PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Friday morning. The deceased pedestrian is 20-year-old Chester Brandon of Gaithersburg.

On October 31, 2025, at approximately 12:40 am, officers responded to the 3300 block of Bladensburg Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. He died at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian while traveling southbound on Bladensburg Road. The driver remained on the scene and was not injured.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0060675.

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Missing Man Found

 Update 10/30/25: Mr. Owens has been safely located.

Ellis Owens

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 87-year-old Ellis Owens. He was last seen in the 4200 block of Will Street in Capitol Heights on October 29, 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm.

Mr. Owens is a Black male, 6'1" tall and 196 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Oxon Hill

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Oxon Hill. The deceased driver is 57-year-old Percell Jerome Veney Jr. of Alexandria, VA.

 

On October 26, 2025, at approximately 12:55 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 6300 block of Oxon Hill Road.

 

The preliminary investigation indicates Veney was traveling westbound along Oxon Hill Road when, for reasons still under investigation, he crossed over into the eastbound turning lane and struck another vehicle. He died at the scene. The driver of the second involved vehicle, an adult female, was transported to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.

 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

 

Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0059696.

 

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PGPD Charges Man With Impersonating Police Officer

Jonathan Michael Davis

Prince George’s County Police officers arrested and charged a suspect in connection with impersonating a police officer. The suspect is 33-year-old Jonathan Michael Davis of Beltsville. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who encountered Davis where he represented himself as a law enforcement officer.

recovered in vehicle

suspect's vehicle

On October 11, 2025, at approximately 9:50 pm, patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevy Tahoe being driven by Davis in the area of Laurel Bowie Road and Montpelier Drive. During the traffic stop, officers discovered several items indicating Davis was impersonating a police officer, to include multiple handguns, handcuffs, a tactical vest and several badges. Officers located a ghost gun on Davis during this arrest. The SUV he was driving was equipped with blue and red lights and sirens. Detectives then obtained a search warrant for his home. During a search of the home on October 17, 2025, multiple additional items were recovered which also indicate he could potentially be impersonating a law enforcement officer.

recovered in suspect's home

Davis is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and other related firearms offenses. This is an active investigation.

Anyone with information on this suspect who would like to speak to a detective may call 301-937-0910.

Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0056867.

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