Greenbelt
Coverage of Greenbelt in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Victory for Greenbelt’: City leaders celebrate FBI headquarters ruling
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from ending expected plans and relocating the FBI headquarters to another D.C. building. The ruling restored the project's site to Greenbelt, which city leaders celebrated as a victory for the area. Officials emphasized that this outcome validates the importance of the selection process and is predicted to be an economic boon for Prince George’s County.
- Man indicted in a string of shootings and carjackings across Prince George’s County
A Glen Burnie man was indicted on 71 counts for a series of shootings and carjackings in Prince George’s County neighborhoods. The incidents occurred on a single Friday afternoon last month, and the suspect, Larry Simpson, had a prior murder conviction. He was arrested after attempting his third carjacking.
- Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department, which could allow him to avoid prison time but face a $2.25 million fine. The case involves diary-like notes he shared with family members while preparing a memoir, and a rearraignment is scheduled for June 26 in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland.
- Maryland Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Exploiting Several Minors
Isaiah Poole, a 25-year-old from Suitland, Maryland, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison and 20 years of supervised release for producing child sexual abuse material. The sentencing was carried out by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby in Greenbelt, Maryland.
- Maryland Man Sentenced for SNAP Benefits Fraud Scheme
Brendyn Andrew, a 34-year-old Maryland man, was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for orchestrating a SNAP benefits fraud scheme. The conviction included charges of unauthorized access device possession, aggravated identity theft, passport fraud, and witness tampering. U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang imposed the sentence in Greenbelt, Maryland.