PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-And-Run in Oxon Hill

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred early Friday morning in Temple Hills. The identity of the pedestrian, a male, will be released once his family is located and notified.

 

On August 1, 2025, at approximately 3:30 am, officers responded to the area of Branch Avenue and Woods Way for a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. He died on the scene.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed that the involved driver struck the pedestrian while traveling southbound on Branch Avenue. The driver did not remain on the scene. Investigators believe the striking vehicle is a dark colored Honda Civic that likely sustained front-end damage.

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

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 25-0042352.

 

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PGPD Arrest Suspect in Connection to 2023 Fatal Shooting

Stephon Johnson

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting in August of 2023 in Clinton. The suspect is 18-year-old Stephon Johnson of District Heights. He is charged with the murder of 16-year-old Robert Isiah Walker of Clinton.

On August 12, 2023, at approximately 2:40 am, officers responded to a gas station in the 9800 block of Piscataway Road for the report of a shooting. Walker was located inside of the business suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Johnson is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

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PGPD Arrests Suspect for the Murder of His Roommate

Ricardo Cortez O’Neal

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested a man in connection with the murder of his roommate in February. The suspect is 33-year-old Ricardo Cortez O’Neal of Washington, DC. He’s charged with the murder of 49-year-old Jamil Offutt of Capitol Heights.

On February 13, 2025, Landover District III officers responded to the 6900 block of Valley Park Road in unincorporated Capitol Heights for a physical dispute between tenants. Upon arrival, they found the victim in the basement unconscious and suffering from trauma. Offutt was transported to a hospital where he died on February 22, 2025.

The Homicide Unit was notified and assumed the investigation into his death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner concluded Offutt's death resulted from blunt force trauma and ultimately ruled it a homicide. Detectives arrested the suspect on July 29, 2025.

He is charged with second degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and additional charges and is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.  

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512.

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PGPD Charges Swim Instructor With Sexual Assaulting Children

 

Tyler Wang'Ombe-Gichuru

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit (CVAA) charged a man with sexually assaulting two children whom he was teaching to swim. The suspect is 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru of Silver Spring.

On July 22, 2025, a relative of the two victims contacted the Prince George’s County Police Department to report the suspect sexually assaulted the two children, both under the age of 10, during a swim lesson. The preliminary investigation revealed the victims’ family hired the suspect to provide the private swim lessons. The sexual assaults occurred at a community center in Upper Marlboro on July 22, 2025. The suspect is not an employee of the community center.  

Wang’Ombe-Gichuru faces multiple charges to include two counts of second degree rape – child under 13, assault and multiple additional sexual offenses. He is currently in custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

At this time, the suspect is only charged in connection with this case. During this investigation, CVAA detectives learned the suspect first met the victims’ family at a trampoline park in Laurel where the suspect works. This remains an active investigation.

 

CVAA detectives would like to speak to anyone with information on this suspect or who believes they may have been victimized by him in Prince George’s County. You may reach a CVAA detective by calling 301-772-4930. 

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 25-0040196.

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