by Tom Roussey and Lianna Golden WASHINGTON (7News) — The federal government admits it made a mistake when it deported a Prince George’s County resident to his native El Salvador even though an immigration judge had granted him protection from being deported six years ago Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official said that the man should not be sent back to the U.S was sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador last month although ICE was aware of his protection from removal to El Salvador Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador because of an administrative error,” said a court document filed by Robert Cerna ALSO READ | Trump delivers on border promises; 113,000 arrests & 100,000 deportations Cerna’s document accused Abrego Garcia of being an MS-13 gang member with a “prominent role,” something Abrego Garcia’s attorney contends police and the government have offered little evidence for outside of that he was dressed in a Chicago Bulls hat and a hoodie when picked up by police in 2019 And also that a confidential informant had identified him as a member of an MS-13 group Abrego Garcia was not charged with a crime at that time the government said he was found to be a danger to the community in 2019 because of his alleged gang affiliation They also said in a 2019 filing that the source that accused Abrego Garcia of being in MS-13 was “proven and reliable.” Cerna also argues that Abrego Garcia’s attorney has failed to meet several other standards that would immediately reverse his deportation and that the U.S federal court now lacks jurisdiction over the case because Abrego Garcia is no longer in U.S government must do everything in its power to immediately get Mr Abrego Garcia back to his family in the United States as quickly as possible," Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey wrote to several Trump administration officials "If the government has evidence of wrongdoing by Mr then such evidence should be presented in an American court Abrego Garcia is legally entitled to his day in court prior to any detention or removal." A court document filed Monday by Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorney seeks to force the U.S government to immediately request his return from El Salvador an immigration judge granted Abrego Garcia an order that prevented him from being deported from the U.S unless the federal government was able to reopen his case and convince a judge to reverse the decision “But Defendants found those legal procedures bothersome so they merely ignored them and deported Plaintiff Abrego Garcia to El Salvador anyway ripping him away from his U.S.-citizen wife and his disabled U.S.-citizen child,” the document filed by Abrego Garcia’s attorney states "[The federal government] sent Plaintiff Vasquez Sura to El Salvador knowing that he would be immediately incarcerated and tortured in that country’s most notorious prison; indeed Defendants have paid the government of El Salvador millions of dollars to do exactly that,” the document goes on to state “Such conduct shocks the conscience and cries out for immediate judicial relief.” But a statement by Cerna in his court filing counters that although Abrego Garcia’s removal was an “oversight” and the result of an administrative error “the removal was carried out in good faith based on the existence of a final order of removal and Abrego-Garcia’s purported membership in MS-13.” The document filed by Abrego Garcia’s attorney states that before being sent to his native country of El Salvador with his wife Jennifer and their five-year-old son who has “hearing problems” and “is intellectually disabled and has a speech disorder.” The family includes two other children and both Abrego Garcia and Jennifer have full-time jobs Abrego Garcia was driving with his son in the backseat when he was pulled over by ICE officers and detained he was allegedly taken away without explanation "In the case this is not an isolated incident and Mr Abrego Garcia is not the last to be deported under these circumstances what are an individual's rights in this scenario?" reporter Lianna Golden asked "Well what should’ve happened here was after he was picked up he should’ve been taken appeared before an immigration judge probably should’ve gone back to the judge who was supervising him already and let them make a decision," Ivey said The document indicates Abrego Garcia was transferred to several detention centers and Jennifer last heard from him on March 15 when he called and said he was being sent to CECOT prison in El Salvador one of the largest and most notorious prisons in the world The court document states that in the days that followed Jennifer identified Abrego Garcia in pictures of prisoners sent from the U.S Abrego Garcia came to the United States illegally in 2011 It states he was fleeing gang violence in that country and that starting around 2006 and threatened him to get his parents to give in to extortion demands “This story is very indicative of what we’ve been seeing and hearing from the Trump administration,” said Cat Jackson, policy director with the immigrant advocacy group CASA. “I think if we don’t act quickly, at every level of government, including at the state level, we’re going to continue to see atrocities like this happen.” On Tuesday, the Trump administration made new allegations against Abrego Garcia. “The individual in question is a member of the brutal MS-13 gang — we have intelligence reports that he is involved in human trafficking,” said Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin in a statement emailed to 7News by the Department of Homeland Security. “Whether he is in El Salvador or a detention facility in the U.S., he should be locked up.” “Foreign terrorists do not have legal protections in the United States of America anymore, and it is within the president's executive authority and power to deport these heinous individuals from American communities,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at a briefing Tuesday. 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(7News) — A brush fire broke out in Prince George's County on Beltsville Agricultural Research Center land on Sunday just feet away from Greenbelt Elementary School According to Prince George's County's Fire and EMS Department The fire has been contained and is nearly extinguished with crews currently checking for any remaining hot spots Officials confirmed that there were no injuries and no extension of the fire into nearby homes or structures The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forestry Services will remain on the scene overnight to monitor the situation (7News) — A 21-year-old man with connections to MS-13 was found guilty of murder for an execution-style death in 2022 according to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office was found abandoned without identification by a passerby near Beaver Dam and Biocontrol roads in the Beltsville Agricultural area Dorsey died of his injuries hours after being found Court records show that investigators used DNA from Dorsey’s apartment and cell phone forensics to identify and arrest Anderson Blanco Diaz prosecutors showed that Dorsey was killed by a single close-range gunshot to the head while he was kneeling Blanco Diaz is associated with the MS-13 gang through contacts A 17-year-old was also arrested and charged in connection with the case “We are committed to seeking and achieving justice for our victims and this community,” said State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy Our homicide and gun possession conviction rates exceed 90 percent because of the diligent work we put into our cases.” Blanco Diaz was convicted of first-degree murder and use of a firearm He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 25 and is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison Concept founded by Justin Ferguson is differentiated in its approach to destigmatize the cannabis buying experience and provide one-on-one consultation and education to influence product decisions              Lumos Dispensary intends to open among the first dedicated adult recreational dispensaries in Prince George’s County Maryland with the signing of a full-building 8,500 square foot lease at 10701 Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville and CEO of the company is planning a highly-differentiated cannabis buying experience which destigmatizes the purchasing process and provides one-on-one private consultations with medical professionals who intends to quickly expand and franchise the brand expects the store to be operational this summer MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services Vice President Craig Kates represented the tenant and MacKenzie Senior Vice President Adam Nachlas represented the landlord Ferguson aims to deviate from the stereotypical image of cannabis facilities shrouded in secrecy which present the appearance of a “shady operation” with the replacement of an interior that he describes as an “interactive museum” with an upscale consumer buying experience He explains that the concept will feature an “express” section where consumers that know exactly what they want or are just looking for the strongest-working or least expensive product can visit A separate area will be staffed by medical professionals standing by to guide consumer purchases by explaining precisely what a particular product does and how it works “The objective is to add precision to plant medicine and alter the way consumers think about purchasing cannabis nootropics and other similar products,” explained Ferguson “Product education comes first,” he explained “We want consumers to completely understand their options and make decisions based on information presented This approach will help destigmatize the cannabis buying experience and provide full transparency.” Ferguson adds that cannabis can be used for many other purposes besides its stereotypical image including aiding and prolonging quality sleep Other benefits include neuroprotection which safeguards the body’s nerve cells providing anti-inflammatory effects that reduce swelling mood stabilization which can help with anxiety and depression and stimulating appetite for those patients that need to gain weight during chemotherapy treatments “We are building an interactive experience in which consumers know virtually everything about a particular product and its impact on their body,” he said 10701 Baltimore Avenue features roadside frontage and visibility from US Route 1 with more than 45,000 vehicles passing the site daily with a median household income exceeding $125,000 reside within a five-mile radius of the site The building is situated just north of the University of Maryland College Park and is close to Interstates 95 and 495 I am extremely familiar with the greater Beltsville area and targeted this section of Prince George’s County for our flagship location,” Ferguson explained “We intend to utilize this space as our incubator with plans to expand and subsequently franchise the concept.” “There is a scarcity of appropriately-zoned properties in Prince George’s County but 10701 Baltimore Avenue satisfied every real estate requirement including its immediate availability prominent signage and placement on a major thoroughfare,” said MacKenzie’s Kates “Rather than opt for the no-frills utility of more standard warehouse options we were able to target and secure a location marrying functionality such as multiple at-grade overhead garage doors with key retail elements such as generous parking and exceptional visibility.” © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates One person was killed on Friday afternoon after being struck by an Amtrak train in Prince George's County on Friday afternoon Powder Mill Rd & Baltimore Ave in Beltsville first responders were called to the area of Powder Mill Road and Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville where there was a distress call about a person who required a rescue According to the Prince George's County Fire Department crews were met by a pedestrian who had been struck by the train and died after the collision CSX Police is now investigating the fatal strike More information is expected to be released Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group (7News) — 7News On Your Side is getting results for a Beltsville condo community Residents at Cherry Glen Condominiums said they haven't had air conditioning in months 7News obtained a copy of the memo that was sent to residents Wednesday afternoon: and you want to keep the curtains closed so you can try to stay cool," said one resident who'd like to remain anonymous "This has been a roller coaster." She said no action was taken until 7News got involved in the process "It took for Carl [Willis] to step in and make things happen," the resident said another resident showed 7News the temporary chiller management installed "This rental unit is taking [the] place of what we would normally have as the air conditioning unit but I mean it’s not something that’s permanent so obviously you want to have a permanent solution." 7News caught Carreno on his way to buy a portable AC because he said he's not too confident this will suffice "I know that they are still going to be problems," said Carreno "When you talk about temperatures upwards of 99 on Sunday which is why we don’t want to get too excited," the anonymous resident added that isn't the residents' only concern This woman tells 7News she's frustrated at the lack of communication and outreach by the condo community's board but are they getting out in the community and knocking on doors and asking us questions and allowing us to voice our concerns "If you’re willing to collect people's money 7News will try to contact the board and keep you posted on a response MORE | Frederick, Md. woman celebrates 110th birthday, credits family and faith for her long life (7News) — A car flipped over on its top and went up in flames after crashing near the Beltsville and College Park area of Prince George's County The crash happened between I-95 AND Route 1 at the Cherry Hill Road overpass according to Montgomery County Fire Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer on X Several agencies helped assist the Prince George's County Fire Department at the scene of the crash Only one vehicle was involved in the crash It is unclear what injuries the driver sustained (7News) — A woman is dead and three people are injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Beltsville Friday afternoon according to Prince George’s County police and EMS officials Officials said they responded to Old Gunpowder Road and Sinope Way around 2:39 p.m for a three-vehicle collision with one person dead and one person trapped EMS officials said one person was extricated from a vehicle Officers said two men and a juvenile were taken to a hospital with injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening Investigators responded to the scene to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash Hazmat crews also responded to the scene for a fuel spill the Hyattsville Wire is the premier source for lifestyle news for Woodridge College Park and the greater Route 1 corridor in the suburbs of Washington Do you have a news tip you want to share? Email us!  Add your own event to our calendar here A popular Mexican restaurant in the Berwyn neighborhood of College Park has expanded Tacos a la Madre, which opened a sit-down restaurant on Berwyn Road in 2021 and is a favorite in the Hyattsville Wire reader poll The new location is at 11623 Beltsville Dr. not far from Interstate 95 in the Calverton area Chief Operating Officer Herson Romero told the Hyattsville Wire that they were impressed by the revitalization of the area and the potential for growth “We were super excited to be given the opportunity to be a part of it,” he said The interior of the taqueria was dramatically redesigned for a more modern look by local architect Christian Romero a recent graduate of the University of Maryland The new restaurant is a big step for the family-owned restaurant which got its start working from home in 2020 and then at a temporary location at a Holiday Inn before moving to Berwyn The menu includes a number of traditional tacos made with ingredients such as beef tongue, chorizo and carne asada as well as new twists such as a mushrooms, fried zucchini and crab cakes. A customer favorite are its shrimp tacos, which were named among the 25 best in the U.S. by a national website This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Help support the Wire through a one-time donation or as a monthly subscriber here You can now share your own news release on the Wire through a paid sponsored post. Submit your post here Canvas Apartments in Hyattsville to Open June 7 The Loft Coming to Former CAMPspace Location in Hyattsville Le Fantome Food Hall in Riverdale Park Has Closed Hyattsville Gets Two Artsy New Bus Shelters Near Route 1 Big Fish Brings Seafood to miXt Food Hall in Brentwood Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email © 2025 The Hyattsville Wire | All Rights Reserved | news@hyattsvillewire.com Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive (7News) — 7News reported on the residents at the Cherry Glen condos in Beltsville Maryland who are dealing with a heat wave with no air-conditioning Residents were hoping the problem would be fixed by now said that a rental chiller was being brought in half the power of the original unit that is currently broken 7News found people packing up their cars and heading out to hotels for the night because their 90 condos were unbearable READ|'Just give us some help' Fort Washington residents turn to 7News after AC goes out A spokesperson with the management team said that the original chiller broke down due to negligence by the maintenance contractor They claim that they will go after them legally they said they have been urging residents to keep all receipts for any fans or A/C units that have been purchased or hotel stays said communication has been difficult at best One kid was about to faint yesterday,"said condo owner Elsabet Mengistu "Nothing is working and we stayed two days in a hotel We are going to die and then the A/C is not working and we are paying our condo fees every month without any delinquencies." original 4,000-ton chiller will be repaired and turned on either Tuesday or Wednesday morning or a second temporary rented unit will be brought in Metropolis wrote an update letter to residents saying “Innovative Mechanical Systems and the Association's insurance company are diligently working to get the Association's chiller up and running as soon as possible We understand that while the rental chiller is operational many units are not experiencing the desired cool air they were expecting.” Several residents claim this is not the first summer they have had to deal with this issue but the management company said this has never happened before (7News) — With a heat wave in the forecast concern is growing among condominium residents in Beltsville Residents at the Cherry Glen Condominiums said their entire complex has been without air conditioning for months "This is serious," said 30-year resident Denise Joyner You’re talking about 'be patient.' We’ve been patient for three to four years." Joyner and her neighbors said they've been sweating it out and watching their thermostats go up well over the 80s inside their homes "It might be 90 degrees inside," said 15-year resident Janet Johnson "It might be cooler outside than it is in here." SEE ALSO:Possibility for a Heat Emergency activation as the DMV faces extreme temperatures Those living in the complex became even more heated this week after a meeting with the board of directors They said despite consistently paying their homeowners association fees they've been told there's nothing that can be done to acquire a chiller needed to repair the air conditioning system "I can’t do this," said another resident "We pay a lot in condo fees," said Johnson "We shouldn’t have to suffer like this I want to be comfortable in my own home." Residents said they made their concerns known to the board of directors "Someone mentioned calling Seven On Your Side and one of the board members spoke up and said 'No not just yet We don’t need that kind of attention at this community,'" said a resident With temperatures set to climb into the 90s and seniors and those with medical conditions living in the complex 7News On Your Side stepped in to question management on Thursday the on-site manager blamed the problem on supply chain issues but confirmed that insurance would cover a rental chiller that will be installed by Wednesday some residents said they've heard that before with a promise for the same action by May 30 passing weeks ago "Where was the preventative maintenance," asked Joyner "You're Band-Aiding so you know it’s getting ready to go 7News received a copy of a letter sent out to residents Tuesday evening stating that crews have begun work to install a chiller We would like to provide you with an update regarding the AC situation Innovative Mechanical Systems began installing a chiller at 5:30 AM this morning Our goal is to have the AC operational by this afternoon or evening we cannot guarantee a specific time for when the AC will be available As soon as we receive confirmation that the we will immediately send an email to the community Thank you for your patience and understanding 7News will continue to follow up to find out if management follows through with the installation and gives these residents some relief man was arrested and charged Friday in connection with the deadly pedestrian hit-and-run that happened in Bladensburg and claimed the life of a 64-year-old D.C Bladensburg police say they arrested Jerome Michael Phillip Young on a warrant from Prince George’s County fleeing the scene of a crash causing death and other charges in the death of Susan Woodard 20 in the 4500 block of Bladensburg Road around 11:30 p.m officers found Woodard after she was struck by a vehicle She was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead Young is currently being held at the Prince George’s County Detention Center Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area William Vitka is a Digital Writer/Editor for WTOP.com He's been in the news industry for over a decade The New York Post and wrote a variety of books—about a dozen of them (7News) — Prince George's County Police and Fire officials are on the scene at High Point High School Friday afternoon after a fire was reported on the baseball field Firefighters responded to the 11200 block of Evans Trail in Beltsville around 1:55 p.m for a reported fire outside the high school An incident involving multiple students at High Point High School in Beltsville led to a temporary lockdown on Wednesday Officers responded to the school around 12:45 p.m according to Prince George’s County Police the school was placed on lockdown while officers assessed the situation Authorities canvassed the school grounds for a possible weapon officers confirmed that dismissal was underway Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police A previously convicted sex offender in Maryland who targeted underage girls using online apps is going to spend decades in prison has been sentenced to 37 years in prison after being convicted by a jury at a three-day trial for producing child sexual abuse material Werth was convicted of coercing and enticing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct and engaging with a minor as a registered sex offender through Internet-based applications WhatsApp and Kik and enticed the minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct by producing sexually explicit videos of themselves Werth engaged in child sexual abuse as a member of the Maryland Sex Offender Registry for a previous sex offense conviction Werth was also ordered by a judge to serve 25 years of supervised release He also must register as a sex offender where he resides and where he is a student when he is released Werth also is barred from having contact with children under the age of 18 without prior permission He also will submit to computer monitoring WASHINGTON (7News) — A Beltsville man was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for his participation in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy during which he sold at least 4,500 pills to charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl Evidence shows between February and August 2023 Monge sold over 4,500 pills containing fentanyl to Flores Flores then sold the pills to a DEA undercover agent on five separate occasions between February 17 and July 19 The pills were blue and marked with “M” on one side and “30” on the other The approximate weight of the pills was 479 grams the pills were designed to look like authentic oxycodone “M30” pills but instead contained fentanyl Monge also distributed thousands more fentanyl pills to other distributors and clients law enforcement officers arrested Monge in Hyattsville and found he was carrying about 1,102 identical fentanyl pills Monge also admitted that he possessed a firearm Monge was ordered to serve four years of probation Flores pleaded guilty in December to the drug conspiracy charges was also indicted in March for his role in the distribution Popular right-wing podcaster - and staunch Trump supporter - Dan Bongino has been named as the FBI deputy director in a surprise move The former Secret Service agent who went on to become an instructor in Maryland earned a master's degree from Queens College and an MBA at Penn State University He will serve under recently appointed FBI Director Kash Patel overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency's dozens of field offices "Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI, by the man who will be the best ever Director, Kash Patel," the president posted on social media Calling him "one of the most successful podcasters in country," Trump cited Bongino's past with the NYPD and US Secret Service "Working with our great new United States Attorney General Law and Order will be brought back to America "Another aspect of the life of Dan Bongino that I think is very important and two wonderful daughters who truly love their dad Patel also took to social media to laud Bongino describing him as "a warrior and lifelong public servant." and deep commitment to justice make him the ideal choice to help lead the FBI at this critical time," he wrote "We are assembling a team focused on restoring public trust 2025 at 12:05 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Prince George's Police reported a single-vehicle crash that happened Jan The preliminary investigation indicates that Sindy Fuentes Rojas was heading eastbound when she lost control and hit a tree MD — A 40-year-old woman from Adelphi has died after she lost control of her vehicle and hit a tree Prince George's Police reported a single-vehicle crash that happened Jan Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the PGPD Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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