Suspect Ambushes Officer Outside Police Station; Officer Fatally Wounded

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Camp Springs Civic Association

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Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson

The Prince George’s County Police Department is grieving after one of our officers lost his life in the line of duty this afternoon. Four-year veteran Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson was assigned to our Narcotic Enforcement Division. The 28 year old detective was fatally wounded after exchanging gunfire with a suspect outside the District III station which is attached to our headquarters in Palmer Park.

The preliminary investigation reveals a suspect opened fire outside the front doors of the station around 4:30 pm. POFC Colson returned fire. Colson was shot and died a short time later. The suspect was also struck. He is expected to survive and remains under police custody at an area hospital.  Charges are pending. A second suspect was taken in for questioning. Investigators are working to determine the motive in this case.

Our department is eternally grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support from our community, the law enforcement family and our elected leaders.

Source: pgpolice.blogspot.com

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26th District Community Breakfast & 2016 Legislative Update

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Camp Springs Civic Association

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a great week!
There are a number of important issues that are before the legislature this session. I
am hosting a 26th District Community Breakfast (FREE) to give a 2016 legislative
update; as well as, hear your concerns and comments. The community breakfast will
take place on Saturday, March 12th from 9:00am to 10:30am at Harmony Hall Regional
Center located at 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland, 20744
(Registration is REQUIRED). You can register for the community breakfast at
In addition, please mark your calendars for the 26th District Night Out in Annapolison Monday, March 28th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
In closing, the 2016-17 Scholarship Application is now available at
www.senatormuse.com, if you should have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact my office at 301-858-3092 or email me at muse@senatormuse.com.
Sincerely,
C. Anthony Muse
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TODAY: Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III Presents His Proposed FY 2017 Budget

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Camp Springs Civic Association

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Today, Thursday, March 10, at 3:00 p.m. in the Media Room of the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III will unveil his proposed FY 2017 budget.  Residents and stakeholders can watch the presentation online on the County’s website, http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov as well as through Periscope at County Executive Baker’s Twitter account, @CountyExecBaker.

“After months of meeting with departments and talking with citizens and businesses around the county, I am pleased to submit my proposed operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2017,” said County Executive Baker. “I am confident that with the priorities outlined in this budget, we will continue to see our investments pay off for our citizens and promote Prince George’s County as the ‘Place to Be’.

Once the FY 2017 Proposed Budget is submitted by the County Executive, the Prince George’s County Council must adopt the FY 2017 Proposed Budget on or before June 1, 2016.

WHAT:
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III to Present His Proposed FY 2017 Budget

WHEN:
Today, Thursday, March 10, 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:
County Administration Building
Media Room, 1st Floor
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD

For more information please visit our website news page.

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