Furlough Cheesecake Sisters Give Sweet Treats to Essential Workers

(Click on the image for Shomari Stone's News4 report)

• "Remember those Maryland sisters that turned their frustrations into sweet success back during the government shutdown? They’re getting creative again during the coronavirus pandemic. News4’s Shomari Stone spoke with them about what they’re doing to give back to the community."
• Nikki Howard and Jaqi Wright supported last year's District VII Police Appreciation Thanksgiving event with donations of their delicious cheesecake!

‘This must stop’: Reckless driving soars amid COVID-19 closures

(Click on the image for Rob Woodfork's WTOP report)

• The global coronavirus pandemic has eased traffic congestion in the D.C. area but has led to a dramatic rise of excessive speeding at a time when more people are walking or riding bicycles.
• It is imperative for all children and their parents, and it behooves all pedestrians, joggers, motorcyclists, exercisers, cyclists, and moped and e-scooter riders to review proper safety tips and take necessary precautions to make these outdoor activities as safe as possible.

Click on the image for AAA's bike safety tips.

Maryland State Police Cite Beltway Driver for 136 mph

(Click on the image for the MSP news release)

Just yesterday [May 3, 2020], troopers from the College Park Barrack working speed enforcement on the Capital Beltway and I-95 issued citations for the following:

• 80-89 mph – 3 citations
• 90-99 mph – 12 citations
• 100+  mph – 7 citations, including speeds measured at 114, 120, 130 and 136 mph.

Maryland State Police highway safety initiatives in this region and throughout the state will continue, in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Transportation and local law enforcement.  Please obey the speed limit, do not drive aggressively or impaired and always buckle up.