Crime & Safety

2 Teens Charged In String Of Prince George's Carjackings Face 74 Counts

Two teen boys face 74 charges in connection to a string of carjackings that happened this past summer, according to police.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Two teenage boys have been indicted in connection to a string of carjackings that happened this past summer.

A 16-year-old male from Upper Marlboro and a 17-year-old male from Lanham have been charged in connection to nine cases – seven armed carjackings, one attempted armed carjacking and a stolen vehicle. The incidents happened between June 4 and July 9. All of the cases unfolded in Bowie and Upper Marlboro.

The 16-year-old boy has been indicted on 43 charges of armed carjacking and related offenses. The 17-year-old boy was indicted on 31 counts of armed carjacking and related offenses. All of the carjacked vehicles have been recovered.

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