PGPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Shooting

 

Johnathan Howard

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month in Fort Washington. The suspect is 41-year-old Jonathan Tyrone Howard of Fort Washington. He is charged with the murder of 37-year-old Craig Demarco Jackson of Temple Hills.

On December 19, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 6700 block of Botetourt Drive. Officers located Jackson outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He died a short time later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect shot the victim during an argument. Jackson and Howard were known to each other.

Howard is charged with first- and second-degree murder and additional charges. He is currently in custody at 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.

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 25-0070125.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The deceased passenger of one of the involved vehicles is 49-year-old Laura Johnson of Laurel.

On December 19, 2025, at approximately 11:40 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Annapolis Road and Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a driver was traveling westbound along Annapolis Road when their vehicle, for reasons currently under investigation, struck the vehicle traveling eastbound that the victim was in. The driver, along with a passenger and Johnson, were all transported to a hospital with what were initially considered non-life-threatening injuries. Johnson died at the hospital. The involved driver remained on scene.

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 25-0070185.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Landover

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a pedestrian collision that has now become fatal. The deceased pedestrian is 63-year-old Audrey Louise Perry of Landover. She died from her injuries on December 20, 2025.
 
On December 14, 2025, at approximately 6:45 PM, officers responded to the 7700 block of Landover Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. Once on scene, they located Perry in the roadway suffering from trauma. The driver involved remained at the scene and was not injured.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver was traveling eastbound on Landover Road, for reasons currently under investigation, struck Ms. Perry, who was attempting to cross the roadway.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact 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 incident number PP25121400001297.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Fort Washington

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a murder that occurred early Friday morning in Fort Washington. The victim is 37-year-old Craig Demarco Jackson of Temple Hills.

On December 19, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, officers responded to the 6700 block of Botetourt Drive for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he later died. 

Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may 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 25-0070125.

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