PGPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Town of Riverdale Park

 

Noe Castillo-Mendez

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit assumed the investigation into a recent fatal shooting in the town of Riverdale Park. PGPD detectives charged 34-year-old Noe Castillo-Mendez of Riverdale Park with the murder of 44-year-old Dolores Leiva Hernandez of Riverdale Park.

 

On July 30, 2026, at approximately 10:15 pm, officers were notified of a shooting in an apartment in the 5400 block of Kenilworth Terrace. Officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He died at the scene.

 

The suspect was taken into custody a short time after the fatal shooting. He is charged with second degree murder and related charges. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect and victim were known to each other. The motive of the shooting is under investigation.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the town of Riverdale Park.

 

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0040514.

 

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Missing Man Found

8/3/26 UPDATE: Mr. Grey has been located and is in good health. Thank you to everyone who helped.

Nathaniel Grey

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 50-year-old Nathaniel Grey. He was last seen in the 4900 block of Lasalle Road in Hyattsville on August 1, 2026, at approximately 7:00 pm.

Mr. Grey is a Black male, 5'5" tall and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a hospital gown and in a wheelchair.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Beltsville

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Beltsville. The deceased motorcycle rider is 43-year-old Monday Williams of Silver Spring.

On July 25, 2026, at approximately 10:35 am, officers responded to the area of Cherry Hill Road and Sellman Road. Williams was transported to a hospital for treatment where he died later that evening. The driver of the involved pickup truck was not injured.

 

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of this collision.

 

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

 

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0039468.

 

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Dayvon Gordon in Custody for 2020 Murder of Andre Cox Jr.

                                                             (Arrest Photo) 
                                     Dayvon Gordon

The suspect wanted for the 2020 murder of 22-year-old Andre Cox Jr. in Landover is now in custody. The suspect, 34-year-old Dayvon Gordon, was arrested in Washington, DC, Tuesday evening.

 

On October 27, 2020, officers responded to the 3200 block of 75th Avenue for a shooting. The victim was located outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and died a short time later. An arrest warrant for Gordon was obtained shortly after the murder. Extensive efforts over the years to locate him were unsuccessful. The PGPD, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the victim’s parents recently made a public plea for information in the search for Gordon. 

                                             (Photo of Gordon Prior to Arrest)

 

Through various investigative techniques, the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit, which is part of the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, located and arrested Gordon on Tuesday. The PGPD is grateful to the Metropolitan Police Department for its assistance with the arrest.

 

“In addition to our tremendous law enforcement partners, the PGPD is also appreciative of members of the media and the community for assisting us by sharing information on our years-long search for Gordon. It took each component to finally bring this murder suspect into custody. Hopefully this arrest brings some comfort to Andre’s still grieving family,” said Chief George Nader, Prince George’s County Police Department.

 

Gordon 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. The motive for the murder remains under investigation.

 

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

 

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