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PGPD Investigates Burglary at Beltsville Business

February 19, 2014, 1:25 pm
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Deryck Anthony Nedd

Updated February 19, 2014: The suspect is identified as 50-year-old Deryck Anthony Nedd, of the 8100 block of Riggs Road in Adelphi.  Detectives believe Nedd may be connected to multiple burglaries across the county.  Nedd faces multiple charges related to the burglary.  He remains hospitalized in critical condition.  

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a burglary at a Beltsville business.  During the burglary, the business’s owner shot the suspect.

On February 18, 2014, at about 11:20 pm, patrol officers were called to the 11300 block of Old Baltimore Pike for a shooting.  When they arrived, patrol officers spoke to the owner of Lloyd’s Automotive. The preliminary investigation reveals the owner shot the suspect after the suspect forced his way into the business. The suspect is in critical condition, but is expected to survive.  Immediately after the shooting, the owner of Lloyd’s Automotive called 911. He is cooperating with our detectives.

The preliminary investigation also reveals that after the suspect broke into the store, he forced his way into an office. The business owner was inside that office.  A confrontation took place and during the confrontation, the owner shot the suspect. The suspect then ran from the store and drove away.  He lost control of his car and crashed at the intersection of Virginia Manor Road and Muirkirk Road. He was taken to the hospital from that crash scene. 

Charges are pending against the suspect. Detectives are investigating whether he is linked to other burglaries in the county. After the investigation is complete, the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office will screen the case regarding the actions of the owner.

Media Relations Division Assistant Commander, Lt. Bill Alexander, will answer questions about this burglary today at PGPD headquarters at 2:30 pm.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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PGPD Remembers Fallen Officer Carroll Garrison

February 20, 2014, 6:51 am
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Let us pause to remember our fallen hero Officer Carroll D. Garrison, lost this day in 1973 while investigating a reported breaking and entering.

Officer Garrison was born on April 16, 1941 and was raised in Hyattsville. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Navy where he served with honor and distinction for nine years. In 1968, Officer Garrison joined the Prince George's County Police Department, following in the footsteps of his father, Sergeant Carroll V. Garrison. Sergeant Garrison had recently retired from the PGPD after being injured in the line of duty. Officer Garrison was assigned to the Hyattsville station.

On February 20, 1973, at about 8:10 pm, Officer Garrison responded to a report of breaking and entering in progress on Medwick Drive. Officer Garrison was the first officer on scene and discovered a broken window in the back of the home. As he approached the window to investigate, the homeowner, who thought the officer may be an intruder, fired a shotgun from within the home, striking Officer Garrison in the chest. Officer Garrison was rushed to a hospital, where he unfortunately died of his injuries.

Officer Garrison served the Prince George's County Police Department for five years and was the eighth member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice. He was the 12th law enforcement officer to give his life while serving this profession within Prince George's County.

At the time of his death, Officer Carroll D. Garrison was 31 years old and survived by his wife.
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PGPD Bloodhound Tracks Down Missing Woman

February 21, 2014, 9:09 am
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Woman Suffers From Dementia; Found Stuck in Thorn Bushes


The call came into 911 at 2:30 am this morning.  A woman couldn't find her 62-year-old grandmother who suffers from dementia and other medical conditions.  She had wandered away from their home on Marbury Court in District Heights sometime after midnight.  

PGPD patrol officers immediately responded and began to search for her.  At their request,  Corporal Don Smith and K9 Tayaut joined the effort to find the missing woman.  The bloodhound sniffed the woman's pillowcase and immediately began to track her.  The track took the team past two rows of townhouses, past a playground and into some woods.   About 70 yards into the woods, the K9 team found the woman.  She was on the ground and tangled in some thorn bushes, unable to get up on her own.  A second PGPD police officer carried her out of the woods at 4:20 am.  She was then taken to a hospital.


For more information, please contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Media Relations Division.
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PGPD Investigates Sexual Assault of Elderly Woman

February 22, 2014, 1:20 pm
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The Prince George's County Police Department is asking for our community's help in identifying the suspect who sexually assaulted an elderly woman in her Riverdale home.  Detectives will revisit the neighborhood today at 6:00 pm to pass out flyers and speak to members of the community.

On February, 21, 2014, at about 9:40 pm, patrol officers were called to the 6100 block of 63rd Avenue for the report of a sexual assault. When they arrived, they learned the victim had just been sexually assaulted by a man who broke into her home.  The victim heard someone in her house and when she went to check on the noise, the suspect grabbed and sexually assaulted her.  He then ran from the home.

Responding patrol officers immediately conducted an extensive neighborhood canvas.  A K9 team was also brought in to try to track the suspect.  

"All sexual assaults are intolerable, but for a man to target such a vulnerable member of our community is egregious.  Our detectives are committed to finding and arresting this suspect," said Chief Mark Magaw.

The suspect is described as a hispanic or Pacific Islander male, 20 years old, about 5'2", 150 pounds with dark curly hair.

Anyone with information on this sexual assault is urged to contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Sexual Assault Unit at 301-772-4908.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.  Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.  Tipsters never have to give their name.


For more information, please contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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PGPD Investigates Triple Homicide in Capitol Heights

February 22, 2014, 5:33 pm
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The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating a triple homicide in Capitol Heights.

On February 22, 2014, at about 5:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike after a 911 caller reported finding three bodies inside an apartment.  When patrol officers arrived, they discovered the bodies of three adults, each suffering from trauma. They were pronounced dead on the scene.  The bodies will be taken to Baltimore for autopsies.

Detectives are working to establish a suspect(s) and motive in this case.  Detectives will return to the neighborhood on Sunday to pass out Crime Solvers flyers and speak with members of the community.  The time has not yet been determined.   Any additional information will be released on Sunday via @PGPDNews.


Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.  A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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PGPD to Revisit Capitol Heights Community in Triple Homicide Investigation

February 23, 2014, 11:00 am
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Prince George's County Police homicide detectives will revisit a Capitol Heights community today at 4:00 pm. They'll pass out Crime Solvers flyers regarding the triple homicide in the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike. 

The victims are identified as 38-year-old Ortiz Ola of the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike, 33-year-old Weldon Mason of the 10000 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel and 33-year-old Staci Taneesha White of the 13000 block of Larchdale Road in Laurel. 

On February 22, 2014, at about 5:30 pm, a family member of one of the victims called 911 after discovering the bodies.  That family member had gone to the apartment to check on the loved one.  When patrol officers arrived, they discovered the bodies of the three victims, each suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.  They were pronounced dead on the scene.    

Preliminarily, there do not appear to be any prior calls for service at the victim's apartment on Marlboro Pike. 

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and establish a motive. 

We encourage anyone with information about this crime to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.  A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.


For more information, please contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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PGPD Honors Patrol Officers of the Month

February 24, 2014, 1:38 pm
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Snow, sleet, or sunshine, Prince George’s County Police patrol officers suit up to protect and serve the residents of this county. Too often their good police work goes unnoticed.  We’d like to introduce you to the patrol officers of the month for January 2014.



District I Police Officer of the Month
Police Officer Mohammad Ashkar

On January 2, 2014, Police Officer Mohammad Ashkar conducted a traffic stop on Queens Chapel Road.  When he approached the car, the patrol officer noticed the driver had a black face mask around his neck and had adjusted his waistband.  The driver also gave Police Officer Ashkar vague and evasive answers.  Police Officer Ashkar asked the driver to step out of the car for further investigation.  Police Officer Ashkar recovered a fully loaded handgun, suspected crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana.  The driver was arrested.  It was later learned that the handgun had been reported stolen.



District II Police Officer of the Month
Police Officer Michael Mroz

On January 15, 2014, Police Officer Michael Mroz responded to Wellington Street for the report of a fight.  When he arrived, he spoke to the two people who had been involved in the fight.  One of them had an open warrant for assault.  He was taken into custody.  Investigative leads developed as a result of this arrest also led to the closure of three residential burglary cases.



District III Police Officer of the Month
Police Officer Terrance McDonald

On January 15, 2014, Police Officer Terrance McDonald responded to the scene of an armored car robbery in Suitland. The armored car guards had been disarmed and robbed at gunpoint.   A good Samaritan, who witnessed the robbery, began to follow the suspects’ car.  The suspects spotted the good Samaritan and opened fire on his truck on Branch Avenue.  After the shooting, the suspects continued down Branch Avenue towards the District where they eventually lost control of their car and crashed.  They jumped out and tried to run away.  Police Officer McDonald began to chase the suspects. When he neared one of the four suspects, the suspect pulled out a handgun and began to turn toward Officer McDonald.  Officer McDonald was able to disarm the suspect and arrest him.



District IV Police Officers of the Month
Police Officer Jerold Greenwood

Police Officer Amir Smith

On January 15, 2014, Police Officers Jerold Greenwood and Amir Smith also responded to the armored car robbery in Suitland.  The patrol officers saw the suspects travelling down Branch Avenue and began to pursue their car into the District.  After crashing, the suspects bailed out of their car and began to run away. All four suspects were taken into custody with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police Department. A total of four firearms were recovered, including two that had been taken from the armored car guards.



District V Police Officer of the Month
Police Officer First Class Jonathan Osborne

On January 8, 2014, Police Officer First Class Jonathan Osborne conducted a traffic stop on Trumps Hill Road.  As he approached, he smelled suspected marijuana coming from the car.  A pat down of the driver revealed several small baggies in the driver’s pocket.  The driver admitted to having marijuana in the glove compartment.  Inside the glove compartment, POFC Osborne recovered 60 grams of marijuana. The driver was arrested.



District VI Police Officers of the Month
Corporal Henry Colon

Police Officer Vitaliy Demin

On January 13, 2014, Corporal Henry Colon and Police Officer Vitaliy Demin were called to Clark Avenue for a burglary in progress. When they arrived, they spoke to the victim who said she had just returned home from work and had gone upstairs.  While upstairs, a suspect walked out of the master bedroom with a hammer in his hand. The frightened victim was able to run outside and call police.  The two suspects ran out of the home through the basement.  A short time later, Corporal Colon and Police Officer Demin spotted two men who matched the description of the suspects.  Through additional investigation, it was determined that the two suspects were involved the breaking and entering. They were arrested.
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PGPD Shuts Down Suitland Business

February 24, 2014, 4:12 pm
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The Prince George’s County Police Department issued a violation notice to the owners of the Upscale Ballroom on February 21, 2014, ordering the business closed.  Upscale Ballroom is located in the 3900 block of Bexley Place in Suitland.  The business has been deemed a danger to the safety and welfare of the public.

Upscale Ballroom is connected to a stabbing which occurred on February 16, 2014.  The victim had just left the business when he encountered the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Eric Dewayne Hickman of the 2200 block of 16th Street in Southeast Washington.  Hickman argued with the victim, who was an acquaintance, before stabbing him multiple times.  A warrant has been obtained for Hickman, charging him with attempted second degree murder.  Detectives are continuing to search for Hickman.

Eric Dewayne Hickman

The business was also the scene of a shooting on November 9, 2013.  A fight broke out inside the business, which spilled outside.  An unknown suspect fired towards a group of victims before leaving the scene.  Responding officers found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Their injuries were not life threatening. Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) in this shooting. 

Upscale Ballroom will remain closed pending an appeal hearing.

We encourage anyone with information about the location of Hickman and/or the identity of the shooting suspect to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division - South at (301) 749-5064.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at (301) 772-4710.  
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PGPD to Host Live Recruiting Q & A Session

February 26, 2014, 7:16 am
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It’s one of the most popular topics on the department’s social media sites – recruiting. Our Twitter followers and Facebook friends often ask us questions about how they too can join the ranks of the PGPD.  On Friday, we’ll provide those answers in real time. Three members of the PGPD’s recruiting team will sit down for a live question and answer session through @PGPDNews and on our Facebook page.  One of the recruiters speaks Spanish.



When:  Friday, February 28, 2014

Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

If you can’t join us during those hours, feel free to send us your questions ahead of time to @PGPDNews, post them to our Facebook page, or email them to Police_MRD@co.pg.md.us. We’ll post the answers during the social media session.  We hope you join the conversation this Friday.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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WANTED WEDNESDAY

February 26, 2014, 9:46 am
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Armed Robbery Suspects


Robbery detectives would like the community’s help to find these two suspects.  On February 17, 2014, they walked into a liquor store on Old Annapolis Road and committed an armed robbery.  They force a frightened employee to empty the cash register and then they ran out.  These two suspects are linked to at least two other robberies at gas stations in Bowie— one on February 18th, the second on February 22nd. During one of these robberies, the suspects were seen speeding away on a black motorcycle.  If you know who they are, please call our Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905.


Attempted Armed Robbery Suspect


Do you recognize the suspect in this picture? He’s wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery on February 22, 2014, on University Boulevard. If you know him, please call 301-699-2601.



B & E Suspects


Detectives are working to identify these two suspects as well.  They used a crow bar to break into a cell phone store on Old Branch Avenue in Clinton on February 24, 2014.  Once they got inside, they stole several electronics.  If you have information on this case, please call 301-856-3130.
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PGPD Remembers Fallen Officer Sergeant John Bagileo

February 28, 2014, 7:31 am
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Let us pause to remember our fallen hero Sergeant John L. Bagileo, lost this day in 1994.  

Sergeant Bagileo was born on August 21, 1967, in the District of Columbia and was raised in Montgomery County.

Sergeant Bagileo joined the Prince George's County Police Department on April 23, 1990, as a member of Session #74.  After graduation, he was assigned to the District III station.

On the evening of February 28, 1994, at about 10:00 pm, Sergeant Bagileo was dispatched to a tampering in progress in Seat Pleasant.  As Sergeant Bagileo was driving to the scene, a car pulled out from a side street right into his path.  Sergeant Bagileo executed an evasive maneuver and was able to avoid that car, but he lost control of his cruiser and struck a utility pole. Sadly, Sergeant Bagileo died from his injuries.

Sergeant Bagileo served the Prince George's County Police Department for four years and was the 20th member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice.  He was the 32nd law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this profession within Prince George's County.

At the time of his death, Sergeant John L. Bagileo was 26 years old and survived by his wife and daughter.
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PGPD Makes Quick Arrests in Gas Station Armed Robbery

February 28, 2014, 11:08 am
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Suspects Linked to Second Robbery Two Hours Earlier

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested three suspects shortly after the robbery of a gas station in Lanham.  The suspects are also linked to the robbery of a drug store that occurred two hours earlier in Bowie. The suspects are identified as 25-year-old Mmamoi Ojikau of the 16000 block of Pleasant Colony Drive in Upper Marlboro, 20-year-old Mathew Ogunsalu of the 5200 block of Aldershot Drive in Lanham and 24-year-old Aaron Prudhomme of the 9100 block of Fowler Lane in Lanham.

Mathew Ogunsalu


Aaron Prudhomme

Mmamoi Ojiaku

On February 27, 2014, at about 12:35 am, patrol officers were called to the 9100 block of Annapolis Road in Lanham for the report of an armed robbery of a gas station.  When they arrived, they discovered that two suspects had just robbed the business at gunpoint.  Responding patrol officers immediately saturated the area.  Officers conducted a traffic stop on a car at the intersection of Annapolis Road and Interstate 495.  The occupants of the car matched the descriptions of the robbery suspects.  Investigative development led detectives to link the three men to the robbery.  They were taken into custody.  Detectives believe the third suspect acted as the getaway driver. 


Gas Station Robbery

The three suspects are also connected to a robbery two hours earlier in Bowie.  On February 26, 2014, at about 10:45 pm, two suspects robbed a drug store in the 6900 block of Laurel Bowie Road.  During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a bullet at a door inside the business.  An employee was inside that room.  No victims were hurt during the shooting or either robbery.

CVS Robbery

The three suspects are each charged with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, robbery and related charges connected to both crimes.

Detectives are looking into whether the suspects are linked to other robberies as well.

For more information, please call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.

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PGPD Searches for Critical Missing Girl

March 4, 2014, 6:28 pm
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Maurisha Branae Davis

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a critical missing girl.  She is identified as 13-year-old Maurisha Branae Davis. Davis was last seen in the 4000 Block of McKinley Street in Temple Hills on March 1, 2014.  

Davis is described as an African-American female, 5’9”, 189 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  Davis was last seen wearing a black jacket, gold hoop earrings, and a pink Michael Kors purse.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division-South at (301) 749-5064.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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PGPD to Hold Child Car Seat Check in Laurel

March 5, 2014, 7:37 am
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Parents and guardians, please mark your calendars.  Starting this week, we’re hosting child car seat checks on the first Thursday of each month. The monthly event will move to different locations throughout the county.

Laurel Volunteer Fire Department 7411 Cherry Lane Laurel, MD 20707
March 6, 2014
Croom Volunteer Fire Department  7710Croom Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD
April 3, 2014
Bunker Hill Volunteer Fire Department 3716 Rhode Island Ave., Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
May 1, 2014
Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department 11900 Glenn Dale Blvd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
June 5, 2014
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
July 3, 2014
Croom Volunteer Fire Department
August 7, 2014
Bunker Hill Volunteer Fire Department
September 4, 2014
Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department
October 2, 2014
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
November 6, 2014
Croom Volunteer Fire Department
December 4, 2014

The PGPD and the Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union will hold a car seat check in Laurel this Thursday. The event is free and open to the public.

Certified car seat technicians will ensure that car seats and boosters are properly installed.  All car seats must be installed upon arrival.  Appointments are not necessary.  Each car seat check takes about 30 minutes.  If possible, please bring the manufacturer’s manuals for the vehicle and car seat.

Who:    Prince George’s County Police Department
            Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union
            Maryland Kids in Safety Seats (KISS)

When:  Thursday, March 6, 2014

Time:   2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where: Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
             7411 Cherry Lane
             Laurel, MD

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For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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WANTED WEDNESDAY

March 5, 2014, 10:49 am
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Burglary Suspects


Eric Davon Crews

Shanae Caprice Gordon

We know their names and we’ve obtained warrants for their arrests.  We are now asking for our community’s help in finding these two suspects. They were caught on camera burglarizing a home in Camp Springs on February 24, 2014.  The cameras inside and outside of the home captured the two suspects breaking in, walking up the stairs and stealing items. They are then seen walking back out and loading up a car.  These suspects are identified as 20-year-old Eric Davon Crews and 23-year-old Shanae Gordon.   If you know where we can find them, please call 301-749-5064.  You can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. You won’t have to give your name.



Theft Investigation



Detectives with our Regional Investigation Division – Central Region are looking for the pickup truck seen in these surveillance photographs.  The occupant (s) are wanted in connecting with a theft at a gas station in the 6400 block of Central Avenue on March 4, 2014.



Burglary Suspect


Our detectives are also looking for the suspect who committed this breaking and entering in Beltsville.  On February 22, 2014, the suspect broke into a business in the 11000 block of Baltimore Avenue.  If you have information on this crime, please call 301-937-0910.
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PGPD Responds to Potomac High School for Alleged Gunman; Lockdown Lifted After False Alarm

March 5, 2014, 11:00 am
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating an incident that led to a lockdown at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill this morning.

On March 5, 2014, at 9:20 am, a call came in for a reported shooting near the school in the 1400 block of Southview Drive.  The caller reported seeing two suspects heading toward the school.  The PGPD recommended the school be put on lockdown.  At that time, a student texted a family member mentioning the lockdown and surmising there may be a gunman in the school. That family member called the District IV police station stating she received information that a gunman was in a classroom and students were in danger.

Due to the nature of that call, patrol officers immediately entered the school to locate the alleged gunman. Based on preliminary information, the officers narrowed down their search to two classrooms.  They patted down students in those classrooms to check for possible weapons. No weapons were found. There is also no information at this point that verifies the reported shooting on Southview Drive ever took place. Officers verified the report of a gunman at the school was inaccurate.  The lockdown was lifted before 11 am. An investigation into the original call for service is underway.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at (301) 772-4710.
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PGPD to Hold Community Meeting to Discuss Riverdale Sexual Assault

March 5, 2014, 1:16 pm
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The Prince George’s County Police Department will meet with members of the Riverdale community to discuss the recent sexual assault of a 95-year-old woman.  PGPD commanders will talk to the community about the active investigation as well as address any questions or concerns.

On February, 21, 2014, at about 9:40 pm, patrol officers were called to the 6100 block of 63rd Avenue for the report of a sexual assault. When they arrived, they learned the elderly victim had just been sexually assaulted by a man who broke into her home.

When:      TODAY March 5, 2014

Time:        6:30 pm

Where:     Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department
                 6101 Roanoke Avenue                    
                 Riverdale, Maryland

Members of the community and media are welcome to attend.  A PGPD commander will be available to speak with members of the media after the end of the meeting.

For more information, please call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at (301) 772-4710.
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PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Laurel

March 6, 2014, 9:28 am
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Laurel. The victim is identified as 32-year-old Maurice Michael Barnes of the 13100 block of Larchdale Road in Laurel.

On March 5, 2014, at about 8:45 pm, patrol officers were called to the 8600 block of Contee Road for the report of a car crash involving two cars. Both of the drivers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.  Barnes later died of his injuries. The second driver is expected to survive. There were no passengers in either car.

The preliminary investigation reveals Barnes was driving westbound on Contee Road.  For reasons which remain unclear, Barnes crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the second car head on.  

Preliminarily, speed appears to be a factor.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 306-5640. Callers wishing to remain anonymous  may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone, or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Brentwood

March 6, 2014, 9:29 am
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Updated March 6, 2014: The victim is identified as 54-year-old James Kevin Green, of the 1200 block of Missouri Avenue in Northwest Washington.

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Brentwood.  

On March 5, 2014, at about 11:00 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of 38th Street and Rhode Island Avenue for the report of a single car crash.  The driver was taken to a hospital where he later died.

The preliminary investigation reveals the victim was heading westbound on 38th Street approaching Rhode Island Avenue when reasons which remain unclear, his car left the roadway and struck a pole.

Preliminarily, speed appears to be a factor.  Investigators are working to identify the victim.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 306-5640. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone, or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

For more information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.
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PGPD Remembers Fallen Officer Corporal Thomas "Tommy" Jensen

March 9, 2014, 6:56 am
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Let us pause to remember our fallen hero Corporal Thomas Paul Jensen, lost this day in 2010.

Corporal Jensen, affectionately known as "Tommy", was born May 26, 1982, in Cheverly. He was raised in Hyattsville and graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School in 2000.  Corporal Jensen joined the Prince George's County Police Department in September 2004 as a member of Session #103, following in the footsteps of his father, retired Sergeant Thomas Jensen.

After graduating from the academy, Corporal Jensen was assigned to our District I police station in Hyattsville.  While serving there, Corporal Jensen received the department's Award of Merit for his key role in the June 2008 arrests of two armed robbery suspects.  He also established himself as a leader among his colleagues and a mentor to young squad members.

On the morning of February 27, 2010, Corporal Jensen volunteered to respond to a breaking and entering in progress on Kenilworth Avenue where the suspect was under the influence of PCP.   While heading to the scene, he crossed the overpass to University Boulevard in College Park and hit a patch of ice, causing him to lose control and strike a utility pole.  He was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. Corporal Jensen courageously battled his injuries for 10 days before passing away on March 9, 2010.

Corporal Jensen served the Prince George's County Police Department for five years and was the 26th member of the agency to make the ultimate sacrifice.  He was the 50th law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this profession within Prince George's County.


At the time of his death, Corporal Tommy Jensen was 27 years old and survived by his wife of four months and his parents.
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