UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WUSA9) -- A mistrial has been declared in the case of a Metropolitan Police Department officer indicted for attempting to kill his wife.

Officer Samson Lawrence was indicted for attempted murder after authorities say he hit his wife in the head with a metal lamp post during an incident on November 24, 2013. Samson's wife says he then held her against her will at knife point.

After deliberating for seven hours, the jury in the case was deadlocked and could not come to a unanimous decision beyond a reasonable doubt, so the judge declared the mistrial.

The State's Attorney's Office says they are surprised and disappointed but not discouraged as they plan to retry the officer for attempted murder.

BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA 9) -- Two Metrobus passengers are claiming injuries after the bus was involved in an accident on the Beltway Friday afternoon.

Authorities say that the Metrobus was involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle near the Old Georgetown Road exit on I-495.

Authorities report that two of the passengers in the involved vehicle are also claiming injuries.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) - A panel of Prince George's County officials will vote next week on the site plan for a casino at National Harbor.

The county's district council met Monday to hear from opponents and supporters.

About one-third of the council's members were absent, so the vote has been scheduled for next Monday in Upper Marlboro.

Supporters say the casino near the nation's capital will be a big economic benefit to Maryland and the county. But opponents say it will create traffic problems and other headaches.

The MGM casino could open in July of 2016 if it receives the approval required from local officials. It would be Maryland's sixth casino.

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