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PGPD Arrests & Suspends Officer for Driving Under the Influence

March 23, 2017, 12:46 pm
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The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and suspended an officer earlier today after the officer was involved in a crash in his cruiser. It was suspectedthe off-duty officer was driving under the influence of alcohol prior to the crash. Police Officer First Class Christopher Brown is charged with multiple counts of driving under the influence and speeding.

The crash took place around 2:30 am near Pennsylvania Avenue and I-495. It was determined Brown clipped the back of a tractor trailer, lost control of his cruiser and hit a guardrail. The tractor trailer driver was not hurt. The preliminary investigation reveals, Brown left the scene following the crash but returned a short time later. Responding officers suspected PFC Brown was under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested. He was not hurt in the crash. He was driving a marked cruiser.

In 2012, the same officer was involved in another crash in his cruiser while under the influence in Oxon Hill. Prince George’s County Police arrested the officer following that crash. He pleaded guilty to those charges. He was also disciplined administratively.  

“I find the circumstances surrounding this incident gravely troubling and I apologize to the community for the appearance of impropriety.  Know that, as always, when I have the facts I will take appropriate action to remedy this and I will make the facts known to the public,” said Chief Hank Stawinski.

Brown joined the department in 2009 and is assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.


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Officer Suspended Following Indictment by Grand Jury

March 23, 2017, 12:52 pm
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A suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer was indicted by a grand jury today.

Corporal Levi Vaughn faces charges of second degree assault and misconduct in office. The allegation involves conduct which occurred while the officer was on duty on July 15, 2016. His police powers were suspended in November.

The Internal Affairs Division launched an investigation after learning of theincident which involved striking a suspect who was in custody. The Prince George’s County Police Department brought this case to the State’s Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges following the internal investigation.

Vaughn joined the department in 2007. He was assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.  


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Detectives Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect Wearing Mickey Mouse T-Shirt

March 24, 2017, 12:58 pm
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Robbery Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the man who has robbed several businesses and citizens in our county and region in recent weeks. One distinguishing characteristic – the Mickey Mouse t-shirt he’s wearing in two of the robberies.


So far, detectives have linked him to five robberies and one attempted robbery – four in Prince George’s County and two in the District. In five of these cases, he has used a gun to commit the crime.

March 21st
A cash reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. If you have information on his identify, please call the Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905. 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.
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Laurel

March 27, 2017, 8:31 am
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Homicide Unit detectives are working to arrest the suspect who shot and killed a man Saturday morning in Laurel. The victim is 33-year-old Marvin Bryan of Garson Terrace in Lanham.  A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Patrol officers were called to the 13000 block of Edinburgh Lane around 5:20 am for the report of a shooting. The victim was found inside of a car suffering from a gunshot wound.
Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify the suspect(s).

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the our Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers who want 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.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.
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Detectives Search for Suspect Who Shot & Killed Teenager

March 27, 2017, 8:34 am
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The Homicide Unit is actively investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager Saturday night in Landover. The victim is 15-year-old Dennis Taylor of Columbia Place in Landover. 

Officers were called to the 2200 block of Columbia Place at 9:40 pm on March 25th for a shooting. Taylor was found outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A gun was recovered at the scene. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Anyone with information is asked to call the our Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers who want 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.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. 
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Detectives Investigate Homicide in College Park

March 27, 2017, 9:59 am
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The victim in Sunday’s fatal shooting in College Park is identified as 36-year-old Rawle Farley. He was shot and killed in his apartment building on Milestone Way. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

Prince George’s County Police patrol officers were called to the apartment building in the 9600 block of Milestone Way shortly after 4:00 pm. The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to establish a motive and to identify the suspects.


Anyone with information is asked to call the our Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers who want 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.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. 
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Wanted Wednesday

March 29, 2017, 11:43 am
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Homicide Suspect Sketch


We’re starting Wanted Wednesday this week with the sketch of the suspect we’re actively searching for in the fatal shooting of a young woman. Last October 19th, the suspect shot and killed 18-year-old Allyssa Banks on Prince Place in Upper Marlboro. A second victim was also shot. He survived. The suspect is described as an African American male in his early 20s, with a light complexion, a slim build and brown eyes. Preliminarily, our detectives believe the suspect attempted to rob the victims prior to the shootings. Detectives are asking our community to call us with any info, no detail is too small, so we can provide answers to Allyssa’s loved ones. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Detectives can be reached at 301-772-4925 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Breaking & Entering Suspect
The suspect in these photos is wanted for breaking into a home in Upper Marlboro recently. The burglary happened on February 5th at a home on Wyman Way. Once inside, the suspect stole an electronic item. If you recognize him, please call 301-868-8773 or 1-866-411-TIPS.


Robbery at Bakery
Detectives want to identify and arrest these two suspects who committed an armed robbery at a bakery in Temple Hills. This happened on March 21st at about 2:00 pm. No one inside of the bakery was hurt. If you have any information on this case, you’re asked to please call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.


Convenience Store Robbery
These two masked up suspects robbed a convenience store early Sunday morning. The store is in the 8900 block of Rhode Island Avenue. We are offering a cash reward for info that helps us arrest and prosecute the suspects. Robbery Unit detectives can be reached at 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS.
  
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY POLICE ASKS FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN LOCATING A CRITICAL MISSING TEENAGER

March 31, 2017, 8:03 pm
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a  critical missing teen.  She is identified as 14-year-old Janae White. She was last seen leaving Drew Freeman Middle School at 2600 Brooks Drive in Suitland at approximately 7:30 am on Thursday, March 30th, 2017. The case has been classified as critical due to her age.

White is described as an African-American female, medium complexion, 5'4" tall and weighing 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black jacket and white/neon color Nike Jordan tennis shoes. 

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Regional Investigation Division - Central Region at (301) 772-4911. 



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PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Oxon Hill

April 3, 2017, 8:06 am
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Oxon Hill. The victim is 55-year-old Willie Bracey of Rosecroft Court in Oxon Hill.

On April 1st, around 8:15 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of St. Barnabas Road and Virginia Lane for a collision involving a SUV and a pedestrian. Officers found the victim suffering from injuries and was transported to the hospital where he died several hours later. The driver of the SUV suffered what preliminarily appear to be non-life threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation reveals the car was traveling westbound on St. Barnabas Road as the victim was attempting to cross the roadway. The driver attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid striking the victim, however was unsuccessful. Preliminarily, investigators believe the victim was not crossing in a crosswalk. The driver of the SUV remained on the scene.


Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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PGPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

April 3, 2017, 12:41 pm
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The Special Operations Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, April 7, 2017 from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. Officers will focus on the southern portion of the county. This is one of the many checkpoints that will be conducted throughout the year. 

Never drink and drive. The consequences are not worth the risk.
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Detectives Investigate Homicide in Landover

April 4, 2017, 1:38 pm
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Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Landover early this morning. The victim is 31-year-old Charles Bennett of Georgia Avenue in Northwest Washington. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On April 4th, at about 4:30 am, patrol officers responded to the 7100 block of E. Lombard Street for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers discovered the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case.


Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the 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.
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PGPD Seizes Hundreds of Cartridges of Illegal THC Oil

April 5, 2017, 10:22 am
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The Narcotics Enforcement Division seized 375 cartridges of THC oil during the execution of a search warrant in College Park. One suspect was taken into custody. He’s 21-year-old Brandon Kraut of Holland, Pennsylvania.

The search warrant was executed last week at a home on Dickinson Avenue. The seized THC oil is in the form of vapor cartridges to be used in vaping instruments. THC is a hallucinogenic and the chemical compound in marijuana and is illegal to possess in Maryland.

“This case shows the availability of products on the market that enable individuals to openly use drugs that are illegal in Maryland without being detected. This product  masks the odor of marijuana and the user appears to be vaping with legal products. Vape pens are now being used to ingest dangerous drugs such as methamphetamine and heroin, in addition to marijuana and hash oil. We want our community to be aware of this trend.” said Major Timothy Muldoon, Commander of the Narcotics Enforcement Division.



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Wanted Wednesday

April 5, 2017, 11:16 am
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Robbery String Suspect


Please take a moment to watch this surveillance video of the suspect we’re actively searching for who is now linked to 5 recent robberies.

This video is from an armed robbery at a hotel on Allentown Road in Camp Springs last Friday. He walked to the lobby shortly before 10:00 pm and demanded cash. In each of the cases, the suspect has displayed a gun. He committed the most recent robbery at a cell phone store in Temple Hills on Sunday. In that case, the suspect was seen driving this dark-colored, older model car.


If you have any information on this suspect, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. We are offering a cash reward.


Burglary Suspect

  
Do you recognize this woman? She’s a suspect in a burglary in Beltsville last Friday. Our preliminary investigations reveals she broke into the home through an unlocked window and stole jewerly and electronics. This happened on Green Ash Court. If you have any information that could help our detectives, please call 301-937-0910 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Restaurant Robbery


This suspect wore a distinct red jacket when he robbed a restaurant in District Heights. He targeted the business in the 2000 block of County Road on April 1staround 11:00 pm. Once he stole cash, he ran from the business in the direction of Walker Mill Road. We are offering a cash reward for any info that could help us arrest and prosecute this suspect. Please call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS.


Robbery Investigation

These two suspects robbed an auto parts store in Seat Pleasant. Both of the suspect had guns and demanded cash from the employees. This robbery happened on April 1st shortly before 8pm at the business in the 5000 block of martin Luther King Junior Highway.  Call us at 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS with any information that could help detectives. 
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Detectives Investigate Homicide in Capitol Heights

April 7, 2017, 8:00 am
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Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights last night. The victim is 51-year-old Jan Cotto of Zelma Avenue in Capitol Heights. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On April 6th, at about 11:00 pm, patrol officers responded to the 200 block of Zelma Avenue for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers discovered the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. She was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the 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.
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Homicide Detectives Arrest Father in Connection with the Death of His Newborn Baby

April 11, 2017, 9:54 am
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Nestor Hernandez

Detectives with our Homicide Unit arrested a man in connection with the murder of his 3-week-old daughter, Kendra Hernandez of the 6800 block of Patterson Street in Riverdale. The suspect is 27-year-old Nestor Hernandez of the same address. 

On April 8, 2017, at approximately 12:50 pm, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS responded to the 6800 block of Patterson Street for a report of an unresponsive baby. The infant was taken to the hospital where she died the next day. An autopsy revealed the cause of death was blunt force trauma. The manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Homicide detectives charged Nestor Hernandez with Child Abuse Resulting in Death and related offenses.  He had sole custody of the infant when she sustained the injuries that led to her death.  Hernandez is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.


Anyone with information about this case 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.
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WANTED WEDNESDAY

April 12, 2017, 11:37 am
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Commercial Armed Robbery
We’re starting Wanted Wednesday this week with surveillance photos of a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery. He robbed a Metro PCS store on April 5th around 12:50 pm in the 8900 block of Woodyard Road. Please take a close look at these pictures and call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS with any information. There is a cash reward available.





Theft Investigation
Detectives are also investigating the theft of a video game system and various video games from the Game Stop in the 3100 block of Queens Chapel Rd. The theft took place on March 13th around 1:40 pm. Our detectives can be reached at 301-699-2601 or 1-866-411-TIPS.





Theft Investigation 


Detectives are looking for this suspect and this minivan in connection with a theft in Capitol Heights. The suspect targeted a home in the 5200 block of Addison Road on April 5th and stole a generator.   If you recognize this suspect, please call 301-390-2160 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.
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PGPD Searches for Missing Man

April 12, 2017, 12:48 pm
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UPDATE April 13, 2017: William Butler has been safely located in Washington, D.C. He is now back home with his family. 


The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing man. He is identified as 66-year-old William Butler. He was last seen in the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill, MD at about 2:30 pm on April 11, 2017.

Bulter is described as an African American male, 5’10”, and 240 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue hat, black & tan striped polo shirt, black jeans and black dress shoes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division – Southern Region at (301) 749-5064.
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Detectives to Canvass for Information in Fatal Shooting of Jan Cotto

April 13, 2017, 10:19 am
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This evening, Homicide Unit detectives will canvass a Capitol Heights neighborhood as they continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Jan Cotto. The 51-year-old was shot and killed last week as she walked near her home. Detectives believe she may have been walking to a Metro station to head to work in the District. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Tipsters will never have to give their names.

On April 6th, at about 11:00 pm, patrol officers responded to the 200 block of Zelma Avenue for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers found the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. She died a short time later at a hospital.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case. The canvass will begin at 6:00 pm in the 200 block of Zelma Avenue.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the 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.
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Detectives Investigate Homicide in Forestville

April 17, 2017, 7:37 am
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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing on Sunday. Investigators are working to identify the victim and then notify her loved ones. Her name will be released once that’s taken place.

On April 16th, around 8:25 am, patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Springdale Avenue to assist a woman who had been stabbed. The victim died at a hospital a short time later.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this investigation.


Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call the 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.
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Detectives Seek Community’s Help to Identify Homicide Victim

April 18, 2017, 11:55 am
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Update:This evening, Homicide Unit detectives will conduct a canvass in the Forestville neighborhood where the victim was discovered. The canvass will begin at 6:00 pm in the 3300 block of Springdale Avenue. 

 Homicide Unit detectives today released a composite sketch of the victim who was fatally stabbed on Sunday. Investigators are asking for the community’s help in identifying her so we can notify her loved ones. Detectives also released photos of the victim’s clothing, to include a knit cap, a shirt, jeans and her socks.


 On April 16th, around 8:25 am, patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Springdale Avenue in Forestville. The victim had knocked on a resident’s door looking for help before collapsing in the front yard. The victim and the resident did not know one another.  

The victim is an African American female, estimated to be between the ages of 20-23, 5’11” and 126 pounds. She did not have any scars, birthmarks or tattoos.

Detectives are actively working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this investigation. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.


Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call the 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.
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