PGPD Investigating City of Seat Pleasant Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting

Prince George’s County Police Detectives with our Criminal Investigation Division along with the Special Investigation Response Team of our Internal Affairs Division are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving an on-duty City of Seat Pleasant police officer.  

Preliminarily, on January 17^th around 3:45pm, a City of Seat Pleasant police officer conducted a traffic stop on Central Avenue near East Capitol Street.  The officer exited his patrol car and as he was approaching the stopped driver’s window, the driver sped off.  There was a very brief pursuit which the officer called off, but then saw the vehicle turn down a dead-end street. The officer followed, stopped his patrol car, got out and retreated to the rear of his patrol vehicle, then began to give the driver loud verbal commands.  At that time, the driver ignored his commands and accelerated, fleeing the area.  For reasons which remain under investigation, the officer discharged his service weapon multiple times.  There was another gun later located near the scene of the incident.  Our detectives are working to determine whether it is connected to the case.      

Today, our detectives located and recovered the involved-citizen’s vehicle in Northeast DC.  We are still working to identify and locate the driver.  It is unknown if the driver was injured in the shooting.   

For information about the employment status and related information about the involved-officer, please refer to a statement from the City of Seat Pleasant Police Department which can be located at seatpleasantmd.gov  

If you have information in this case, please call our Internal Affairs Division at 301-856-2660 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Prince George’s County 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.)

PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Capitol Heights

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Capitol Heights. The victim is 39-year-old Akil Nesby of 58th Street in Northeast Washington, DC.

On January16th, at approximately 8:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the area of Central Avenue and Hampton Park Boulevard for a collision involving a pedestrian. The officers located the pedestrian, Nesby, suffering from critical injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The preliminary investigation reveals the involved SUV was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue toward Hampton Park Boulevard in the left lane. The victim was walking on Central Avenue in a vehicle travel lane when he was struck. Investigators are working to determine why he was in the roadway. The involved driver remained on the scene.

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.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Lanham

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash in Lanham on Wednesday. The victim is 75-year-old Victoria Hamilton of Bald Hill Road in Mitchellville.

 On January 16^th, at about 8:00 am, patrol officers were called to Martin Luther King Jr. Highway at Whitfield Chapel Road for a crash involving two cars.

 The preliminary investigation reveals Hamilton was traveling westbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. The second involved car was heading eastbound and was attempting to make a left turn onto Whitfield Chapel Road. The two cars collided in the intersection. Investigators are working to determine which driver had the right of way. Hamilton was taken to the hospital where she died of her injuries. The second driver suffered serious injuries.

 Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s 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.)

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Shoe Store Theft Investigation

We are working to identify this suspect in connection with a theft at a shoe store in Lanham. The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect stole from the business in the 9300 block of Annapolis Road on December 13^th. Several pieces of clothing were taken during the theft. If you recognize this suspect, please call 301-390-2160 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Residential Burglary

 

We would also like to track down and arrest these two suspects. They’re linked to a burglary of a home in Fort Washington on January 7th. The preliminary investigation reveals two male suspects broke into the basement of the home and attempted to steal a safe. Detectives believe a female suspect was acting as a getaway driver. Anyone who has information on this case is asked to please call 301-749-5064. 

Gas Station Robbery

Robbery Unit detectives are investigating a robbery at a gas station in Brandywine on January 12^th. The suspect targeted the business in the 15800 block of Crain Highway around 10:15 pm. The suspect pulled out a gun and demanded money. We are offering a cash reward in connection with this case. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Please call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Convenience Store Robbery

                                       

And finally, this masked suspect is wanted for an armed robbery at a convenience store on January 11^th in the 4800 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights. The suspect entered the store, brandished a handgun, and demanded money from the register. Please take a close look at these pictures and call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS with any information. There is a cash reward available.