnson shouldn't take the oath of office http://tbd.ly/bPuaOk (via @TBDNewsTalk)
• RT @PGD9Politico: Kudos to @Mel4Council! RT @TBD: Mel Franklin says Leslie Johnson shouldn't take oath of office http://tbd.ly/bPuaOk
• RT @ElaheIzadi only 76 people have signed petition calling for leslie johnson to resign. after all the press, i'm really surprised not more 
• MD Politics Watch: Rushern Baker: Leslie Johnson Should be Sworn In (Updated) http://is.gd/hofM4 
• RT @PGD9Politico: New Blog Post: Put the Pride Back in Public Service (and no, this isn't about Jack Johnson) http://wp.me/p15aII-O
• RT @DreamTeamT: Register of Wills: County Employee Selling Real Estate – While County... http://t.co/9cUTOdi 
• Gazette: Former candidate ifaces additional charge over campaign flier; Mathis says complaints are politically motivated http://is.gd/hlK8T 
• RT @mdreporter: Mooney, Wargotz potential new state GOP chairs. http://bit.ly/cbK274 
• RT @kidjk: I agree w/ Mike Huckabee, elected officials running for President should have to resign their current offices first.
• RT @PGSentinel: Prince George's Hospital Center opens domestic violence center http://shar.es/XnpWs 
• RT @PGSentinel: PGCounty executive-elect launches new websites, ready for inauguration Dec. 6 http://shar.es/Xnr1H 
• RT @PGSentinel: Baker vows to improve schools, spur economic growth http://shar.es/Xn2GR 
• Big Brother:
• RT @PGSentinel: Hyattsville City Council talks speed cameras, traffic solutions http://shar.es/XnsNf 
• RT @zurialjazz: "FBI Meets with Google, Facebook in Wiretap Push"Guess we are all being watched? it's official. Search the above. 

Education

• Gazette: Bowie State appoints staff attorney as interim provost; Previous leader left after ‘no confidence' vote http://is.gd/hlJY8 
• Gazette: O'Malley eyes compromise on state teacher evaluations http://is.gd/hlKiH 

Transportation & Development

• RT @GreenbeltPatch: TRU-G members met with Del. Justin Ross last night to discuss transportation concerns in Greenbelt, http://ow.ly/3bFvZ 
• Post: Prince George's County development projects http://is.gd/hlBFy
• RT @nsmcgill: Annapolis Road plan passes approval hurdle - http://is.gd/hlWAG 
• RT @laurelleader: Future of Laurel Park racetrack to be discussed further later this month @GGLaurelLeader reports http://ow.ly/3bQEz 
• RT @nsmcgill: Proposal could reroute truck traffic; Seat Pleasant residents complained of loud noise, damage to vehicles http://is.gd/hlWtH 
• RT @nsmcgill: Cheverly mother seeks tougher penalties after Green Party sen. cand. daughter killed while bicycling - http://is.gd/hlWUm 
• RT @PGSentinel: Bus route changes coming to Greenbelt Dec. 20 http://shar.es/XnGMB 
• RT @MDPolicy Bowie, MD considers annexing more land to increase tax base. Didn't know you could just do that... http://su.pr/36BlyZ 

Other

• Wired: Web Censorship Bill Sails Through Senate Committee http://is.gd/hofcw 
• RT @CarrollStandard: The Sickly State of the First Amendment by Nat Hentoff http://bit.ly/aXeup6 
• RT @COF_: Giant Foods chain limits days, hours charitable groups can raise funds in front of stores http://cot.ag/9J8grU 
• RT @wusa9: Backlash Grows Over Pat-Downs, Scanners http://bit.ly/d9NJKu 
• RT @FKlopott working on TSA, body scan, pat down story: anyone have ideas on angles that haven't been covered yet? The more local, the bettr 
• RT @TBD: VA Rep. Jim Moran does not concur w #TSA skeptics: "I could care less whether somebody feels me up." http://tbd.ly/ajedoU 
• OutsideTheBeltway: Airline Security Killing More People Than It Saves? http://is.gd/hohko 
• RT @washtimes: PRUDEN: Stripping for a full travel experience http://bit.ly/dinjTT