Suspects Charged in Connection with Fatal Shooting

 

Dartrell Bryant

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month. The suspect is 18-year-old Dartrell Bryant of Hyattsville. He is charged with the murder of 26-year-old Jawaun Jackson of Washington, DC.

On September 19, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, officers responded to the 2900 block of 52nd Avenue for the report of a male in the roadway. Once on scene, they located Jackson suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Bryant and the victim were known to each other.

Bryant is charged with first- and second-degree murder. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0055558.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Temple Hills

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday night in Temple Hills. The victim is 40-year-old Bracston Pitt of Elkridge. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 11:25 pm, officers responded to the 2900 block of Oxon Park Street for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

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

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0057511.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Oxon Hill

Update October 23, 2024, detectives arrested a suspect in this case. Please read more here: https://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2024/10/5100IndianHead57308.html

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday night in Oxon Hill. The victim is 30-year-old Daryl McCall of District Heights. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:40 pm, officers responded to the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite all life saving measures the decedent was pronounced dead on the scene. A second adult male was also shot and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0057308.

 

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PGPD Investigating Domestic-Related Fatal Shooting in Town of Fairmount Heights

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a domestic-related fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday night. The victim is 32-year-old Tequia Nails of Fairmount Heights. The suspect is 26-year-old Quindell Mercer of Washington, DC. At approximately 10:00 am this morning, the PGPD was notified that Mercer was located in Washington, DC, suffering from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He has been pronounced deceased.

On September 24, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 500 block of 62^nd Avenue in the town of Fairmount Heights. The victim was located inside of her home suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Mercer shot Nails before fleeing the scene. The suspect and victim were in a previous relationship.

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

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0056681.

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PGPD Investigating Homicide in the City of Mount Rainier

Update September 27, 2024: The deceased victim has been identified as 22-year-old Freiver Yanez-Salas of Washington, DC.

Update October 9, 2024: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect in connection to this fatal shooting. The suspect is 39-year-old Louis Gregory of Brentwood. 

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working to arrest the suspect(s) who killed a man and shot two others Monday evening in the city of Mount Rainier. The name of the deceased victim, an adult male, will be released once his family is located and notified. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 7:30 pm, Mount Rainier Police officers responded to the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the deceased victim inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Two other adults, one male and one female, were also shot. They were transported to a hospital with critical injuries.

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

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the city of Mount Rainier.  
 
Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0056441.

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PGPD Robbery Unit Issues Warning About Extortion Scheme

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit is issuing a community-wide warning about an increase in reported extortion cases. In most of these cases, a suspect and victim meet over social media. The suspect pretends to be interested in a romantic or sexual relationship with the victim and persuades the victim to send nude or sexually explicit images. Once the suspect receives the photos, they threaten to share them publicly unless the victim pays them money.  

So far this year, the PGPD has received 19 reports of these extortions yet project the total to be more than 30. In all of 2023, there were 23 reported cases. In 2022, there were just two of these reports.

Victims of this crime often feel embarrassed or are afraid to ask for help. The PGPD reminds all residents that we are dedicated to supporting victims and investigating these crimes. Complying with the suspect’s demands for money rarely stops the harassment.

 

Please follow these tips if you or someone you know in Prince George’s County is being extorted:

 

* Call 911 to file a police report

 

* Report the suspect’s social media account through the platform which they contacted you

 

*Save the suspect’s profile information and messages to help police identify them

 

*Block the suspect from continuing to contact you

 

Please always reach out to us if you or a loved one is in danger, whether or not it’s connected to a potential scam.

 

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

 

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Gun Recovered at Ellen Ochoa Middle School

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating after a student at Ellen Ochoa Middle School in Landover Hills brought a gun onto school property.

This afternoon, at approximately 12:45 pm, the PGPD was notified that Prince George’s Schools security personnel recovered the gun from a 13-year-old male student’s bookbag. The preliminary investigation revealed other students notified school officials that their classmate possibly had a firearm at school which led to the recovery. The student also had ammunition.

 

The student is in custody and will be charged with multiple offenses to include handgun on person, dangerous weapon on school property and possession of a firearm by a minor.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Capitol Heights

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning. The victim is 31-year-old Duane Glenn of District Heights. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 1:05 am, officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of Xenia Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Once on scene, they located Glenn outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

 

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

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0055831.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Largo

Update October 22, 2024, detectives arrested a suspect in this case. Please read more here: https://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2024/10/1000LargoCenterDr55707.html

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Largo. The victim is 27-year-old Craig Rogers II of Bowie. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On September 20, 2024, at approximately 1:10 pm, officers responded to the 1000 block of Largo Center Drive for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located Rogers II in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0055707.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting

 Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday. The victim is 26-year-old Jawaun Jackson of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On September 19, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, officers responded to the 2900 block of 52^nd Avenue for the report of a male in the roadway. Once on scene, they located Jackson suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

Investigators are now working to determine when and where the shooting occurred as well as determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0055558.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Patrol Officer

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause of a fatal collision in the Largo area. One of the involved drivers was an on-duty PGPD patrol officer. The second involved driver is 85-year-old Jeanette Benthall of Largo. She died of her injuries several days after the collision.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am, the officer and Ms. Benthall collided in the intersection of Campus Way South and Joyceton Drive. Both were transported from the scene to a hospital for treatment. Ms. Benthall died on September 14, 2024. The patrol officer has since been released from the hospital.
 
The circumstances of the collision are under investigation. As part of their investigation, detectives are working to collect any video evidence as well as speak to additional witnesses.
 
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 contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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PGPD Investiga Colisión Fatal Involucrando Oficial de Patrulla

La Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Colisiones del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s está investigando la causa de una colisión fatal en el área de Largo. Uno de los conductores involucrados era un oficial de patrulla de PGPD en servicio. La segunda conductora involucrada es Jeanette Benthall, de Largo, de 85 años. Murió a causa de sus heridas varios días después de la colisión.

 
El 9 de septiembre de 2024, aproximadamente a las 11:20 a.m., el oficial y la Sra. Benthall chocaron en la intersección de Campus Way South y Joyceton Drive. Ambos fueron trasladados del lugar a un hospital para recibir tratamiento. La Sra. Benthall murió el 14 de septiembre de 2024. El oficial de patrulla fue dado de alta del hospital.
 
Las circunstancias de la colisión están bajo investigación. Como parte de su investigación, los detectives están trabajando para recopilar cualquier evidencia en video y hablar con testigos adicionales.
 
Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso debe llamar a la Unidad de Reconstrucción y Análisis de Colisiones al (301) 731-4422. 
 
Las personas que llaman y desean permanecer en el anonimato pueden comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil), o llamar al 1 -866-411-TIPS (8477).

PGPD Releases Photos of Suspects in Fatal Shooting at Tire Shop

Update October 22, 2024, detectives arrested two suspects in this case. Please read more here: https://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2024/10/1200Marblewood54322.html

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September 17, 2024 UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Anthony Okoye of Bladensburg.

Homicide Unit detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for a fatal shooting at a tire shop over the weekend. The victim’s family was just located and notified. His name will be released on Tuesday. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
 
On September 14, 2024, at approximately 6:30 am, officers responded for a welfare check in the 1200 block of Marblewood Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Officers located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later. 

The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting occurred inside of a tire shop. The victim is an employee. The suspects fled the area in a dark-colored Mercedes sedan.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify the suspects. 
 
Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.
  
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0054322.
 

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ACTUALIZACIÓN del 17 de septiembre de 2024: La víctima ha sido identificada como Anthony Okoye, de Bladensburg, de 41 años.

PGPD Publica Fotos de Sospechosos de Tiroteo Fatal en Tienda de Neumáticos

Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios están buscando la ayuda de la comunidad para identificar a dos sospechosos buscados por un tiroteo fatal en una tienda de neumáticos durante el fin de semana. La victima es Anthony Okoye de Bladensburg de 41 años. Se ofrece una recompensa de hasta 25,000 dólares por información que conduzca a un arresto y acusación en este caso.

El 14 de septiembre de 2024, aproximadamente a las 6:30 am, los oficiales acudieron para un chequeo de bienestar en la cuadra 1200 de Marblewood Avenue en la sección no incorporada de Capitol Heights. Oficiales localizaron a la víctima con heridas de bala. Fue trasladado a un hospital donde murió poco tiempo después.

La investigación preliminar reveló que el tiroteo ocurrió dentro de una tienda de neumaticos. La víctima es un empleado. Los sospechosos huyeron del área en un sedán Mercedes de color oscuro.

Los detectives están trabajando para determinar el motivo e identificar a los sospechosos.

Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso y desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al (301) 516-2512.

Cualquier persona que tenga información debe comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil), o llame al 1 -866-411-TIPS (8477). Puedes permanecer anónimo. Por favor refiérase al número de caso 24-0054322.