Off-Duty Officer Suspended Following Arrest

A Prince George’s County Police officer is suspended with pay following his arrest early this morning. Police Officer Charles Williams Jr. is charged with second-degree assault in Charles County.

The preliminary details reveal Williams struck a Charles County Sheriff’s deputy during a call for a domestic dispute at his home in Charles County, at approximately 1:00 am. The deputy was not injured.

Police Officer Charles Williams Jr. joined the department in 2015. He is currently assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.

Any questions about the charges against Police Officer Williams should be directed to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Laurel

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal four-vehicle collision that occurred in Laurel on Monday. The deceased driver of one of the involved vehicles is 28- year-old Stephanie Johnstone of Harwood, MD.

On May 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm, officers responded to a collision in the 11200 block of Laurel Bowie Road involving four vehicles. Once on scene, they located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed that one vehicle was entering a curve in the road and collided with another vehicle causing a chain reaction. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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

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 24-0024972.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Temple Hills

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday night in Temple Hills. The victim is 22-year-old Louis Smith Jr. of Greenbelt. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

 

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 11:20 pm, officers responded to the 2600 block of Southern Avenue for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located Smith inside a stairwell suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Suitland

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred in Suitland on Sunday. The deceased passenger of one of the involved vehicles is 25-year-old Tyrone Allen Jr. of Washington D.C.

 On May 5, 2024, at approximately 3:55 pm, officers responded to a collision in the 3600 block of Silver Hill Road involving a sedan and pickup truck. Allen Jr. was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. The injuries sustained by the involved drivers and other passengers were not considered life-threatening.

The preliminary investigation revealed that both vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of Silver Hill Road. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

 At the time of the collision, information was provided that one or more of the occupants within the sedan were suffering from suspected gunshot wounds. However, medical personnel confirmed that the occupants of the sedan did not sustain gunshot wounds. All injuries were related to the vehicle collision.

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

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​ PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision. The identity of the deceased pedestrian, a male, will be released once his family is notified.   

On May 4, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Lebanon Street in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville for a collision involving a pedestrian. Once on scene, officers located the pedestrian in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian in the northbound lanes of New Hampshire Ave. The driver remained on the scene. He was not injured.

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

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PGPD Investigating Domestic-Related Fatal Stabbing

Diamond Thomas

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a woman in connection with a fatal domestic-related stabbing in Temple Hills. The suspect is 32-year-old Diamond Thomas of Temple Hills. She is charged in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, 34-year-old Archie Phillips of Temple Hills.

 On May 4, 2024, at approximately 1:15 pm, officers responded to the 4200 block of 28^th Avenue for a reported stabbing. Patrol officers located the victim inside an apartment suffering from a stab wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Thomas fatally stabbed Phillips during an argument.

Thomas is charged with manslaughter and related charges. She is 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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Skimming Devices Recovered at Multiple Businesses

 

The Financial Crimes Section is issuing a community-wide warning about skimming devices. In the past month, the PGPD has recovered ten overlay credit card skimming devices at convenience stores and other businesses in the county. Skimming devices can be placed at point-of-sale terminals inside of retail stores, grocery stores, convenience stores or any location where credit card transactions are conducted. We are urging members of the community be vigilant when making credit/debit card payments at point-of-sale machines. 

 

Locations of recovered skimmers:

4500 block of Saint Barnabas Road in Temple Hills

3000 block of Forestville Road in Forestville

6100 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill

6800 block of Race Track Road in Unincorporated Bowie

6300 block of Central Avenue in Seat Pleasant

11000 block of Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville

9100 block of Riggs Road in Chillum area

5800 block of Greenbelt Road in College Park

 

Investigators are offering the following guidance to help avoid being victimized by these point-of-sale skimming devices:

*Swiping your credit/debit card places you at the greatest risk of compromise - contactless credit cards or “Tap to Pay” is a safer method of payment

*Stores with heavy customer traffic are a greater risk for overlay skimmers

*Be vigilant for devices with inoperable chip readers

 

If you believe there is a skimming device on an ATM or card reader in the county, or you believe you have been a victim of a skimming device, please contact us. Please also notify store personnel, leave the device in place and allow law enforcement to remove it.

 

PGPD detectives investigating skimming devices can be reached at 301-516-1464. 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.   

 

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Pedestrian Dies of Injuries from Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in the unincorporated section of Bowie. The victim is 35-year-old Brittany Young of Washington, DC. 

On April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:15 pm, officers were called to the area of Pleasant Prospect Road and Bishops Content Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. 

The preliminary investigation revealed a driver struck Young in the median of the roadway. She was transported to a hospital with critical injuries. She died on April 30, 2024. The involved driver remained on the scene and is cooperating. The circumstances of the collision are under investigation.

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

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 24-0023386.

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Shooting Victim Dies of Injuries

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill. The victim is 16-year-old De’Marco Bradford of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On April 22, 2024, at approximately 9:55 pm, officers responded to the 1000 block of Kennebec Street in Oxon Hill for the report of a shooting. Officers located Bradford and a second victim, an adult male, outside suffering from gunshot wounds. They were both transported to a hospital. Bradford died of his injuries several days later. The second victim’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may 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 24-0023153. 

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Missing Man Found

UPDATE: Mr. Brown has been safely located. Thank you for sharing.

Joseph Brown

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 65-year-old Joseph Brown. He was last seen in the 3900 block of Suitland Road in Suitland on April 27, 2024 at approximately 1:15pm.

Mr. Brown is a black male, 5'8" tall and 181 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray baseball hat with blue writing, dark color hoodie, black sweatpants and black and white shoes.

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

Missing Man Found

Update April 26, 2024: Mr. Banks has been safely located and reunited with family.

Renard Banks

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 62-year-old Renard Banks. He was last seen in the 9100 block of Helmsley Drive in Clinton at approximately 6:00 pm on April 25, 2024.

Mr. Banks is a black male, 6'5" tall and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, long pants, white shoes and carrying a brown paper bag.

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 Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Update April 25, 2024: Investigators are working to identify a dark blue 2018-2019 Hyundai Sonata Sedan similar to the picture below. The vehicle is suspected to have damage to the passenger side, to include the headlight and grille.  

Not Actual Vehicle

Update April 24, 2024: The deceased pedestrian has been identified as 55-year-old Barry Mitchell of Laurel.

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that occurred in the unincorporated section of Laurel. The identity of the deceased pedestrian, an adult male, will be released once his family has been notified. 

On April 21, 2024, at approximately 8:10 pm, officers were called to the 9000 block of Contee Road for a crash involving a pedestrian. Once on scene, officers located the pedestrian in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced deceased a short time later.

The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of an unidentified vehicle was traveling eastbound on Contee Road, when for reasons under investigation, they struck the pedestrian. The driver did not remain on the scene. Investigators are working to determine the make and model of the striking vehicle and identify the driver. 

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

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 24-0022925. 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision. The identity of the deceased pedestrian, an adult male, will be released once his family is notified.   

On April 20, 2024, at approximately 8:40 pm, officers responded to the 9400 block of Annapolis Road in Lanham for a collision involving a pedestrian. Once on scene, officers located the pedestrian in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian in the westbound lanes of Annapolis Road. The driver remained on the scene. He was not injured.

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

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 24-0022754.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred in Oxon Hill on Friday. The deceased passenger of one of the involved vehicles is 71-year-old Herminia Gamit of Suitland.

On April 19, 2024, at approximately 1:20 pm, officers responded to a collision in the area of Oxon Hill Road and Clipper Way. Gamit was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced deceased a short time later. The injuries sustained by two of the involved drivers and other passengers are not considered life-threatening.

The preliminary investigation revealed the collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of Oxon Hill Road. The cause of the crash remains 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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Suspect Wanted in Shooting at Gym in Custody

Nelson Ballard III

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit identified and charged the suspect wanted for a recent shooting at a gym in the city of Glenarden. The suspect is 24-year-old Nelson Ballard III of Landover.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, officers with the Glenarden Police Department responded to the 9400 block of Ruby Lockhart Boulevard for a shooting. Once on scene, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition. The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit was notified and assumed the investigation.

Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant. The PGPD’s Fugitive Squad took Ballard into custody on April 17, 2024.

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an argument while playing basketball.

Ballard is charged with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, weapons offenses and related charges.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Gun Crimes Unit at 301-772-8960.

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