PGPD Arrests Suspect in March Fatal Shooting

 

Michael Holly

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The suspect is 60-year-old Michael Holly of Capitol Heights. He’s charged with the murder of 24-year-old Isiah Hunter of Washington, DC.

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 1:40 pm, officers responded to the 1200 block of Boones Hill Road for a report of a deceased male.  Officers located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds in a wooded area. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Preliminarily, detectives believe the suspect shot the victim during a dispute. They are known to each other.

 

The PGPD’s Fugitive Unit located and arrested Holly on Tuesday. He is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. 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.  

 

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PGPD Obtains Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Double Fatal Shooting

 

Duan Goddard

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit obtained an arrest warrant in connection with a double fatal shooting in Fort Washington on Tuesday night. The suspect is currently in custody in Washington, DC, pending extradition to Prince George’s County. He is 27-year-old Duan Goddard of Fort Washington. He’s charged with fatally shooting two teenagers. They are 16-year-old Thomas Smith, Jr. of Washington, DC, and 16-year-old Michael Bassett of Temple Hills.

 

On May 27, 2025, at approximately 9:35 pm, PGPD officers were in the area of the 5500 block of Haras Place when they heard the sound of gunshots. The officers canvassed the area and located the two victims outside of an apartment building in the 5200 block of Haras Place. Smith was pronounced dead on the scene. Bassett died a short time later at a hospital. A third teenager who was with the victims was also shot at but was not struck.

 

Responding officers observed an SUV suspected to the be involved in the shooting fleeing the scene and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop. Officers pursued the SUV into Washington, DC, where the suspect was taken into custody.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victims during a potential illegal drug deal. The victims arrived to the scene in a vehicle that had been carjacked on St. Barnabas Road in Oxon Hill on May 23, 2025. Multiple firearms were recovered at the shooting scene on Haras Place.

 

Goddard is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges.

 

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

 

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PGPD Arrests Suspect for Fatal Shooting in Lanham

 

Kyon Adams

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested and charged a man in connection with a recent fatal shooting in Lanham. The suspect is 25-year-old Kyon Adams of Lanham. He’s charged with the murder of 33-year-old Cameron Smith of Lanham.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 8:20 pm, officers responded to the 9300 block of Lanham Severn Road for the report of a shooting. Officers located Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he died a short time later. A second victim was also shot. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified Adams as the suspect. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect shot the victim over a dispute.

Adams is charged with first degree murder and related charges. He’s in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.

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PGPD Arrests Suspect in Connection With Clinton Fatal Shooting

 

Chelley Thorne

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection to the fatal shooting in Clinton earlier this month. The suspect is 53-year-old Chelley Thorne of Accokeek. He is charged with the murder of 30-year-old Anthony Traevon Dawson of Clinton. 

On May 12, 2025, at approximately 9:40 pm, officers responded to the 9800 block of Piscataway Road for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim outside in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Thorne and Dawson were known to each other. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Thorne is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. 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.  

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PGPD Arrests & Charges Two Suspects in 2024 Riverdale Murder

Jose Guardado-Orellana

Santiago De La O Lemus

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Riverdale last October. The suspects are 33-year-old Jose Guardado-Orellana of Mount Rainier and 30-year-old Santiago De La O Lemus of Landover. They are charged with murdering 38-year-old Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes of Hyattsville.

On October 24, 2024, at approximately 6:40 am, a citizen flagged down patrol officers in the area of Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road to alert them to an unresponsive man on the side of the road. The victim was located suffering from gunshot wounds and pronounced dead on the scene.

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified both De La O Lemus and Guardado-Orellana as the suspects in this fatal shooting. On May 12, 2025, the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, located and arrested Guardado-Orellana in Baltimore. On December 4, 2024, with the assistance of the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service, De La O Lemus was taken into custody in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He has since been extradited to Prince George’s County.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects shot the victim during a robbery.

Both suspects are charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. They are in the custody of the Prince George’s County 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.  

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Missing Child Found

Update May 21, 2025: Makhi has been safely located.

Makhi Jefferson

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing child. He is identified as 12-year-old Makhi Jefferson. He was last seen in the 4300 block of Ridgecrest Drive in Suitland on May 19, 2025, at approximately 9:00 am.

Makhi is a Black male, 5'4" tall and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants, and a multi-colored book bag.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Lanham

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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Lanham on Monday night. The victim is 33-year-old Cameron Smith of Lanham. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 8:20 pm, officers responded to the 9300 block of Lanham Severn Road for the report of a shooting. Officers located Smith suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he died a short time later. A second victim was also shot. He remains in critical but stable condition.

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 25-0026793.

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Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios investigan un tiroteo fatal ocurrido en Lanham el lunes por la noche. La víctima es Cameron Smith, de 33 años y residente de Lanham. Se ofrece una recompensa de hasta $25,000 por información que conduzca a un arresto y acusación formal en este caso.
 
El 19 de mayo de 2025, aproximadamente a las 8:20 p.m., oficiales acudieron a la cuadra 9300 de Lanham Severn Road tras recibir un reporte de un tiroteo. Oficiales localizaron a Smith con múltiples heridas de bala. La víctima fue trasladada a un hospital, donde falleció poco después. Una segunda víctima también recibió fue disparado. Permanece en estado crítico pero estable.
 
Los detectives trabajan para determinar el motivo e identificar al/los sospechoso(s). Preliminarmente, los detectives no creen que se trate de un delito aleatorio.
 
Cualquier persona con información sobre este caso que desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al 301-516-2512. Si tiene información, comuníquese con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, con la aplicación móvil "P3 Tips" (busque "P3 Tips" en Apple Store o Google Play para descargarla en su dispositivo móvil) o llame al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Puede permanecer anónimo. Consulte el caso número 25-0026793.

Retired Firefighter Charged With Rape & Child Abuse

 

John Inman

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit (CVAA) charged a retired Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) firefighter for sexually assaulting a junior firefighter in the 1990s. The suspect is 61-year-old John Inman of Myrtle Beach, SC. He retired from the PGFD in 2017. 

 

In July of 2024, the Prince George’s County Police Department was made aware of the allegations and opened an investigation. The CVAA investigation revealed between 1991-1996, the suspect, who was a paid PGFD firefighter, sexually assaulted the victim multiple times. During those years, the victim was between the ages of 13 and 17 years old. The assaults occurred in multiple locations to include the suspect’s home and the Hyattsville Fire Station on Belcrest Road. 

 

CVAA detectives obtained a warrant for Inman’s arrest on May 12, 2025. He turned himself in on May 17, 2025. He is charged with second degree rape, child abuse-custodian and related charges. 

 

Detectives would like to speak to anyone with information relevant to this active investigation, including anyone who may have been victimized by Inman. Anyone who would like to speak to a CVAA detective may call 301-772-4930.  

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 24-0035619.

 

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La Unidad de Abuso de Niños y Adultos Vulnerables (CVAA) del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s acusó a un bombero retirado del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado Prince George’s (PGFD) de agredir sexualmente a un bombero subalterno en la década de 1990. El sospechoso es John Inman, de 61 años y residente de Myrtle Beach, Carolina del Sur. Se retiro del PGFD en 2017.
 
En julio de 2024, el Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s tuvo conocimiento de las acusaciones e inició una investigación. La investigación de la CVAA reveló que, entre 1991 y 1996, el sospechoso, quien era bombero asalariado del PGFD, agredió sexualmente a la víctima en múltiples ocasiones. Durante esos años, la víctima tenía entre 13 y 17 años. Las agresiones ocurrieron en varios lugares, incluyendo el domicilio del sospechoso y la Estación de Bomberos de Hyattsville en Belcrest Road.
 
Los detectives de la CVAA obtuvieron una orden de arresto contra Inman el 12 de mayo de 2025. Se entregó voluntariamente el 17 de mayo de 2025. Se le acusa de violación en segundo grado, abuso infantil bajo custodia y cargos relacionados.
 
Los detectives desean hablar con cualquier persona que tenga información relevante para esta investigación en curso, incluyendo a cualquier persona que haya sido víctima de Inman. Si desea hablar con un detective de la CVAA, puede llamar al 301-772-4930.
 
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Fort Washington

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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Fort Washington early this morning. The victim is 21-year-old Cornelius Wilson of Glenarden. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 12:20 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Wood Hollow Terrace. Officers located the victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). 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 25-0026607.

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Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios investigan un tiroteo fatal ocurrido en Fort Washington el lunes. La víctima es Cornelius Wilson, de 21 años y residente de Glenarden. Se ofrece una recompensa de hasta $25,000 por información que conduzca a un arresto y acusación formal en este caso.
 
El 19 de mayo de 2025, aproximadamente a las 12:20 a.m., oficiales respondieron a un tiroteo en la cuadra 2800 de Wood Hollow Terrace. Los oficiales localizaron a la víctima en el exterior, con heridas de bala. Fue declarado muerto en el lugar.
 
Los detectives trabajan para determinar el motivo e identificar al/los sospechoso(s).
 
Cualquier persona con información sobre este caso que desee hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios puede llamar al 301-516-2512.
 
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Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Shooting in the City of Seat Pleasant

 

Ray Eugene Williams

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in a fatal shooting in the city of Seat Pleasant. The suspect is 37-year-old Ray Eugene Williams of Seat Pleasant. He’s charged with fatally shooting 51-year-old Timothy Furr of Baltimore.

 

On May 16, 2025, shortly after 9:30 am, the PGPD was notified of a fatal shooting in the 6400 block of Greig Street in the city of Seat Pleasant. The suspect in the shooting was seen entering his apartment building on Greig Street. A barricade was called. The PGPD’s Emergency Services Team responded and was able to take the suspect into custody without incident.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an argument. The suspect and victim were known to each other.

 

Williams is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He’s in custody of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides in the city of Seat Pleasant.

 

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 25-0026033.

 

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La Unidad de Homicidios del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s acusó a un sospechoso de un tiroteo fatal en la ciudad de Seat Pleasant. El sospechoso es Ray Eugene Williams, de 37 años y residente de Seat Pleasant. Está acusado de disparar fatalmente a Timothy Furr, de 51 años y residente de Baltimore.

El 16 de mayo de 2025, poco después de las 9:30 a. m., el PGPD fue notificado de un tiroteo fatal en la cuadra 6400 de la calle Greig, en la ciudad de Seat Pleasant. El sospechoso del tiroteo fue visto entrando a su edificio de apartamentos en la calle Greig. Se ordenó una barricada. El Equipo de Servicios de Emergencia del PGPD respondió y logró detener al sospechoso sin incidentes.

La investigación preliminar reveló que el sospechoso disparó a la víctima durante una discusión. El sospechoso y la víctima se conocían.

Williams está acusado de asesinato en primer y segundo grado y cargos relacionados. Está bajo custodia del Departamento Correccional del Condado Prince George’s.

El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Prince George investiga todos los homicidios en la ciudad de Seat Pleasant.

Si tiene información sobre este caso y desea hablar con un detective de la Unidad de Homicidios, puede llamar al 301-516-2512.

Se ruega a quienes tengan información que se pongan en contacto con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, a través de la aplicación móvil "P3 Tips" (busque "P3 Tips" en Apple Store o Google Play para descargarla en su dispositivo móvil) o al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Puede permanecer anónimo. Consulte el caso número 25-0026033.