PGPD Provides Update on Critical Missing Man

On December 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm, police officers found the 2013 black Ford Escape in a parking lot near Route 197 and Route 450.  Scherr was unresponsive inside the vehicle, and pronounced dead on scene.  Detectives are investigating the death as a suicide.David Johnathan Scherr Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE ...

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PGPD Investigates Murder in Capitol Heights

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a murder in Capitol Heights.  The victim is identified as 21 year-old Nichols Andrew Battle of the 100 block of West Mill Road in Capitol Heights.On December 27, 2012 at 6:54 am, police officers responded to Pepper Mill Drive and Drylog Street in Capitol Heights for a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, police officers discovered Battle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene.Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this case.Anyone...

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PGPD Inspector General Carlos Acosta Speaks at International Criminal Law Program

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Happy Holidays from the PGPD

The Prince George’s County Police Department would like to wish our community a Merry Christmas.  Over the last 12 days, we’ve put out safety tips.  Please take a moment and review them all—many are important to keep in mind year round.12 days til Christmas safety tip: When shopping online, stick with reputable vendors. Make sure the web address starts with https:11 days til Christmas safety tip:  While out holiday shopping, make only 1 trip to your car w/ your purchases.  Or hide them in your car.10 days til Christmas...

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PGPD Investigates Murder in Oxon Hill

Prince George’s County homicide detectives are investigating a murder in Oxon Hill.  The victim is identified as 31 year-old Jearmar Oswald Lee of the 700 block of Neptune Avenue in Oxon Hill.On December 20, 2012, at 10:05 pm, police officers responded to the 700 block of Neptune Avenue for a shooting.  Upon arrival, police officers discovered Lee suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  He was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in this case.Anyone...

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PGPD Honors Police Officers of the Month for November.

Prince George’s County police officers work around the clock to protect and serve county citizens. Good police work is done daily but often without widespread recognition.  We would like to introduce the Police Officers of the Month for November 2012.District I Police Officer of the MonthNovember 2012Police Officer Patrick Biggs On November 11, 2012, Police Officer Patrick Biggs was engaged in the department’s “Take 30 for Traffic” enforcement...

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PGPD Announces 35% Drop in Homicide Rate, Overall Crime Down

The Prince George’s County Police Department recorded a 35% reduction in the homicide rate in 2012.  That is the largest drop the County has seen since the PGPD began tracking homicides in 1972.Prince George’s County Police Chief Mark Magaw welcomed County Executive Rushern Baker as well as other local, state and federal partners to headquarters for the announcement today.   “We are down, in some cases by double digits, in every violent crime and property crime category,” said Chief Magaw. “We are eager to expand upon these successes...

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PGPD Investigates Murder in Seat Pleasant

Prince George’s County homicide detectives are investigating a murder in Seat Pleasant. The victim is identified as 25 year-old Nicoh Mayhew, of the 6800 block of Seat Pleasant Drive.On December 19, 2012, at around 10:00 am, police officers from the Seat Pleasant Police Department responded to the 6800 block of Seat Pleasant Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police officers discovered two victims, Mayhew and a young child, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.  Mayhew was pronounced dead on scene.  The two...

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Arrest Attempt Ends in Barricade in Adelphi

The Prince George’s County Police Department worked throughout the night to resolve a barricade in Adelphi.On December 17, 2012, at approximately 10:20 pm, police officers responded to the 1800 block of Greenwich Woods Drive to assist the U.S. Marshals in serving a warrant. The suspect, 24 year-old Carlos Pierola, of the 1800 block of Greenwich Woods Drive, became aware of the police officers presence at his home and tried to escape.  He forced his way into an adjacent apartment where he barricaded himself. Police officers established...

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