PGPD Arrests Suspect for Shooting at Police Officer

Andre Christopher RiversThe Prince George’s County Police Department arrested a suspect for shooting at an on-duty police officer.  The officer was not hurt.  The suspect is identified as 16-year-old Andre Christopher Rivers of the 13500 block of Attleboro Court in Laurel.  He is being charged as an adult in the case.On March 29, 2013, at approximately 6:00 pm, the officer was patrolling in Laurel in his marked police cruiser.  While...

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PGPD Releases Photos of Armed Robbery Suspect

Updated March 29, 2013: The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of a convenience store that occurred on March 29, 2013.Shortly after 12:00 am, patrol officers responded to the 1400 block of Ritchie Road in Capitol Heights for a robbery.  The preliminary investigation suggests the same suspect as below entered a convenience store posing as a customer. He again chose a drink and approached the counter as...

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PGPD Arrests Suspect in College Park Assault

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PGPD Releases Photos of Suspects Wanted in Citizen Robbery

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects shown in the above surveillance photos.  They are wanted for robbing a woman in Landover Hills.On March 9, 2013, at approximately 4:55 am, the victim was walking near 65th Avenue and Cooper Lane when a silver minivan pulled up beside her.  She tells detectives that three men jumped out of the van.  One then pulled out a gun....

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PGPD Detective & K9 Partner Receive Top Award

A Prince George’s County Police detective and his K9 partner, Pele, were honored by the United States Police Canine Association. The team was awarded the Top Detection Case of the Year for 2012 for Region Three which covers Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.  The award was handed out at an event on March 23, 2013.  The team is assigned to the PGPD’s Narcotics Enforcement Division.On February...

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PGPD Arrests Suspect in Murder of Dlonte Days

Ronald Jefferson ShortThe Prince George’s County Police Department arrested a suspect in the October 2012 murder of 23-year-old Dlonte Renard Days.  The suspect is identified as 27-year-old Ronald Jefferson Short of the 2500 block of High Street in Southeast Washington.On October 11, 2012, patrol officers responded to the 1800 block of Village Green Drive in Palmer Park for the report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, patrol officers discovered...

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PGPD Honors Officers of the Month

 February 2013 Patrol Officers of the MonthPrince 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’d like to introduce the Patrol Officers of the Month for February 2013.District I Police Officer of the MonthPolice Officer Mohammad AshkarOn February 21, 2013, Police Officer Mohammad Ashkar was dispatched to a call...

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PGPD Hands Out Child ID Kits in Laurel

The Prince George’s County Police Department, in partnership with Volunteers in Police Service, handed out free child ID kits at the West Laurel Community Center on Saturday, March 23, 2013.Members of the District VI Community Oriented Police Officers Section (C.O.P.S.) helped complete these vital kits for 30 children. They include fingerprints, the child’s picture, DNA and an emergency contact sheet. The completed kits are given to parents or guardians...

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Driver Charged in Double Fatal Crash in Glenn Dale

The Prince George’s County Police Department has charged a driver involved in a double fatal crash in Glenn Dale on March 25, 2013. The suspect is identified as 35-year-old Ramon Anaya-Ascencio of no fixed address. He’s facing a total of eight charges including two counts of homicide by motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol as well as two counts of vehicular manslaughter.On March 25, 2013, at approximately 7:45 am, patrol officers were called to the 10800 block of Lanham Severn Road for a report of a vehicle collision. Once on scene, patrol...

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Cold Spring Contributes to Warm-up Car Thefts

There's no denying it's been a strange Spring. Snow blanketed much of the region yesterday and the temperatures remain stubbornly colder than usual. This prolonged chilly weather is a nuisance for many, but it's providing car thieves an opportunity to strike as owners continue to warm their cars. Auto thefts are down again in Prince George's County this year but that number could be significantly lower if drivers stopped making one critical mistake. The Prince George's County Police Department's Special Investigation Section will hold a news conference...

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PGPD Charges Capitol Heights Man with Roommate's Murder

Luke Osei-KwameThe Prince George’s County Police Department has made an arrest in a murder that took place in Capitol Heights. The suspect is identified as 62-year-old Luke Osei-Kwame of the 1100 block of Adeline Way in Capitol Heights.On March 18, 2013, at approximately 8:13 pm, patrol officers responded to the 1100 block of Adeline Way for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, patrol officers found 59-year-old Anthony Taylor suffering from...

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PGPD Investigates Cooking Oil Theft in Oxon Hill

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating the theft of cooking oil from a local restaurant in Oxon Hill. On March 13, 2013, at approximately 10:19 am, two males were seen via video surveillance driving a blue Chevy GMC delivery truck in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway. During this time, they drove to the rear of a restaurant, broke the lock to a cooking oil container, and siphoned the cooking grease into a container...

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PGPD Arrests Second Suspect in Murder of Sharod James

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PGPD Searches for Critical Missing Person

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