PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Hit and Run in New Carrollton

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in New Carrollton. The collision occurred on July 15, 2015. The victim died of her injuries on August 25, 2015. She is 39-year-old Sandra Luna of Jeffrey Avenue in Lanham. Investigators would like to talk to anyone who witnessed or has any information on this case.

The preliminary investigation reveals that shortly after 7:00 pm, Luna attempted to cross the street in the 8300 block of Annapolis Road when she was struck by a car. She was not in a crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The striking car is described as a dark-colored Toyota. 

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. You may also submit a tip online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Search Underway for Missing Sex Offender

Courtesy of MDDPSC

Federal, state and county police are searching for a convicted sex offender who walked off from a court-ordered home visit on Thursday, August 27, near Landover Hills. Forty-nine year-old James Alexander Norris, Jr., was last seen wearing a black track jacket with a white stripe down the sleeves, blue jeans and New Balance sneakers. He walked away at about 2 pm this afternoon from the 4000 block of Warner Ave. He is 5’7” and 170 pounds. If anyone sees him, please call 911 immediately. For further information, please call Mark Vernarelli, Director of Public Information with the MD Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections at 443-414-9375.

PGPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, August 28, 2015, from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. Officers will be focusing on the central portion of the county.

Help for Domestic Violence Survivors

In the last few days, our department has investigated two cases of domestic-related homicide. In one case, a wife was charged with intentionally striking and killing her husband with an SUV. And just today, we announced the arrest of a man who killed his girlfriend’s baby. In 2013, the Prince George’s County Police Department formed a Domestic Violence Unit which is tasked with investigating cases of domestic violence and more importantly, providing assistance to those who are currently in a dangerous relationship. We created this video to let our community know more about our DVU, how it operates and how it can assist those who need help. Please share this video with your friends, family and social circle. 

PGPD Arrests Suspect in Homicide of One-Year-Old Boy

Osman Sesay

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with the homicide of a one-year-old boy. The suspect is 28-year-old Osman Sesay of the 6800 block of Riverdale Road in Riverdale. The victim is one-year old Ahmed Jalloh also of Riverdale Road. 

On August 1, 2015, at about 10:30 am, patrol officers were called to the 6800 block of Riverdale Road for the report of an unresponsive child. Jalloh was pronounced dead at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation reveals the victim's mother left the child in the suspect's care that morning when she went to work. The suspect and mother were in a romantic relationship. A few hours later, the suspect reported he found the child unresponsive. An autopsy revealed the cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington DC ruled this a homicide.

Investigators arrested Sesay on August 26, 2015. He is charged with first degree murder and first degree child abuse. Sesay is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections.  He is being held on a no bond status.

  

Anyone who has information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at301-772-4925. 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.

TODAY: PGPD TweetAlong - Specialized Enforcement Teams

The Prince George’s County Police Department works around the clock to serve and protect the citizens of our county. In addition to hundreds of patrol officers, the PGPD has several specialized enforcement teams. Our Robbery Suppression Teams are assigned countywide to investigate and prevent robberies. So far this year, the number of robberies is down nearly 20%. Despite that positive trend, the Robbery Suppression Teams are constantly working to drop the number even more.

Later today, the PGPD will hold its next TweetAlong. It will highlight two Robbery Suppression Teams-  the teams assigned to District I and District III. District I includes Adelphi, College Park, Hyattsville, and Bladensburg. District III includes Landover, Palmer Park, Forestville, Capitol Heights and Seat Pleasant. The TweetAlong is scheduled for this afternoon beginning at 3:00 pm.

Follow @PGPDNews and use the hashtag #PGPDTweetAlong to join the conversation.

Suspect in Glenn Dale Homicide Now in Custody

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested the suspect wanted in connection with last Friday’s homicide in Glenn Dale. The suspect is 17-year-old Chet Markland Jarrett Jr. His last known address is the 100 block of B Street in Lothian, MD. 

On August 21, 2015, at about 9:55 pm, patrol officers responded to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found 17-year-old Jajuan Mcrae outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He died a short time later at a hospital.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the homicide stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the suspect and the victim. The two teenagers got into a fight which escalated into the fatal shooting. 

Officers located and arrested Jarrett on Wednesday. He is charged with first degree murder and is in custody of the Department of Corrections on a no bond status. 

Anyone with information about 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) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online. 

Wanted Wednesday

Drugstore Robbery

Our Robbery Unit detectives are working to identify this man. He’s considered a person of interest in connection with the armed robbery of a drugstore in the 6400 block of Landover Road back on July 14^th. In that robbery, the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded money from an employee. After grabbing the cash, the suspect ran from the store. No one was hurt. If you recognize the pictured person of interest, please call 301-772-4905.  

Restaurant Robbery Investigation

The Robbery Unit is also working to identify this person of interest. They’d like to talk to him in connection with the armed robbery of a restaurant in the 8500 block of Oxon Hill Road on August 16^th. The suspect walked into around 9:00 pm and demanded cash. The employees complied. No one was hurt. If you recognize the pictured person of interest, please call 301-772-4905.  

PGPD Searches for Missing Man

Robert Sutherland (not actual car)

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in searching for a missing man. He is identified as 77-year-old Robert Cletus Southerland.

Southerland was last seen in the 900 block of Falcon Drive in Upper Marlboro on August 24, 2015, at about 8:15 pm.

Southerland is described as an African American male, 6’0” and 195 pounds, with grey hair.

Southerland was last seen driving a blue 2000 Acura 3.2TL 4 door, bearing Maryland registration 4DSW39.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division – Central Region at 301-772-4911.

PGPD Honors Patrol Officers of the Month

Rain or shine, hot or cold, our patrol officers suit up 24/7 to serve and protect the residents of Prince George’s County. Each day, those officers do good work. Here are the Patrol Officers of the Month for July.

District I Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer Daniel Allen

On July 18^th, while on patrol, Police Officer Daniel Allen conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of University Boulevard. 

While talking to the driver, the driver informed the officer he had a Taser in the trunk. After additional questioning, the driver also admitted to having a gun in the car. He had prior assault convictions so he could not legally carry or possess any firearms. Police Officer Allen took the suspect into custody. A search of the car revealed a handgun in the driver’s door pocket and a loaded magazine under the driver’s seat. 

District II Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer Taylen Washington 

On July 24th, Police Officer Taylen Washington responded to Largo Center Drive for an armed robbery. The victim had been approached by four suspects, one with a handgun, who assaulted him and stole his wallet and backpack. Police Officer Washington searched the immediate area and saw four males matching the lookout description. The suspects began to run and after a brief foot chase, Police Officer Washington caught one of the suspects near the Largo Metro Station. After backup officers arrived, Police Officer Washington continued to search for the other suspects and was able to find and arrest a second suspect.

District III Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer Kyle Cook

On July 23^rd, while on patrol in the area of Cedarleaf Avenue and G Street in Seat Pleasant, Police Officer Kyle Cook saw an occupied, parked SUV. As he went to conduct a field investigation, the driver drove off as a suspect bailed out of the passenger side and tried to run away. While running after him, Police Officer Cook saw that the suspect was holding something in his waistband. Moments later, the suspect fired a round from a handgun but didn’t strike the officer due to his officer safety tactics. The suspect was arrested a short distance away. A loaded handgun was found nearby. The suspect was already a convicted felon. 

District IV Police Officer of the Month 

Police Officer Jamal Neptune

On July 7^th, while on patrol in the area of Wheeler Road and Southern Avenue, Police Officer Jamal Neptune spotted a car wanted in connection with a shooting the previous night. Police Officer Neptune attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the car sped off. The driver lost control a short time later and the car struck a curb. One occupant got out of the car and ran. Police Officer Neptune quickly caught him. The other two occupants stayed at the car and were taken into custody. The three suspects admitted to their involvement in the shooting.

District V Patrol Officer of the Month

Corporal Keith Gibson

On July 26^th, Corporal Keith Gibson responded to Kilbourne Drive and Woodbourne Avenue for a loud music complaint. 

When the first officer had arrived on the scene, a black SUV was seen traveling at a high rate of speed and hit a parked car. An officer approached the driver and could smell alcohol. As that officer was preparing to administer field sobriety tests to the driver, the driver assaulted the officer and fled in the SUV. A lookout was broadcast and a short time later, Corporal Gibson spotted the SUV and conducted a traffic stop. The driver jumped out and ran. Corporal Gibson ran after him and caught him.  

Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a handgun. He was charged with assault and possession of a firearm. 

District VI Patrol Officers of the Month

Police Officer First Class Andrew Wallman

Police Officer First Class Thaddeus Carrington

 On July 16^th, Police Officers First Class Andrew Wallman and Thaddeus Carrington were dispatched to Avebury Drive for a group of males firing a handgun in the air. Once on the scene, the patrol officers canvassed the area with no results and cleared the call. The patrol officers stayed in the area and within minutes, officers were dispatched again to the area of Avebury Drive for the report of suspects breaking into an apartment.  POFCs Wallman and Carrington were able to respond quickly and make a safe approach to the building without being discovered by the suspects. While tactically observing the males inside the apartment building’s laundry room, the officers saw a suspect discard a handgun. As the suspects left the building, the officers conducted a tactical approach and took them into custody without incident. The handgun was recovered.

 

PGPD Arrests Wife in Domestic-Related Homicide in Lanham

Araceli Alvarez-Mendoza

The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit arrested a Lanham woman in connection with the murder of her husband. The suspect is 37-year-old Araceli Alvarez- Mendoza. The victim is 36-year-old Fernando Fragoso-Duana. Both lived in the 9400 block of Worrell Avenue. 

On August 23, 2015, at about 12:20 pm, patrol officers responded to the intersection of Seabrook Road and Washington Boulevard for a pedestrian struck. When they arrived, the officers discovered the victim unresponsive and pinned under a SUV.

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the couple got into an argument in their home. The victim left the home and began walking in the neighborhood. The suspect followed him in the SUV and preliminarily, it appears she intentionally struck her husband with the vehicle.

Alvarez-Mendoza is charged with first degree murder and is in custody of the Department of Corrections. She has admitted her involvement in the homicide.

Anyone with information about this case 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.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.

PGPD Obtains Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Glenn Dale Homicide

Chet Markland Jarrett Jr.

The Prince George’s County Police Department obtained an arrest warrant and is actively searching for the suspect wanted in connection with Friday’s homicide in Glenn Dale. The suspect is 17-year-old Chet Markland Jarrett Jr. His last known address is the 100 block of B Street in Lothian, MD. He’s charged as an adult with the murder of 17-year-old Jajuan Mcrae of Brookstone Terrace in Glenn Dale.

On August 21, 2015, at about 9:55 pm, patrol officers responded to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found Mcrae outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He died a short time later at a hospital.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the homicide stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the suspect and the victim. On Friday, the two teenagers got into a fight which escalated into the fatal shooting. 

Jarrett is charged with first and second degree murder.

Anyone with information on Jarrett’s whereabouts 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 http://www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.

Two Motorcyclists Killed in Laurel Collision; One Victim is Veteran Baltimore County Firefighter

The Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause of a collision that killed two motorcyclists this morning in Laurel. The victims are 23-year-old Fahad Iqbal of Basswood Court in Laurel and 63-year-old Hubert Earl Harrison, Jr., of Quillpoint Drive in Bowie. Harrison is a Lieutenant with the Baltimore County Fire Department and was on his way home from work. 

On August 23, 2015, at about 4:35 am, patrol officers were called to the 11500 block of Laurel Bowie Road for the report of a collision involving two motorcycles. The preliminary investigation reveals Iqbal was heading northbound on Laurel Bowie Road on a slight curve, when for an unknown reason, he crossed the center line and struck Harrison head on. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene. 

Anyone with information about this collision 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 www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

WANTED: Young People’s Voice on Policing

It’s an important conversation. Each month, Chief Magaw, the Executive Command Staff and a group of young people meet at PGPD Headquarters in Palmer Park. These young people sit on the Chief’s Youth Advisory Council. They hear about our department and, in turn, we get their opinions on policing and current events. Chief Magaw created this council earlier this year with the goal of establishing an open dialogue with an age group that will bring a valued perspective on law enforcement issues. Several bright young citizens join us each month for this conversation, but we’re excited to now expand that group. The council is open to those between the ages of 16-24. Candidates would preferably live, work or attend school in Prince George’s County. Anyone interested in joining us on this important council is asked to write a paragraph about themselves and include why he or she would like to sit on the council. Please send that information to Police_CYAC@co.pg.md.us. We’d like to hear from interested applicants by mid-September.

PGPD Remembers Fallen Officer Adrian Morris

Let us pause to remember our fallen hero, Police Officer First Class Adrian A. Morris, lost this day in 2012.

 

Police Officer First Class Morris was born on April 11, 1989, in Kingston, Jamaica. He was raised in Laurel and became a U.S. citizen in 2009. He entered the police academy on January 19, 2010, after serving for five years as a Prince George’s County Police Explorer. He graduated on September 20, 2010, was briefly assigned to District I, and then transferred to Squad 29 in District VI.

 

On August 20, 2012, patrol officers were dispatched to a gas station at 6600 Sandy Spring Road in Laurel for an attempted theft from an automobile. Two suspects unsuccessfully tried to open the doors of a customer’s car before fleeing from the gas station. As officers were on the scene interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence, a gas station employee noticed the suspect vehicle returning to the gas station. The on-scene police officers were alerted, and POFC Morris returned to his police car and drove after the suspect vehicle. While following the suspect vehicle on I-95, he swerved to avoid striking a civilian vehicle. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a guardrail. POFC Morris suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

 

Police Officer First Class Morris served the Prince George’s County Police Department for 2 1/2 years and was the 27th member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice. He was the 52nd law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this profession within Prince George’s County.

 

At the time of his death, Police Officer First Class Adrian A. Morris was 23 years old and survived by his mother and eight-year-old brother.

PGPD Conducting Death Investigation in Brandywine

The Prince George’s County Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death of a man in Brandywine. The decedent is 34-year-old Raheim Abdul Fenwick of Waldorf.
 
On August 18, 2015, at approximately 10:30 pm, patrol officers responded to the 17000 block of Bevard Road. Upon arrival, patrol officers found a man suffering from trauma to the upper body. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

The preliminary investigation reveals the decedent approached an employee of a gravel pit.  The decedent displayed a handgun and announced a robbery a short time later. The man and the would-be robber started struggling. The decedent suffered fatal injuries while the man had minor injuries associated with the fight. A handgun was recovered from the scene as well as other evidence which is being processed.

The employee is cooperating with detectives. No criminal charges have been filed at this time. An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted today. Detectives are working with the State's Attorney's Office to review the case.

  

Anyone with information about this case 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.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.