PGPD Mourns Passing of Veteran Officer

Sergeant Mullendore

The Prince George’s County Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of Sergeant Joseph Mullendore #2966 who died last week following a hard-fought illness.

 

Sergeant Mullendore first joined the agency in 2006. During his nearly 20 years with the PGPD, he was assigned to Oxon Hill - District IV, the former Regional Investigation Division, the Training and Education Division and his most recent assignment in District VI – Beltsville. Prior to joining the department, he served as a police officer with the University of Maryland Police Department.

 

Sergeant Mullendore leaves behind his loving wife and their beloved son. In addition to his dedication to family and duty, Sgt. Mullendore loved 18^th century history and music of all kinds. He enjoyed playing the guitar and banjo.

 

Please keep his family, fellow officers and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Accokeek

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Wednesday evening. The victim has been identified as 79-year-old Walter Puma of Accokeek.

 

On November 26, 2025, at approximately 5:15 PM, officers responded to the 300 block of Bryan Point Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. Once on scene, they located Mr. Puma in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was transported to the hospital, where he died shortly thereafter. The driver involved remained at the scene and was not injured.

 

Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver was traveling westbound on Bryan Point Road near the intersection of Biddle Lane when, for reasons currently under investigation, he struck Mr. Puma, who was walking in the roadway.

 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Oxon Hill

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Saturday evening. The deceased pedestrian is 20-year-old Zahria Jackson of Fort Washington.

 

On November 22, 2025, at approximately 8:05 pm, officers responded to the 6900 block of Oxon Hill Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. She died at the scene.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed Jackson was in the roadway when she was struck by the driver. The involved driver remained on the scene and was not injured. 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.

 

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 25-0065342.

 

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Gun Recovered at Charles Herbert Flowers High School

 The Prince George’s County Police Department has charged a student who brought a loaded gun to Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale on Tuesday.

 

On November 18, 2025, at approximately 8:50 am, school security personnel advised the assigned PGPD School Resource Officer that the student had bypassed security personnel and ran up a set of stairs where he left the gun. The student then fled the school. A short time later, PGPD patrol officers who were canvassing the area, located the suspect and took him into custody. He is a 15-year-old student at the school.

 

The PGPD charged the student with possession of a firearm on school property.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Oxon Hill

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Oxon Hill. The deceased passenger is 77-year-old Erlinda Capati of Fort Washington.

On November 13, 2025, at approximately 1:35 pm, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Kerby Hill Road and Indian Head Highway.

 

The preliminary investigation indicates a driver traveling on the entrance ramp for Kerby Hill Road struck the vehicle carrying the victim. She was transported to a hospital where she later died. Both drivers suffered injuries initially considered non-life-threatening.

 

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

 

Anyone with information may also 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 25-0063433.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Suitland

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday in Suitland. The deceased driver is 44-year-old Daniel Bradley of Camp Springs.

On November 14, 2025, at approximately 9:05 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Silver Hill Road and Saint Barnabas Road.

The preliminary investigation indicates Bradley was traveling eastbound when his vehicle struck a second vehicle in the westbound lanes of Silver Hill Road. Bradley died at the scene. The second driver suffered injuries not considered life-threatening. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.

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

Anyone with information may also 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 25-0063588.

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Missing Man Found

 

 Update 11/17/25: James Bynum has been located. 

James Bynum

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 81-year-old James Bynum. He was last seen in the 8700 block of Cumbria Court in  Fort Washington on November 16, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am.

Mr. Bynum is a Black male, 5'6" tall and 135 pounds. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved flannel shirt and jeans.

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 Searches for Missing Child

 Update 11/14/25: Jahlaya Holmes has been located safely. 

Jahlaya Holmes

 The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing child. She is identified as 12-year-old Jahlaya Holmes. Jahlaya was last seen in the 2600 block of Brooks Drive in Suitland on November 12, 2025, at approximately 7:55 am.

 Jahlaya is a Black female, who is approximately 5'1" tall and 113 pounds. She was last seen wearing a yellow polo shirt, beige uniform pants, and tan and black Jordans.  

 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 Mourns Loss of Veteran Officer

Sergeant Habershon

The Prince George’s County Police family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sergeant Benjamin Habershon #2654. He passed away on November 4, 2025.

Sergeant Habershon was a cherished member of the agency who served for 24 years. He first joined the Prince George’s County Police Department in February of 2001 with Session 95. During his more than two decades with the department, Sergeant Habershon served in multiple assignments to include at Landover - District III, the Forensic Science Division and most recently with the agency’s new Real Time Crime Center. Sergeant Habershon earned multiple awards and citations over the years to include awards of merit and unit citations.

Sergeant Habershon was known for his kindness as well as his amazing sense of humor. He found joy in serving the community and had a passion for volunteering. He especially enjoyed the annual Toys for Tots events.

He leaves behind his two beloved children, a daughter and son, as well as his wife. Please keep his fellow officers, family and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts and prayers.

Missing Child Found

 Update 11/11/25: Abdulawwal has been safely located.

Abdulawwal Ishola

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing child. He is identified as 12-year-old Abdulawwal Ishola . Abdulawwal was last seen on November 10, 2025, at approximately 12 pm in the 9000 block of Contee Road in Laurel. 

Abdulawwal is a Black male, 4’11” and 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black winter jacket, tan pants and black flip flops.

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 Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred late Friday night. The deceased pedestrian is 39-year-old Pedro Antonio Joya of no fixed address.

On November 7, 2025, at approximately 10:50 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Annapolis Road and Whitfield Chapel Road in Lanham for a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. He died at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian while traveling westbound on Annapolis Road. The driver remained on the scene and 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 25-0062414.

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PGPD Cold Case Unit Identifies Suspect in 1998 Murder of Sheryl Crandell

    Sheryl Crandell                          Baari Shabazz (2002)

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Section Cold Case Unit identified the suspect responsible for killing Sheryl Crandell in 1998. Ms. Crandell was found murdered in her office at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly. The suspect is Baari Shabazz. He died in 2019 at the age of 69.
 
On January 13, 1998, a maintenance employee discovered the 50-year-old victim in her Family Health Center office at approximately 8:30 pm. An autopsy determined her cause of death was strangulation. She had also been sexually assaulted. Despite an extensive investigation at the time, no arrests were made in the immediate aftermath of her murder.

PGPD Cold Case Unit detectives sought and obtained court authorization to begin investigative genetic genealogy in connection to this case in December of 2021. FBI Baltimore’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy Team initiated investigative genetic genealogy and was able to ultimately identify the suspect in late October of this year. At this time, there is no known connection between the victim and suspect. He did live approximately one mile from the hospital back in 1998. The motive for the murder is unknown.

  

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.
 
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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 that occurred early Friday morning. The deceased pedestrian is 20-year-old Chester Brandon of Gaithersburg.

On October 31, 2025, at approximately 12:40 am, officers responded to the 3300 block of Bladensburg Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. He died at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian while traveling southbound on Bladensburg Road. The driver remained on the scene and 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 25-0060675.

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Missing Man Found

 Update 10/30/25: Mr. Owens has been safely located.

Ellis Owens

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 87-year-old Ellis Owens. He was last seen in the 4200 block of Will Street in Capitol Heights on October 29, 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm.

Mr. Owens is a Black male, 6'1" tall and 196 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket.

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 Crash in Oxon Hill

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Oxon Hill. The deceased driver is 57-year-old Percell Jerome Veney Jr. of Alexandria, VA.

 

On October 26, 2025, at approximately 12:55 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 6300 block of Oxon Hill Road.

 

The preliminary investigation indicates Veney was traveling westbound along Oxon Hill Road when, for reasons still under investigation, he crossed over into the eastbound turning lane and struck another vehicle. He died at the scene. The driver of the second involved vehicle, an adult female, was transported to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.

 

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

 

Anyone with information may also 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 25-0059696.

 

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PGPD Charges Man With Impersonating Police Officer

Jonathan Michael Davis

Prince George’s County Police officers arrested and charged a suspect in connection with impersonating a police officer. The suspect is 33-year-old Jonathan Michael Davis of Beltsville. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who encountered Davis where he represented himself as a law enforcement officer.

recovered in vehicle

suspect's vehicle

On October 11, 2025, at approximately 9:50 pm, patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevy Tahoe being driven by Davis in the area of Laurel Bowie Road and Montpelier Drive. During the traffic stop, officers discovered several items indicating Davis was impersonating a police officer, to include multiple handguns, handcuffs, a tactical vest and several badges. Officers located a ghost gun on Davis during this arrest. The SUV he was driving was equipped with blue and red lights and sirens. Detectives then obtained a search warrant for his home. During a search of the home on October 17, 2025, multiple additional items were recovered which also indicate he could potentially be impersonating a law enforcement officer.

recovered in suspect's home

Davis is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and other related firearms offenses. This is an active investigation.

Anyone with information on this suspect who would like to speak to a detective may call 301-937-0910.

Anyone with information may also 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 25-0056867.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill on Saturday night. The victim is 32-year-old Kevin Michael Howe 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 October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers responded to the 6500 block of Bock Terrace for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located the victim outside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). 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.  

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 25-0058220. 

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