Thursday, October 1, 2026
PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Temple Hills
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
PGPD Charges Suspect for 2023 Fatal Stabbing
Monday, September 28, 2026
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 that occurred early Sunday morning. The deceased pedestrian has been identified as 52-year-old Ernesto Chocoj Caal of Laurel.
On September 27, 2026, at approximately 4:15 am, officers responded to the area of Laurel Bowie Road and Briarwood Drive where they located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. He died at the scene.
The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by two vehicles in the southbound lanes of Laurel Bowie Road. Both drivers fled the scene.
As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0051473.
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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Clinton
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the circumstances of a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Clinton. The decedent is 37-year-old Arsenio Cleckley whose last known address was in District Heights.
On September 27, 2026, at approximately 1:15 am, officers responded to a home in the 10700 block of Piscataway Road for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located Cleckley inside suffering from gunshot wound(s). Despite life-saving measures, he died at the scene.
All parties involved in this shooting have been identified. They are known to each other. Detectives are in consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding any charges in this case.
If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0051450.
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