UMPD, DEA collect over 400 tons of drugs at take back event

By Dylan Spilko Residents of the College Park area took advantage of an opportunity to return unused and expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Drug Enforcement Agency and University of Maryland Police Department hosted the Oct. 26 event.  Citizens were given a chance to dump their unwanted prescription drugs of all kinds with no questions asked from authorities.  “This is … Continue reading UMPD, DEA collect over 400 tons of drugs at take back event

Police officers and local youth team up for friendly basketball game

    By Sean Mahoney There has been tension between police officers and citizens recently. Police relations with citizens have become a focal point in the College Park community. The College Park Dream Team addresses these concerns. The CP Dream Team includes officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department, College Park Police Department, and Maryland Park Police Department among other departments. The team focuses … Continue reading Police officers and local youth team up for friendly basketball game

No injuries reported in South Campus Diner fire

A fire that lit up the South Campus Diner late Monday night resulted in no injuries. Late Monday night police officers came rushing into the South Campus Diner, told everyone to leave and pulled the fire alarm. The diner was quickly evacuated as police cars, fire trucks and ambulances rushed to the scene. Rumors started circulating on campus as to the cause of the fire as … Continue reading No injuries reported in South Campus Diner fire