PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle on Saturday in Temple Hills. The identity of the deceased rider will be released once his name is confirmed and his family is notified.

On June 3, 2023, at approximately 3:45 pm, officers responded to the area of Branch Avenue and Curtis Drive. 

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the victim, who was riding a motorcycle, was heading southbound on Branch Avenue when he attempted to make a U-turn into the northbound lanes. The involved driver was heading northbound on Branch Avenue and collided with the motorcycle in the intersection. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he later died. The driver of the involved vehicle was not injured.

 

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

 

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case number PP23060300001636.   

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Lanham

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian Sunday night in Lanham. The deceased pedestrian’s name will be released once his family is located and notified.

On June 4, 2023, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers responded to the 9400 block of Lanham Severn Road for a crash involving a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation revealed a driver struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. The striking driver did not initially remain on the scene. Approximately three hours after the collision, officers in the area who were searching for the involved vehicle were approached by an adult female who identified herself as the driver. The involved vehicle was then located.

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

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case number PP23060400002458.     

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Homicide Unit Charges Mother & Daughter in Connection With Murder of Grandmother in Landover

 

Candace Craig

Salia Hardy

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a mother and daughter in connection with a murder inside of the family’s Landover home. The suspects are 44-year-old Candace Craig and 19-year-old Salia Hardy. Based on the preliminary investigation, the victim in this case is believed to be 71-year-old Margaret Craig of Landover. Candace Craig is Ms. Margaret Craig’s daughter. Hardy is her granddaughter.

 

On June 2, 2023, at approximately 1:35 pm, Division III Landover station patrol officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Hill Road for a welfare check. A 911 caller advised he had not communicated with Margaret Craig for several days and was worried for her welfare. Candace Craig answered the door and allowed patrol officers access to the home to search for Margaret Craig. When the officers entered the basement, they immediately smelled the odor of decomposition.  The Homicide and Evidence Units were notified and assumed the investigation.

 

Based on additional evidence gathered at the home, as well as multiple interviews, the preliminary investigation suggests Candace Craig murdered her mother on May 23, 2023. The following day, Hardy helped her mother attempt to dispose of the remains.

 

“The detectives of the Homicide Unit will ensure a thorough investigation is conducted and that both suspects are held accountable for their cruel and criminal behavior,” said Major David Blazer, Commander, Major Crimes Division.   

 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will confirm the victim’s identity and attempt to identify the cause of death. The motive remains under investigation.

 

Candace Craig is charged with first and second degree murder. Salia Hardy is charged with accessory after the fact. Both are in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.   

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Camp Springs

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Friday morning in Camp Springs. The deceased driver is 18-year-old Leyah Ellis of Clinton. 

On June 2, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am, officers were on routine patrol in the 4700 block of Auth Place when they located a single vehicle collision. Officers immediately went to check for victims where they located Ellis. 

Preliminary investigation revealed the victim was traveling eastbound on Auth Place when for reasons now under investigation she lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. The cause of the collision is under investigation.  

 

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

     

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