PGPD Conducting Missing Person Investigation

The Prince George’s County Police Department continues its active investigation into the whereabouts of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson of Lanham. Her family reported her missing to PGPD on August 23, 2025.

 

The PGPD’s Missing Persons Unit opened an investigation into her whereabouts upon receiving the report. Multiple PGPD investigative units have been actively involved in the investigation.

 

“Anytime a member of our community goes missing, we take it seriously. We know behind every missing person report is a worried family desperate for answers. Our dedicated detectives of the Missing Persons Unit are committed to locating those who are missing and getting those questions answered,” said Interim Chief George Nader.

 

“Ms. Thompson is a valued member of the Prince George’s County community. Once we learned that Dacara was missing, I asked to be kept up to date on the investigation. The entire county has been praying for Dacara and her loving family. We intend to get her family and our community the answers they deserve,” said County Executive Aisha Braveboy.

 

The PGPD is aware that the Maryland State Police has opened a death investigation after a female’s body was located in a grassy area off Route 50 in Anne Arundel County on Sunday. The preliminary investigation has revealed a possible connection to the PGPD’s missing persons investigation. At this time, the identity of the deceased woman has not been confirmed. Investigators are also awaiting autopsy result from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine cause and manner of death. The PGPD is working jointly with Maryland State Police on this investigation.

 

We ask anyone with information relevant to the PGPD’s investigation surrounding Dacara to please contact us.

 

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 25-0046894.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Beltsville

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place in Beltsville Monday night. The identity of the driver will be released once the family is notified.

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 9:55 pm, officers responded to the area of Powder Mill Road and Cherry Hill Road for a single-vehicle crash. Once on scene, officers located the victim in a vehicle suffering from trauma. The victim died at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was traveling southbound on Powder Mill Road, when for reasons now under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole.

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 25-0048648.

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PGPD Investigating Death of Man in Suitland

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating the death of a man Monday evening in the Suitland area. The decedent is 22-year-old Saunders Mitchell of Suitland.

 

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm, officers responded to the 2400 block of Darel Drive. Mitchell was located outside suffering from trauma. He died at the scene.

 

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of this incident. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 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 25-0048620.

 

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