An instagram threat, a fatal fire, a prostitution ring bust and more in this week's top headlines from your Prince George's County Patches. 

Early Morning Blaze Causes $400K in Damages

A 3,100 square foot home on Peachtree Lane in Bowie was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.

Car Crashes into Glenn Dale Home

The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Increased Police Presence, But No Lockdown, at Bowie High

An Instagram reference to a student being shot caused alarm Wedensday.

PGPD: Undercover Investigation Reveals Prostitution Ring at Greenbelt Massage Parlor

Prince George's County police reports that Bamboo Spa in Greenbelt was involved in illegal activity.

Former MPD Officer Convicted Of Stealing Her Brother's Identity 

A former Metropolitan Police Department officer from Brandywine, MD, has been convicted of counterfeiting, identity fraud and theft, after stealing her brother's identity, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

3 Dead, 3 Injured in Glenarden House Fire

One man and two children were killed in the deadly blaze.

North Laurel Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Growing Marijuana

The man will be able to complete his graduate MBA studies before completing his sentence.

Council: No to Dancing at Acapulco Spirit

Concerns about noise, crime, and potential code violations doom effort to obtain dance hall license for long-time West Hyattsville restaurant with few actual noise and crime issues and no recent code violations.