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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Auto Repair Shop Attempted Robbery 


Our Robbery Unit detectives are hoping the two suspects in this video and in these pictures look familiar.

They’re wanted for the attempted armed robbery of an auto repair shop on Sheriff Road in Capitol Heights on April 25, 2014. On the video, one of the suspects is seen walking inside the business. Surveillance cameras also caught both suspects walking up to the business and then running back out.  If you know the identity of these suspects or have information on this case, you’re asked to call 301-772-4905.  A cash reward is being offered in this case.



Gas Station Robbery


Robbery detectives are also looking for four suspects who robbed a gas station on Eastern Avenue in Mount Rainier on April 28, 2014 shortly before 3:00 am.  The investigation suggests that four suspects drove up to the gas station in a white pickup truck. Three of the suspects pried open the business’s front door. Once inside, they demanded cash from an employee and assaulted him. The suspects grabbed cash from the register and also forcibly removed an ATM from the store. The suspects loaded the ATM in the getaway truck. The victim was treated on scene for his injuries. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 301-772-4905.



Assault Suspect

Our Regional Investigation Division – Southern Region is searching for this suspect. He’s wanted in connection with an assault on April 25, 2014, on Farm Road in Upper Marlboro.  He’s identified as 20-year-old Demitri Raymond Gardiner of Archer Street in Leonardtown.  If you know where we can find him, please call 301-749-5064.



Attempted Robbery Suspect

Detectives are also looking for this suspect. He’s wanted for trying to rob a man outside of a bank in the 10000 block of Indian Head Highway in Fort Washington on April 25, 2014.  Our preliminary investigation reveals that moments after the victim walked out of the bank, the suspect approached and grabbed at a bag the victim was holding.  The victim and suspect got into a struggle. The suspect ran away without the victim’s belongings. If you’ve seen this suspect, please call 301-749-5064.



Assault Suspect

Our Regional Investigation Division – Central Region is looking for the suspect in this picture.  Our investigation reveals that on April 29, 2014, the suspect got into an argument with another customer at a gas station in the 1000 block of Largo Center Drive.  During that argument, the suspect displayed a knife.  The victim was not hurt.  Detectives are also looking for the suspect’s car pictured above. Have info? Call 301-390-2101.



Ice Cream Store Armed Robbery

Our Robbery Unit is hoping to find the suspect shown in the above surveillance photos. On April 26, 2014, the suspect committed an armed robbery at an ice cream shop on Greenbelt Road in Lanham. The suspect held an employee at gunpoint and got away with money from the cash register. Please call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS or the CID-Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 with any information on this robbery or the identity of the suspect. A cash reward is available.

PGPD to Hold Car Seat Check in Mount Rainier



Attention parents and guardians:  the Prince George’s County Police Department and the Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union will hold a car seat check in Mount Rainier this Thursday. The event is free and open to the public.

Certified car seat technicians will ensure that car seats and boosters are properly installed. All car seats must be installed upon arrival. Appointments are not necessary. Each car seat check takes about 30 minutes. If possible, please bring the manufacturer’s manuals for the vehicle and car seat.

Who:        Prince George’s County Police Department
                 Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union
                 Maryland Kids in Safety Seats (KISS)

When:      Thursday, May 1, 2014

Time:        2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where:     Bunker Hill Volunteer Fire Department
                 3716 Rhode Island Avenue
                 Mount Rainier, MD
              
We’re hosting these child car seat checks on the first Thursday of each month. The monthly event will move to different locations throughout the county.

Bunker Hill Volunteer Fire Department 3716 Rhode Island Ave., Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
May 1, 2014
Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department 11900 Glenn Dale Blvd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
June 5, 2014
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
July 3, 2014
Croom Volunteer Fire Department
August 7, 2014
Bunker Hill Volunteer Fire Department
September 4, 2014
Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department
October 2, 2014
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
November 6, 2014
Croom Volunteer Fire Department
December 4, 2014


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

National Police Week 2014: PGPD Honors Our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers


It’s a time to pause and honor fellow police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.  Members of the Prince George's County Police Department will take part in several events scheduled during National Police Week, which runs from May 11-17, 2014.  Law enforcement officers from across the country will gather in Washington, DC to pay tribute to fallen heroes.

Below is a partial list of upcoming events:

Friday, May 2, 2014, 1:00 pm
Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens
200 East Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Prince George’s Chief’s Association – Police Memorial Service
Monday, May 5, 2014, 10:30 am
Saint Ambrose Catholic Church
3107 63rd Avenue
Cheverly, MD
All Law Enforcement Welcome

Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 12:00 pm
St. Patrick Catholic Church
619 10th Street
Northwest Washington

Command Officer Association Candlelight Memorial Service
Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 7:00 pm
County Administration Building
Council Hearing Room
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(This even honors officers of any agency that died serving Prince George’s County.)

35th Annual Washington Area Police Memorial Service
Friday, May 9, 2014, 11:00 am
Washington Area Police Memorial Fountain
300 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 

Saturday, May 10, 2014, 9:00 am
601 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial

Sunday, May 11, 2014, 10:00 am
Procession will leave RFK Stadium/Armory (19th and East Capitol Street, NE) at 11:00 am for the ride to the Memorial for wreath-laying ceremony and presentations at 12:00 pm

Wreath Laying at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Sunday, May 11, 2014, 12:15 pm
Wreath laying by PGPD Law Enforcement Explorers, led by Post 600
400 Block of E Street, NW
Washington DC

Monday, May 12, 2014, 2:00 pm
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
400 Block of E Street, NW
Washington DC

Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:00 pm
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
400 block of E Street, NW
Washington DC

Philadelphia to DC Memorial Run at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 
The Prince George’s County leg of the run leaves the College Park Holiday Inn at 8:30 am
10000 Baltimore Ave, College Park MD 

Stop at District 1 Police Station at 10:00 am for a ceremony honoring fallen officers from Maryland.  Guests will include Chief Mark Magaw and local leaders.

End at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at 12:00 pm
400 block of E Street, NW
Washington DC

Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 8:30 am
The competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (1st Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Maryland Avenue), below the west front of the U.S. Capitol. Awards will be presented immediately following the competition. This event is sponsored by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police.

Contact: Ken Roske
Fraternal Order of Police, National Memorial Committee
711 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
e-mail:
policeweekhg@aol.com
www.policeweekhonorguard.com

Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 6:00 pm
Assemble at New Jersey Avenue and F Street, NW – Step-off promptly at 6:00 pm. March will proceed to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Contact Dennis Long at (732) 754-7051.

Thursday, May 15, 2014, 11:00 am
West Front of the U.S. Capitol
Wreath-laying ceremony immediately following Memorial Service
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
400 block of E Street, NW
Washington, DC

Friday, May 16, 2014,  8:00 am to 1:00 pm
U.S. Secret Service Training Center
Laurel, MD 

Coordinated by the U.S. Secret Service Employee Recreation Association 

PGPD Investigates Sexual Offense in College Park

The Prince George's County Police Department is asking for our community's help in identifying a suspect who inappropriately touched a woman in College Park.

On April 25, 2014, at about 12:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 9500 block of 49th Place for the report of a sexual offense. The preliminary investigation suggests a man knocked on the victim’s door, claiming to be selling magazine subscriptions. While speaking with the victim, he touched her inappropriately and tried to kiss her. He then ran from the home.

The suspect is described as an African American male, 25-30 years old, about 5'8" and 160 pounds.  He had short hair and a small amount of facial hair under his chin. He was last seen wearing a neon green and black plaid shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Anyone with information on this sexual offense is urged to contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Regional Investigation Division – North at 301-699-2601.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.  Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.  Tipsters never have to give their name.

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

PGPD Searches for Critical Missing Girl



The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking our community’s help in finding a critical missing girl. She is identified as 13-year-old Nighya Judynita Blount. Blount was last seen in the 900 block of Shady Glen Road in District Heights on April 28, 2014, at about 11:00 pm. Preliminarily, detectives do not suspect foul play in her disappearance.  

Blount is described as an African-American female, 5’2”, 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  

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.

Monday, April 28, 2014

PGPD Sponsors Homes for "Christmas in April"

Members of the Prince George's County Police Department proudly rolled up their sleeves to help with the annual "Christmas in April" event this weekend. "Christmas in April" is a non-profit organization that repairs homes for low income and disabled homeowners. PGPD members first began volunteering with the organization back in 1989.


Police officers who are skilled in home repair served as house captains. House captains were tasked with organizing the volunteers and acting as the on-site managers. The PGPD worked on homes in Landover, Clinton, Hyattsville, Upper Marlboro, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.



This year in Prince George's County, approximately 3,000 volunteers worked on as many as 90 homes.