PGPD Makes Quick Arrests in Langley Park Homicide

Updated March 31, 2015: The victim is identified as 34-year-old Juan Lopez. His last known address is Kanawha Street in Langley Park.

Sergio Elias Serrano

Julio Cesar Jacome-Rosales

The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide in Langley Park yesterday. The suspects are 23-year-old Sergio Elias Serrano of the 1400 block of Kanawha Street in Langley Park and 25-year-old Julio Cesar Jacome-Rosales also of the 1400 block of Kanawha Street.

On March 29, 2015, at about 4:15 am, patrol officers were called to the 1400 block of Kanawha Street for a welfare check. When they arrived, officers found a man inside an apartment building suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim’s name will be released once his family has been notified.

The preliminary investigation reveals the motive was robbery. Serrano was arrested shortly after the homicide in a nearby apartment building. Jacome-Rosales was arrested yesterday evening near his home. Both are charged with first and second degree murder and armed robbery. They are in custody at the Department of Corrections on a no bond status.

Anyone with information on this homicide 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, text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.