Chief of Police and President of FOP Lodge 89 Convene Panel to Ensure Best Practices

Today, Police Chief Stawinski and President John Teletchea of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89, the union representing the sworn police officers of the Prince George's County Police Department, announced in a department-wide memorandum they are convening a panel to look at agency practices, promotion processes, and discipline patterns.

The goal of the panel is to ensure that all of our practices are fair. 

“The Chief is beginning the second year of his administration and the panel is a collaborative effort that has been months in the making.  If the panel discovers any concerns or issues, the Chief wants to know, so he can act. The Prince George’s County Police Department is committed to transparency and keeping the public’s trust.  The department is strong because of the men and women who make up our ranks. The Chief wants to hear from them directly,” said Assistant Chief Hector Velez.    

The panel will be co-chaired by the department’s independent Inspector General and a senior representative from the FOP Lodge 89. The panel will be comprised of union representatives and members of institutions outside of the Prince George’s County Police Department.  

Detectives Arrest Suspect in Homicide at Gas Station in District Heights

Stephon Robinson

The Homicide Unit arrested the suspect wanted for a fatal shooting at a gas station in District Heights on Monday. The suspect is 18-year-old Stephon Robinson of the 6600 block of Atwood Street in District Heights.

On January 30^th, at approximately 4:40 pm, patrol officers responded to a gas station in the 3200 block of Walters Lane for a shooting. They found the victim, 20-year-old Carrington Daye, Jr., inside of the business suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the suspect and victim. Robinson is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the 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.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

PGPD Searches for Missing Man

Update: Thursday, February 2, 2017: Mr. Parker has been located.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing man. He is identified as 30-year-old Nicholas Parker. He was last seen in the 9300 block of Annapolis Road in Lanham, MD at about 9:30 am on February 1, 2017.

Parker is described as an African American male, 6’2”, and 110 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red and black turban, blue jeans and a blue jean jacket.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division – Central Region at (301) 772-4911.

Wanted Wednesday

Bank Robbery Suspect

Up first this week, the search for the man who robbed a bank in Clinton. The suspect in these surveillance photos and video targeted a bank in the 6500 block of Coventry Way on January 25^th. If you know who he is or have info that could help detectives, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. You won’t have to give your name and could get a cash reward.

Bank Robbery Investigation 

He’s bundled up but we still have a good look at this suspect’s face. He’s wanted for robbing a bank in the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights on Tuesday. He walked in around 4:50 pm, demanded cash from a teller and then ran out with money. If you know this suspect, please call Robbery Unit detectives at 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Gas Station Robbery

These two suspects are wanted for robbing a gas station in Bladensburg. They robbed the business in the 5400 block of Annapolis Road at about 2:05 am on January 25^th. If you recognize them, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Burglary Suspect Targets Same Business 

         (January 26th)                                (January 22)              

Detectives are also working to find the burglary suspect who targeted the same business twice in four days. The business is in the 10000 block of Baltimore Avenue. The suspect broke in on January 26^th and on January 22^nd. He may be linked to two similar burglaries in neighboring jurisdictions. Anyone with information on his identity is urged to call 301-699-2601 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Burglary Investigation

Our last suspect this Wanted Wednesday is wanted for breaking into a business in the 5800 block of Riggs Road. This burglary happened on January 29^th. Please call 301-699-2601 with any info that could help detectives.