Every day, Prince George’s County Police officers patrol the
streets, making the county a safer place to live. Their good work often
goes unnoticed. The Prince George’s County Police Department proudly
presents our Officers of the Month for October.
District I Police Officer of the Month
October 2012
Police Officer First Class Kevin Carter
On October 31, Police Officer First Class Kevin Carter
attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 23rd
Avenue and Banning Place in the Chillum area. The driver had earlier
reportedly pointed a handgun at someone. While trying to flee from the police
officer, he hit a parked car. The suspect jumped out of his car and started
running away. Moments later, the suspect turned around in an aggressive
manner and charged at the police officer. Police Officer First Class
Carter deployed his pepper spray after the suspect refused to get on the
ground. Police Officer First Class Carter was able to make the arrest
without further incident. The suspect had a blood alcohol level of .298
and was also high on cocaine. A loaded Ruger .44 Magnum Revolver was
found in the suspect’s car. The suspect was also in possession of cocaine and
marijuana and is a known gang member.
POFC Kevin Carter
District II Police Officer of the Month
October 2012
Police Officer Kelly Cochrane
On October 31, Police Officer Kelly
Cochrane approached a parked 2008
Chevy Impala in the 12200 Block of Sir Lancelot Drive in Glenn Dale. She noticed that the driver was wearing a black
mask and that a strong odor of marijuana was coming from the car. A search of
the vehicle revealed a second mask, two semi-automatic replica BB guns, a metal
grinder and some 17 grams of marijuana packaged in individual small baggies.
Both occupants were charged with possession with intent to distribute.
Thanks to the police officer’s keen sense of observation, she not only
recovered the marijuana, but also potentially prevented further criminal
activity.
PO Kelly Cochrane
District III Police Officer of the Month
October 2012
Police Officer Darryl Jones
On October 28, Police Officer Darryl Jones was dispatched to
a reported robbery at Landover Road and Pennsy Drive in Landover. A
lookout for two suspects, who implied
they had a weapon, was broadcast. Police officers
quickly established a perimeter and began searching the area. Police Officer
Jones continued to canvass the area after other police officers had ended their
search. After some time had passed, Police Officer Jones spotted two
possible suspects in the 6900 block of Forest Terrace. The suspects
ducked behind a car unsure if they had been spotted. Police Officer Jones
tactically approached the suspects and caught them before they could get away.
Both suspects were positively identified by the victim and were also identified
in several other robberies in the area.
PO Darryl Jones
District IV Police Officer of the Month
October 2012
Police Officer First Class Joey Harrison
On October 7, Police Officer First Class Joey Harrison
responded to the 4900 block of Indian Head Highway for the report of a
shooting. The victim told Police Officer First Class Harrison that he had
an earlier confrontation at a gas station at Indian Head Highway and Southern
Avenue in Oxon Hill. The victim said the suspect had followed him and pulled a
gun. They struggled over the gun, the suspect struck the victim in the face
with the handgun and then shot him in the hip. Police Officer First Class
Harrison spotted a suspicious person matching the suspect’s description hiding
behind a dumpster. After a short chase, Police Officer First Class Harrison
caught the suspect and recovered the gun used in the shooting.
POFC Joey Harrison
District V Police Officer of the Month
October 2012
Police Officer David Acosta
On October 7, Police Officer David Acosta responded to Crain
Highway and Missouri Avenue in Brandywine for report of a shooting. Once
on scene, Police Officer Acosta began searching a wooded area.
He spotted the suspect holding a bucket with several large stalks of
marijuana. While placing the suspect into custody, Police Officer Acosta
noticed additional marijuana plants lying on the ground. The police
officer’s actions and good tactical skills lead to the recovery of a 12 gauge
shotgun and several marijuana plants with a value of $12,000.
PO David Acosta
District VI Police Officer of the Month
October 2012
Police Officer First Class Justin Haynes
Corporal David Vastag
On October 22, Police Officer First Class Justin
Haynes and Corporal David Vastag were canvassing the area of Brooklyn Bridge
and Bond Mill Roads in Laurel for a report of the sound of shots. As they
canvassed Howard Duckett Community Park, they approached two people, an
adult and a juvenile. The police officers conducted an investigatory stop
on the pair. During the investigation, the adult admitted he had
marijuana. A small plastic baggie was recovered, containing 7.5 grams of
marijuana. A pat down of the juvenile revealed a glass and brass pipe. Both
suspects were arrested and charged with narcotics violations.
POFC Justin Haynes
Cpl David Vastag
