Police Make Quick Arrest in Cutting Incident in College Park

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District I Investigative Section has arrested Leonardo Alonso Ramos in the quadruple cutting that occurred early yesterday morning in College Park, Maryland.

Ramos, 21, of the 10800 block of Madison Street in Kensington, was arrested early this morning at his home without incident. He was charged with 1st degree assault and remanded to the custody of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

On October 12, 2010, at approximately 1:29 a.m., patrol officers responded to Baltimore Avenue and Knox Road for the report of a cutting. Once on scene, officers discovered four victims suffering from stab wounds to the upper body. The responding officers were advised that an altercation began at the Thirsty Turtle, where the victims and suspect were told to leave. The altercation continued and escalated to a physical altercation at the intersection of Knox Road and Baltimore Avenue. During this altercation, the suspect produced a folding knife and injured the four victims. The victims were transported to local hospitals, where they were treated and released for non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District I Investigative Section at (301) 699-2601. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.

Photos Courtesy of the Prince George's County Police Department