PG-Politics: Recent Prince George's County News (2 Dec 2015)

Judge: Maryland cross memorial doesn’t violate Constitution bit.ly/1Pv9sHE #WTOP : View summary

40-foot cross on Md.-owned land outside DC that atheist group sued over does not violate Constitution, judge rules. cbsloc.al/1IE8Rvp : View summary

Large cross not a religious endorsement. What do you think? ow.ly/VosJG : View details

#PGCounty parent? Your opinion? School won't return money coach took from middle school cheerleader. @wusa9 #mypgc wusa9.com/story/news/201… : View summary

Gov. Hogan says he is concerned about Maryland’s new voting system “collapsing” next year. wp.me/p14KT9-1Woq : View summary

Local leaders are standing against Governor Hogan's request to deny Syrian refugees entrance to Maryland. bit.ly/1NHZ5zM : View details

#mdsen news: Maryland SEIU locals are backing @VanHollenForMD despite a long history with @DonnaFEdwards baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/… : View summary
Some of the SEIU locals (1199/32BJ) are among the most politically active labor groups in Maryland. #mdsen baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/… : View summary

Derrick Davis is the new County Council Chairman and Dannielle Glaros will serve as the vice chair. bit.ly/1IpxAZt : View details

The annual Winter Festival of Lights is now up at Watkins Regional Park. bit.ly/1Qf68if pic.twitter.com/ZcOqpgRTZM : View photo

Bowie residents are asking their city council to look into conditions on the Mitchellville Road corridor. bit.ly/1Q16t9L : View details

I'm at trial for police officer charged for holding his gun to head of man while on duty. Prince George, MD already fired Officer Santiago. : View location
Defense says Officer Santiago was inexperienced and doesn't deserve to be a police officer but it's not criminal act. : View location
Prosecution - Santiago abused his police badge with intent to instill fear and humiliate victim Cunningham by holding gun at his head. : View location
Judge rules Santiago guilty of all charges - first and second degree assault and two more. Bond revoked. Police officer taken in handcuffs. : View details
Santiago family in tears in courtroom. The former police officer will be in jail until sentencing in January. : View location
New Shock video - Cell Phone Video of police officer Santiago holding gun to victim head for illegal parking youtu.be/R3FFaJLcKXE : View location

Judge is deliberating in the case of a #PGPD officer accused of holding a gun to a man's head during a minor traffic stop in Bowie in 2014. : View details
PGPD Officer Jenchesky Santiago took the stand in his own defense. He says he drew his weapon during traffic stop for "tactical advantage." : View details
Defense calls Santiago's actions "reprehensible," but argues they did not rise to criminal level; says he was fearful during confrontation. : View details
Prosecution calls the #PrinceGeorges police officer a "cowboy" who abused his power, and was "showing off" during incident w/ gun in Bowie. : View details
#PGPD Ofc. Jenchesky Santiago has been stripped of his powers and suspended without pay, since 2014 incident, pending outcome of trial. : View details
Judge finds #PrinceGeorges Ofc. Santiago GUILTY of all charges, including assault, for holding a gun to man's head during a confrontation. : View details
#BREAKING: #PGPD Ofc. Santiago found guilty on ALL counts; bond is revoked. Deputies cuffed him and took him away. pic.twitter.com/t81cw3FPHR : View photo
#PGPD Chief says he will recommend termination, after Santiago's conviction on assault, use of firearm, misconduct. pic.twitter.com/Lj55VSTdS9 : View photo
"Everyone needs to be held accountable for their actions." - William Cunningham on officer who held gun to his head. pic.twitter.com/tcIlgcSvm5 : View photo

@EmilyMiller The Prince George's County (MD) Police Dept. did not fire him. The administrative process hasn't been completed. : View conversation

Breaking: PGPD Officer Santiago found guilty of 1st and 2nd degree assault and gun charge. He's being taken into custody. @nbcwashington : View details
Sentencing on January 8th. : View details

PGPD officer Santiago guilty on all counts. Bond revoked. Sentencing January 8, 2016. : View details
SA Alsobrooks on conviction of PGPD officer Santiago. Actions reckless & illegal, no place for that conduct in Dept. pic.twitter.com/sMni2Z0RuZ : View photo

VIDEO: PGPD releases video of officer's egregious actions; Chief condemns behavior. goo.gl/46jK8c : View details
@PG_SAO credits the PGPD with bringing the cell phone video of Ofcr Santiago to her office. pic.twitter.com/mGFQOiltwX : View photo
Chief Magaw on Santiago verdict: "This officer's actions were his and his alone. He was held accountable." pic.twitter.com/xwbRC2nNTs : View photo
Chief Magaw: "I met with Mr. Cunningham (victim) and apologized to him. I thanked him for coming forward." pic.twitter.com/8KAC8pb9QY : View photo
Chief Magaw on suspended Officer Santiago: "I am recommending termination." pic.twitter.com/vcgEjIuKzw : View photo
VIDEO: Chief Magaw comments on officer’s conviction. goo.gl/46jK8c : View details

PGFD Bomb Squad investigating an unattended package inside Bladensburg HIgh School. Building has been evacuated. NFD : View details
U/D Bladensburg High School - Bomb Squad gives All Clear - unattended package was rendered safe and turned out to be non-hazardous. #PGFD : View details