PGPD to Announce Upcoming "Gift Cards for Guns"

     The Prince George’s County Police Department will hold a news conference to announce the “Gift Cards for Guns” event. The event will allow gun owners to anonymously turn in a weapon (new or used, functional or not) and in return, get a gift card. This will be the department’s first “Gift Cards for Guns” event.

Who:     Prince George’s County Police Chief Mark A. Magaw
             Mr. Bob Ross, President of the Prince George’s County Branch of the NAACP
             Representative of PRISCM (Partnership for Renewal in Southern and Central
             Maryland)
             Ms. Florena Carter, Mother of gun violence victim

When:    June 4, 2012

Time:     10:00 a.m.

Where:   Prince George’s County Police Services Complex
              7600 Barlowe Road
              Palmer Park, Maryland 20785


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

The Prince George's County Police Department is Mourning One of Our Own

Police Officer Robert M. Wiggins Jr.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of our officers. Police Officer Robert M. Wiggins, Jr., 29, was off duty at the time of his passing this morning.  Officer Wiggins, a four-year veteran, was assigned to District II.  Please keep Officer Wiggins’ family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Law Enforcement to Distribute Money to Buckled Drivers

Prince George’s County, Maryland…These days, who couldn’t use an extra buck?
Your chance to earn a buck starts Wednesday, May 31, 2012, at 900 Capital Centre Boulevard, Largo, Maryland.

As a part of the National Click It or Ticket campaign, the Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union, which has donated the cash, is joining the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Office and the Prince George’s County Police Department in this year’s Buckle Up for A Buck program.  Law enforcement officers and safety advocates will distribute $1 bills to drivers who have all occupants buckled up securely in their vehicles.  Those riding unrestrained will receive educational materials about the effectiveness of seat belts and child safety seats in saving lives and reducing injuries.

Who:             Prince George’s County Police Department

                     Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union

                     Maryland State Highway Administration

                       

When:           May 31, 2012

Time:            12:00 noon

Where:          900 Capital Centre Boulevard

                     Largo, Maryland 20774

           

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

Click It or Ticket is an annual national mobilization campaign sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Safety Office.  Aimed at increasing seat belt use among all drivers and passengers in the United States, the campaign relies heavily on enforcement and education.

PGPD Wins 2011 Law Enforcement Challenge

The Prince George's County Police Department won the 2011 Law Enforcement Challenge and as a result, will receive five-thousand dollars for traffic safety equipment.  Cpl. Mike Rose of the PGPD, Special Operations Division (SOD) submitted the winning application for the department.

Winning a 2011 Maryland LEC Award signifies excellence in enforcement and a commitment to traffic safety. More importantly, winning a 2011 Maryland LEC Award is a much greater indicator of a LEA's commitment to overall public safety.

The Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge (LEC) is a program designed to promote competition among Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), while recognizing and honoring those Law Enforcement Agencies, excelling in traffic safety enforcement.  Effective enforcement of Maryland's traffic safety laws is the focal point of this program.

Throughout 2011, Maryland's LEAs were tasked with enforcement activities in all three major emphasis areas as well as other significant traffic safety operations. Such operations include but are not limited to, the enforcement of laws to protect pedestrians and bicyclists, enforcing laws to improve safety for motorcyclists and the enforcement of Maryland's young driver laws.

The three main areas – aggressive driving prevention, impaired driving prevention and occupant protection  are the focal points of Maryland’s LEC and are also national priorities.

The Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, the Maryland Sheriff’s Association, and the Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO) co-sponsor this very important statewide initiative. These organizations believe that the Maryland LEC is vital to maintaining effective traffic safety enforcement. Additionally, the program is a way for the MHSO to communicate its overall highway safety objectives and to help focus LEAs on the issues facing Maryland motorists.

"Running the Beat" - Hillcrest Heights (Photo Gallery)

Rushern L. Baker III and Major Mark Edward Person...LET'S GET STARTED! 

Let's Get Started!

Rushern L. Baker III and Major James A. Harper running neck and neck!

GOOD MORNING HILLCREST HEIGHTS!

Leader of the Pack!

Photos Courtesy of the Prince George's County Police Department

Questions or Concerns "Tweet the Chief"

The Prince George’s County Police Department invites followers of @PGPDNEWS to “Tweet the Chief” and communicate with Chief Mark A. Magaw. In the spirit of the Prince George’s County Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative (#PGCTNI), Chief Magaw would like to address questions and concerns from citizens about their community.

Do you have questions about:

• broken street lights
• drugs in your neighborhood
• juvenile concerns
• Safety concerns

Who:     Chief Mark A. Magaw, Prince George’s County Police Department

When:    Thursday, May 31, 2012

Time:      12:00 p.m.

Where:   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PGPDNEWS

 Send us your questions. This is your chance to be heard.


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

Suspect Wanted for Commercial Armed Robbery

http://www.youtube.com/pgpdpolice

http://www.youtube.com/pgpdpolice

The Prince George's County Police Department is working to identify the suspect shown in the surveillance video.  On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at approximately 2:24 a.m., the suspect committed a commercial armed robbery at the McDonalds located in the 3500 block of Branch Avenue in Temple Hills.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call CID Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905. Please refer to case number 12-150-0292.  Callers wish to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 
1-866-411-TIPS (8477).  Whenever information is given to the Prince George's County Crime Solvers Line, you do not have to leave your name.  A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1000.00 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects responsible for this robbery.

http://www.youtube.com/pgpdpolice


A cash reward of up to $1000.00 is being offered.

PGPD Invites You to "Tweet the Chief"

     The Prince George’s County Police Department invites followers of @PGPDNEWS to “Tweet the Chief” and communicate with Chief Mark A. Magaw. In the spirit of the Prince George’s County Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative (#PGCTNI), Chief Magaw would like to address questions and concerns from citizens about their community.


Who:     Chief Mark A. Magaw, Prince George’s County Police Department

When:    Thursday, May 31, 2012

Time:      12:00 p.m.

Where:   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PGPDNEWS


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

Prince George's County Police will be "Running the Beat"- Hillcrest Heights

In support of the county-wide Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative, the Prince George’s County Police Department will be“Running the Beat” in Hillcrest Heights. This is the fourth of six runs through the identified focus areas. The focus areas are: Langley Park, East Riverdale/Bladensburg, Suitland/Coral Hills, Kentland/Palmer Park, Hillcrest Heights/Marlow Heights and Glassmanor. The purpose of this effort is to engage the community and be a visible presence in these neighborhoods. Members of the community and media are encouraged to cover this event as well as participate.

Who:      Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III

   Members of PGPD

   PGPD Recruit Class

When:     May 30, 2012

Time:      7:30 a.m.

Where:   Evergreen Supermarket
               2346 Iverson Street
               Hillcrest Heights, Maryland 20748      

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

UPDATE: PGPD Investigates Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collision in Chillum

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit (CARU) has identified the involved driver in the critical pedestrian hit-and-run collision in Chillum.

On Saturday, May 26, 2012, at approximately 11:15 p.m., an off-duty Prince George’s County police officer observed an adult male, in the roadway on Ager Road at East-West Highway. Prince George’s County Fire and EMS personnel transported the 49 year-old pedestrian to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. The striking vehicle did not stop at the scene.

At approximately 7:37 a.m., the involved driver returned to the scene and contacted the police. Charges against the driver are pending.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver was traveling westbound on Ager Road approaching East-West Highway when he struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection at the time of the collision.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422. 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. The investigation is continuing.

Police Seek Assistance in Locating Critical Missing Person (Earman Lee Sessoms)

Earman Lee Sessoms

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing person identified as 70-year-old Earman Lee Sessoms. He was last seen on May 26, 2012, at approximately 10:00 a.m., at his residence located in the 6100 block of Carter Avenue in Lanham.

Sessoms is a black male with a dark complexion.  He is approximately 5’8”, about 200 pounds with gray and brown hair.  He was last seen travelling on foot wearing a gray shirt and gray pants. Sessoms suffers from dementia and is in need of his medication.  He has been reported missing several times before.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Earman Lee Sessoms is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department’s District II Investigative Section at (301) 390-2101 or (301) 390-2160.

PGPD Media Breakfast Meeting

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division hosted a breakfast meeting on May 18, 2012, with local broadcast and print media to discuss new policies and operational improvements for better communication. Some of the topics discussed included increased use of social media, fewer formal news releases, the PGC Public School PIO /PGPD PIO relationship, and the protocol for PGPD news conferences. During the meeting, reporters engaged in open dialogue and received answers to their questions and concerns.
"This was a great meeting," says Captain Yuen. "We got a lot of good feedback and shared many ideas."

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY BANK EMPLOYEE EXILED TO OVER THREE YEARS IN PRISON FOR PARTICIPATING IN A BANK ROBBERY

Arranged for Bank Money to be Moved at Time of Robbery for Easier Access to Robbers

        Greenbelt, Maryland - Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Khary Carlton Wood, age 25, of Capitol Heights, Maryland to 42 months in prison  followed by three years of supervised release for aiding and abetting a bank robbery.  Chief Judge Chasanow also ordered Wood to pay restitution of $90,000.

        The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Richard A. McFeely of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Chief Mark A. Magaw of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

        According to his plea agreement, Wood worked for Wells Fargo Bank d/b/a Wachovia Bank at its branch at 7700 Landover Road, Landover, Maryland.  Wood helped others rob the bank by providing twin brothers Darnell Davis and Ronnell Davis with information about bank operations, including the timing and moving of money within the bank; recruiting another bank employee to move money within the bank at the same time the robbery was planned so that the money would be easily accessible to the robbers; and arranging for the other bank employee to be compensated from the robbery proceeds.  Wood knew that the robbers would be using guns during the robbery.

        On January 11, 2011, the Davis brothers and Cortez Maurice Mallory robbed the bank. Two of them entered the bank masked and armed with guns, while the other waited outside in a getaway car.  As planned, the other bank employee carried a bag containing $90,000 to the ATM machine when the masked robbers took the bag from the employee and fled.

        Darnell and Ronnell Davis, both age 26 of Severn, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., respectively, and Coretz Maurice Mallory, age 27, of Clinton, Maryland, pleaded guilty to their participation in the robbery and to an attempted robbery of another bank’s ATM which caused $28,000 in damage to the ATM. Each of the defendants was sentenced to 97 months in prison, ordered to pay restitution of $118,000 and ordered to forfeit a 2007 Dodge Challenger, a 2007 Cadillac Escalade and a 2004 BMW, which they either purchased with cash or otherwise obtained after the robbery. 

        United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the FBI and the Prince George’s County Police Department for their work in this investigation.  Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant United States Attorneys William D. Moomau and Christen A. Sproule, who prosecuted the case.

"Running the Beat" - Suitland (Photo Gallery)

Prince George's County Police will be "Running the Beat" - Suitland

In support of the county-wide Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative the Prince George’s County Police Department will be“Running the Beat” in Suitland. The Suitland event will be approximately a three mile run. This is the third of six runs through the identified focus areas. The focus areas are: Langley Park, East Riverdale/Bladensburg, Suitland/Coral Hills, Kentland/Palmer Park, Hillcrest Heights/Marlow Heights and Glassmanor. The purpose of this effort is to engage the community and be a visible presence in these neighborhoods. Members of the community and media are encouraged to cover this event, as well as participate.

Who: Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III

Members of PGPD

PGPD Recruit Class

When: May 25, 2012

Time: 7:30 a.m.

Where:  4651 Suitland Road
              Suitland, Maryland       

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

PGPD's Zel Windsor Is Recognized as Crime Solvers Coordinator of the Year While at Florida Conference

 PGPD Crime Solvers Coordinator, Zel Windsor (Left),  PGPD Media Relations Director, Julie Parker (Right)

The Prince George’s County Crime Solvers, Inc. took part in the 31^st Annual Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association Training Conference in Estero, Florida from May 20^th – May 24^th.  The Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association includes Crime Solvers, Crime Line and Crime Stoppers programs from Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. The conference allowed the participants to discuss mutual issues, tout success stories and address current events. WINK News, a Florida area news affiliate, reported on the conference that can be found here:

Crimestoppers convention happening in SWFL: http://bit.ly/KNm8YP

Zel Windsor, coordinator for the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers, Inc., was recognized as the Crime Solvers Coordinator of the Year at the annual conference.  She has been the coordinator for Crime Solvers for 4 years.  “She has done a terrific job and we are very proud of her accomplishment,” said Ms. Julie Parker, Director of Media Relations Division for the Prince George’s County Police Department.

For more information about the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers, Inc., please refer to: http://bit.ly/4MJko

PGPD Advises to Be Aware of Prize Winning Scam

Green Dot Prepaid Cards

                                   

On May 23, 2012, PGPD received a call from a banking institution stating that they believed one of their customers was a victim of a scam.  The District I Investigative Section made contact with the victim who lives in the area of New Carrollton, Maryland.  It was discovered that the victim received a phone call at home from a  person posing as a representative with Publisher’s Clearinghouse. The person stated "You have just won $2.5 million dollars and a brand new Mercedes."  The person advised the victim to withdraw $8,000 from her banking institution to cover taxes and fees for her winnings.  The victim was then instructed to purchase Green Dot prepaid cards totaling $8,000 in order to receive her winnings.  The victim was advised to provide the activation numbers for each card.  Once the activation numbers were received, her winnings would be delivered.

PGPD detectives were able to cancel up to $5,500 of these cards.  The victim realized that this was a scam.  Be aware of these types of scams, “Congratulations, You have Just Won…….”

Update-Police Seek Assistance in Locating Critical Missing Man (Leo Burney)

Leo Burney

   UPDATE: Leo Burney was located on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Washington, DC.He was found in good health and returned home. 

 Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing man identified as 73-year-old Leo Burney. He left his home, located in the 4300 block of 30th Street in Mount Rainier, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Burney was last seen walking in the area of 30th Street and Upshur Street.

     Burney has Alzheimer disease and a heart related illness. He is in need of his medication. Burney has not been seen since.

     Burney is a black male with a light complexion, 5’7”, and approximately 170 pounds. He has black hair and a mustache. Burney was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, green and black plaid shirt, and blue jeans.

     Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Leo Burney is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department’s District I Investigative Section at (301) 699-2601.

Police Make Arrest in Murder on Gateway Boulevard

Felipe Gomez

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has arrested 38-year-old Felipe Gomez in connection with the murder of Maria Delmi Madrid-De Gomez in District Heights, Maryland.

  Homicide detectives identified Gomez, of the 6500 block of Gateway Boulevard in District Heights, as a suspect in this case.  He was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department without incident earlier today.

On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at approximately 12:19 a.m., District Heights police officers responded to the 6500 block of Gateway Boulevard for a report of a cutting. When patrol officers arrived, they discovered 37-year-old Maria Delmi Madrid-De Gomez, of the 6500 block of Gateway Boulevard, suffering from a stabbing. She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The investigation is still ongoing.

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) 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.

UPDATE-“Buck$ for Buckling Up”-Personal Responsibility Reaps Financial Rewards

Prince George’s County, Maryland…These days, who couldn’t use an extra buck?   

Your chance to earn a buck starts Monday, May 14, 2012, at 900 Capital Centre Boulevard, Largo, Maryland.

As a part of the National Click It or Ticket campaign, the Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union, which has donated the cash, is joining the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Office and the Prince George’s County Police Department in this year’s Buckle Up for A Buck program.  Law enforcement officers and safety advocates will distribute $1 bills to drivers who have all occupants buckled up securely in their vehicles.  Those riding unrestrained will receive educational materials about the effectiveness of seat belts and child safety seats in saving lives and reducing injuries.

Who:             Prince George’s County Police Department

                     Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union

                     Maryland State Highway Administration

                       

When:           May 23, 2012

Time:            12:00 noon

Where:         13600 Baltimore Avenue

                     Laurel, Maryland 20707

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

Click It or Ticket is an annual national mobilization campaign sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Safety Office.  Aimed at increasing seat belt use among all drivers and passengers in the United States, the campaign relies heavily on enforcement and education.

Wanted for Second Degree Murder in District Heights

Felipe Gomez

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public assistance in locating 38 year-old Felipe Gomez who’s wanted for the murder of Maria Delma Madrid-de Gomez that occurred in District Heights, Maryland on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or CID-Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925 as soon as possible. Please refer to case number 12-118-2395. Whenever information is given to the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers Line, you do not have to leave your name. A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1000.00 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects responsible for this robbery.

A cash reward of up to $1000.00 is being offered.

Wanted for Commercial Robbery in Forestville

The Prince George’s County Police Department is working to identify the suspects shown in the above surveillance photograph. On May 19, 2012, at approximately 5:03 a.m., the suspects committed a commercial armed robbery at the 7-11, located at 3004 Forestville Rd, Forestville, Maryland

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or CID-Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 as soon as possible. Please refer to case number       12-140-0552. Whenever information is given to the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers Line, you do not have to leave your name. A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1000.00 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects responsible for this robbery.

A cash reward of up to $1000.00 is being offered.

Wanted for Commercial Armed Robbery in College Park

The Prince George’s County Police Department is working to identify the suspects shown in the above surveillance photograph. On May 21, 2012,  at approximately 12:40 a.m, the suspects committed a commercial armed robbery at the 7-11, located at 4921 Edgewood Rd, College Park, Maryland.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or CID-Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 as soon as possible. Please refer to case number       12-142-0071. Whenever information is given to the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers Line, you do not have to leave your name. A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1000.00 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects responsible for this robbery.

A cash reward of up to $1000.00 is being offered.

Wanted for Attempt Bank Robbery in Lanham

The Prince George’s County Police Department is working to identify the suspect shown in the above surveillance photograph. On May 21, 2012, at approximately 9:45 A.M, the above shown individual committed an ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY at the BB&T Bank located at 9395 Lanham Severn Rd, Lanham Maryland.

Anyone with information about this person is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905. 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 www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. A cash reward is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.

A cash reward of up to $1,000.00 is being offered.

Prince George's County Police Officer Charged with DUI

At about 5:15 Saturday morning, 38-year-old Police Officer First Class Daniel Gonzalez, who was off duty, was involved in an accident in his marked cruiser in Bladensburg at the intersection of Route 1 and Tanglewood Dr.  Prince George's County Police responded to the single vehicle crash. No one was injured, however, the responding officer suspected Ofc. Gonzalez was under the influence of alcohol. A test was administered and

Ofc. Gonzalez produced a breath alcohol level sample of .13. Ofc. Gonzalez was charged with Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and released. The officer is a six-year veteran and a patrol officer assigned to District I.  PGPD's Special Investigation Response Team (SIRT) is investigating. SIRT is working to retrieve any data that may be used as evidence. The State's Attorney's Office will review the case.

PGPD Makes Arrest in Mount Rainier Sexual Assault

Edwin Xavier Rivas

Prince George’s County, Maryland… The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit has arrested Edwin Xavier Rivas, 24, in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in Mount Rainier, Maryland.

On January 28, 2012, at approximately 2:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Buchannan Street for a report of a sexual assault.  Upon their arrival, they located a woman who reported that an unknown man approached her from behind as she was walking down the street.  Armed with a knife, the suspect sexually assaulted  her and fled on foot.

Detectives were able to identify Rivas, of the 6100 block of 39^th Place in Hyattsville, as a suspect through the course of their investigation.  Rivas was arrested today in the 3100 block of Hamilton Street in Hyattsville without incident. Rivas has also been charged in a sexual assault being investigated by the Hyattsville Police Department. Detectives are looking into the possibility that Rivas may be responsible for other sexual assaults.  The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Sexual Assault Unit at 301-772-4908.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crimes 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.

UPDATE- PGPD Make Arrests in Commercial Armed Robbery

  Prince George's County, Maryland...The Prince George's County Police Department's Robbery Unit has arrested 24 year-old Tony Lee Waters, 24 year-old Todd Wheeler, and 20 year-old Brandon Alexander Cunningham in connection with the McDonald's in Capitol Heights.


     Robbery detectives identified Waters, of the 7900 block of Orion Circle in Laurel, Wheeler, of the 8700 block of Char Court in Laurel, and Cunningham, of the 100 block of Firethorn Court in Largo, as suspects in the case.  Waters was arrested on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Kettering.  Wheeler and Cunningham were developed as suspects and were arrested on Thursday, May 17, 2012.


"The community played a vital role by providing information that greatly assisted in the investigation." said Assistant Commander Captain Genia Reaves. 


     We are investigating the possiblitiy that the suspects are involved with other robberies.



   The Prince George's County Police Department is currently investigating a string of commercial armed robberies in the county over the weekend. The same two suspects are armed with semi-automatic handguns and have been entering commercial establishments wearing masks. The suspects have been parking a newer model gray Dodge Charger on the side or to the rear of the targeted locations. In the days prior to the string of robberies occurring in Prince George's County, the Metropolitan Police Department had experienced a similar string of robberies, believed to be committed by the same suspects.

  Below is a list of locations of the current robberies along with their surveillance photos and video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phojFcqLERI&feature=plcp

• Shell Gas Station 13800 block of Old Annapolis Road, Bowie (Friday, May 11, 2012 at 10:25 p.m.)

                                                                        

 

• Safeway Gas Station 12400 block of Fairwood Parkway, Glenn Dale (Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 9:47 p.m.)

• Chesapeake Market 12300 block of Annapolis Road, Glenn Dale (Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 4:00 a.m.)

• McDonalds 20 block of  Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights (Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:53 p.m.) - Surveillance Photos Not Available

• 7-Eleven 7400 block of Central Avenue, Capitol Heights (Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 2:29 a.m.) - Surveillance Photos Not Available
  
  

• 7- Eleven 22 block of Watkins Park Drive, Kettering (Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 3:15 a.m.) - Surveillance Photos Not Available

     Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 as soon as possible. Whenever information is given to the Prince George's County Crime Solvers Line, you do not have to leave your name. A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1,000.00 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects responsible for this robbery.

PGPD News Conference

  The Prince George’s County Police Department will update the progress of the investigation of recent commercial robberies.


Who:          Captain  Reaves, Commander Criminal Investigations Division

When:        Friday, May 18, 2012

Time:          3:00 p.m.

Where:       Police Services Complex
                   7600 Barlowe Road
                   Palmer Park, Maryland


     Members of the community and media are invited to attend. For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at (301) 772-4710.

PGPD Hosted Tour for Vietnamese Delegation (PHOTO GALLERY)

PGPD District VI Hosted Neighborhood Watch Walk (PHOTO GALLERY)

Chief Mark A. Magaw greets citizens

Chief Mark A. Magaw speaks to a concerned citizen

Ready to walk!

Major Kevin Putnam talks with a group of citizens before the walk



Major Kevin Putnam with a citizen of the Calverton Community



"We Watch Out for Each Other"

Members from the Citizens Association Recreation Council participated in the walk

"Community IS Commuication"

Photos courtesy of the Prince George's County Police Department



Update-Suspects' Vehicle Located

Cancel any further look-out for the above listed vehicle has been located. 

2010 Dodge Avenger Not Actual Vehicle

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a Commercial Armed Robbery at the McDonald’s located at 20 Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, Maryland.  This incident occurred on May 12th, 2012 at approximately1159 p.m.

The suspects were observed in a gold 2010 Dodge Avenger bearing MD registration tags “2AR2302”.
Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: B/M, mid 20’s, 6’1” – 6’2”, 160, blue jeans, blue hoodie, black and white
                    scarf, black handgun


Suspect #2: B/M, early 20’s, 6’1” – 6’2”, slim build, blue jeans, black jacket and
                    black ski mask        

http://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2012/05/suspects-wanted-in-string-of-armed.html

Critical Missing Woman (Erica Antonette Jackson) Located

Erica Antonette Jackson

UPDATE
Erica  Antonette  Jackson was located today safe and in good condition.

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing woman identified as 39-year-old Erica Antonette Jackson.  She was last seen by her husband leaving their home in the12400 block of Open View Lane, Upper Marlboro to go to work.

Jackson may be suffering from depression and could be a danger to herself.  She has not been seen since.
Jackson is a black female with a dark complexion.  She has black shoulder length hair and a tattoo of a rose on the right side of her breast.  She was last seen driving a black Mercedes Benz ML320 with Maryland tag of 11089M7.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Erica Jackson is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department’s District II Investigative Section at (301) 390-2160.

Police Seek Assistance in Locating Critical Missing Male (Jimmy Richardson)

Jimmy Richardson

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing man identified as 71-year-old Jimmy Richardson. He was last seen yesterday evening at approximately 8:30 p.m., sitting on the porch of his residence located in the 4900 block of 56th Avenue in the non-incorporated section of Bladensburg.


Richardson was last seen by a next door neighbor. It’s believed he walked away from the residence. He has not been seen or heard from since. Richardson is a black male with a medium complexion. He is approximately 5’7”, 150 pounds with black and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a black and gray baseball cap, black sweater, beige shirt, dark gray pants, and black shoes. Richardson suffers from dementia and is not taking medication for this condition.


Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jimmy Richardson is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department’s District I Investigative Section at (301) 699-2601.