PGPD Searches for Critical Missing Girl

Updated March 7, 2014: Princess Small has returned home, and is in good health.

Princess Small

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 Princess Monae Small. Small was last seen in the 8200 block of Sheriff Road on February 4, 2014, at about 1:00 am.  

Small is described as an African-American female, 5’6”, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  Small was last seen wearing black jeans, black peacoat jacket, and black tennis shoes.

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

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

PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Brentwood

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 38^th 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.

PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Laurel

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.

PGPD to Hold Community Meeting to Discuss Riverdale Sexual Assault

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.