Detectives to Canvass Temple Hills Community in Homicide Investigation

This evening, Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives plan to canvass a Temple Hills community where a man was fatally shot last week. The victim is 20-year-old K’Shon Jerome Johnson. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On March 23, 2016, at about 9:20 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3800 block of 28^th Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, they found Johnson outside in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and establish a motive. This evening, investigators will pass out Crime Solvers flyers seeking information in this case. The canvass is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm in the 3800 block of 28th Avenue.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact 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.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.

PGPD Investigates Homicide in Temple Hills

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Temple Hills. The victim is 20-year-old K’Shon Jerome Johnson of South View Drive in Oxon Hill. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On March 23, 2016, at about 9:20 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3800 block of 28^th Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, they found Johnson outside in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and establish a motive.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact 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.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.

PGPD Investigates Homicide in Forestville

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide in Forestville. The victim is 32-year-old Rashaad Garnett Tate of 28th Street SE in Washington, DC. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On March 23, 2016, at about 5:20 am, patrol officers were called to the 5000 block of Hil Mar Drive. A man’s body had been found outside of a home. The investigation reveals the man had been shot and also set on fire. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim was later identified as Tate.

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and establish a motive.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact 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.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Bank Robbery Suspect

The pictures are crystal clear. Now we just need his name. This suspect robbed a bank earlier today in the 400 block of Manning Road East in Accokeek. He targeted the bank around 11:15 am. If you can help us find him, please call 301-772-4905 or Crimes Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. 

Armed Robbery Suspect Fled on Bike

The man on this bike is wanted for robbing a pizzeria in the 4000 block of 34^th Street in Mount Rainier. On March 20^th, he walked into the restaurant around 9:15 pm, pulled out a knife and demanded cash. Once he had the money, he fled the area on the bike. If you have information on this robbery, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Burglary Investigation

Our detectives want to find the man in these photos. They’d like to talk to him about a burglary at a home in the 7000 block of Allentown Road in Temple Hills. The burglary happened on March 21^st between the hours of 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm. If you know where we can find him, please call 301-749-5064 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Suspect Wanted in Burglary

The suspect in this photo, 27-year-old Rico Brooks of the 4000 block Telfair Boulevard, is wanted for a burglary on Naylor Road in Temple Hills. The Crab Café was targeted last September 7^th. Anyone with information on Brooks is asked to call 301-749-5064 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tipsters won’t have to give their name and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Burglary Suspect

Our Regional Investigation Division – Southern Region is also looking for 31-year-old Torrance Tyson of no fixed address. He’s wanted for a burglary at Brinkley Market in the 3300 block of Brinkley Road in Temple Hills. The burglary occurred on December 4^th. Please call 301-749-5064 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS with any information on where we can find Tyson. 

Robbery Investigation

The two men in these photos are wanted for robbing a victim outside of a store in the 6600 block of Seat Pleasant Drive. The robbery took place on March 15^th at about 4:00 pm. The victim suffered minor injuries. The investigation reveals the two suspects assaulted the victim and then stole his cash. Please call 301-772-4425 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS with any information. A cash reward is available. 

Cell Phone Store Robbery 

Our Robbery Unit detectives are working to find and arrest these three suspects who robbed a cell phone store. The store is in the 6100 block of Livingston Road in Oxon Hill. They targeted the store on March 19^th at about 4:00 pm. One of the suspects had a gun. If you have information on this robbery, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

PGPD Response to Terror Attacks in Belgium

In response to today’s deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium, the Prince George’s County Police Department, in partnership with Metro Transit Police, is increasing our presence at Metro stations and all transit hubs in our county. We are unaware of any specific threats to our county.

It is important for our citizens to know that we are always vigilant in our efforts to keep this county safe, both with covert and overt assets. And as always, citizens who see or hear anything suspicious are urged to contact us or any law enforcement officials. If you see something, say something. Our non-emergency number is 301-352-1200. If it’s an emergency, call 911. 

Candlelight Vigil for POFC Jacai Colson

Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson

This Sunday, we invite our community members to join our PGPD police family for a candlelight vigil and a moment of silence in honor of our fallen brother, Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson.  We will stand side by side to honor both Jacai's life and service and the bravery and dedication of our five other police officers so deeply affected that tragic day. Please join us in the District III parking lot on Barlowe Road at 4:15 pm. At 4:30, the moment the attack on our home began, we will hold a moment of silence.

Update on Services for Detective Jacai Colson

Due to the outpouring of support from around the country for Detective Jacai Colson’s sacrifice, the viewing on Thursday and funeral on Friday will now be open to the public. We thank the many members of our law enforcement family, both in and beyond Prince George's County, who plan to join us in honoring Jacai’s life.  The PGPD Media Relations Division is arranging a media site visit at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Media outlets should contact the Media Relations Division for details.

Viewing:          

Thursday, March 24th

2:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Borgwardt Funeral Home

4400 Powder Mill Road

Beltsville, Maryland

Friday, March 25^th

9:00 am  to 11:00 am 

First Baptist Church of Glenarden

600 Watkins Park Drive

Upper Marlboro, Maryland 

                  

Funeral Service:        

Friday, March 25^th

11:00 am

First Baptist Church of Glenarden

600 Watkins Park Drive

Upper Marlboro, Maryland 

Internment:

Monday, March 28^th

12:00 pm

Lawn Croft Cemetery 

Linwood, PA

PGPD to Conduct St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour Sobriety Checkpoint

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division and the University of Maryland Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint today in College Park starting at 6:00 pm.

The PGPD wants to ensure revelers rely on more than luck to make it home safely on St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re planning an evening of celebration, please plan ahead.

Three Brothers in Custody in Ambush of Police Station Dedicated Officer Killed After Gunman Opens Fire

Updated March 16, 2016: Michael Ford has been charged with second degree murder, six counts of attempted first degree murder, nine counts of use of a handgun in the commission of a felony and additional charges. He is still at the hospital and currently in a no bond status.

Three Prince George’s County brothers are in custody in connection with the ambush of our District III station that led to the fatal shooting of Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson on Sunday. The brothers are 21-year-old Malik Ford of the 9200 block of Allentown Road in Fort Washington and 18-year-old Elijah Ford of the 1800 block of Ryderwood Court in Landover. The third brother, the shooter, is 22-year-old Michael DeAndre Ford, also of the same address on Ryderwood Court. He remains hospitalized with what are considered non-life threatening injuries. All three suspects will be charged with second degree murder, six counts of attempted first degree murder, nine counts of use of a handgun in the commission of a felony and additional charges.

Preliminarily, detectives with our Criminal Investigation Division believe the gunman intended to die at the hand of a police officer on Sunday. We have cell phone video which captured the gunman dictating his last will and testament. That video was recorded just minutes before his two brothers drove him to our District III station.

There he opened fire at responding officers, at our building, at a passing ambulance and these two pictured vehicles. As the investigation progresses, additional charges will be brought against the three brothers regarding the victims in the vehicles. This violence was all captured on cell phone and surveillance video which is evidence in our case.

POFC Colson, a four-year veteran assigned to our Narcotic Enforcement Division, was on his way to the police station to meet an officer. He arrived right after Michael Ford began his shooting spree. POFC Colson left his unmarked cruiser and began exchanging gunfire with the shooter. A total of four officers discharged their duty weapons while trying to stop the shooter. Two additional officers also responded, but did not fire their weapons. 

 

 The involved officers are: 

  PO Bryan Melius, Regional Investigation Division

  Cpl Jason Wells, Bureau of Patrol, District III

  POFC Taylor Krauss, Bureau of Patrol, District III

  Cpl John Wynkoop, Bureau of Patrol, District III

  PO Matthew Scott, Bureau of Patrol, District III

  POFC Jacai Colson, Narcotic Enforcement Division

An autopsy today revealed that POFC Colson was inadvertently shot by a fellow responding officer during the gun battle. 

Following the ambush, Malik and Elijah Ford fled the scene. The driver, Malik, turned himself in to police at a nearby fast food restaurant shortly after the shooting spree. Elijah was taken into custody at his home in Landover shortly after his brother.

Funeral arrangements for POFC Colson’s line of duty death will be shared with our community when finalized. He is survived by his parents, James and Sheila Colson, and a younger brother, Jurea.  He grew up in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania.

Suspect Ambushes Officer Outside Police Station; Officer Fatally Wounded

Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson

The Prince George's County Police Department is grieving after one of our officers lost his life in the line of duty this afternoon. Four-year veteran Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson was assigned to our Narcotic Enforcement Division. The 28 year old detective was fatally wounded after exchanging gunfire with a suspect outside the District III station which is attached to our headquarters in Palmer Park. 

The preliminary investigation reveals a suspect opened fire outside the front doors of the station around 4:30 pm. POFC Colson returned fire. Colson was shot and died a short time later. The suspect was also struck. He is expected to survive and remains under police custody at an area hospital.  Charges are pending. A second suspect was taken in for questioning. Investigators are working to determine the motive in this case. 

Our department is eternally grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support from our community, the law enforcement family and our elected leaders. 

PGPD Searches for Missing Girl

Updated March 15, 2016: Ms. Flores has been found in good health. 

Emely Tatiana Flores

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in searching for a missing girl. She is identified as 12-year-old Emely Tatiana Flores.

Flores was last seen in the 3400 block of Wallace Road in North Brentwood on March 12, 2016 at about 4:30 pm.

Flores is described as a Hispanic female, 4’9” and 116 pounds. Flores was last seen wearing a light blue sweater, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division – Northern Region at 301-699-2601.

#Caught: PGPD Detectives Arrest “Hashtag String” Bank Robbery Suspect

Leroy Earl-Morris Daley

The man behind a series of bank robberies that detectives named the “Hashtag String” is now in custody thanks to an alert Prince George’s County Police Department Robbery Sergeant and his unit.

The suspect, 45 year-old Leroy Earl-Morris Daley of the 8000 block of Allendale Drive in Palmer Park, is believed to be linked to at least nine robberies, in both Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties since September 2015. The investigation reveals Daley targeted four banks just yesterday, including one around 10:45 am in the 8200 block of Annapolis Road in New Carrollton.

At 2:20 pm, a Robbery Unit Sergeant leaving a restaurant in Glenarden spotted a Toyota Corolla matching the lookout for the serial bank robber’s car. Minutes after calling for back-up, Prince George’s County Police detectives had Daley in custody.

The suspect will likely be charged with the following five bank robberies in Prince George's County:

·        September 25, 2015, around 10:30 am in the 7700 block of Landover Road in Landover

·        December 21, 2015, around 11:25 am in the 10800 block of Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville

·        January 9, 2016, around 9:30 am in the 10600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Bowie

·        February 23, 2016, around 12:00 pm in the 8900 block of Apollo Drive in Upper Marlboro

·        March 10, 2016, around 10:45 am In the 8200 block of Annapolis Road in New Carrollton

            7700 block of Landover Road, Landover        8200 block of Annapolis Road, New Carrollton

 In the above listed robberies, the suspect passed notes to the tellers demanding money. Those notes included various hashtags – including #nopolice, #becarefull (sic) and #Afterwork?☠.

Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to call the CID/Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905. Callers can remain anonymous by calling CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You may also text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

Media Advisory: PGPD Sergeant to Talk About Arrest of Serial Bank Robber

This afternoon, the alert Prince George’s County Robbery Unit Sergeant who on Thursday spotted a serial bank robbery suspect’s car, will talk about the events leading up to that suspect’s arrest. The arrest in Glenarden took place just hours after the suspect robbed four banks in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.

WHO:  Chief Hank Stawinski, Prince George's County Police Department

             Sergeant Craig Winegardner, PGPD Robbery Unit

             Special Agent in Charge Kevin Perkins, FBI Baltimore

WHEN: TODAY

TIME: 1:00 pm

WHERE: Woodmore Towne Centre at Glenarden (near Noodles & Company)

               Glendarden, MD

Alert Robbery Sergeant Spots Serial Bank Robber’s Car, Suspect Arrested

Two hours after a series of bank robberies today in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, a PGPD robbery sergeant leaving a restaurant in Glenarden spotted a Toyota Corolla matching the lookout for a serial bank robber’s car. Moments after calling for back-up, Prince George’s County Police detectives had the suspect in custody. The identity of the suspect will be released once he is charged. A news conference is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at PGPD Headquarters where the sergeant will be available to provide details in this case.

Boyfriend Wanted For Attempted Murder of Girlfriend

Suspect Also Charged With Attempting to Sexually Assault a Young Girl

Richard Butler III

The Prince George’s County Police Department is actively searching for a man who repeatedly stabbed his girlfriend in Upper Marlboro this week. He’s 34-year-old Richard Butler III of the 3200 block of 75^th Avenue in Landover. The victim was seriously hurt, but is expected to survive.

The preliminary investigation reveals that on March 7^th at about 11:00 am, the suspect confronted the victim outside of a home in the 10000 block of Tyrone Drive in Upper Marlboro. Butler repeatedly stabbed the girlfriend before fleeing.

Butler is also wanted for attempting to sexually assault a young girl he knew at a Hyattsville apartment last Friday. Later that day, he’s accused of throwing an incendiary device through a window of the same apartment, sparking a fire. No one was hurt.

Butler is charged with attempted first degree murder, second degree sex offense, arson and several additional charges.

Anyone with information on Butler’s whereabouts is urged to call 911. If you have information on either of these cases, please call 301-772-4930 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. 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.

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Suspects Robbed Four Stores

Our Robbery Unit is working to find and arrest these two suspects now wanted for four armed robberies over three days. On March 4^th, they targeted a convenience store in the 8900 block of Woodyard Road in Clinton. Over the next three days, these same suspects robbed three more businesses in the county – in Camp Springs, District Heights and Clinton. A cash reward is available in these cases. If you have information on where we can find these two suspects, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Tipsters will not have to give their name.

Drug Store Theft

The suspect in these photos is wanted for stealing from a drug store in Hyattsville. The investigation revealed he stole several items and walked out of the store in the 5600 block of Sargent Road. This theft happened on February 21^st.  If you recognize him, call 301-699-2601 or call 1-866-411-TIPS.

New Photos of Shoe Store Robbery Suspect 

Last week, we told you about an armed robbery at a shoe store in the 900 block of Woodyard Road in Clinton. These are new photos of the suspect. The robbery took place on February 27^th at about 4:30 pm. Call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers with information on this case. A cash reward is available.

Suspect in Cheverly Domestic-Related Double Homicide Found Dead in Virginia

Kevin Tyrice Reynolds

The man who detectives charged with last night’s double homicide in Cheverly was found dead in Hanover County, Virginia, around 10:00 am today. It appears he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The decedent is 30-year-old Kevin Tyrice Reynolds of the 6000 block of Cedar Post Drive in District Heights. Homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Reynolds early this morning.

On March 7, 2016, at about 10:30 pm, patrol officers with the Cheverly Police Department and the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the 6500 block of Landover Road for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers found the two victims inside of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene. The victims are 26-year-old Tareeka Jones of Landover Road in Cheverly and 22-year-old Jalisa Walls-Harris of Booth Bay Way in Bowie

The preliminary investigation reveals Reynolds and Jones had been in a romantic relationship. Jones and Walls-Harris are sisters.

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Reynold’s death.

Anyone with information about the double 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 to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

PGPD Investigates Double Homicide in Cheverly

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a double homicide in Cheverly. The victims are 26-year-old Tareeka Jones of Landover Road in Cheverly and 22-year-old Jalisa Walls-Harris of Booth Bay Way in Bowie. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act.

On March 7, 2016, at about 10:30 pm, patrol officers with the Cheverly Police Department and the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the 6500 block of Landover Road for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers found the two victims inside of an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals a suspect shot both women and then fled the apartment.

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.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

PGPD Makes Quick Arrest in Domestic-Related Homicide in Landover

Daniel Leonard Weste

Updated March 7, 2016: The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with this morning’s homicide of 23-year-old Santa Lizama. The suspect is 23-year-old Daniel Leonard Weste of the 2200 block of Alice Avenue in Oxon Hill. Weste and Lizama were involved in a romantic relationship. Weste has admitted his involvement in the murder of Lizama and has been charged with first and second degree murder, attempted first and second degree murder and other related charges. He has been remanded to the Department of Corrections where he remains on a no-bond status. 

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide in Landover. The victim is 23-year-old Santa Lizama of 75^th Avenue in Landover. Detectives are following strong leads in her murder. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act.

On March 7, 2016, at about 2:55 am, patrol officers were called to the 3100 block of 75^th Avenue for the report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found Lizama in her apartment suffering from critical injuries. She was pronounced dead on the scene. A second woman was also stabbed. Her injuries appear non-life threatening.

The preliminary investigation reveals a suspect stabbed both women and then ran from the apartment.

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.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

Missing Child Found

Updated March 9th: Thanks to an alert citizen, 11-month-old Amonie Moss of Southeast Washington, is back with her legal guardian. We shared with our community earlier this week that Amonie and her 18-year-old mother, Tenisha, went missing last weekend in Landover Hills. The alert citizen, who saw a news story about their disappearance, spotted them at a bus stop in DC.  The citizen urged the mother to contact her grandmother who came to pick up the baby. Amonie is in good health. 

Amonie Moss

The Prince George's County Police Department is asking for our community's help finding a missing baby and her mother. The baby is 11-month-old Amonie Moss of Anacostia Road in Southeast Washington. She was left in her mother's care Saturday afternoon around 3:30 pm in the 6600 block of Annapolis Road in Landover Hills. The mother is 18-year-old Tenisha Moss, also of Anacostia Road in Southeast Washington.  

The preliminary investigation reveals the baby's grandmother, Tenisha and Amonie stopped at a store on Annapolis Road. The grandmother went inside the store, leaving Tenisha and Amonie in the car. When the grandmother returned, they were no longer in the car.  Preliminarily, there is no evidence of foul play in their disappearance. The grandmother has full custody of Amonie.

Amonie was last seen wearing a pink coat, blue jeans and white shoes.

Anyone with information on Tenisha and Amonie's whereabouts is urged to call detectives at 301-772-4930 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.