Suspect in Custody for Armed Robbery of Two Hotels

Rodney Knight

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit arrested a man linked to the armed robberies of two hotels. He’s 31-year-old Rodney Knight of Upper Marlboro.

The preliminary investigation revealed Knight robbed a hotel in the 9400 block of Largo Drive West in Upper Marlboro on September 24, 2022. He’s also charged with robbing another hotel in the 6300 block of Oxon Hill Road on September 19, 2022.

Through various investigative techniques, Knight was identified as the suspect and has been taken into custody.

Anyone with information on these cases is asked to call 301-516-2830.

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.

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Robbery Unit Detectives Identify & Arrest Suspect in String of Commercial Armed Robberies

James Kareen Day

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit identified and arrested a man in connection with four recent armed robberies and attempted armed robberies at county businesses. He is 40-year-old James Kareen Day of Jessup, MD.

 Day is charged with four cases dating back to December of 2022:

*February 12, 2023: attempted armed robbery of business in the 3600 block of Branch Avenue, Temple Hills

*February 5, 2023: armed robbery of business in the 4700 block of Allentown Road, Suitland

*February 4, 2023: attempted armed robbery of business in the 5400 block of Silver Hill Road, District Heights

*December 23, 2022: armed robbery of business in the 4900 block of Silver Hill Road, Suitland

In each of these incidents, Day demanded money at gunpoint. Through various investigative techniques, Day was identified as the suspect. He was indicted on March 16, 2023. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Anyone with information on these cases is asked to call 301-516-2830.

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.

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Fatal Shooting Under Investigation

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal shooting. The victim is 33-year-old Richard Bentley. His last known address is in Alexandria, VA. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. 

On March 20, 2023, at approximately 2:10 am, officers responded to the 6200 block of Atwood Street in District Heights for a welfare check. Officers located the victim lying in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene.

 

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

 

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

 

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 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 23-0016656. 

 

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PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Landover

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place Sunday evening in Landover. The deceased driver is 28-year-old Jibrell Moore of Capitol Heights. 

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 6:55 pm, officers responded to the 1000 block of Hill Road for a collision.

The preliminary investigation revealed Moore was traveling southbound on Hill Road, when for reasons now under investigation, he lost control of his vehicle and struck a parked car. The force of the crash caused the parked car to strike a second parked car. Both parked vehicles were unoccupied. Moore was pronounced dead on the scene. 

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 23-0016611.   

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