PGPD Searches for Missing Man

Update March 8, 2018: Mr. Nelson has been safely located in good health.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing man. He is identified as 83-year-old Charles Nelson. He was last seen in the 7200 block of Windsor Lane in University Park at about 9:30 pm on March 6, 2018.

Nelson is described as an African American male, 5’10” tall, 215 pounds. Charles was last seen wearing a blue jacket, grey short sleeve shirt, green pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Regional Investigation Division - Northern Region at (301) 699-2601.

WANTED WEDNESDAY

Drugstore Robbery

Robbery Unit detectives are also actively working to find the three suspects who robbed a pharmacy in Fort Washington. The suspects targeted a store in the 8000 block of Oxon Hill Road on March 4^th at approximately 11:20 am.  Two of the suspects jumped the pharmacy’s counter and stole prescription medications. Please call our detectives with any information on this crime. We are offering a cash reward and you won’t have to give your name. Please call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Robbery Suspect

This suspect is wanted for robbing a car parts store in Lanham. This robbery took place on March 4^th shortly before 11:00 am. The suspect displayed a gun and demanded cash. Once he had the money he ran from the store in the 7700 block of Annapolis Road. Please call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Arrest Made in Crossland High School Threat

Chief Stawinski wishes to update the community with the latest information regarding today’s threat at Crossland High School.   

Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Homeland Security Division have identified and located the suspect who made the threat.  He is a 14 year old male. His identity is being withheld because he is a juvenile. He has been charged with making a threat of mass violence. Our investigators further determined that he had no means to carry out the threat.

We take every threat of school violence seriously. We work aggressively to identify the responsible individuals and to hold them accountable under the law for their actions. We strongly urge parents to speak with their children about the serious consequences they will face for making a threat even if it is determined to be a prank.   

Prince George’s County Police Detectives to be Honored for Their Dedication

Prince George’s County Crime Solvers is hosting its annual Detectives and Deputies of the Year Awards Luncheon this week. The organization selected detectives to be honored who have demonstrated outstanding investigative skills that led to a significant arrest or case closure. One of the selected detectives is Corporal Haseeb Munawar of our Robbery Unit. He’s being recognized for coordinating the efforts to successfully arrest an armed robbery suspect wanted for several robberies in the county.

Who:  Rushern Baker, Prince George’s County Executive

          Chief Hank Stawinski, Prince George’s County Police 

          Sheriff Melvin High, Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff

When:  Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Time:   11:30 am

Where:   7401 Surratts Road

               Clinton, Maryland

Prince George’s County Crime Solvers is a non-profit organization run by an all-volunteer board of directors comprised of business owners and community members.  It relies on private donations and fundraising to complete its vital mission.  Crime Solvers provides cash rewards to tipsters who anonymously provide critical information in crimes committed in our community.