Missing Woman Found

 Update: September 30, 2025. Brenda Thomas was located safely.   

Brenda Thomas

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing woman. She is identified as 72-year-old Brenda Thomas. She was last seen in the 9300 block of Cherry Hill Rd in College Park on September 29, 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm.

Ms.Thomas is a Black female, 4'11" tall, 98 pounds and has burgundy braids. She was last seen wearing a white and grey shirt and blue 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.

Death Investigation in Fort Washington Ruled Homicide

Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a homicide after human remains were located at a park in Fort Washington in July. Extensive efforts are underway to identify the victim. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
 
On July 23, 2025, while assisting Montgomery County Police with a missing persons investigation, what appeared to be possible human remains were located during a search of Piscataway Stream Valley Park. The remains were sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). The OCME has now ruled the case a homicide.
 
Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive.
 
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 25-0028939.
 
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PGPD Charges Driver With Assault at Illegal Car Takeover

Naef Salmo

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homeland Security – Intelligence Division identified and charged a driver for assaulting and seriously injuring a woman at a recent illegal car meet up in Landover. The suspect is 18-year-old Naef Salmo of Millersville.

 

The preliminary investigation reveals on September 14, 2025, at approximately 1:45 am, the illegal vehicle takeover was held at a shopping center parking lot in the 8500 block of Landover Road in the Landover area. Vehicle takeovers are large, unauthorized gatherings where participants often engage in reckless and illegal activities such as street racing, stunts and other disruptive activities. Investigators learned that during this illegal takeover, while doing circles in his car, the suspect struck a spectator. He then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. She has since been released.

 

Using various investigative techniques, detectives identified and located both the striking vehicle and the driver, Naef Salmo. The investigation revealed after the hit-and-run, Salmo sprayed painted his vehicle a different color to conceal evidence and hinder detectives. Investigators also recovered a handgun under the hood of the car.

In consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, Salmo is charged with a long list of charges to include second degree assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, riot and obstructing and hindering a police officer. Additional charges are pending. Salmo has admitted to his responsibility for the hit-and-run.

 

“We know these illegal vehicle takeovers may seem harmless to some, but the fact is, they can be dangerous. In this case, a young woman suffered serious injuries. We’ve also investigated a fatal shooting at a car takeover in recent years,” said Chief George Nader.

Please see video from the Aviation Section which shows footage of a previous car takeover event here. 

 

Prince George's County Crime Solvers is offering rewards of up to $500 for information about an illegal vehicle takeover before it occurs. Anyone with information may 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.

 

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Detectives Charge Suspect in Domestic-Related Homicide

 

Latisha Smith

Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a woman in connection with the domestic-related murder of her boyfriend. The suspect is 33-year-old Latisha Smith of Laurel. She is charged with the murder of 48-year-old James McGruder III of Laurel.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 10:45 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the 13400 block of Finsbury Court. Officers located the victim inside of a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Smith shot McGruder during an argument.

Smith is charged with first degree murder and related charges. She is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If you’d like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective please 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 25-0052518.

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