Former Prince George's Officer Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Court Bailiff

Former Prince George's County police officer Anthony Coleman has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent manslaughter in a July 2025 crash that killed court bailiff Carlton Herndon. Coleman, who was off-duty at the time, struck Herndon's vehicle while driving his personal truck. Speed and alcohol were identified as contributing factors. Coleman's sentencing is scheduled for February 5, 2027, following the conclusion of the legal proceedings regarding the fatal incident.