PGPD Seeks to Locate Driver Who Fled Fatal Collision in Brandywine

Updated July 31, 2014: Lewis turned himself in to the Department of Corrections today. 

Bryant Christopher Lewis

Updated July 23, 2014: Investigators have obtained a warrant for the driver involved in this fatal collision. He is identified as 23-year-old Bryant Christopher Lewis of Shirl Court in Clinton.  Detectives have reason to believe he may now be driving a Mercedes similar to the one pictured above.

Investigators have learned the car driven by Lewis at the time of the crash was stolen.  He now faces multiple charges related to the stolen auto and leaving the scene of an accident.  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call our Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422. 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.

Updated July 19, 2014: The victim is identified as 23-year-old Brendan Munnerlyn of Myrtle Oak Court in Waldorf.

The Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Brandywine.

On July 17, 2014 at about 10:45 pm, patrol officers were called to the 16300 block of McKendree Road for a report of a single car collision.  A passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the driver of a Ford Mustang was headed eastbound on McKendree Road.  For reasons which remain unclear, the driver lost control, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole.  The deceased front passenger was ejected from the vehicle.  A rear passenger was also seriously injured and transported to a local hospital.  The driver was seen running from the car after the crash.  Investigators are now searching for an African American man, approximately 20 years old, 5’9” and 180 pounds.

Preliminarily, speed appears to be a factor.  Family members of the victim have not yet been notified.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 306-5640.  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. 

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

PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Upper Marlboro

Updated August 1, 2014: The victim is identified as 69-year-old Patsy Stokes Burton of Nelson Drive in La Plata.

The Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Upper Marlboro.

On July 31, 2014, at about 10:35 am, patrol officers responded to Main Street and Water Street for the report of a pedestrian collision. When they arrived, they found a woman underneath a bus. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the woman was trying to cross Main Street when she was struck by the bus. Investigators believe she was in a crosswalk at the time. The bus driver stayed on the scene.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 306-5640. 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.

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

Media Advisory: PGPD to Conduct Second Canvass of Bowie Neighborhood in Murder Investigation

Detectives will conduct a second canvass this evening in connection with the murder earlier today in Bowie. The victim is 39-year-old Amir Ali Jr., of the 9900 block of Chessington Way in Bowie.

On July 31, 2014, around 5:45 am, patrol officers were called to the 9900 block of Chessington Way for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Ali suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside his home. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Preliminarily, this appears to be a drug-related murder. Detectives do not believe this was a random shooting.

Detectives are looking for at least two suspects in this case.

Here are details of this evening's canvass: 

When:    TODAY July 31, 2014

Time:      Early evening – time will be tweeted via @PGPDNews prior to canvass

Where:   9900 block of Chessington Way

               Bowie, MD

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.

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

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Robbery Suspects Caught on Camera

We’re looking for two suspects wanted for robbing a woman of her purse in Forestville on July 22, 2014. Surveillance cameras at a nearby business captured the suspects immediately after the robbery. The male suspect got out of the red minivan and tossed the stolen purse in the trash. The victim had been walking near Ritchie Road and Vineyard Drive when the minivan pulled up next to her. The male suspect got out and grabbed her purse. After a brief struggle, the suspect got a hold of it and the suspects sped away. The victim wasn’t hurt.

Here is a close up picture of the female suspect wanted in connection with this robbery. If you have any information about her identity or this case, please call our Regional Investigation Division – Central Region at 301-772-4425. If you’d like to stay anonymous on this or any case we’re investigating, please call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Assault Suspect

Denzel Evan Lewis

The Regional Investigation Division – Southern Region would like to find 21-year-old Denzel Evan Lewis of the 4400 block of 23rd Place in Temple Hills. He’s wanted for an assault on July 27, 2014. The investigation reveals he stabbed the victim during an argument. The victim’s injuries are not life threatening. Lewis fled in a silver Dodge Stratus. If you know where we can find him, please call 301-749-5064.

Convenience Store Robbery

Our Robbery Unit detectives would like to identify this suspect. He and a second suspect robbed a convenience store in the 5500 block of Livingston Road in Oxon Hill on July 27, 2014. The suspect in these photos jumped the counter and took the cash drawer. If you know where we can find him, please call 301-772-4905.

Car Wanted in Armed Robbery

(Not the actual vehicle)

Our Regional Investigation Division – Northern Region is looking for a 2002 burgundy-colored Lexus like the one in the above photograph. It’s wanted in connection with an armed robbery on Adelphi Road in Adelphi on July 26, 2014. The two suspects fled in the car after the robbery.  If you’ve spotted a similar car or have information on this case, please call 301-699-2601. 

PGPD Arrests Man for Carjacking and Crash in Landover Hills

Dominique Tyrone Harrison

The Prince George's County Police Department arrested a man early this morning after he carjacked an SUV and then crashed it into several cars and a fast food restaurant in Landover Hills. The suspect is 21-year-old Dominique Tyrone Harrison of no fixed address.

On July 29, 2014, just after 5:00 am, patrol officers were called to the 7100 block of Annapolis Road for a report of an armed carjacking. The preliminary investigation reveals Harrison had approached the victim who was stopped at a traffic light. Initially, Harrison asked the driver for a ride. When the driver refused, Harrison implied he had a weapon and demanded the SUV.  The victim jumped from the vehicle. Harrison then got in and drove away. He only made it a short distance before striking two other cars. One of those drivers decided to follow Harrison as he tried to speed away. That's when Harrison apparently lost control of the carjacked SUV and drove it into a fast food restaurant. 

Thankfully, none of the employees inside the business was hurt, although the building suffered extensive damage.  The occupants of the struck vehicles were also not injured. PGPD officers arrested Harrison on the scene. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.  

Harrison faces charges related to the armed carjacking and the subsequent crashes. He has admitted his involvement in this incident. Detectives now believe Harrison may suffer from mental illness. He remains in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Anyone with information about this case and/or this suspect is urged to call the Regional Investigation Division - North at 301-699-2601. 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 cellphone, or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com 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 Investigates Fatal Collision in Brandywine

The Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Brandywine. The victim is identified as 31-year-old Knadejah Francis of Brassie Way in Gaithersburg.

On July 18, 2014, at about 5:45 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of Branch Avenue and Accokeek Road for a report of a crash involving five cars. Francis, a passenger in one of the cars, was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. She died of her injuries on July 23, 2014.

The preliminary investigation reveals the driver of a Ford Mustang tried to make an illegal left turn onto Accokeek Road from southbound Branch Avenue. A car heading northbound on Branch Avenue struck the Ford, pushing it into two cars, which were stopped at the light on westbound Accokeek Road. One of the stopped cars was pushed into a fifth car, also stopped at the light.

The driver of the Ford was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. None of the other drivers or passengers was hurt.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 306-5640. 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. 

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

PGPD Honors Patrol Officers of the Month

Rain or shine, day and night, PGPD patrol officers are out in our community serving and protecting the citizens of Prince George’s County. Too often, their good work goes unnoticed. Here are the Patrol Officers of the Month for June.

District I Police Officer of the Month

Police Officer Jason Norman

  

On June 24, 2014, Police Officer Jason Norman was conducting an assignment in the area of Bladensburg Road and Eastern Avenue. He saw two men approach a driver who was stopped at a red light. This appeared to startle the driver, who immediately sped away. Officer Norman then watched the men move to a concealed area near the roadway. Officer Norman and additional patrol officers tried to approach the two men to investigate their suspicious behavior, but as they got closer, the men began to run away. Officers quickly caught them. One of the men had a gun.

He was arrested.

District II Police Officer of the Month

Police Officer Jarrod Salvestrini

  

On June 27, 2014, Police Officer Jarrod Salvestrini stopped a car near Woodstream Turn and Palamar Drive in Lanham. The three occupants jumped out and began running away. Officer Salvestrini caught and arrested the driver. Officers found a substantial amount of drugs in the car, to include 240 grams of suspected marijuana and 260 milliliters of liquid codeine.

District III Police Officer of the Month

Police Officer Thomas Wilson

                                                                       

On June 12, 2014, patrol officers responded to Suiter Way in Landover for a domestic-related call. Officers spoke with the victim who advised that he and his brother had fought several times throughout the day. Before the brother left the home, he threatened the victim with a loaded pistol. Police Officer Thomas Wilson responded to the area and was able to find the suspect’s car. The officer conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, the suspect consented to a search of his car. Officer Wilson found the loaded pistol with an extended magazine in the trunk.  The suspect was arrested.

District IV Police Officer of the Month

Police Officer Matthew Leedy

    

On June 6, 2014, Police Officer Matthew Leedy responded to Sayan Court in Temple Hills for the report of six men using illegal drugs. As the patrol officer approached the area, he saw a car with six men leaving the address.  Officer Leedy conducted a traffic stop during which he spotted the backseat passengers acting in a suspicious manner. Officer Leedy also smelled a strong odor of suspected marijuana coming from the car. During a search, the patrol officer found marijuana and a loaded handgun. One of the passengers admitted that the gun and drugs belonged to him. That passenger and the driver were arrested.

District V Police Officer of the Month

Police Officer John Diggs

On June 4, 2014, a citizen flagged down Police Officer John Diggs as he was on patrol on Allentown Road in Temple Hills. The citizen said he had just been threatened by a man with a knife who was standing at a nearby bus stop. Before Officer Diggs could talk to the suspect, the suspect began to run down Allentown Road. The patrol officer followed him in his cruiser and ordered the suspect to stop running. The suspect complied. During a pat down, Officer Diggs recovered two knives. He was arrested.

District VI Police Officer of the Month

Police Officer Matthew Vollono

On June 17, 2014, Police Officer Matthew Vollono responded to Golden Oak Drive in Laurel after a 911 caller reported seeing two men suspiciously looking inside of cars. Once on scene, Officer Vollono conducted an area canvass and was able to locate one of the men and began a field interview. The patrol officer learned that the man did not live in the area and could not provide an explanation as to why he was there. Once additional patrol officers arrived on scene, Officer Vollono retraced the path where he had seen the man walking and discovered a car with an open door. Further investigation revealed that the car had been ransacked and a GPS and cash had been stolen. While investigating that theft, a neighbor told Officer Vollono that a man had been crawling in front of his house. The patrol officer relayed this information to other members of his squad. Those officers were able to quickly locate the second suspect. Both suspects were arrested and the stolen property was returned to the owner. 

PGPD Arrests Man for Attempted Kidnapping

Michael Jess McLong

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested a man who had just tried to kidnap a young girl in Landover. The suspect is 25-year-old Michael Jesse McLong of no fixed address.

On July 25, 2014, at about 2:25 pm, patrol officers were called to the 7300 block of Landover Road for the report of an attempted kidnapping. When they arrived, they learned McLong had approached a 12-year-old girl and her eight-year-old brother as the siblings waited to cross Landover Road to meet their father.  The preliminary investigation reveals McLong identified himself as a police officer and grabbed the girl's arm. The girl resisted but McLong continued to pull her toward the back of a shopping center.

A good Samaritan who was driving by the location stopped and confronted McLong. That's when the children were able to break free and run away. An off-duty Cheverly Police officer and a nearby security guard were able to detain McLong and hold him until PGPD officers arrived. 

McLong now faces multiple charges related to the attempted kidnapping.  He admitted his involvement.

Detectives are investigating the possibility there are additional victims and would like to speak with anyone who may have had contact with McLong.

Anyone with information about this case and/or this suspect is urged to call the Regional Investigation Division - Central at 301-772-4911 or his cell at 240-695-4505. 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 cellphone, or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com 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 Arrests Two Suspects in Clinton Arson/Theft

Randy Lee Huston

Floyd Jack Rosenbaum Jr

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with an arson and theft case in Clinton. The suspects are 32-year-old Randy Lee Huston of the 8400 block of Burton Lane in Upper Marlboro and 37-year-old Floyd Jack Rosenbaum Jr, of the 25000 block of Shamrock Lane in Mechanicsville.

In the early morning hours of July 5, 2014, patrol officers were called to the 8000 block of Schultz Road for the report of a vehicle fire. When they arrived, they found two pickup trucks on fire. They also discovered several additional trucks had been broken into. The crime was caught on surveillance camera.

On July 16, 2014, detectives questioned Huston about an unrelated residential burglary in Aquasco to which he admitted involvement. During that interview, investigators learned Huston was involved in the arson and theft in Clinton.

Investigative developments led detectives to Rosenbaum, who was arrested on July 24, 2014, in Saint Mary’s County. Detectives believe these suspects are involved in additional burglaries and thefts in the area. Both men now face several charges, including second degree arson and first degree malicious burning. Huston has been released on a $10,000 bond.  Rosenbaum remains in custody with the Department of Corrections.

Anyone with information about these suspects is asked to call the Regional Investigation Division – Southern Region at 301-868-8773. 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 cellphone, or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com 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 to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, July 25, 2014, from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. Officers will be focusing on the southern portion of the county.

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

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Robbery Suspect

We need your help identifying the man in the above photo. On July 9, 2014, at about 1:35 pm, he committed an armed robbery in the 1800 block of Metzerott Road.  He was armed with a black handgun at the time of the crime. If you any information about this suspect, please call our Regional Investigation Division – Northern Region at 301-699-2601.

Burglary Suspect

Our Regional Investigation Division – Southern Region would like to identify this suspect. He’s wanted for breaking into a home in the 5100 block of Tinkers Creek Place on July 11, 2014, at about 2:30 pm. He drove away in the car seen above. If you know this suspect or can help our detectives find him, please call 301-868-8773.  You can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Robbery Suspects

We are asking for our community's help in identifying the suspects in the above photos. On Monday, July 21, 2014, at about 12:50 am, they robbed a business in the 8200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Glenarden. If you have any info that could help our detectives track them down, please call our Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Robbery Suspects

On Sunday, July 20, 2014, at about 10:00 pm, these two suspects robbed a fast food restaurant in the 6500 block of Annapolis Road. If you have info about the robbery or could help us identify these suspects, please call our Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available. Tipsters never have to give their name.

PGPD Investigates Fatal Vehicle Collision in Fort Washington

The Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Fort Washington. The victim is identified as 47-year-old James Fearing of Reserve Road in Accokeek.

On July 22, 2014, at about 5:40 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Old Fort Road for a report of a crash involving two cars. Fearing, one of the drivers, was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals that Fearing was driving a SUV northbound on Indian Head Highway when he struck the rear of a car stopped at the intersection of Old Fort Road. The SUV then left the roadway and rolled over. The driver of the car was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators are looking into whether speed was a factor in this crash.

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), text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com

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

PGPD Arrests Six Suspects in Suitland Murder

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested six suspects in connection with Tuesday’s murder in Suitland.

On July 22, 2014, at about 1:45 am, patrol officers were called to the 4600 block of Huron Avenue for the report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found 54-year-old Amos Milburn Jones, of no fixed address, suffering from stab wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals an argument between the victim and suspects escalated to the fatal stabbing. Patrol officers and homicide detectives arrested all six suspects within eight hours of the crime. The suspects are identified as:

18-year-old Jose Eduardo Menjibar-Alaman, 3100 block of Swann Road in Suitland

20-year-old Oscar Alberto Parada, 3200 block of Swann Road in Suitland

23-year-old Jose Irving Guzman Dominquez, 3200 block of Swann Road in Suitland

18-year-old Jose Martinez Serrano, 3200 block of Swann Road in Suitland

18-year-old Almicah Sergovir, 2600 block of Colebrooke Drive in Temple Hills

17-year-old Katherine Abigial Lopez, 4700 block of Arizona Avenue in Las Vegas, NV

They are all charged, including the 17-year-old as an adult, with first-degree murder. They have given statements admitting to varying degrees of involvement.

Chief Magaw today said, “This is a senseless crime that needlessly ended a man’s life. Such blatant disregard for any member of our community is deplorable. I’m grateful to our officers and detectives for quickly closing this case.”

They are being held at the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

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

PGPD Hosting Media Breakfast Meeting

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division will host a breakfast meeting next Tuesday for members of the media. The breakfast will take place at the PGPD’s Training and Education Division in Lanham. Reporters and assignment editors are invited to meet and interact with Chief Mark Magaw, Media Relations Division members and the PGPD executive command staff. In addition, the Training and Education Division will give a show-and-tell on the department’s new trauma kits. Members of the media can also get 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.    

Who: Chief Mark Magaw

          Julie Parker, Director, Media Relations Division

          Prince George’s County Police Department Commanders

When:   Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Time:    8:30 am

Where: Training and Education Division

             4380 Forbes Boulevard

             Lanham, MD

Please RSVP to Media Relations at 301-772-4710 by Monday, July 22, 2014. Hope to see you there!

PGPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, July 18, 2014, from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am.  Officers will be focusing on the central portion of the county.

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

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Armed Robbery at Hotel

Please take a moment and watch this surveillance video of an armed robbery at a hotel on Lanham Severn Road in Lanham. This happened on July 14, 2014, at about 9:30 pm. The suspect is seen walking into the hotel and heading for the front desk. He takes cash and then runs out. If you have information on this robbery or know the suspect’s identity, please call 301-772-4905.  If you don’t want to give your name, please call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

PGPD Searches for Theft & Arson Suspects

We are asking for our community's help in identifying the two suspects captured on a surveillance camera stealing from several work trucks and then setting one of those trucks on fire. On July 5, 2014, the suspects broke into the trucks in the 8000 block of Schultz Road. After stealing several items, one of the suspects then set a truck on fire, before they drove away in a car. The suspect's car is believed to be an early 1990's Acura Legend.  Anyone with information on the identity of these suspects is asked to call the Arson Task Force at 301-306-5686.

Robbery Suspect

Our Regional Investigation Division – Northern Region would like to identify this suspect. He’s one of two men wanted for robbing a man in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue on July 15, 2014, at about 12:45 pm. If you know this suspect or can help our detectives find him, please call 301-699-2601.  You can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Liquor Store Robbery

Robbery detectives are looking for four suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a liquor store on Crain Highway in Bowie.  The suspects targeted the business on July 9, 2014, at about 8:30 pm. They fled the area in the car seen below. It’s described as a newer model tan Honda Accord. If you any information about this armed robbery, please call our Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available. Tipsters never have to give their name.

 Purse Snatching Investigation

Our Regional Investigation Division – Southern Region is investigating a purse snatching at a gas station on Crain Highway on July 15, 2014. The suspects drove the car in the above surveillance photos. The same car was also used in a theft at a gas station on Woodyard Road. If you recognize this car or have information on this case, please call 301-868-8773.

Attempted Gas Station Robbery

Detectives are also looking for this suspect. He tried to rob a gas station on Sweitzer Lane in Laurel on July 13, 2014. He walked up to an employee and demanded cash and then ran out. The suspect was seen speeding away in a silver pickup truck.  If you any information about this suspect, please call our Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905.