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.  
 
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 26-0009288.
 
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