Suspect in Custody for February Fatal Shooting

Charles Edwards

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man for a fatal shooting in February. The suspect is 27-year-old Charles Edwards of Hyattsville. He’s charged with murdering 17-year-old Daiwo Flomo of Riverdale.

On February 11, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am, officers responded to the 7200 block of Parkwood Street in the town of Landover Hills. Officers located the victim inside of a car suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting occurred at the intersection of Fairwood Road and Parkwood Street just outside the town of Landover Hills. Following the shooting, the victim, who was driving a car, drove to the 7200 block of Parkwood Street where he crashed. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect followed the victim’s vehicle in order to confront the occupants who had just approached the suspect as he sat in his car. While following the victim’s car, the suspect opened fire, striking and killing the victim. The suspect and victim were not known to each other.

 

Edwards is charged with first degree murder and additional charges. He is in custody at the Department of Corrections.

 

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation 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.) Please refer to case 23-0008579.

 

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Suspects Grab Gaming Chips From MGM National Harbor

Prince George’s County Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals who took gaming chips at the MGM National Harbor.

On April 22, 2023, at approximately 1:40 pm, the PGPD’s National Harbor Unit was notified of a theft that occurred at the MGM National Harbor in the 100 block of MGM National Avenue in Oxon Hill. The investigation revealed the pictured suspects entered the casino, grabbed the gaming chips, and then fled.

If anyone has information on their identity, they are urged to call 301-749-5064.

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 23-0023837. A cash reward is available.

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PGPD Fugitive Squad Takes Suspect Into Custody

Josyah Brown

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Fugitive Squad arrested a man for reckless endangerment at a restaurant.  He is 24-year-old Josyah Brown of Washington, DC.

On April 4, 2023, at approximately 1:25am, officers responded to a restaurant in the 2900 block of Colebrooke Drive in Hillcrest Heights for a vehicle crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed Brown assaulted an employee inside the business. Brown then drove his tow truck into the building after attempting to hit the victim with the vehicle before fleeing the scene.

Through various investigative techniques, Brown was identified as the suspect and has been taken into custody. He is charged with first- and second-degree assault as well as malicious destruction of property.

Anyone with information on these cases is asked to call 301-749-5064.

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 number 23-0019829. 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Town of Morningside

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in the Town of Morningside. The deceased pedestrian is 77-year-old Sally McCoy of Suitland. 

On April 20, 2023, at approximately 3:10 pm, officers responded to the 6500 block of Suitland Road. The preliminary investigation revealed a driver traveling southbound on Suitland Road struck McCoy in the roadway as she attempted to cross the street. McCoy was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene and was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all fatal crashes that occur within the town of Morningside.

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. Please refer to case number 23-0023420.    

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