PGPD Arrests Teacher Suspected of Sexually Abusing Student

Andre Brown

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested a Suitland man in connection with the sexual abuse of a then 17-year-old girl at a high school in Beltsville. The suspect is identified as 32-year-old Andre Brown of the 3500 block of Silver Park Drive.

Brown is a teacher and former coach at High Point High School in Beltsville. The then 17-year-old student says that during the 2013 – 2014 school year, Brown sexually abused her one time on school grounds. The victim came forward on her own and reported the incident to police.

Detectives arrested Brown on May 22, 2014. He admitted his involvement in the incident. He is charged with sex abuse of a minor.  Brown remains in custody at the Department of Corrections.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Children and Vulnerable Adult Unit at 301-772-4930. Callers can remain anonymous by calling 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.

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