PGPD Searches for Critical Missing Person

Updated May 5, 2013: Ms Graminski has been found in good health.

Marla Jeanne Graminski

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a critical missing person.  She is identified as 77-year-old Marla Jeanne Graminski of the 10400 block of Knollwood Drive in Adelphi.  She was last seen leaving her home on May 4, 2013.  Graminski suffers from Alzheimer’s and dementia and may be in need of her medication.

Graminski is described as a white female, 5’7”, 165 pounds, with gray shoulder length hair.  She was last seen wearing a red fleece jacket, a blue long sleeve shirt, and black pants.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigative Section-North (District I) at 301-699-2601.

PGPD Instrumental in Passage of Laser Point Law

Prince George's County Police Department, Commander of the Special Operations Division, and Lieutenant Anthony Cline, Commander of the Aviation Section, witnessed Governor Martin O’Malley sign Senate Bill 19 - Aiming Laser Pointer at Aircraft - into law on May 2, 2013.

This law now makes it a crime to knowingly and willfully shine, point, or focus the beam of a laser pointer on a pilot operating an aircraft.  “This is a significant victory for the area’s aviation units, and puts those who knowingly put flight crews in harm’s way, on notice,” said the Commander.

Earlier this spring, testimony provided by Prince George’s County Police flight crew, Corporals Todd Dolihite and Christopher Elrod, provided the last push to get Senate Bill 19 passed.  On January 8, 2013, while flying a PGPD helicopter, they suffered serious injuries to their eyes when they were temporarily blinded by a commercial grade laser.  The suspect in that incident was charged and convicted of assault and served 20 days in the Upper Marlboro Detention Center.

For more information, please contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Media Relations Division at 301-772-4710.

PGPD Investigates Double Homicide in Laurel

Updated May 2, 2013:  The victims are identified as 42-year-old James Vell Ferguson and 45-year-old Tina Towler, both of the 9600 block of Muirkirk Road in Laurel.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a double homicide in Laurel.


On May 2, 2013, at approximately 8:15 am, patrol officers responded to the 9600 block of Muirkirk Road for a welfare check. Upon arrival, patrol officers found a man and woman suffering from trauma to the upper body. Patrol officers also found an adult with significant disabilities in the home. The adult is the 25-year-old daughter of the female victim. She was taken to a local hospital for observation. She was not hurt.


The preliminary investigation reveals a nurse, assigned to monitor the adult with special needs, found the victims during a routine visit. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene.


Neighbors have reported hearing loud voices at approximately 5:00 am. Detectives are working to establish suspect(s) and motive.


Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text, “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.

PGPD Searches for Critical Missing Person

Updated May 2, 2013:  Ms. Proctor has been found in good health.

Sikesa Proctor

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in searching for a critical missing person. She is identified as 29-year-old Sikesa Dayon Proctor of the 8600 block of Fulton Avenue in Glenarden. She was last seen on May 1, 2013, in Northeast Washington. Proctor has been diagnosed with mental health issues and may be in need of medication.

Proctor is described as a black female, 5’4”, 190 pounds, with tattoos on both arms. Proctor may be driving a silver 2002 Buick Century with MD license plates 2FX-L59.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division-Central (District II) at (301) 390-2100.