Philadelphia Man Arrested After Alleged Road-Rage Incident in Maryland

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Philadelphia Man Arrested After Alleged Road-Rage Incident in Maryland

**Prince George’s County, MD** – Maryland State Police have arrested a Philadelphia resident, Andre Howard, 34, following allegations of a road-rage shooting on Wednesday in Prince George’s County.

Howard faces multiple charges, including two counts of felony assault, using a handgun during a crime of violence, and possession of a loaded handgun. He is currently held at the Prince George’s County Division of Corrections, awaiting an initial court appearance.

The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. when state troopers were alerted to a road rage incident on the ramp from southbound Route 4 to Woodyard Road. The victim reported that his vehicle was hit by gunfire while he was stationary in traffic.

Authorities are continuing their investigation while Howard remains in custody pending his court proceedings.

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Maryland State Police Investigate Homicide in St. Mary’s County

**LEXINGTON PARK, MD** – The Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place Friday in St. Mary’s County.

The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Chaquanda Latise Odom from California, Maryland. Emergency services declared her deceased at the scene.

Officers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to a shooting report on Liberty Street, Lexington Park, at approximately 11:10 a.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, they found Odom with multiple gunshot wounds.

The investigation led to the arrest of 38-year-old Jayson David Pressley, Odom’s ex-husband, after he surrendered at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Pressley faces charges of first- and second-degree murder and is being held without bond.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. They are supported by other divisions of the state police, as well as the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and State’s Attorney’s Office. Further details are available on the MSP News page.