Fatal Collision in Suitland Under Investigation

The department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is working to determine the cause of a fatal collision on Monday in Suitland. The victim is 53-year-old Kevin Lennon Coleman of Suitland.

On December 30^th, at approximately 4:00 pm, officers responded to the 4200 block of Suitland Road for a collision involving two vehicles. Coleman, a driver of one of the involved vehicles, was pronounced dead on the scene. The second involved driver was not hurt. A passenger in the second vehicle suffered what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation reveals Coleman was heading eastbound on Suitland Road prior to the collision. For reasons that are now under investigation, his car crossed the center line and struck a SUV that was heading westbound.

Anyone with information on this case 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 (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.

Detectives Searching for Two Suspects Who Stole Puppy At Gunpoint

UPDATE: December 31, 2019: Lobo is now back with his family. A citizen spotted Lobo alone in Southeast DC this afternoon and called authorities. He told detectives he recognized the puppy from local media coverage. Detectives drove to DC and recovered the puppy. A member of his family came by headquarters a short while ago and picked up the dog. Lobo was very happy to be back with his family. Detectives continue to actively investigate the armed robbery that took place Monday in Landover. We thank the community and our media partners for their assistance with this case.  

Detectives with our Regional Investigation Division are actively searching for the two suspects who stole a puppy from its owner at gunpoint in Landover. This occurred today at approximately 1:40 pm at Kent Village Drive and E. Ridge Drive. 

The victim tells our detectives that he was walking the puppy, named Lobo, when he noticed a car pass him and then pull over a short distance ahead. An adult female got out of the car and walked to the trunk. The victim says the woman then approached him from behind, displayed a gun and demanded the puppy. The victim grabbed the weapon and the two began to struggle over the gun. That's when the second suspect, an adult male, approached. The victim let go of the gun. The female suspect then pulled the trigger several times but the gun didn't fire. The female suspect then grabbed the puppy and the two suspects sped away. The victim suffered minor injuries. 

The getaway car is described as a gray Ford Crown Victoria with VA tags. It's missing its rear passenger side hubcap. The front fender and hood are black. The female suspect is believed to have face tattoos. 

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. If you believe you see Lobo, the suspects, or the suspect’s vehicle, please do not approach and instead call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information that can help us find Lobo is urged to call detectives at 301-772-4425. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

Patrol Officer Discharges His Duty Weapon at Dog in Oxon Hill

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Investigation Response Team is investigating after a patrol officer discharged his firearm and struck a dog this morning in Oxon Hill.

A group of officers responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Southview Drive shortly before 3:00 am for the report of a dispute. The preliminary investigation reveals that as the officers spoke to one of the residents outside, a large dog suddenly ran out of the home and toward the officers. Fearing for his safety, one of the patrol officers discharged his firearm and struck the dog. Animal Control officers arrived on scene and took the dog for emergency care. None of the officers was hurt. The dog was listed in stable condition.   

As is our standard operating procedure, the involved officer was placed on administrative leave. Our Special Investigation Response Team will handle the investigation into the discharge of the officer’s duty weapon. Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call the Special Investigation Response Team at (301) 856-2660.

Prince George’s County Animal Control is handling the investigation into the dog and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Animal Services Division can be contacted at (301) 780-7200.

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Oficial de Patrulla Descarga su Arma Contra Perro en Oxon Hill

El Equipo de Respuesta Investigativa Especial del Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s investiga luego de que un oficial de patrulla descargara su arma e impactara a un perro esta mañana en Oxon Hill.

Un grupo de oficiales acudieron a una residencia en la cuadra 1300 de Southview Drive poco antes de las 3:00 am tras recibir información sobre una disputa. La investigación preliminar reveló que mientras los oficiales hablaban afuera con uno de los residentes, un perro grande de repente salió de la casa y corrió hacia los oficiales. Temiendo por su seguridad uno de los oficiales descargo su arma e impactó al perro. Oficiales de Control de Animales llegaron a la escena y trasladaron al perro a recibir cuidado de emergencia. Ninguno de los oficiales resultó herido. El perro se encuentra en condición estable.

Como dictan nuestros protocolos operativos, el oficial involucrado fue puesto en suspensión administrativa. Nuestro Equipo de Respuesta Investigativa Especial estará manejando la investigación sobre la descarga del arma del oficial. Pedimos que cualquier persona que tenga información adicional sobre éste caso llame al Equipo de Respuesta Investigativa Especial al 301-856-2660.

La Agencia de Control de Animales del Condado de Prince George’s maneja la investigación sobre el perro y las circunstancias del incidente. Puede conseguir a la División de Servicios de Animales al 301-780-7200.

PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Landover

Updated January 10, 2020: Investigators are asking for the community’s assistance in locating the vehicle connected to this fatal pedestrian hit-and-run. Evidence collected on the scene indicates the striking vehicle is a silver 2006-2012 Mercedes SUV. At the time of the collision, it would have had front bumper damage and possibly windshield damage. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. You can stay anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or has information on a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Landover on Saturday. The victim is 38-year-old Howard Rogers of District Heights.

On December 28th, at approximately 7:45 pm, patrol officers were called to the 7000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway for a pedestrian collision. Once on scene, officers located the victim suffering from critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation reveals a vehicle, possibly an SUV, struck Rogers in the roadway. That vehicle did not remain on the scene. Moments later, a second vehicle struck the victim. That driver remained at the scene. Investigators are working to determine why Rogers was in the roadway prior to the first collision.

At this time, investigators do not have a make or model of the first vehicle that struck the victim.

Anyone with information on this case 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 (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.

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PGPD Investiga Mortal Choque con Peatón en Capitol Heights

La Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques investiga un mortal choque contra un peatón ocurrido el viernes en Capitol Heights. La víctima fue identificada como Dwayne Phillip Harris, de 40 años de edad y vecino de Washington DC.

El 27 de diciembre, a eso de las 5:30 pm, nuestros oficiales de patrulla acudieron a la intersección de Central Avenue y Coolidge Street tras recibir información sobre un choque que involucraba a un peatón. Los oficiales hallaron a la víctima en la carretera y a éste le declararon muerto en la escena.

La investigación preliminar revela que la víctima fue impactada mientras intentaba cruzar Central Avenue. Éste no se encontraba en un cruce peatonal al momento del choque. El conductor que le impactó permaneció en la escena y resultó ileso.

Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame a la Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques al 301-731-4422. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil).

PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Capitol Heights

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Friday in Capitol Heights. The victim is 40-year-old Dwayne Phillip Harris of Washington, D.C.

On December 27th, at approximately 5:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of Central Avenue and Coolidge Street for a collision involving a pedestrian. The officers located the victim in the roadway. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the victim was struck as he attempted to cross Central Avenue. He was not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision. The involved driver remained on the scene and was not hurt.

Anyone with information on this case 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 (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.

Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting

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Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man on Friday. The victim is 20-year-old Deshawn Ramsey of Cockeysville.

On December 27^th, at approximately 9:30 am, patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of Dean Drive in the unincorporated portion of Hyattsville for the report of a shooting. They discovered Ramsey inside of an apartment suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify suspect(s). Preliminary, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

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Detectives Investigan Mortal Tiroteo

Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios buscan identificar y arrestar al sospechoso que mató a tiros a un individuo el viernes. La víctima fue identificada como Deshawn Ramsey, de 20 años de edad y vecino de Cockeysville.

El 27 de diciembre, a eso de las 9:30 am, nuestros oficiales de patrulla acudieron a la cuadra 3500 de Dean Drive, dentro dela zona no-incorporada de Hyattsville, tras recibir información sobre un tiroteo. Allí hallaron a Ramsey con múltiples heridas de bala, dentro de su apartamento. A éste le declararon muerto en la escena.

En estos momentos nuestros detectives buscan identificar posibles sospechosos y establecer el motivo del delito en este caso. De manera preliminar, los detectives no creen que se tratara de un crimen al azar. Se está ofreciendo una recompensa de hasta $25,000 por cualquier información que lleve a un arresto y acusación en éste caso.

Pedimos que quien tenga información relevante a ésta investigación por favor llame al 301-516-2512. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil).

PGPD Identifies & Arrests Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman He Met on Dating App

Michael Crutchfield II

Detectives arrested a man and charged him with sexually assaulting a woman he had just met on a dating app. The suspect is 23-year-old Michael Crutchfield II of the 6900 block of Halleck Street in District Heights. 

On December 24^th, at approximately 3:30 am, detectives responded to a hospital in Washington D.C., for the report of a sexual assault that occurred earlier that morning in Prince George’s County. 

The preliminary investigation reveals the adult female victim met Crutchfield a few hours prior to the assault on a dating app. The two agreed to have Crutchfield pick up the victim from her home. Crutchfield drove the victim to a parking garage in Temple Hills. Once there, the victim says Crutchfield identified himself as a police officer and also threatened her with a gun. He then sexually assaulted her. Following the assault, Crutchfield drove the victim home. 

Through investigative techniques, Crutchfield was identified and arrested at his home. He is not a police officer. Crutchfield was recently employed as a special police officer working security for a private company in the District.  He does not work for any law enforcement agency.  

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who had a similar interaction with Crutchfield. 

  

He is charged with first and second degree rape, perverted practice, the use of a firearm in a violent crime and related charges. He’s in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status. 

Anyone with information on Crutchfield or this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Sexual Assault Unit at 301-772-4908. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case 19-0074078.

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PGPD Identifica y Arresta a Individuo quien Agredió Sexualmente a Mujer que Conoció por Aplicación Móvil

Detectives del Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s arrestaron a un individuo y le acusaron de agredir sexualmente a una mujer a quien acababa de conocer a través de una aplicación móvil. El sospechoso fue identificado como Michael Crutchfield II, de 23 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 6900 de Halleck Street en District Heights.

El 24 de diciembre, a eso de las 3:30 am, los detectives acudieron a un hospital en Washington DC tras recibir información sobre una agresión sexual ocurrida más temprano esa mañana en el Condado de Prince George’s.

La investigación preliminar reveló que la víctima –una mujer adulta– conoció a Crutchfield unas horas antes de la agresión sexual a través de una aplicación. Los dos acordaron que Crutchfield recogería a la víctima en su casa. Crutchfield condujo a la víctima a un estacionamiento en Temple Hills. Una vez allí, la víctima sostiene que Crutchfield se hizo pasar por un policía y la amenazó con una pistola. Luego, éste la agredió sexualmente. Tras la agresión sexual, Crutchfield llevó a la víctima de vuelta a su casa.

Mediante el uso de varias técnicas investigativas, Crutchfield logró ser identificado y arrestado en su hogar. Éste no es oficial de la policía. Hace poco Crutchfield sostenía un trabajo de oficial especial para una compañía de seguridad en el Distrito de Columbia. El individuo no era parte de ninguna agencia de órden público.

Nuestros detectives quisieran comunicarse con cualquier persona que haya tenido alguna interacción similar con Crutchfield.

A éste se le acusa de agresión en primer y segundo grado, práctivas pervertidas y uso de un arma en la comisión de un delito, entre otros cargos relacionados. El individuo se encuentra bajo la custodia del Departamento de Corrección. Un comisionado de la corte ordenó que se le retuviera sin derecho a fianza.

Pedimos que cualquier persona que tenga información sobre Crutchfield o este caso llame a la Unidad de Agresión Sexual de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s al 301-772-4908. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil). Por favor refiérase al caso 19-0074078.

PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Greenbelt

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Greenbelt early Wednesday morning. The decedent is 37-year-old Jose Galvan-Montesinos of Riverdale.

On December 25, 2019, at approximately 2:00 am, officers responded to the area of Kenilworth Avenue and Old Calvert Road for a single-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers discovered an overturned SUV that came to rest in a wooded area just off the roadway. The driver of the SUV was not restrained and was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics. The passenger who suffered critical injuries was also unrestrained and was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Preliminary, investigators believe that the SUV was traveling southbound on Kenilworth Avenue approaching Old Calvert Road, when it veered off the roadway and into the guardrail which caused the SUV to strike a tree. In the early part of the investigation, it is believed that excessive speed and intoxicants were contributing factors, however the investigation is ongoing.     

Anyone with information on this case 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 (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.

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PGPD Investiga Mortal Choque en Greenbelt

La Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques del Departamento de la Policía de Prince George’s County investiga un mortal choque ocurrido en Greenbelt temprano en la mañana del miércoles. La víctima fue identificada como Jose Galvan-Montesinos, de 37 años de edad y vecino de Riverdale.

El 25 de diciembre, a eso de las 2:00 am, nuestros oficiales acudieron al área de Kenilworth Avenue y Old Calvert Road tras recibir información sobre un choque de un solo vehículo. Al llegar, los oficiales hallaron una SUV volcada que terminó entrando a un área boscosa a orillas de la carretera. El conductor de la SUV no llevaba cinturón, por lo que los paramédicos le declararon muerto en la escena. El pasajero, quien también sostuvo heridas críticas, tampoco iba abrochado y le llevaron a un hospital del área para recibir tratamiento.

A base de la investigación preliminar, los investigadores entienden que la SUV viajaba en dirección sur en la Kenilworth Avenue, aproximándose a Old Calvert Road, cuando se salió de la carretera y chocó contra los rieles, lo que ocasionó que la SUV impactara un árbol. Como parte de las etapas iniciales de la investigación, se cree que el exceso de velocidad y el alcohol fueron factores que contribuyeron al choque, sin embargo, la investigación aún sigue en curso.

Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame a la Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques al 301-731-4422. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil).    

Suspect Flees after Report of Robbery; Crashes in DC and Dies of Injuries.

On December 23, 2019, at 11:51 pm, patrol officers were called to the 9100 block of Livingston Road in Fort Washington for the report of a robbery of a gas station. While responding to the call, one officer saw the car in which the suspect fled.

Two minutes later, at 11:53 pm, the officer conducted a traffic stop on the suspect’s car in the 6600 block of Oxon Hill Road. The driver stopped his vehicle, remained on scene for 1 minute and 9 seconds and then sped away at a high rate of speed. Officers radioed to a supervisor that the driver was fleeing and requested permission to pursue. Around 11:55 pm, a pursuit was authorized based on the information available at that time and the officers began to pursue the driver which led them into Washington DC.  Simultaneously, other officers responded to the gas station to investigate the robbery.    

Just minutes later, at 12:00 am, as the driver was attempting to get away on 295 northbound, his vehicle collided with a jersey wall on the 11th street southeast exit ramp and caught on fire. Via radio, officers immediately notified DC Fire/EMS to the respond to the scene.  Officers exited their cruisers, retrieved their department-issued fire extinguishers and were able to extinguish the fire and remove the driver from his car.  Rescue crews arrived on scene within moments. The driver was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.  The decedent is 36 year-old Danny Washington of Northeast DC.   

Officers investigating the robbery at the gas station determined it was a theft of business funds.  

PGPD will be conducting the investigation in relation to the theft and the pursuit. MPDC is conducting the collision investigation. 

Detectives Investigate Homicide in Capitol Heights

Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man in Capitol Heights on Saturday. The victim is 22-year-old Ian Dawley of Suitland.

On December 21^st, at approximately 4:10 pm, patrol officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike for the report of a shooting. The victim was located outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify suspect(s). Preliminary, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 301-516-2512.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case 19-0073615.

Annual Toys for Tots Distribution Set for This Saturday

It’s one of our favorite events of the year - Toys for Tots! The gym at police headquarters is overflowing with toys – and more are still arriving! Our PGPD elves assigned to the Community Services Division remain busy working long hours to ensure members of our community have a wonderful holiday. 

The need for these toys is great. More than 7,000 families, to include some 28,000 children, are signed up to receive toys this year. We have collected more than 60,000 donated toys - which is the largest amount of toy donations ever received! We are so excited to once again partner with the Prince George’s County Public Safety agencies and the United States Marine Corps on this tremendous effort.

                

On Saturday, the toys will be distributed to families that have already registered.  

WHEN: December 21, 2019

TIME:   8:00 am – 6:00 pm

WHERE: PGPD Headquarters

               7600 Barlowe Road

               Palmer Park, MD

Members of the media are welcome to attend. If you want to stop by, please call our Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in the Town of Riverdale Park

Update December 23, 2019: The victim in this fatal shooting is 32-year-old Jorge Abzun-Ascencio of Hyattsville. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call 1-866-411-TIPS. 

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The Prince George’s County Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning in the town of Riverdale Park. The victim’s identity will be released once notification is made to his family.

On December 20^th, at approximately 12:25 am, patrol officers with the Riverdale Park Police Department were called to the 5400 block of Kenilworth Terrace for a shooting. They discovered the victim outside of a building suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Detectives are working to develop suspect(s) and a motive in this case.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the town of Riverdale Park.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case 19-0067598.

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Detectives Investigan Mortal Tiroteo en Riverdale Park

Actualización –23 de diciembre de 2019. La víctima del asesinato fue identificada como Jorge Abzun-Asencio, de 32 años de edad y vecino del área de Hyattsville. Pedimos que cualquier persona que tenga información sobre éste caso, llame al 1-866-411-TIPS 

La Unidad de Homicidios de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s investiga un asesinato a tiros ocurrido temprano en la mañana del viernes en Riverdale Park. La identidad de la víctima se hará pública una vez logremos notificar a la familia.

El 20 de diciembre, a eso de las 12:25 am, oficiales del Departamento de la Policía del Riverdale Park acudieron a la cuadra 5400 de Kenilworth Terrace tras recibir información sobre un tiroteo. Allí hallaron a la víctima con una herida de bala, en las afueras de un edificio. A éste le declararon muerto en la escena.

En estos momentos nuestros detectives buscan identificar posibles sospechosos y establecer el motivo del delito en este caso.

El Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s investiga todo homicidio que ocurra dentro de la jurisdicción de Riverdale Park.

Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame al 301-516-2512. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil).

PGPD Identifies & Arrests Two Suspects for Multiple Porch Package Thefts; Additional Victims Likely

Joseph Brooks               Aaron Dates

The Prince George’s County Police Department identified and arrested two suspects linked to multiple package thefts in Clinton. They are 20-year-old Joseph Brooks of the 6400 block of Cloverleaf Avenue in Clinton and 22-year-old Aaron Dates of the 2300 block of High Street in Southeast, Washington D.C. 

Currently, Brooks and Dates are charged in connection with package thefts at three homes on December 15^th and 16^th. The homes are on Lucky Lure Drive and Fishing Creek Way. Detectives believe there are additional victims. Investigators believe they were operating primarily in neighborhoods near Brooks’ home.

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Through investigative techniques, the suspects were identified, located and arrested during a traffic stop. They were driving the above pictured Dodge Durango.

During a search of Brooks’ home, detectives recovered multiple items belonging to the victims. Additional items were recovered in the home that investigators believe belong to additional package theft victims in the Clinton area. If you believe you are among those victims, please call detectives at 301-868-8773.

“With package thefts becoming a national crime trend, I hope the arrest of these individuals brings some assurance to the community that our patrol officers and investigators are working very hard to identify and arrest these criminals. This is not a petty crime, as evident by the concern it raises in the community and the dramatic effect it has on the victims and their families especially during this time of year,” said Major Sunny Mrotek, Commander of the Regional Investigation Division.  

A court commissioner released both suspects on personal recognizance.

During the holiday shopping season and beyond, we are offering safety tips to help stop these types of package thieves:

*If possible, pick up the ordered item at the store

*Ship the item to your workplace

*Have a neighbor keep an eye out for the item if you know you won’t be home during the delivery window

*Have the item sent to a friend or family member who is home during normal delivery hours

*If possible, ship the item to an Amazon Locker, UPS Office, FedEx Office or Post Office

*Require a signature at the time of delivery

Anyone with information on any of these cases or has seen the pictured SUV is asked to call 301-868-8773.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

Detectives Arrest Four Suspects in Oxon Hill Homicide

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          Elizer Solis                   Jairo Rodriquez- Alvarado

Jesus Lopez-Torres                       Ziyon Hardy

Homicide Unit detectives arrested four suspects in connection with a fatal stabbing in Oxon Hill in November. The suspects are 15-year-old Eliezer Solis of the 2800 block of Kernal Lane in Temple Hills, 21-year-old Jairo Rodriguez-Alvarado of the 2200 block of Alice Avenue in Oxon Hill, 16-year-old Jesus Lopez-Torres of the 5300 block of St. Barnabas Road in Temple Hills and 16-year-old Ziyon Hardy of the 4000 block of Carozza Court in Temple Hills. All of the suspects are charged as adults.

On November 18^th, at approximately 2:05 pm, Maryland-National Capital Park Police and PGPD officers responded to a community center property in the 1100 block of Marcy Avenue for a reported stabbing. When they arrived on the scene, officers found the victim, 19-year-old Erick Ruiz Reyes of Oxon Hill, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A second person was injured in the assault.

The case is gang-related because three of the suspects are members of a gang, but the murder was not motivated by their gang affiliations. The preliminary investigation reveals the fatal stabbing stemmed from an ongoing dispute. The two victims are not members of a gang.

The four suspects are charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered them held without bond.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the jurisdiction of Maryland-National Capital Park Police.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

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Detectives Arrestan a Cuatro Sospechosos por Homicidio en Oxon Hill

Detectives de nuestra Unidad de Homicidios arrestaron a cuatro sospechosos en conexión a un mortal apuñalamiento ocurrido en noviembre en el área de Oxon Hill. Los sopechosos fueron identificados como Eliezer Solis, de 15 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 2800 de Kernal Lane en Temple Hills, Jairo Rodriguez-Alvarado, de 21 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 2200 de Alice Avenue en Oxon Hill, Jesus Lopez-Torres, de 16 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 5300 de St. Barnabas Road en Temple Hills y Ziyon Hardy, de 16 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 4000 de Carozza Court en Temple Hills. Todos están siendo acusados como adultos.

El 18 de noviembre, a eso de las 2:05 pm, oficiales de la Policía de Parques Nacionales y el Condado de Prince George’s acudieron a los predios de un centro comunitario ubicado en la cuadra 1100 de Marcy Avenue tras recibir información sobre un apuñalamiento. Al llegar a la escena, los oficiales hallaron a la víctima  alo largo del cuerpo. Ésta fue identificada como Erick Ruiz-Reyes, de 19 años de edad y vecino de Oxon Hill. A éste le trasladaron al hospital en donde le declararon muerto más adelante. Una segunda víctima resultó herida durante el ataque.

El caso está relacionado a gangas por el hecho de que tres de los cuatro sospechosos pertenecen a una ganga, sin embargo, el asesinato no estuvo motivado por su afiliación a la misma. La investigación preliminar reveló que el apuñalamiento fue producto de una disputa previa que tenía uno de los sospechosos con la víctima. Ninguna de las víctimas era miembro de una ganga.

Los cuatro sospechosos enfrentan cargos por asesinato en primer y segundo grado, entre otros cargos relacionados. Estos se encuentran bajo la custodia del Corrección. Un comisionado de la corte ordenó que se les retuviera sin derecho a fianza.

El Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s investiga todo homicidio que ocurra dentro de la jurisdicción de la Policía de Parques Nacionales del Estado de Maryland.

Pedimos que quien tenga información de relevancia para esta investigación por favor llame a la Unidad de Homicidios al 301-516-2512. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil)