PGPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and- Run Involving Stolen Kia

UPDATE September 12, 2023: The victims in this hit-and-run have been identified as 42-year-old John Fombi of Bladensburg and 34-year-old Emmaculate Enoh of Hyattsville. This remains an active investigation.

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Wednesday morning. Investigators are working to positively identify the two victims, an adult female and adult male, and notify their families.

On August 23, 2023, at approximately 2:30 am, officers responded to the area of Landover Road and Old Landover Road for a crash involving two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation revealed an unidentified driver in a Kia was traveling northbound on Landover Road when the Kia collided with a second vehicle that was attempting to turn left onto southbound Landover Road. The Kia and the second vehicle, a Toyota Camry, caught on fire. The driver of the Kia ran from the crash scene. The driver and passenger in the Toyota died on the scene.

It was later determined that the Kia had been stolen from a home in Upper Marlboro in the hours prior to the crash. So far in 2023, there have been 827 Kias reported stolen in the county. The PGPD has arrested 176 people in connection with the theft of Kias and Hyundais this year. Of those, 51 are adults and 125 are juveniles.

Anyone with information on this case 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 (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case number PP23082300000204.   

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Adelphi. Investigators are working to identify the pedestrian so his family can be notified.

On August 20, 2023, at approximately 3:15 am, the victim was located in the roadway in the 2000 block of University Boulevard.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was struck by a vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. The striking driver did not remain on the scene. Investigators are actively working to identify the driver and locate the involved vehicle. 

Anyone with information on this case 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 (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case number PP23082000000354.   

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PGPD Arrests Daycare Employee for Child Abuse

Latayzia Forbes

The Prince George’s County Police Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit have made an arrest in an incident involving a daycare worker at the Morning Starr Childcare Center located at 6000 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD.  Investigators were notified late on August 17, 2023, about the incident when patrol officers were called to the scene.  Investigators have conducted interviews, reviewed video footage and consulted with the Office of the States Attorney’s Office on this incident.  The suspect was identified as 21- year-old Latayzia Forbes of Bowie, MD. 

Forbes has been charged with 2^nd Degree Child Abuse  and 2^nd Degree Assault.  She has been taken to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections for further processing and to be presented before a District Court Commissioner.  The suspect has been employed as a child care provider since 2021.  The Prince George’s County Police are not aware of any other incidents that involve the suspect and continue to further investigate this incident. 

 Anyone with information on this case or suspect is asked to call the CVAA Unit at 301-772-4930. 

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Suspect in Custody for Armed Robbery of Convenience Store

Derek Lynn Davis

Prince George’s County Police arrested a man linked to a commercial armed robbery. He is identified as 34-year-old Derek Lynn Davis of Temple Hills.  

The preliminary investigation revealed Davis robbed a convenience store in the 7400 block of Central Avenue in Capitol Heights on July 16, 2023.  

 Robbery Detectives were able to identify Derek Davis as a suspect through various investigative techniques.  

  

Anyone with information on these cases or suspects is asked to call the Robbery Unit at 301-516-2830. 

 

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. 

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