Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit is investigating a residential strong armed robbery in which an elderly woman was assaulted inside her home in Suitland, Maryland.
On February 2, 2012, at approximately 3:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 4400 block of Arnold Road for a reported burglary. When officers arrived, they found an 84 year-old woman with multiple injuries sustained during a robbery at her home. The victim advised that on February 1, 2012, an unknown man knocked on her door, posing as a neighbor. As the woman answered the door, the suspect forced his way into her home and physically assaulted the victim. After the assault, the suspect took money from her purse and fled the scene.
The injured victim remained on the floor of her home until a neighbor saw her door ajar and notified authorities. Fire/EMS personnel treated the victim on scene for minor injuries.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20-30 years of age, around 6’ tall, with a muscular build and wearing all dark clothing. The suspect may have sustained an injured finger or hand during the assault.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit at (301) 772-4905. 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 http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ to submit a tip online.
Friday, February 3, 2012
PGPD to Host 1st Annual Police Explorers Banquet
Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Chief Mark A. Magaw is proud to announce the 1st Annual Police Explorers Banquet. The banquet is being held to recognize Police Explorers and Advisors for their positive accomplishments and impact within the community.
Who: Prince George’s County Police Chief, Mark A. Magaw
What: 1stAnnual Police Explorers Banquet
When: Friday, February 3, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89
2905 Old Largo Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
Members from the media are invited to attend. For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Media Relations Division at (301) 772-4710.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
PGPD Fallen Hero: Officer Antonio M. Kelsey (02-02-80)
Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Officer Antonio M. Kelsey, lost this day in 1980 while attempting to arrest a narcotics suspect in George Sector.
Officer Kelsey was born on March 15, 1957, in Washington, D.C. He joined the Prince George's County Police Department on December 5, 1978. Upon completion of his Academy training, Ofc. Kelsey was assigned to the Seat Pleasant Station.
On the evening of February 2, 1980, Ofc. Kelsey was working a plainclothes, secondary employment assignment at Cox's Liquor Store at 7200 George Palmer Highway (now Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway) Kentland, Maryland. At approximately 2100 hours Ofc. Kelsey observed a subject inside of the establishment who was in possession of marijuana. The officer challenged the subject, at which point he fled on foot. Ofc. Kelsey gave chase and caught the subject in front of 7122 Columbia Park Rd. Kentland, Maryland, where a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the subject gained control of the officer's service weapon and opened fire, fatally striking Ofc. Kelsey.
Ofc. Kelsey served the Prince George's County Police Department for one year and was the 11th member of this Agency to make the Ultimate Sacrifice. He was the 18th law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this Profession within Prince George's County, Maryland.
At the time of his death, Officer Antonio M. Kelsey was 22 years old and survived by his parents.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Police Investigate Murder on Metzerott Road
Prince George’s County, Maryland…
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a
murder that occurred yesterday evening in Adelphi, Maryland.
On January 31, 2012, at
approximately 6:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1800 block of Metzerott
Road for the report of a shooting. Upon
arrival, officers found 40 year old Joel
Craig Brown, of the 1100 block of University
Boulevard in Silver Spring, lying in front of the apartment complex suffering
from apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported
to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are currently working to identify
a suspect(s) and motive in this case.
Anyone with information about this case is asked
to call the
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