PGPD Identifies & Arrests Teen Who Killed Woman in Lanham Home

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Marco Reyes Moreno

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and arrested a teenager who killed a woman inside of a Lanham home. The suspect is 17-year-old Marcos Reyes Moreno of the 6900 block of Lamont Drive in Lanham. He’s charged with the fatal stabbing of 49-year-old Blanca Aguilar. The suspect and victim both rented rooms in the home and are not related to each other.

The victim had been reported missing to the PGPD by members of her family over the weekend. On Wednesday, at approximately 12:40 pm, patrol officers responded to Nashville Drive at Wilhelm Road after the victim’s car was located there. Officers also then responded to her home in the 6900 block of Lamont Drive. The victim was located inside of the home suffering from trauma which was later determined to be stab wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals Reyes Moreno stabbed the victim during an argument.

Reyes Moreno is charged as an adult with first degree murder and related charges. He’s in custody of the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status. He has admitted his involvement in the fatal stabbing.

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 20-0004984.

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PGPD Identifica y Arresta a Adolescente Que Mató a Mujer Dentro de Residencia en Lanham

La Unidad de Homicidio del Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s identificó y arrestó a un adolescente que mató a una mujer dentro de una residencia en Lanham. El sospechoso fue identificado como Marcos Reyes Moreno, de 17 años de edad y vecino de la cuadra 6900 en Lamont Drive, en el área de Lanham. El sospechoso y la víctima alquilaban habitaciones en la residencia y no tenían relación o lazos familiares entre sí.

Durante el fin de semana, los familiares de la víctima le habían reportado desaparecida. El miércoles, a eso de las 12:40 pm, oficiales de patrulla acudieron a Wilhelm Drive luego de que se localizara el vehículo de la víctima allí. Los oficiales luego acudieron a su residencia ubicada en la cuadra 6900 de Lamont Drive. La víctima fue hallada dentro de la residencia con heridas que más adelante se determinaron ser puñaladas. Le declararon muerta en la escena.

La investigación preliminar reveló que Reyes Moreno apuñaló a la víctima en medio de una disputa verbal.

Reyes Moreno está siendo acusado en calidad de adulto por asesinato en primer y segundo grado, entre otros cargos. Se encuentra bajo la custodia del Departamento de Corrección. Un comisionado de la corte ordenó que se le retuviera sin derecho a fianza. Éste admitió su participación en el mortal apuñalamiento.

Si alguien tiene información sobre éste caso, pedimos que 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 Investigates Homicide in Lanham

Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) responsible for a homicide inside of a Lanham home. The

victim is 49-year-old Blanca Aguilar of Lanham.

Aguilar had been reported missing to the PGPD by members of her family over the weekend. On Wednesday, at approximately 12:40 pm, patrol officers responded to Nashville Drive at Wilhelm Road after the victim’s car was located there. Officers also then responded to her home in the 6900 block of Lamont Drive. The victim was located inside of the home suffering from trauma which was later determined to be stab wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

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

Anyone with information on the homicide 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.)

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Theft Suspects

We are starting this Wanted Wednesday with a theft which occurred on January 10^th at a beauty supply store. The preliminary investigation reveals the pictured suspects stole items from the store in the 6300 block of Central Avenue. If you can help us identify any of these suspects, give us a call at 301-772-4911.  Please refer to case number 20-0001901.

Theft Investigation

Next, we are working to identify these suspects wanted for a theft from a drug store. The preliminary investigation reveals they entered the store in the 11700 block of Beltsville Drive on December 16^th and stole cosmetic items. If you recognize any of these suspects, please drop us a tip at 1-866-411- (TIPS) or call our detectives at 301-699-2601. Please refer to case number 19-0072622. 

Drive-Thru Robbery

This next suspect pulled out a gun at an employee working a drive-thru at a fast food restaurant in Lanham. The suspect then stole cash from the register. This robbery took place on January 25^th at the business on Annapolis Road. Please call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 301-772-4905. A cash reward is being offered. Please refer to case number 20-005035.

Gas Station Armed Robbery

This suspect is on our wanted list for committing a robbery early in the morning of January 27th. The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect entered a gas station in the 12700 block of Laurel Bowie Road and assaulted an employee before stealing cash and fleeing the scene. If you have info that could help detectives locate and arrest this suspect, please call us at 301-772-4905. Please refer to case number 20-0005288. We are offering a cash reward.

Theft Investigation

And finally, we need your help to identify this man who stole money from a laundromat in the 2000 block of University Boulevard on January 15^th. If you can identify this suspect please call an investigator from our Regional Investigation Division - Northern Region at (301) 699-2601. Please reference case number 20-0002797.

Missing Teen Found

             
Update January 28, 2020: Jermel has been safely located and in good health.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing teen. He is identified as 14 -year-old Jermel Price. He was last seen in the 4300 block of Wicomico Ave in Beltsville on the Morning of January 27, 2020.

Price is described as a black male, 5’4” tall and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing an orange shirt, grey jacket, and black shoes.

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) 937-0910.

PGPD Charges Officer in Connection with Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Michael Owen

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged a patrol officer in connection with the fatal officer-involved shooting in Temple Hills on Monday night. The involved officer is Corporal Michael Owen, Jr. He is a 10-year veteran assigned to the Bureau of Patrol. He’s charged with fatally shooting 43-year-old William Howard Green of Southeast, Washington DC.

On January 27^th, at approximately 7:20 pm, officers were dispatched to the area of St. Barnabas Road and Winston Street for the report of a traffic accident. Owen and a second officer were advised by witnesses on scene that Green had struck their vehicle. The officers approached Green who was in his car nearby. The preliminary investigation reveals Green was removed from his car and at the time was believed to be under the influence of a substance. He was handcuffed and placed in the front seat of Owen’s cruiser as they awaited the arrival of a drug recognition expert. As they waited, Owen got into the driver’s seat of his cruiser and was now seated next to Green. A short time later, for reasons that are now at the center of the investigation, Green was shot seven times by the officer’s duty weapon.

Following the shooting, Owen and the second officer removed Green from the cruiser and used their department-issued trauma kits to provide medical aid to Green. He was transported to a hospital where he died a short time later.

Owen is charged with second degree murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, first degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. He was taken into custody late this afternoon.

The PGPD has received several questions about why Owen placed Green in the front seat of the cruiser. Here is the directive our officers follow according to the department’s General Orders - Volume II, Chapter 4: One officer may transport one arrestee, who will occupy the right front seat. For vehicles equipped with transport partitions, arrestees will occupy the right rear seat. Owen’s cruiser did not have a partition.

If anyone has information on this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-856-2660. 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 Acusa a Oficial en Conexión a Mortal Incidente

El Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s sometió cargos contra un oficial en conexión a un mortal tiroteo policial el lunes en Temple Hills. El oficial involucrado es el Corporal Michael Owen Jr. Es un veterano de la agencia con 10 años en la fuerza policial y estaba asignado al Buró de Patrullas. Se le acusa por haber matado a tiros a William Howard Green, de 43 años de edad y vecino de Southeast Washington DC.

El 27 de enero, a eso de las 7:20 pm, oficiales fueron despachados al área entre St. Barnabas Road y Winston Street tras recibir información sobre un accidente de tránsito. Testigos en la escena le indicaron a Owen y a un segundo oficial que Green había impactado su vehículo. Los oficiales se acercaron a Green, quien se encontraba cerca, dentro de su vehículo. La investigación preliminar reveló que Green fue removido de su auto y que, en ese momento, se entendía encontrarse bajo los efectos de alguna sustancia. Fue esposado y puesto en la silla de al frente del vehículo oficial de Owen y se encontraba sentado al lado de éste. Poco después, por razones que ahora son el enfoque de esta investigación, el oficial le disparó a Green siete veces.

Luego del tiroteo, Owen y el segundo oficial sacaron a Green del vehículo y utilizaron sus kits departamentales de primeros auxilios para asistir a Green. Éste fue trasladado a un hospital en donde falleció poco después.

Owen enfrenta cargos por asesinato en segundo grado, homicidio voluntario e involuntario, agresión en primer grado y utilización de un arma de fuego en la comisión de un crimen violento. Fue puesto bajo custodia ayer en la tarde.

PGPD recibió varias preguntas sobre la razón por la cual Owen sentó a Green en la parte de al frente del vehículo. Con respecto a ese particular, incluimos la instrucción que deben seguir nuestros oficiales conforme con las Órdenes Generales del departamento – Volumen II, Capítulo 4: Un oficial podrá transportar a un arrestado, quien ocupará la silla de la derecha en la parte superior del vehículo. En aquellos vehículos equipados con una división de transportes, los arrestados ocuparán la silla de la derecha en la parte posterior. El vehículo de Owen no tenía división adentro.                                                                                                                                                                           

Si alguien tiene información sobre esta investigación, pedimos que por favor llame a nuestros detectives al 301-856-2660. 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).

Detectives Arrest Man Who Robbed Victim After Trying to Sell Him Shoes

                                           

Jermall West

Prince George’s County Police detectives identified and charged a man in connection with a recent  armed robbery in Capitol Heights. The suspect is identified as 33-year-old Jermall West of the 1500 block of Nova Avenue in Capitol Heights.

The preliminary investigation revealed that on January 6th at approximately 10:30 am, West approached the victim outside of a business in the 6700 block of Walker Mill Road. West tried to get the victim to buy a pair of shoes. When the victim refused to make the purchase, West pulled out a knife and robbed him of money. The victim and suspect did not know each other.   

“We believe Mr. West may have targeted others in this area. He was very brazen in his actions that morning. If anyone has had a similar experience with him, our detectives would like to speak to you,” said Major Sunny Mrotek, Commander Regional Investigation Division.

West is charged with armed robbery and related charges. He is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Regional Investigation - Central Division 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.)

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Detectives Arrestan Individuo que Asaltó a una Víctima luego que Intentara Venderle unos Zapatos

Detectives de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s identificaron y acusaron a un individuo en conexión a un robo a mano armada en Capitol Heights. El sospechoso fue identificado como Jermall West, de 33 años de edad y vecino de Nova Avenue en Capitol Heights.

La investigación preliminar reveló que el 6 de enero, a eso de las 10:30 am, West se acercó a la víctima en las afueras de un negocio ubicado en la cuadra 6700 de Walker Mill Road. West intentó que la víctima le comprara un par de zapatos. Cuando la víctima se negó a hacer la compra, West sacó una cuchilla y le quitó el dinero. La víctima y el sospechoso no se conocían entre sí.

“Entendemos que West puede haber atracado a otras personas en el área. Fue muy descarado en sus acciones esa mañana. Si alguien ha tenido alguna experiencia similar con éste, nuestros detectives quisieran comunicarse con usted,” fueron las palabras del Comandante de la División de Investigaciones Regionales.

West enfrenta cargos por robo a mano armada, entre otros. Al momento se encuentra bajo la custodia del Departamento de Corrección. Un comisionado de las cortes ordenó que se le retuviera sin derecho a fianza.

Si alguien tiene información sobre este caso, pedimos que por favor llame a la División de Investigaciones Regionales – División Central al 301-772-4911. 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).

Grand Jury Indicts Martique Vanderpool on Multiple Charges to Include Rape & Exposing/Attempting to Expose Victim to HIV

Martique Vanderpool

On Tuesday, a Prince George’s County grand jury indicted Martique Vanderpool on a list of charges to include rape and exposing/attempting to expose the victim to HIV.  In December of 2019, the PGPD arrested the former officer with the Fairmount Heights Police Department for raping a citizen after a traffic stop, prior to his resignation from that agency.  

Earlier this month, a judge initially dismissed the first-degree rape charge and remanded Vanderpool to home confinement and placement on electronic monitoring. The grand jury, after receiving all of the evidence, returned the charges yesterday to include first-degree rape charge.

  
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s preliminary investigation reveals that on September 6, 2019, Vanderpool and a second officer with Fairmount Heights Police conducted a traffic stop at Sheriff Road and Cabin Branch Drive in Capitol Heights. The victim, an adult female, was the driver of that car and only occupant. During the stop, Vanderpool asked the victim to step out of her car. She was placed into handcuffs. Vanderpool then called for a tow truck to impound the victim’s car. The victim was ultimately taken back to the Fairmount Heights Police Department. While there, Vanderpool demanded the victim engage in a sex act or be arrested. The victim complied. After the sexual assault, Vanderpool issued the victim several citations, drove her to the impound lot and had her car released back to her.    

As a result of the ongoing investigation, PGPD confirmed that Vanderpool was HIV positive and the grand jury returned the indictment. 

  
If you were a victim of a sexual assault involving Vanderpool or if you’ve had sexual contact with him and he did not disclose his HIV diagnosis and would like to speak to a detective, please call 301-856-2660.

The Prince George’s County Health Department offers HIV screening. Anyone who would like testing or speak to someone anonymously is urged to call 301-583-3150.

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Gran Jurado Acusa a Martique Vanderpool por Múltiples Cargos incluyendo Violación y Exponer/Intentar Exponer Víctima al VIH

El Martes, un Gran Jurado en el Condado de Prince George’s acusó a Martique Vanderpool por una serie de casos entre los cuales figuran violación y exponer/intentar exponer a una víctima al VIH. En diciembre de 2019, PGPD arrestó al ex-oficial del Departamento de la Policía de Fairmount Heights por haber violado a una ciudadana luego de una parada de tránsito, previo a su renuncia de la agencia.

A principios de mes, un juez desestimó el cargo de violación en primer grado y ordenó que Vanderpool permaneciera detenido en su hogar y monitoreado electrónicamente. Tras recibir toda la evidencia, el gran jurado determinó ayer que restituiría los cargos para incluir violación en primer grado.

La investigación preliminar del Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s reveló que el 6 de septiembre de 2019, Vanderpool y un segundo oficial de Fairmount Heights llevaron a cabo una parada de tránsito éntre las carreteras Sheriff Road y Cabin Drive, en el área de Capitol Heights. La víctima, una mujer adulta, era la conductora y única ocupante del vehículo. Durante la parada, Vanderpool le pidió a la víctima que se bajara de su vehículo y fue esposada. Luego de esto, Vanderpool llamó a una grúa de remolque y le incautaron el vehículo. Entonces, la víctima fue llevada al cuartel del Departamento de la Policía de Fairmount Heights. Una vez allí, Vanderpool le dijo a la víctima que si sostenía relaciones sexuales con él, éste la dejaría ir. La víctima accedió. Luego de la agresión sexual, Vanderpool le expidió a la víctima varios boletos, le condujo al lote de vehículos incautados e hizo que le entregaran el vehículo.

Como resultado de la investigación en curso, PGPD confirmó que Vanderpool era VIH positivo y el gran jurado devolvió la acusación.

Si usted fue víctima de agresión sexual por parte de Vanderpool o sostuvo relaciones sexuales con éste y no divulgó su diagnóstico de VIH, puede comunicarse con nuestros detectives al 301-856-2660.

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Prince George’s ofrece pruebas de VIH. Cualquier persona que quisiera someterse a la prueba o comunicarse anónimamente puede llamar al 301-583-3150

Wanted Wednesday

Theft Suspect

We are starting Wanted Wednesday this week with a theft from auto case that occurred on December 31^st. The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect stole a purse that was left inside of a car on Greenbelt Road. He then used a credit card in that stolen purse to make several purchases. If you can identify this person, please call the Regional Investigation Division at (301) 390-2160. Please refer to case number 19-0075285.

                                                                         

                                                       Jewelry Store Theft 

                                                      

 

We are also working to identify this person wanted for a theft at a jewelry store on Donnell Drive in District Heights on January 13th. The preliminary investigation reveals he asked to see a piece of jewelry and then left the store without paying for it. If you have any info, please call the Regional Investigation Division- Central Region at (301)-722-4911. Please refer to case number 20-0002541.
                                                     
                                                Theft Investigation

         

Up next, this suspect is wanted for a theft on January 10^th at a clothing store located in the 3200 block of Donnell Drive in District Heights. The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect took merchandise from the store without paying. Please call the Regional Investigation Division at (301)-772-4911 with any info. Please refer to case number 20-0002001.

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This pictured suspect is wanted for a theft at the same store on Donnell Drive. This time the theft occurred on December 26^th. In this case, the investigation reveals he took several pairs of shoes from the business without paying. If you have info that could help detectives, please call the Regional Investigation Division- Central Region at (301)-722-4911. Please refer to case number 19-0074431.

                                                          

                                               Burglary Suspect

Finally, we are also working to identify the above suspect. He is wanted in connection with a residential burglary that took place on Apple Blossom Court in Bowie on December 25^th. Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is asked to call Crimesolvers at 1-866-411- TIPS (8477) or detectives at 301-390-2160. Please refer to case number 19-0074243.

 

PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Saturday morning. The victim is 41-year-old Gerald Lewis Brown Jr., of Upper Marlboro.

On January 18^th, at approximately 7:55 am, officers responded to the 10200 block of Marlboro Pike for a collision involving a single vehicle. 

The preliminary investigation reveals Brown, who was the sole occupant in his vehicle, was traveling westbound on Marlboro Pike. For reasons that are under investigation, he drove off the roadway and crashed into a pole. Brown was pronounced dead on the scene.

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

La Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques investiga un mortal choque ocurrido el sábado en la mañana. La víctima fue identificada como Lewis Brown Jr., de 41 años de edad y vecino de Upper Marlboro.

El 18 de enero, a eso de las 7:55 am, nuestros oficiales acudieron a la cuadra 10200 de Marlboro Pike tras recibir información sobre un choque de un solo vehículo.

A base de la investigación preliminar, se entiende que Brown, quien era el único ocupante del vehículo, viajaba en dirección oeste en la Marlboro Pike. Por razones que aún permanecen bajo investigación, éste se salió de la carretera y chocó contra un poste. A Brown le declararon muerto en la escena.

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 Responds to Fight Call in Oxon Hill

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On January 20th, at approximately 9:45 am, the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the report of a fight in Oxon Hill. The caller advised the fight involved two men and had occurred in the 6700 block of Oxon Hill Road.

When officers arrived on the scene, the two men were already separated and no longer involved in a physical altercation. Officers observed that one of the men was bleeding from his face and made the decision to handcuff the second male while the patrol officers began their on-scene investigation.

The officers spoke to both men as well as an independent witness who was on the scene. That witness advised she saw both men fighting with one another. She told officers that she observed the handcuffed male first hit the other with a glass bottle and that man responded by striking the one who had thrown the bottle several times. A portion of the fight was recorded on a cell phone by a witness.

When officers spoke to both males, they learned that the men were known to one another. They had also been involved in a separate dispute earlier that morning. That dispute continued when one of the men spotted the second male, who was the one later placed in handcuffs, walking on Oxon Hill Road approximately one-half hour later.

Officers requested emergency medical personnel to respond to the scene to check on both men. When the ambulance arrived, both men refused medical assistance or transport to a hospital.

Prince George’s County Police detectives were called to the scene by patrol officers. The detectives spoke to the independent witness, reviewed the portion of the altercation that was recorded on cell phone by an independent witness, and spoke to both men. They both refused to press charges against each other and refused to cooperate with detectives. No weapons were recovered.

The on-scene investigation continued for approximately 45 minutes before both men were released from the scene and advised they had the option to press charges against one another via a district court commissioner. Under Maryland law, individuals have up to one year and a day to seek charges through a commissioner.

Today at 12:15 pm, we learned the video that is currently on social media depicting the male in handcuffs was recorded by a Prince George’s County Police officer. The circumstances surrounding the recording and release of that video are now the subject of an internal investigation. That officer is now suspended pending the outcome of this investigation.

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PGPD Responde a Llamada sobre Pelea en Oxon Hill

El 20 de enero, a eso de las 9:45 am, el Departamento de la Policía de Prince George’s County respondió tras recibir información sobre una pelea en Oxon Hill. La persona que llamó indicó que la pelea fue entre dos hombres y ocurrió en la cuadra 6700 de Oxon Hill Road.

Cuando los oficiales llegaron a la escena, los hombres ya se encontraban separados y no en medio de un altercado físico. Los oficiales vieron que uno de los individuos sangraba por su cara, por lo que decidieron esposar al segundo individuo mientras los demás oficiales de patrulla comenzaban su investigación en la escena.

Los oficiales dialogaron con ambos individuos y con una testigo que se encontraba en escena. La testigo indicó que  haber visto a ambos hombres peleando entre sí. Ésta dijo a los oficiales que vio al hombre esposado darle al otro con una botella de cristal y que el otro respondió agrediendo a quien le había lanzado la botella varias veces. Un testigo logró grabar parte de la pelea con su celular.

Cuando los oficiales hablaron con ambos individuos confirmaron que estos se conocían entre sí. Ambos habían estado involucrados en otra disputa más temprano en la mañana. La misma disputa continuó cuando uno de los hombres vio al otro, quien más adelante fue esposado, caminando en Oxon Hill Road, aproximadamente media hora luego de la disputa inicial.

Los oficiales solicitaron que personal de emergencias médicas acudiera a la escena para atender ambos individuos. Una vez llegó la ambulancia, éstos rechazaron asistencia médica y traslado a un hospital.

Nuestros detectives acudieron a la escena tras ser alertados por los oficiales de patrulla. Éstos dialogaron con la testigo, revisaron la parte del altercado que fue grabada por celular y entrevistaron a ambos individuos. Éstos rechazaron querellarse entre sí y rehusaron cooperar con los detectives. No se recuperaron armas en la escena.

La investigación en escena continuó por aproximadamente 45 minutos antes que dejaran ir a los individuos y les apercibieran de que podrían querellarse contra el otro a través de un comisionado de las cortes del distrito. Bajo las leyes del Estado de Maryland, una persona tiene hasta un año y un día de ocurrido el incidente para buscar que se someta una querella a través de un comisionado.

Hoy a las 12:15 pm, descubrimos que el video que circulaba por las redes sociales mostrando al individuo esposado fue grabado por un oficial de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s. En estos momentos las circunstancias que rodean la grabación y diseminación del video son sujeto de una pesquisa interna.