The Prince George’s County Police Department issued the owners of the Marygolds Family Event Center a violation notice today.While investigating a recent assault, which occurred inside the club on November 22, 2012, it was learned that Marygolds Family Event Center was hosting a public event that involved dancing. Marygolds, located in the 8800 block of Annapolis Road in Lanham, does not have a permit to hold dance-related events. The owners are now on notice that future violations may bring criminal charges, and could result in the...
Friday, November 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Prince George’s County Police Department is once again partnering with the United States Marine Corps Reserves to host the Toys for Tots program in Prince George’s County. Each Christmas season, the program collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes them to families in need. Last year, the community’s generosity helped collect and distribute some 37,000 toys, with more than 7,000 county families benefiting from the program.Donations are already being accepted for this year’s toy drive. Please visit www.toysfortots.org to...
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Prince George’s County Police Department is turning the gymnasium at police headquarters into a coat closet. On Friday, November 30, members of the community are welcome to stop by and receive a new or gently-used coat free of charge. The PGPD partnered with the One Warm Coat Organization in October to begin collecting coats for those in need in our community. So far, we’ve received more than 500 donations, but we are hoping to exceed...
Monday, November 26, 2012
Joshua Jermaine BentonJoshua Jermaine BentonThe Prince George’s County Police Department is searching for a second suspect in the murder of 31 year-old Sharod Darnell James in Seat Pleasant.On November 16, 2012, at approximately 11:50 pm, police officers responded to the 5600 block of Martin Luther King Jr.Highway for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police officers found James, of the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace...
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s participation in a statewide drunk driving enforcement operation called Project SOLO—Saving Our Loved Ones—had a strong start in its first week.On November 21, 23, 24, 2012, police officers focused their enforcement along the University Boulevard corridor, the Route 1 corridor, and along East/West Highway between the hours of 9:00 pm and 3:00 am. On those nights, police officers made 200 traffic stops, issuing more than 200 traffic citations, made 12 DUI arrests, and three criminal and drug-related...
The Prince George’s County Police Department is searching for the suspects seen in the above surveillance photographs. The photos were taken a short time before the two suspects attacked and robbed a teenage girl in the 2700 block of Boones Lane in District Heights. The incident occurred at 5:30 pm on November 24, 2012.The preliminary investigation reveals the suspects approached the victim as she left a convenience store at Boones Lane...
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
They are credited with helping arrest a murder suspect, a fleeing bank robber and an accused rapist. These Prince George's County police officers are among a distinguished group whom Police Chief Mark Magaw will honor at an awards ceremony on Monday, November 26. Chief Magaw will recognize these outstanding police officers as well as citizens who enrich the lives of all in Prince George's County. Among the award recipients is a group whose performance and teamwork in November of 2011 led to the arrest of an armed murder suspect. During...
The Prince George’s County Police Department is partnering with Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church to distribute Thanksgiving Day meals to the community. The meals will be provided at the District I COPS office in Langley Park. The event is now in its 13th year. Who: Prince George’s County Police Assistant Chief Kevin Davis Prince...
Update: The victim is identified as 43 year-old James Thomas Cornell of the 8300 block of Montgomery Run Road in Ellicott City. The investigation is ongoing.The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a murder in Laurel. On November 20, 2012, at approximately 11:45 pm, police officers responded to the 11600 block of South Laurel Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police officers discovered the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The...
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Every 57 hours a drunk driver kills someone in Maryland. The Prince George’s County Police Department is partnering with Maryland State Police and all law enforcement agencies throughout Maryland to send the message that drunk or impaired driving won’t be tolerated this holiday season. This week, the PGPD kicks off participation in a statewide drunk driving enforcement operation called Project SOLO—Saving Our Loved Ones. Beginning Wednesday night, November 21, Prince George’s County police officers will target...
The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested a suspect for the November 14, 2012, murder of 25 year-old Reginald McNeil. McNeil, of the 8400 block of Indian Head Highway in Fort Washington, was shot and killed in the 3800 block of 37th Street in Mount Rainier.On November 15, 2012, police officers arrested 27 year-old Ronald Jefferson Short of the 2500 block of High Street in Southeast Washington. Short is charged with first degree murder and is being held on a no bond status.Anyone with information on this case...
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