Friday, May 29, 2026

Suspect in Custody in Connection With Fatal Shooting in Town of Capitol Heights

Roland Andre Carter, Jr.

A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the town of Capitol Heights is in custody. He is 20-year-old Roland Andre Carter, Jr., of no fixed address. He’s charged with the murder of 19-year-old Ky-Mari Bowman of Waldorf.

 

On February 4, 2026, at approximately 3:20 pm, officers responded to the 500 block of Abel Avenue for a shooting. Once on scene, they located Bowman outside suffering from gunshot wound(s). He died a short time later at a hospital.

 

Through various investigative techniques, Homicide Unit detectives identified Carter as the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant. On Wednesday, United States Park Police officers arrested Carter in Washington, DC, during an unrelated stop.

 

The preliminary investigation suggests the shooting stemmed from a dispute. The suspect and victim were known to each other.

 

Carter is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He remains in custody in Washington, DC, pending extradition to Prince George’s County. This remains an active investigation. Investigators are working to locate and arrest a second suspect.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides in the Town of Capitol Heights.

 

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 26-0005947.

 

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PGPD Charges & Arrests Two Suspects in Oxon Hill Fatal Shooting

India Stroman
  
Orlando Edwards

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged two suspects in connection with a murder in Oxon Hill in February. The two suspects are 20-year-old Orlando Edwards and 21-year-old India Stroman. They are both from Washington, DC. Edwards and Stroman are charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Ricardo Lee Vance of Oxon Hill.

 

On February 3, 2026, at approximately 9:15 pm, officers responded to the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road for a shooting. Once on scene, they located Vance outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified the suspects and obtained arrest warrants. The PGPD’s Fugitive Unit, which is part of the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, located and arrested both suspects on Thursday.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting stemmed from a dispute. The suspects and victim did not know each other.

 

The suspects are each charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. They are both in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

 

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 26-0005824.

 

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Bank Robbery Suspect in Custody

 

Kevin Hitch


The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit charged the suspect wanted for robbing a bank in Forestville earlier this month. The suspect is 52-year-old Kevin Hitch of Upper Marlboro. Hitch turned himself in Wednesday night several hours after the department released his image. We thank everyone who shared his photos on social media, the community, as well as members of the news media.



On May 18, 2026, at approximately 9:45 am, Hitch walked into the bank in the 3400 block of Donnell Drive. Once at the counter, he passed a note to an employee demanding cash. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was hurt.

 

Hitch is charged with armed robbery, second-degree assault, and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

 

If you’d like to speak to the Strategic Investigations Division’s Robbery Unit, please call 301-516-2830.

 

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 26-002626.

 

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

PGPD Releases Video & Images of Bank Robbery Suspect


The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the man who robbed a bank in Forestville. A cash reward is available for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
 
On May 18, 2026, at approximately 9:45 am, the suspect walked into the bank in the 3400 block of Donnell Drive. Once at the counter, he passed a note to an employee demanding cash. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was hurt.

Bank Robbery Suspect

The suspect has unique tattoos on both arms that could help identify him.
 
Right Arm Tattoo
 
Left Arm Tattoo

If anyone has information that could help identify the suspect, they are urged to call the Strategic Investigations Division’s Robbery Unit at 301-516-2830.
 
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 26-0026263.
 
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