PGPD Announces Graduation of Academy Session 154

The Prince George’s County Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Session 154 from the Prince George's County Police Department’s Police Training Academy.

Of the 38 graduates, 23 will join us here at the Prince George’s County Police Department. The remaining 15 will join the ranks of multiple partner law enforcement agencies within the county.

We congratulate the members of Session 154, as well as their family and friends, and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments!

When:   Friday, March 20, 2026

Time:    2:00 pm

Where:  First Baptist Church of Glenarden

              600 Watkins Park Drive             

              Upper Marlboro, MD

PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Moped

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a moped. The deceased moped rider is 28-year-old Edwin Castillo-Jiminez of Hyattsville.
 
On March 14, 2026, at approximately 10:20 pm, officers responded to the area of Bladensburg Road at 40^th Place in Brentwood. Castillo-Jiminez was transported to a hospital where he died of his injuries on March 17, 2026.
 
The preliminary investigation suggests, for reasons now under investigation, Castillo-Jiminez lost control of his moped and collided with a pickup truck. No one inside of the truck was hurt.

If you have information on this crash and would like to speak to an investigator, please 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 26-0013144.
 
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PGPD Investigating Armed Robbery at Convenience Store; Employee Stabbed by Suspects

The Robbery Unit is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects who robbed a Fort Washington business and critically injured an employee. A cash reward is available for information leading to arrests and indictments in this case.

On March 7, 2026, at approximately 1:50 am, three male suspects targeted the convenience store in the 7000 block of Allentown Road. During the robbery, one of the suspects stabbed an employee causing critical injuries.

 

If you recognize the suspects in these photos or have information relevant to the case and would like to speak to an investigator, please call the Robbery Unit at 301-516-2830.

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 26-0011533.

 

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PGPD Arrests Driver Following Illegal Car Rally With Stolen Gun in Car

 

Diego Emmanuel Guerra

Officers assigned to the District VI – Beltsville station arrested and charged a driver from Virginia who participated in an illegal car rally this weekend in the unincorporated section of Laurel. During a traffic stop, officers located a loaded firearm in his car. The weapon had been reported stolen. The suspect is 20-year-old Diego Emmanuel Guerra of Woodbridge, VA.
 
On March 13, 2026, at approximately 11:30 pm, officers responded to the 14400 block of Cherry Lane for the report of an illegal car rally. Officers observed approximately 100 vehicles taking part and subsequently dispersed the rally. Officers stopped one vehicle nearby which was being driven by Guerra. The gun recovered from inside of the car had been reported stolen out of Texas.

The suspect is charged with multiple handgun charges to include being in possession of a loaded handgun and being in possession of a stolen firearm.

He was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.
 
"This arrest again reinforces this agency’s unwavering message that illegal car rallies are dangerous. In this case, we recovered a gun that had been reported stolen. Do not come into our jurisdiction and take part in these illegal rallies. We intend to continue to make arrests,” said Chief Nader, Prince George’s County Police.
 
Prince George's County Crime Solvers is offering rewards of up to $500 for information about an illegal vehicle takeover before it occurs. Anyone with information may 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.
 
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