Media Advisory: PGPD and USPS to Revisit Landover Community in Murder Investigation

Tomorrow morning, Prince George’s County Police detectives and U.S. Postal Inspectors will revisit the Landover community where a postal carrier was recently murdered.  They will pass out Crime Solvers flyers seeking information in the murder of Tyson Jerome Barnette.  The canvas will follow the route Barnette was working the day he was killed.  A combined reward of up to $125,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

  

On November 23, 2013, at about 7:20 pm, patrol officers were called to the 1600 block of Reed Street for a shooting.  When they arrived, they found Barnette suffering from  gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.  

Anyone with information 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), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.  

When:  Saturday, November 30, 2013

Time:   9:00 am

Where: 1600 block of Reed Street

             Landover, MD

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PGPD Hosts Police Delegation from Colombia

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Inspector General welcomed members of the National Police of Colombia (NPC).  Inspector General Carlos Acosta introduced the officers to the PGPD on November 22, 2013.

The tour included a stop at our training academy. Our guests got hands on experience with the PGPD’s Judgmental Enhancement Training System, MILO.  The system provides state-of-the-art use of force training for our police officers.  Sergeant William Gleason also gave a presentation on the use and safe handling of a Taser and other non-lethal options.

Following the training academy, our visitors went to the PGPD’s Crime Scene Investigation Division.  Supervisor William Greene and his staff presented several of the forensic tools used by the department, to include a 3D crime scene scanner.

 This collaboration with the National Police of Colombia showcases the continued presence by PGPD on both the national and international law enforcement levels as we strive to learn and share best practices in our ultimate mission to serve and protect Prince George’s County.

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

PGPD Remembers Fallen Officer Major Richard Beavers

Let us pause to remember our fallen hero Major Richard J. Beavers, lost this day in 1983 in the line of duty.

Major Beavers was born on May 2,1946. He was raised in Hyattsville and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1966.  Major Beavers then joined the United States Air Force where he served with honor and distinction until his discharge in 1967.  He joined the Prince George's County Police Department in November of 1967, as a member of Session 3-67, a class that would ultimately lose three of its members in the line of duty.  When he graduated from the training academy was assigned to the Hyattsville district station.  Major Beavers rose through the ranks of the department, ultimately becoming the commander of the Oxon Hill District Station.

On the evening of November 28, 1983, two suspects armed with handguns approached Major Beavers in his unmarked police vehicle as he conducted a premise check on St. Barnabas Road in Temple Hills.  As the Major drew his service weapon and began to challenge the suspects, they opened fire.  Major Beavers returned fire but was critically wounded in the exchange.  He was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next morning.

Major Beavers served the Prince George's County Police Department for 16 years and was the 15th member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice.  He was the 24th law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this profession within Prince George's County.

At the time of his death, Major Beavers was 37 years old and survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

PGPD Playing Charity Hockey Game in New York

Members of the Prince George’s County Police Department are warming up for a charity hockey event in New York this weekend.  The FOP 89ers ice hockey team includes sworn and civilian members of the PGPD. They’re partnering with the National Capital Region Military Hockey Team to form the “DC Stars”.  The “DC Stars” will take on the Suffolk County Police Department Hockey Team in New York at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum this Saturday.

The tournament benefits the Suffolk County Police Department’s Memorial Fund.  If you’re up for a road trip, our community is encouraged to attend and cheer on the “DC Stars” while benefitting a great cause!  See the attached flyer below to order tickets.  Later that day after the charity event, the Washington Capitals will face the New York Islanders on the same ice.

Who:      FOP 89ers Ice Hockey Team

              NCR Military Hockey Team

When:   November 30, 2013

Time:    1:00 pm

Where:  Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

             1255 Hempstead Turnpike

             Uniondale, NY

PGPD to Provide Real Time Traffic Updates at Tanger Outlets

Thousands of shoppers are gearing up for the first Black Friday at the new Tanger Outlets at the National Harbor. The Prince George's County Police Department's Special Operations Division (SOD) will handle traffic management.  To help shoppers, residents and all drivers, the PGPD will provide up-to-the-minute traffic and parking information via Twitter from @PGPDNews using the hashtag #OperationOutlets. Stores will open at 10:00pm Thursday night and remain open through the day on Friday. Drivers in the area should prepare for delays. 

Tanger Outlets is close to a residential neighborhood. Be advised, if shoppers park there, they could be ticketed and/or towed. 

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

PGPD Investigates Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision in Landover

Updated December 2, 2013: The victim is identified as 33-year-old Akil Anthony Ross of the 800 block of Rambler Drive in Adelphi.  Anyone with information about this case is urged 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.  You won't have to give your name.  A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Investigators Seeking Community’s Help in Identifying Driver(s)

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Landover.  Investigators are working to identify the driver(s) who fled the scene and anyone else who has information about this collision.  A cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On November 22, 2013, at about 8:40 pm, patrol officers were called to Pinebrook Avenue and Landover Road for a pedestrian collision. When they arrived, patrol officers found an unresponsive man in the roadway.  He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators believe the man was trying to cross Landover Road when he was struck by one or more cars.  

Anyone with information about this case is urged 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.

  

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

WANTED WEDNESDAYS

Each Wednesday, both here on our blog and on our Facebook page, we’ll feature several surveillance videos and/or photographs of people wanted by the Prince George’s County Police Department. Thanks to social media, the PGPD now has additional eyes and ears, not just on the street, but online as well. We encourage our community members to share these images with their friends, families and followers. Should you see someone you recognize in these images, you may call Crime Solvers at1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t need to give your name. You may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest  and conviction in the case.

Attempted Robbery Suspects

We’d like to identify the two suspects in these surveillance photos.  An investigation reveals they tried to commit an armed robbery on Old Silver Hill Road in District Heights on November 23, 2013.         

Armed Robbery Suspects

These two suspects are wanted for the armed robbery of two storage facilities in Forestville on November 26, 2013.  The investigation reveals the suspects stole cash from the first business. Then one of the suspects ran next door and robbed a second business.  The suspects sped away in a white SUV.

Armed Robbery Suspect

Our investigation reveals that this suspect robbed a cell phone store in the 7500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway on November 24, 2013.  The suspect walked in, pulled out a gun and demanded cash.  He ran out with cash and merchandise.

Person of Interest

Detectives want to speak to this person of interest in connection with an assault in College Park.  The person of interest can be seen walking in this surveillance video—twice towards the camera and once away from the camera.  This took place on College Avenue and Dickerson Avenue in College Park on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Forestville

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Forestville.  The deceased is identified as 52-year-old Eugene Crawford Anderson of the 9900 block of Greenbelt Road in Lanham.

On November 26, 2013, at about 6:15 am, patrol officers were called to Pennsylvania Avenue near Forestville Road. When they arrived, they discovered a pedestrian had been struck by a pickup truck.  Anderson died of his injuries several hours later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation reveals the pickup driver struck Anderson as he was exiting southbound Interstate 495 to merge onto northbound Pennsylvania Avenue.  Anderson was apparently in the roadway and was wearing dark clothing.  It was raining at the time of the collision.  The driver stayed on the scene.

Speed is not considered a factor in this 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.

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

PGPD's #OperationOutlets A Success

The grand opening weekend of the Tanger Outlets at the National Harbor went off even better than anticipated. The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division (SOD) took on traffic operations in and around the outlets beginning on Friday, November 22.  Officers managed an astounding 212,000 customers from Friday through Sunday who arrived in nearly 71,000 cars. To help shoppers navigate traffic, the PGPD took to Twitter on Friday using the hashtag #OperationOutlets to provide live traffic updates, to include parking lot availability. There were no significant issues to report over the course of the three-day opening weekend.

PGPD to Revisit Landover Community for Postal Carrier Homicide Investigation

Prince George’s County Police detectives will return to a Landover community at 4:00 pm today to pass out Crime Solvers flyers regarding the murder of a postal carrier this weekend. Detectives continue to follow leads and solidify information in this case and hope to gain new information from neighbors.

Detectives will concentrate their efforts in the 1600 block of Jutewood Avenue. That’s where, on November 23, at about 7:20pm, patrol officers found Tyson Jerome Barnette suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Barnette, of Upper Marlboro, was a U.S. Postal Service employee, on duty at the time of the murder.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this case.

There is a combined reward of up to $125,000 available courtesy of the United States Postal Service and Crime Solvers for information leading to an arrest and indictment of the responsible suspect(s).  Anyone with information about this incident 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 www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. 

PGPD Investigates Homicide in Landover

Updated November 25, 2013: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating this murder. At this time, there is no information about a suspect(s) or motive in this case that can be released. There is a combined reward of up to $125,000 available courtesy of the United States Postal Service and Crime Solvers for information leading to an arrest and indictment of the responsible suspect(s).  We will continue to provide any updates via @PGPDNews and our other social media sites.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide in Landover. The victim is identified as 26-year-old Tyson Jerome Barnette of the 14000 block of Lord Marlborough Place in Upper Marlboro.  He was a U.S. Postal Service employee, on duty at the time of the murder.

On November 23, 2013, at about 7:20 pm, patrol officers were called to the 1600 block of Reed Street for a shooting.  When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this case.

Anyone with information 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), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.  A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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