PGPD Seizes Hundreds of Cartridges of Illegal THC Oil

The Narcotics Enforcement Division seized 375 cartridges of THC oil during the execution of a search warrant in College Park. One suspect was taken into custody. He’s 21-year-old Brandon Kraut of Holland, Pennsylvania.

The search warrant was executed last week at a home on Dickinson Avenue. The seized THC oil is in the form of vapor cartridges to be used in vaping instruments. THC is a hallucinogenic and the chemical compound in marijuana and is illegal to possess in Maryland.

“This case shows the availability of products on the market that enable individuals to openly use drugs that are illegal in Maryland without being detected. This product  masks the odor of marijuana and the user appears to be vaping with legal products. Vape pens are now being used to ingest dangerous drugs such as methamphetamine and heroin, in addition to marijuana and hash oil. We want our community to be aware of this trend.” said Major Timothy Muldoon, Commander of the Narcotics Enforcement Division.

Detectives Investigate Homicide in Landover

Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Landover early this morning. The victim is 31-year-old Charles Bennett of Georgia Avenue in Northwest Washington. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On April 4^th, at about 4:30 am, patrol officers responded to the 7100 block of E. Lombard Street for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers discovered the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case.

Anyone with information on this case 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 to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Special Operations Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, April 7, 2017 from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. Officers will focus on the southern portion of the county. This is one of the many checkpoints that will be conducted throughout the year. 

Never drink and drive. The consequences are not worth the risk.

PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Oxon Hill

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Oxon Hill. The victim is 55-year-old Willie Bracey of Rosecroft Court in Oxon Hill.

On April 1^st, around 8:15 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of St. Barnabas Road and Virginia Lane for a collision involving a SUV and a pedestrian. Officers found the victim suffering from injuries and was transported to the hospital where he died several hours later. The driver of the SUV suffered what preliminarily appear to be non-life threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation reveals the car was traveling westbound on St. Barnabas Road as the victim was attempting to cross the roadway. The driver attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid striking the victim, however was unsuccessful. Preliminarily, investigators believe the victim was not crossing in a crosswalk. The driver of the SUV remained on the scene.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.