PGPD Arrests Driver Following Illegal Car Rally With Stolen Gun in Car

 

Diego Emmanuel Guerra

Officers assigned to the District VI – Beltsville station arrested and charged a driver from Virginia who participated in an illegal car rally this weekend in the unincorporated section of Laurel. During a traffic stop, officers located a loaded firearm in his car. The weapon had been reported stolen. The suspect is 20-year-old Diego Emmanuel Guerra of Woodbridge, VA.
 
On March 13, 2026, at approximately 11:30 pm, officers responded to the 14400 block of Cherry Lane for the report of an illegal car rally. Officers observed approximately 100 vehicles taking part and subsequently dispersed the rally. Officers stopped one vehicle nearby which was being driven by Guerra. The gun recovered from inside of the car had been reported stolen out of Texas.

The suspect is charged with multiple handgun charges to include being in possession of a loaded handgun and being in possession of a stolen firearm.

He was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.
 
"This arrest again reinforces this agency’s unwavering message that illegal car rallies are dangerous. In this case, we recovered a gun that had been reported stolen. Do not come into our jurisdiction and take part in these illegal rallies. We intend to continue to make arrests,” said Chief Nader, Prince George’s County Police.
 
Prince George's County Crime Solvers is offering rewards of up to $500 for information about an illegal vehicle takeover before it occurs. Anyone with information 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). You can remain anonymous.
 
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PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Brandywine

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash in Brandywine. The deceased driver is 60-year-old Tony Andrea Johnson of Brandywine.

On March 14, 2026, at approximately 6:05 pm, officers responded to a crash at Brandywine Road at Letcher Road involving two vehicles. Johnson died at the scene. The second involved driver suffered injuries not considered life-threatening.

The preliminary investigation suggests Johnson was traveling northbound on Brandywine Road, when for reasons now under investigation, he appears to have lost control of his vehicle. His vehicle ultimately collided with the second vehicle.

If you have information on this collision and would like to speak to an investigator, please call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

Anyone with information may also 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 26-0013109.
 
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PGPD Officer & Two Former Officers Charged

The Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office charged one current and two former Prince George’s County police officers. Corporal Timothy Green is charged with two counts of misconduct in office and one count of conspiracy to commit misconduct. Former officer Sierra Alston is charged with one count of misconduct in office and three counts of conspiracy to commit misconduct. Former officer Gerald Briscoe is charged with four counts of misconduct in office and one count of conspiracy to commit misconduct.
 
Alston and Briscoe joined the PGPD in 2023. Alston was initially suspended in October of 2024. Briscoe was suspended in March of 2025. Green was suspended in June of 2025.
 
Alston separated from the agency in December 2025. Briscoe separated from the department in February 2026. Green joined the agency in 2015. He is currently on military leave.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Lanham

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision which recently occurred in Lanham. The deceased pedestrian is 79-year-old Becky Lynn Steele of Greenbelt.

On March 3, 2026, at approximately 6:55 pm, officers responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Annapolis Road at Ellerbie Street. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment where she died on March 7, 2026.
 
The preliminary investigation revealed a driver struck the victim in the eastbound lanes of Annapolis Road. The driver remained on the scene and was not injured.
 
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

Anyone with information may also 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 26-0011597.
 

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PGPD Charges Suspect With Sexually Assaulting Multiple Women; Suspect Linked to Cases in Several Jurisdictions

Timothy Valentin

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged a man with sexually assaulting multiple women over a two-year span. The suspect is 30-year-old Timothy Valentin of Fort Washington. He goes by the aliases “Rico” and “Teo”. He is currently in custody in Alexandria, VA, where he also faces charges.

In late January 2026, the Alexandria Police Department contacted the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Crime Division – Sexual Assault Unit regarding Valentin. APD’s investigation identified potential cases in Prince George’s County. The PGPD immediately launched an extensive investigation which has now resulted in charges against Valentin in connection with six survivors in our county. The survivors are all adults. The crimes took place in various locations in Prince George’s County between 2024 and 2025. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect met the women he targeted on dating apps or in person. During a date, the survivor would consume alcohol and once incapacitated, the suspect would sexually assault her.

PGPD detectives stand ready to speak to any additional survivors who may have been assaulted by Valentin or have information relevant to our active investigation. Please call the Sexual Assault Unit at 301-772-4908.  

Anyone with information may also 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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Missing Man Found

 Update 3/6/26: Mr. Robbins has been safely located.

Dereck Robbins

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 69-year-old Dereck Robbins. Mr. Robbins was last seen on March 5, 2026, at approximately 11:30 am in the 2000 block of Ray Leonard Road in Landover.

Mr. Robbins is approximately 5'6" tall and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a Redskins jacket and black pants. 

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 Riverdale Area

Homicide Unit detectives are actively investigating a fatal shooting in the Riverdale area. The victim is 42-year-old Francisco Martinez Enriquez of no fixed address. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

 

On March 3, 2026, at approximately 6:50 pm, the victim’s body was located outside in the 6800 block of Patterson Street. On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the victim’s cause of death to be a gunshot wound and the manner of death a homicide.

 

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

 

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please 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 26-0010838.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Oxon Hill

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Friday morning in Oxon Hill. The deceased driver is 24-year-old Alex Rodriquez Hines of Bryans Road.

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 4:30 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Indian Head Highway and the Capital Beltway.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Indian Head Highway approaching the Capital Beltway overpass. For reasons still under investigation, that vehicle struck Hine’s southbound vehicle. Hines was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

Anyone with information may also 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 26-0010050.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Fort Washington

Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning in Fort Washington. The victim is 31-year-old Tyrone Gantt of Washington D.C.

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 2:35 am, officers responded to the 9500 block of Livingston Road for a shooting. Once on scene, they located Gantt suffering from a gunshot wound(s). Despite lifesaving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

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

 

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please 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 26-0009603.

 

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Missing Woman Found

Update 2/24/26: Ms. Jones has been safely located. 

Dianne Jones

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing woman. She is identified as 79-year-old Dianne Jones. Ms. Jones was last seen in the 4100 block of Vine Street in Capitol Heights on February 22, 2026, at approximately 8:30 am.

She is a Black female, who is approximately 5'3" tall and 153 pounds. She was last seen wearing a orange and pink sweatshirt, brown leather coat, and tan sweatpants.  

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

Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The victim is 45-year-old David Downs of Capitol Heights.
 
On February 23, 2026, at approximately 11:20 am, officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike for a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
 
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s).
 
If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512.  
 
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PGPD Charges Two Suspects Who Participated in an Illegal Car Rally

Gus William Roth

Blake Matthew Miller

The Prince George’s County Police Department charged two men from Pennsylvania who participated in an illegal car rally in Prince George’s County. The suspects are 23-year-old Blake Miller of East Berlin, PA, and 22-year-old Gus Roth of Hanover, PA.

From approximately 10:00 PM on February 21, 2026, through the early morning of February 22, 2026, PGPD officers and multiple agency resources took part in a joint operation with the Maryland State Police and additional regional partner agencies targeting illegal car rallies. Multiple gatherings were disrupted or prevented altogether in Prince George’s County and neighboring jurisdictions.

An occupant in a participating car was observed swapping license plates. Despite this effort to conceal the car, officers soon located it on Allentown Road. As officers approached, the driver, Miller, attempted to flee and struck multiple cars. He then tried to run away but was quickly apprehended. The passenger, Roth, attempted to flee but was also taken into custody. Officers located a weapon and ammunition inside the car.

 

 

Miller is facing multiple traffic-related offenses. Roth is charged in connection with the firearm. The car was impounded.

 “These arrests reinforce our consistent message that illegal car rallies are extremely dangerous and will not be tolerated. Additionally, Maryland State Police made two separate arrests involving a firearm during this operation. Together, the PGPD and our partner agencies will continue to enforce laws against illegal car rallies. My message is loud and clear: do not come into Prince George’s County or any of our neighboring jurisdictions and engage in this dangerous and illegal behavior. These car rallies cause havoc in our streets and take police resources out of our community. I encourage county residents and our media partners to follow these cases through the entire judicial process,” said PGPD Chief George Nader.

In addition to the arrests of Miller and Roth, PGPD conducted a total of eight traffic stops, impounded two vehicles, and issued 15 citations.

 

Prince George's County Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $500 for information that helps prevent an illegal car rally before it can occur. Anyone with information 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). You can remain anonymous.

 

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