Chief Aziz to Join County Executive Alsobrooks for Crime Community Conversation

Update April 12, 2022: The event is at full capacity for in-person attendance. Those who cannot attend, but will tune in virtually can send questions in advance to OCR@co.pg.md.us

This Thursday evening, Chief Malik Aziz will join County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for a community conversation focused on the efforts to address crime in the county. This event will take place in Suitland and will also feature Prince George’s County Police Division Commanders, Hope in Action partners and community leaders.

 

In addition to offering an overview of current crime trends and the countywide efforts to keep Prince Georgians safe, community members will have an opportunity to ask questions of both the County Executive and the Police Chief.

 

“We are hoping for a full house on Thursday and for residents across the county to watch us live online. This will be a unique opportunity to hear directly from residents about their concerns and to share with them what their police department and county leadership are doing to combat crime,” said Chief Malik Aziz.

 

Registration is required for the event and we are nearing capacity. For those who are interested in attending, please register at https://bity.ly/CrimeSummitPGC

 

Once the event is at capacity for in-person attendance, residents can also watch a live stream of the event at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4yULbQ2_f0

 

Detectives Obtain Arrest Warrant for Suspect Wanted for Suitland Homicide

 

Malique Harden

The Homicide Unit obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted in a fatal shooting in Suitland in February. Detectives identified and charged 21-year-old Malique Harden of Suitland. He’s charged with the murder of 58-year-old Michael Hawkins of Washington DC. Anyone with information on Harden’s whereabouts is urged to call detectives or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered.

 On February 27, 2022, at approximately 12:10 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3800 block of St. Barnabas Road for a report of a shooting. They discovered Hawkins unresponsive in an apartment suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. 

 

The preliminary investigation revealed Harden shot and killed Hawkins during a robbery at the apartment. Harden is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges.  

 

If anyone has information on Harden’s whereabouts, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.

 Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), 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 22-0009582. 

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Suitland Fatal Shooting Under Investigation

 

Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a man Thursday evening in Suitland. The victim is 29-year-old Saquan Burnett of Suitland. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.  

On April 7, 2022, at approximately 5:35 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of Silver Park Drive for a shooting. The victim was located inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

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

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.  

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may also 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 22-0015136.  

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Bajo Investigación Mortal Tiroteo en Suitland

Detectives de la Unidad de Homicidios buscan identificar y arrestar al sospechoso(s) que mató a tiros a un individuo el jueves en la tarde en Suitland. La víctima fue identificada como Saquan Burnett, de 29 años y vecino de Suitland. Se está ofreciendo una recompensa de hasta $25,000 por información conducente a un arresto y acusación en este caso.

El 7 de abril de 2022, a eso de las 5:35 pm, oficiales de patrulla acudieron a la cuadra 3500 de Silver Park Drive tras recibir información sobre un tiroteo. Estos hallaron a la víctima con múltiples heridas de bala, dentro de un vehículo. A este le declararon muerto en la escena.

Nuestros detectives buscan identificar al sospechoso(s) y establecer cuál fue el motivo.

Pedimos que quien tenga información relevante a esta investigación, por favor llame a nuestros detectives 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). Por favor refiérase al caso 22-0015136.

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Investigators Release Details of Vehicles Possibly Connected to Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Forestville

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is asking for the community’s assistance with an active investigation into a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Forestville last month. The deceased pedestrian is 64-year-old Jeannette Diggs of Forestville. 

 On March 15, 2022, at approximately 8:35 pm, patrol officers were called to the 3300 block of Walters Lane for a report of a pedestrian collision. Once on scene, they discovered Diggs unresponsive in the roadway. She was pronounced deceased a short time later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation suggests multiple vehicles may have struck Diggs as she crossed the street. Investigators are looking for two vehicles that may be involved. One is described as a newer model, two-door, red Mercedes. The second is a silver four-door Cadillac. These vehicles could have had front end damage, focused on their driver’s sides.   

Investigators would like to identify these vehicles and speak to their drivers to determine involvement.

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

 Callers who wish to remain anonymous may also 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 22-0012767.

 

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