Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances of a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim is 24-year-old Isiah Hunter of Washington, DC.

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 1:40 pm, officers responded to the 1200 block of Boones Hill Road for a report of a deceased male. Once on scene, officers located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds in a wooded area. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

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

 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

 

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 25-0015073.

 

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Detectives Investigan Tiroteo Fatal

La Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s esta investigando las circunstancias de un tiroteo fatal ocurrido en la zona no incorporada de Capitol Heights. La víctima es Isiah Hunter, de 24 años, residente de Washington, D.C.

El 23 de marzo de 2025, aproximadamente a la 1:40 p.m., oficiales acudieron a la cuadra 1200 de Boones Hill Road tras recibir el reporte de un hombre fallecido. Una vez en el lugar, localizaron a la víctima con heridas de bala en una zona boscosa. Fue declarado muerto.

Los detectives están trabajando para determinar el motivo e identificar al/los sospechoso(s).

Cualquier persona con información sobre este caso que desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al 301-516-2512.

Cualquier persona con información también puede contactar a Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, a través de la aplicación móvil "P3 Tips" (busque "P3 Tips" en Apple Store o Google Play para descargarla en su dispositivo móvil) o llamar al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Puede permanecer anónimo. Consulte el caso número 25-0015073.

PGPD Robbery Unit Charges 3 Suspects in String of ATM Robberies

David Jerome Walker

Maurice Roots

Jeff Crews

  

Following an extensive investigation, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit identified and charged three men in connection with multiple ATM robberies in the county since late January. The suspects are 34-year-old Maurice Roots of Washington, DC, 33-year-old Jeff Crews of Washington, DC, and 39-year-old David Jerome Walker of Washington, DC.

 

This months’ long investigation led by the PGPD Robbery Unit also included assistance from detectives assigned to the Carjacking Interdiction Unit, Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement Team and Narcotic Enforcement Division.

 

  

 

On March 19, 2025, the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit located and arrested Roots in the Clinton area. With the assistance of the Metropolitan Police Department, Crews and Walker were also arrested on March 19, 2025, in Washington, DC. MPDC officers served multiple search warrants on the suspects’ residences, resulting in the recovery of cash and firearms. Additional evidence was also recovered including multiple vehicles.

 

 

PGPD Robbery Unit detectives have charged Crews and Walker for a string of five ATM robberies and one attempted robbery at convenience stores beginning on January 29, 2025, through February 22, 2025. Roots is currently charged in connection with the robbery on February 22, 2025. Additional charges against all three suspects are pending. They are suspected in additional ATM robberies.

 

The investigation revealed the suspects targeted ATMs at businesses across the county. In the five completed robberies, the suspects used hydraulic rescue tools, commonly called the “jaws of life”, to break into the machines and steal tens of thousands of dollars in cash. Detectives estimate that approximately $200,000 was stolen during these robberies.

 

 The robberies linked to Crews and Walker:

 

 January 29, 2025:

7-Eleven in the 1400 block of Cherry Hill Road in Beltsville

7-Eleven in the hundred block of Watkins Park Drive in Upper Marlboro

 

February 1, 2025:

7-Eleven in the 7900 block of Good Luck Road in Lanham

 

February 6, 2025:

7-Eleven in the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill

 

February 19, 2025:

7-Eleven in the 11300 block of Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville

 

The robbery linked to Crews, Walker and Roots:

 

February 22, 2025:

7-Eleven in the 9400 block of Lanham Severn Road in Lanham

 

 

Crews is currently facing 43 charges, Walker is currently facing 45 charges and Roots is currently charged with seven charges. Roots in is in the custody of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. Crews and Walker are in custody in Washington, DC, pending extradition to Prince George’s County.

 

 This remains an open and active investigation.

 

 If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are urged to call 301-516-2830.

 

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 25-0012539.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. The victim is 19-year-old Donnell Stephenson of Hyattsville. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

 

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of St. Michaels Drive in the Mitchellville area. The victim was located inside of a home suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

Investigators are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s).

 

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.

 

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 25-0014986.

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PGPD Investiga Tiroteo Fatal

La Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s investiga un tiroteo fatal ocurrido la madrugada del domingo. La víctima es Donnell Stephenson, de 19 años y residente de Hyattsville. Se ofrece una recompensa de hasta $25,000 por información que conduzca a un arresto y acusación formal en este caso.
 
El 23 de marzo de 2025, aproximadamente a las 12:15 a.m., oficiales respondieron a un tiroteo en la cuadra 700 de St. Michaels Drive, en la zona de Mitchellville. La víctima fue localizada dentro de una vivienda con heridas de bala. Fue declarado muerto en el lugar de los hechos.
 
Los investigadores están trabajando para determinar el motivo del incidente e identificar a un sospechoso.
 
Si alguien tiene información relevante para esta investigación y desea hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios, por favor llame al 301-516-2512.
 
Cualquier persona con información también puede contactar a Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, a través de la aplicación móvil "P3 Tips" (busque "P3 Tips" en Apple Store o Google Play para descargarla en su dispositivo móvil) o llamar al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Puede permanecer anónimo. Consulte el caso número 25-0014986.

Off-Duty Patrol Officer Charged With Driving While Impaired

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A Prince George’s County Police patrol officer was charged early this morning with driving while impaired. Officer Simeon Daramola was off-duty at the time but driving his marked police cruiser.

At approximately 2:15 am, officers with the Laurel City Police Department located Officer Daramola on Fourth Street in Laurel. Daramola was issued DWI-related citations.

The officer’s police powers have been suspended. The PGPD’s Internal Affairs Division has opened an administrative investigation into this incident.

Daramola joined the agency in 2023 and is currently assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.

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Un oficial de patrulla de la Policía del Condado Prince George’s fue acusado esta mañana por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol. El oficial Simeon Daramola se encontraba fuera de servicio en ese momento, pero conducía su patrulla.

Aproximadamente a las 2:15 a.m., oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Laurel City localizaron al oficial Daramola en la calle Cuarta de Laurel. Se le emitieron citaciones por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol.

 

Se le suspendieron sus poderes policiales. La División de Asuntos Internos del PGPD abrió una investigación administrativa sobre este incidente.

 

Daramola se incorporó a la agencia en 2023 y actualmente está asignado a la División de Patrulla.