PGPD Investigating Homicide in City of Glenarden

Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday morning in the city of Glenarden. The victim is 37-year-old Matthew Hinkle of Glenarden. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. 

On January 25, 2026, at approximately 5:10 am, Glenarden Police Department officers responded to the 7900 block of Glenarden Parkway for reports of an unresponsive person. Once on scene, they located the victim outside suffering from trauma. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.
 
Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). 
 
The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the city of Glenarden.
 
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 26-0004646.
 
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Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Shooting in Suitland

                                                 Joshua Dawson

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect in connection with a recent murder in Suitland. The suspect is 32-year-old Joshua Dawson of Suitland. He’s charged with the murder of 32-year-old Brandon Foulks of Suitland.

On January 18, 2026, at approximately 11:20 am, officers responded to the 3900 block of Suitland Road for a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified Dawson as the suspect. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an argument. Dawson and Foulks are known to each other.

With the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Myrtle Beach Police Department (SC), he was taken into custody in South Carolina where he remains pending extradition. The suspect is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges.

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512.

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 26-0003352.

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PGPD Arrests Suspect in Landover Fatal Shooting

                                       Michael Brand

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month in Landover. The suspect is 43-year-old John Michael Brand of White Plains, MD. He is charged with the murder of 60-year-old Constance Miller of no fixed address.

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 11:35 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 3100 block of 75th Avenue. Officers located Miller outside suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries where she died on January 16, 2026.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an argument. Brand and Miller were known to each other.

Brand is charged with first-degree murder. The PGPD thanks the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance in this investigation.

If you have information on this case 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 26-0001534.

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PGPD Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting Involving Tow Truck Company Employee

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit is investigating a non-fatal shooting Wednesday night involving a tow truck company employee.

 

On January 21, 2026, at approximately 9:40 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 4800 block of Addison Road in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Officers located a man in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. Preliminarily, his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

 

The preliminary investigation suggests the man who had been shot approached two tow truck company employees in the parking lot. During an argument over a possible tow, the man sprayed both employees with OC spray. One of the employees then shot the man.

 

Gun Crimes Unit detectives are in consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding this active investigation. At this time, no one has been charged in connection with the incident.

 

If you have information and would like to speak to a Gun Crimes Unit detective, please call 301-772-8960. 

 

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 26-0004046.

 

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