Thursday, July 7, 2011
UTC officials say their restaurant and residence hub, near the corner of Belcrest Road and East West Highway in Hyattsville, is a safe, welcoming place for locals and commuters alike.
The June 30 stabbing death of 21-year-old Leonard Raynod Smith-Matthews has raised some concerns about safety at Hyattsville’s University Town Center. But UTC officials say their restaurant and residence hub, near the corner of Belcrest Road and East-West Highway, is a safe, welcoming place for locals and commuters alike. “Notwithstanding what happened last week, we’re reevaluating everything on the security issue,” said M. Scott DeCain, a principal with Bald Eagle Partners, representing UTC. DeCain met with Hyattsville Police Chief Douglas Holland after the stabbing to discuss opportunities to improve security at UTC. “[That is] ultimately the most important issue that we can address,” he said. “If that analysis shows things can be done …
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
On June 30, Leonard Raynod Smith-Matthews, 21, was fatally stabbed at the plaza just outside of David Cron’s home at University Town Center's One Independence Plaza.
When David Cron moved into his condominium at University Town Center just more than three years ago, he expected more out of the location where he and his parents also owned a Three Brothers franchise. “Seeing it decline every day is frustrating, sad, depressing,” Cron said. “[UTC] has not lived up to what it’s supposed to be. It’s not being supported by anyone. On June 30, Leonard Raynod Smith-Matthews, 21, was fatally stabbed at the plaza just outside of Cron’s home. Prince George’s County Police, who are investigating the case, have no suspects in custody at this time. “It’s kind of surreal to me,” Cron said. “It’s upsetting and disturbing that happening 100 feet away from my door.” From his work at Three Brothers, Cron said he has seen…
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Hyattsville also uses a security program called Safe City to monitor things at some commercial areas around the city, including University Town Center.
A few hours after 21-year-old Leonard Raynod Smith-Matthews was fatally stabbed at University Town Center on June 30 city police Sgt. Chris Purvis said his department was hoping that surveillance video from the scene would help them solve the crime. While Prince George’s County Police will investigate the homicide—the Hyattsville Police Department does not have a homicide unit—the HPD will assist the county during the process. Four other people were stabbed during the altercation, Purvis said. Since UTC was built out starting in 2007—the entertainment hub boasts several restaurants, a movie theater and outdoor seating, often with live entertainment—one homicide was reported at the student towers in spring of 2008. The crime was believed …
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County police said they have no suspects in the fatal stabbing of Leonard Raynod Smith-Matthews.
Cpl. Mike Rodriguez of the Prince George's County Police Department said Tuesday afternoon that police have no new information about the stabbing death of Leonard Raynod Smith-Matthews Thursday night at University Town Center. Smith-Matthews was killed during an alleged brawl at the plaza in front of the Royale 13 theater, near Old Dominion Brewhouse and Hank's Tavern and Eats. Five people were stabbed during the fight, but only Smith-Matthews, 21, of Edmonston was injured fatally. Rumors have spread about various reasons for the brawl, but police cannot confirm any motive as of this time. Patch will continue to update you as more information becomes available.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Here is a list of the crimes reported to the Hyattsville Police Department.
June 19 At the Mall at Prince George’s, about 2:45 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a victim’s wallet after he placed it on the courter in a store there. At the Mall at Prince George’s, about 5 p.m., a suspect was arrested for shoplifting at a store there. June 20 At the 3900 block of Hamilton Street, sometime between 10 p.m. on June 19 and 4:30 p.m. this date, someone broke into an and vandalized items inside. At the 4400 block of Oliver Street, sometime between 11 p.m. on June 10 and 12:30 a.m. this date, someone broke into a business and removed property. At the 2700 block of Nicholson Street, sometime during the night, someone broke into a vehicle and removed property. At the 5700 block of 31st Avenue, sometime during the night, …
Zaneeta E. Daver
11:58 am on Friday, July 8, 2011
Unfortunately in some ways UTC, the Arts District, and the city all compete with one another, especially in terms of events. I also think the city favors the Arts District. I would love to see everyone working together so that events rotate to all locations and folks visit all of them. In terms of "locals" the group is small and everyone is fighting for their attention. more ›