PGPD Honors Patrol Officers of the Month

Right now, our patrol officers are fanned out across the county serving the people of Prince George’s County. Too often their good work goes unnoticed. Here are the Patrol Officers of the Month for September.

 

District I Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer Herbert Dark

On September 25^th, Police Officer Herbert Dark was dispatched to a gas station for the report of an armed robbery. Once on scene, the officer canvassed the area looking for the suspect. As Officer Dark drove through a nearby apartment complex, he spotted a shirt matching the suspect’s clothing snagged on a fence at the rear of the complex. The patrol officer got out of his cruiser and found a man matching the suspect’s description hiding in a drainage tunnel near that fence. The officer arrested the suspect and recovered a loaded gun and evidence from the gas station robbery as well as a second robbery earlier in the day.

 

 

District II Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer John Baker

On September 7^th, Police Officer John Baker responded to a shooting on Ring Bill Loop in Upper Marlboro. When he arrived, he found a victim in a garage suffering from a gunshot wound. Officer Baker rushed to his cruiser and grabbed his department-issued trauma kit. He quickly provided aid to the victim and covered the wound until the ambulance arrived. The victim survived his injury.

 

 

District III Patrol Officers of the Month

Corporal Steven Holland

Police Officer Ishamel Scott

On September 23^rd, while patrolling in Seat Pleasant, Corporal Steven Holland and Police Officer Ishamel Scott saw a car with three occupants driving very slowly through a neighborhood. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the car. As the car was stopping, a backseat passenger jumped out and ran into a nearby apartment complex. As the suspect ran, the officers saw him toss an object. The officers searched the area and recovered a loaded handgun. The suspect was arrested.

 

District IV Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer Jamal Neptune

On September 8^th, while out on patrol in Hillcrest Heights, Police Officer Jamal Neptune encountered a suspect who tried to run away during an investigatory stop. The suspect was caught and arrested. He was carrying a stolen gun.

 

 

District V Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer Gloria Neeld  

While working the midnight shift, Police Officer Gloria Neeld saw a suspicious person on Old Branch Avenue. The patrol officer tried to approach the man to talk to him, but the man began to run away. Police Officer Neeld ran after him, while broadcasting his description. During the pursuit, Police Officer Neeld saw the man toss an item. The suspect was quickly caught. The fully loaded handgun the suspect had tossed was also recovered.

 

District VI Patrol Officer of the Month

Police Officer Ahmed Ali

On September 8^th, Police Officer Ahmed Ali conducted a traffic stop in the area of Laurel Bowie Road in Laurel. Police Officer Ali saw the driver make several movements toward the center console and under the driver’s seat. As the officer approached the car, he also detected the distinct odor of burning marijuana. When a backup officer arrived, Police Officer Ali requested the driver exit the car. The driver initially refused to comply. Utilizing good communication skills, Police Officer Ali was able to deescalate the situation and persuade the driver to exit. A handgun and illegal drugs were recovered from the car.  

Tips For Staying Safe This Halloween

 

It’s Trick-or-Treat time!  To help parents and children in our community have an enjoyable Halloween, we offer the following safety tips:

 

For Trick-or-Treaters and Parents: 

·                     Wear a costume that makes it easy for you to walk in and to be seen in.

·                     An adult should always accompany smaller children.

·                     Older children should travel in groups.

·                     Know the route your child intends to take, and set a time that they should return home.

·                     Carry a flashlight and make sure that some sort of reflective material is incorporated into the costume.

·                     Utilize sidewalks when available and try to stay in well-lit areas. Never dart out between parked cars. Always cross at corners and crosswalks.

·                     An outside light on front of a house is usually a sign that trick-or-treaters are welcome. Avoid going to houses that are not lit.

 

For Drivers:

·                     Drive slowly! Be aware that young trick-or-treaters may dart out from between parked cars.

·                     Do not drive a vehicle while wearing a mask of any sort. Your visibility could be obscured.

·                     Stop at all crosswalks.

 

We hope your Halloween is both enjoyable and safe.

 

 

 

 

Detectives Arrest Suspect Wanted for Homicide at Forestville Gas Station

Tony Singletary

A suspect is now in custody in connection with a fatal shooting at a Forestville gas station earlier this month. The suspect is 22-year-old Tony Angelo Singletary of no fixed address.

On October 5, 2015, at about 7:10 pm, patrol officers responded to the 3200 block of Walters Lane for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds inside the business. He died a short time later. The victim is 22-year-old Christopher Charles Ealey of Hil Mar Drive in Forestville.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the homicide stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the suspect and the victim.

Singletary was arrested Tuesday. He’s charged with first degree murder. He’s in custody of the Department of Corrections on a no bond status.

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 Crimes 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

Search for Masked Robber

Halloween is just days away, so we’re starting this week’s Wanted Wednesday with a suspect who wore a scary mask to commit a robbery. The man robbed a convenience store in the 4700 block of Crain Highway on Oct 23^rd at about 3:00 am. 

Actual Vehicle

Once he grabbed cash, he jumped into a red Chevy Blazer waiting outside. The SUV was last seen on Marlboro Pike. If you have any information on this robbery, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tipsters will not have to give their name and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Suspect in String of Thefts

Our detectives are working to find and arrest this suspect. He’s linked to six thefts from cars this month. All of the thefts took place on Sunnyside Avenue in Beltsville. Our investigation reveals he then used stolen credit cards at businesses in Greenbelt and College Park. Please call our detectives at 301-937-0910. You can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Please always remember to remove or hide valuables in your vehicle. 

Robbery Suspects

Do you know this man? He’s wanted in connection with the robbery of a convenience store in the 6300 block of Allentown Road in Fort Washington back on October 8^th.  The investigation reveals he and another man walked into the store, went behind the counter and began taking items. They then ran from the store. If you know who he is, please call 301-772-4905.

Robbery Investigation

Our Robbery Unit is also looking for this suspect. He’s wanted for committing two armed robberies in recent weeks. The investigation reveals he targeted two gas stations, one on Livingston Road in Fort Washington and the other on Coventry Way in Clinton. Call 301-772-4905 with information.  A cash reward is available. 

Burglary Suspect

This suspect is wanted for breaking into a cell phone store on Annapolis Road in Landover Hills. The crime occurred on October 22^nd at about 2:15 am. Please call detectives at 301-699-2601 with any details on this burglary.

PGPD Searches For Missing Teen

Updated October 28, 2015: Ms. Hogue has been found in good health. 

Gabrielle Elizabeth Hogue

The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking for our community’s help to find a missing teenage girl. She’s 16-year-old Gabrielle Elizabeth Hogue.

Gabrielle was last seen on October 26^th at around 4:00 pm in the 300 block of Main Street in Laurel. She has possibly been seen in the Pasadena area. She may be in need of medication.

Gabrielle is 5’7”, 130 lbs and has green hair that’s shaved on all sides. She was last seen wearing a yellow sweatshirt, blue jeans and a blue and white cap.

Anyone with information on where we can find her, please call our Regional Investigation Division – Northern Region at 301-937-0910.

PGPD Remembers Fallen Officer Lieutenant Roger Fleming



 

Let us pause to remember our fallen hero Lieutenant Roger P. Fleming, lost this day in 1992 while pursuing a suspect.

Lieutenant Fleming was born on May 15, 1956, in Laurel. He joined the Prince George's County Police Department in October of 1974. He was later promoted to rank of sergeant and assigned to the Hyattsville station.

Shortly after midnight on October 27, 1992, Lieutenant Fleming initiated a traffic stop on Kenilworth Avenue near Westchester Park Drive in College Park.  Instead of stopping, the driver sped away and Lieutenant Fleming began a pursuit. As the pursuit continued to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the suspect headed for the exit ramp to New York Avenue. The suspect then suddenly crossed over the grass median back on the BW Parkway. When Lieutenant Fleming attempted the same maneuver, he hit a curb and lost control. His cruiser then hit a tree. Lieutenant Fleming died from his injuries.

Lieutenant Fleming served the Prince George's County Police Department for 18 years and was the 19th member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice. He was the 30th law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this profession within Prince George's County.

At the time of his death, Lieutenant Fleming was 36 years old and survived by his wife and two young daughters.

PGPD Investigates Fatal Crash in Upper Marlboro

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash in Upper Marlboro on Saturday. The victim is 57-year-old Patricia Ann Joyce of Oak Glen Drive in Hughesville. 

On October 24, 2015, at about 12:20 pm, patrol officers responded to the intersection of Croom Road and Mattaponi Road for the report of a crash involving a pickup truck with two occupants. The passenger, Joyce, suffered critical injuries. She died a short time later at a hospital. The driver suffered minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation reveals the truck was traveling eastbound on Croom Road when for reasons which remain under investigation, the truck left the roadway and struck a tree. 

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. 

PGPD Investigates Domestic-Related Murder/Suicide in Upper Marlboro

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a domestic-related murder/suicide in Upper Marlboro. The victim is 35-year-old Tonya Wilkerson-Sullivan. The suspect is her husband, 37-year-old Antoine Elvin Sullivan. They lived in a home in the 30 block of Joyceton Way.  

On October 25, 2015, shortly after 10:00 am, patrol officers were called to Joyceton Way for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the victim and suspect inside of their home suffering from gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the couple had been in an argument prior to the shooting. Detectives believe Sullivan shot and killed his wife, then turned the weapon on himself.

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.

 

Suspect Pulls Trigger on PGPD Officer; Loaded Gun Misfires

Suspect Had Open Warrant for Attempted Murder

 Joseph Clay

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged a man with the attempted murder of one of our officers. The suspect pointed a gun at our officer yesterday and pulled the trigger. The gun misfired. The suspect is 21-year-old Joseph Chatman Clay. His last known address is the 6700 block of Green Haven Road in Lanham.

On Thursday afternoon at about 3:00 pm, two officers on patrol spotted a car on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway driving approximately 25 miles per hour and slowing traffic. The officers conducted a traffic stop at the exit for Riverdale Road. When the car pulled over, Clay, who was the front seat passenger, bailed out and began to run. One of our officers ran after him. When Clay was just a few feet from our officer, he turned slightly as he ran, put the gun under his arm, pointed it at the officer and pulled the trigger. The gun misfired. Clay continued to run and tossed the gun over a fence. An off-duty Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Deputy who overhead the radio traffic and came to assist our officers, was able to tackle the fleeing suspect. But, Clay got back up and tried to run but the deputy and our officer were able to take him into custody.

Clay is charged with attempted murder. He had an open warrant for attempted murder in connection with a shooting in August in Riverdale.

The driver of the car is also facing drug charges. He’s 24-year-old David Edward Hall of Himes Avenue in Frederick. Officers recovered marijuana and MDMA pills in the car.

David Hall

The involved officer suffered an injury to his leg. He was treated and released. He is a seven-year veteran of the department assigned to our auto theft unit.

So far this year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, preliminarily,102 police officers across the country have died in the line of duty. We are so thankful this dangerous felon is off the streets and our officer was able to go home to his family.

PGPD Taking Part in Halloween Festivities at National Harbor

This Saturday, the PGPD is joining in the Halloween fun at the National Harbor. In addition to the harbor’s planned events, we will have officers on hand distributing free Child ID Kits.

 

Once completed, these kits contain vital information detectives would need to know about your child in case your child ever goes missing. The free kits will be available between 12:00 – 2:00 pm on the National Plaza. We’ll also have an officer providing a show-and-tell with one of our cruisers. Below is a look at the other planned events. We hope to see you there!

 

PGPD Charges Suspect in Domestic-Related Murder of Amanda Jones

Mitchell Jerome Cole 

Updated October 22, 2015: At this point in the investigation, evidence leads detectives to believe Ms. Jones was killed approximately 25 minutes before an acquaintance called Public Safety Communications expressing concern about Ms. Jones on Monday night. Ms. Jones was found stabbed in her upper body on Tuesday morning. Detectives are working to determine the weapon used in this homicide.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with the murder of Amanda Jones inside of her Upper Marlboro home on Monday night. The suspect is 56-year-old Mitchell Jerome Cole of the 3700 block of Acquinsicke Place in White Plains, MD. He's charged with first degree murder.

 

On October 20, 2015, at about 10:25 am, a family member called 911 after finding Jones suffering from trauma in her home in the 900 block of Andean Goose Way. She was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Cole and Jones had previously been in a relationship. The motive for the murder is under investigation. Cole is in custody of 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(8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go towww.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Bank Robbery Suspect

This robbery suspect struck twice in one day. On October 15th, he tried to rob a bank in the 6400 block of Allentown Road. A short time later, he successfully robbed a bank, this time in the 9400 block of Livingston Road. Please call our detectives with any information on his identity – 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is being offered.

First Degree Assault

We need your help identifying this person of interest, who possibly goes by the name “Tywan or Tyrone”.  Detectives would like to talk to him in connection with a first-degree assault that occurred on October 1^st in the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike. If you know where we can find him, please call detectives at 301-772-4911. 

Armed Robbery of Store

We are looking for the suspect in the above photo. He’s wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a business in the 6600 block of Marlboro Pike on October 15^th.  A cash reward is being offered to the tipster who helps us arrest this suspect. Call 301- 772-4905 with any info.

 Game Store Robbery

We need your help to identify the two suspects in the above photos. Our investigation reveals they robbed a game store in the 6200 block of Livingston Road on October 16^th. If you have information about their identity, call detectives at (301) 772-4905.

Robbery Investigation

We’re looking to identify the man in these photos. Our investigation reveals he cashed several lottery tickets that had been taken in an armed robbery of a convenience store in the 6300 block of Allentown Road on October 8^th. If you know who he is, please call detectives at (301) 772-4905. 

PGPD Arrests Suspect in Murder of Marquita Wimms

Joseph Poteat

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has arrested 29-year-old Joseph Poteat for the murder of Marquita Wimms. Detectives developed Poteat, of the  1900 block of Rochelle Avenue in District Heights, as a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest. Poteat turned himself into detectives with our Criminal Investigation Division today, October 20, 2015, at 12:30 pm.

On October 3, 2015, at about 10:45 pm, patrol officers responded to the 1900 block of Rochelle Avenue in District Heights for the report of a vehicle that crashed into a building. When they arrived, they found Wimms inside the vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Poteat is now at the Department of Corrections. He will likely be placed on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information about this incident 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.