Thursday, December 31, 2020
PGSO Would Like To Wish You & Your Family A Safe & Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
Please Enjoy Your Holiday Session & Celebrate Safely.
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s
Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Martin Okezie Okonkwo on
December 21, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county
police on November 17, 2020.
On December 21, deputies spoke with Okonkwo by phone, notified him of the warrant, and convinced him to turn himself in. Deputies coordinated a location to meet with him, where he was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Okonkwo is also charged with two counts of Second-Degree Assault.
For
more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s
Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Jeffrey Keith Pfifer on
December 16, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county
police on November 18, 2020.
On December 16th, deputies spoke with Pfifer by phone, notified him of the warrant, and convinced him to turn himself in. Deputies coordinated a location to meet with him, where he was peacefully served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Pfifer is also charged with Second Degree Assault Carrying a Handgun on His Person, and Knowingly Transporting a Handgun in a Vehicle
For
more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Deputies Arrest Third Degree Burglary Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive
Division reported the arrest of James Earl Fells on December 16, 2020, on a warrant
for Third Degree Burglary obtained by county police on August 27, 2020.
On December 16th, deputies spoke with Fells by phone, notified him of the warrant, and convinced him to turn himself in. Deputies coordinated a location to meet with him, where he was peacefully served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Fells is also charged with Second Degree Assault and, Malicious Destruction Of property.
For
more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at
301-780-8637.
Friday, December 18, 2020
PGSO Welcomes Our Newest Deputies!!
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The office of the Sheriff’s
Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Shawn Demetrius Ogburn on December
15, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on December
6, 2020.
On December 15th, deputies determined that Ogburn could be located in the 9900 block of Greenbelt Rd in Lanham, MD. When deputies arrived they observed Ogburn outside; he was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Police Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) without incident.
Ogburn is also charged with Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.
For
more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at
301-780-8637.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The 43rd Annual Public Safety Virtual Valor Awards Ceremony
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Deputies Arrest Robbery Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s
Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Joseph Lamar Bostick on December
8, 2020, on a warrant for Robbery obtained by the county police on December 3,
2020.
On December 8th, deputies determined that Bostick could be located in the 4100 Block of Southern Ave, in Capitol Heights, MD. Upon arrival, deputies knocked, and Bostick answered, allowing them to enter the home. Bostick was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department without incident.
Bostick is also charged with two counts of Second-Degree Assault and Theft $100 to Under $1,500.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s
Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Derrick Cofield on December 7th,
2020, on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by the county
police on December 2, 2020.
On December 7th, deputies thru their investigation were able to locate Cofield in the 3200 block of Walters Lane in District Heights, MD. Deputies were allowed entry into the residence and Cofield was taken into custody and transported to Criminal Investigations Division (CID).
Cofield
is also charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Firearm use in Felonious
Violent Crime, Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, Loaded Handgun in
Vehicle, Loaded handgun on Person, Handgun on Person, Handgun in Vehicle, and
Reckless Endangerment.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect in Domestic Violence Related Call
On December 8th, deputies executed a warrant service in the 3700 Block of Donnell Dr. in District Heights, MD. Deputies knocked on the door and a resident allowed them to enter. Smith was identified in a bedroom where he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit without incident.
Smith is also charged with Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Having a handgun on his person.
For
more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at
301-780-8637.
Deputies Arrest Alleged Sex Abuse of a Minor Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Javier Huerta on December 8th, 2020, on a warrant for Sex Abuse of a Minor obtained by the county police on November 7th, 2020.
According to the warrant on May 21, 2020, a county police detective responded to conduct interviews with the victim of the alleged sexual abuse along with a family member. Detectives contacted Huerta on a later date and he voluntarily responded to be interviewed where he denied the allegation.
On December 8th, deputies who were assigned the warrant, spoke with Huerta by telephone. During the conversation he advised he would turn himself in. Huerta met the deputies and was peacefully taken into custody without incident. Huerta was safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro Maryland.
Huerta is also charged with Second Degree Assault, and Sex Offense Third Degree, and Sex Offense Fourth Degree.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Sheriff Melvin C. High participates with other Prince George's County Public Safety agencies in the 36th Annual Bill Milligan Food Basket Program! The hard work and dedication by all, provides food to over 2,500 families in Prince George's County.
Friday, December 4, 2020
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspects
Upper Marlboro, MD… The office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Lesly Noemy Avalos and D’Vaughn Tilghman Killgo on December 3, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on November 21, 2020.
According to the warrant, on November 21st, police responded to the 3300 Block of Dunning Rd, in Beltsville, MD, for a reported assault involving a weapon. Upon arrival, police learned that Killgo and Avalos arrived at the victim's residence unannounced. When the victim opened the door, she was assaulted by Avalos and Killgo who also pulled out a firearm, pointing it at the victim before fleeing the scene. Detectives were able to identify both suspects through their investigation.
On December 3rd, deputies executed a warrant at Killgo’s residence in the 11000 Block of Lockwood Dr, in Silver Spring, MD. Deputies knocked, and Avalos answered the door allowing them to enter. Once inside, Avalos and Killgo were both identified by deputies, served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) without incident.Avalos and Killgo were also charged with First Degree Assault, Using a Firearm in The Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment. In addition, Killgo is also charged with Carrying a Handgun on His Person, and Carrying a Handgun in a Vehicle.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Deputies Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Kaseem Arness Pierce on November 30, 2020, on a warrant for Armed Robbery obtained by police on June 24, 2020.
According to the warrant, on May 27th, a victim responded to the county police station in, Clinton, MD to report that they had just been robbed. Police learned that the victim agreed to meet with Pierce in order to purchase a cell phone. When Pierce arrived, he displayed a firearm, demanding the victim’s money before fleeing the scene. Detectives were able to identify Pierce as the subject through their investigation.On November 30th, deputies determined that Pierce could be located in the 5000 Block of Taft Rd, in Temple Hills, MD. Upon arrival, deputies knocked on the door and spoke with a resident who allowed them to enter the home. Pierce was identified in the back bedroom, where he was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD without incident.
Pierce
is also charged with Robbery and Theft $100 to Under $1,500
For
more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at
301-780-8637.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Deputies Arrest Sex Abuse of a Minor Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive
Division reported the arrest of Ronny Martinez-Marroquin on November 30, 2020,
on a warrant for Sex Abuse of a Minor obtained by police on November 12, 2020.
On November 30th, deputies executed the warrant for Martinez-Marroquin at a home in Capitol Heights, MD. When deputies knocked on the door the resident who answered allowed them to enter the home. Once inside, deputies identified Martinez-Marroquin and served the warrant, placed him into custody, and safely transported him to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Martinez-Marroquin is also charged with Second-Degree Rape, Second-Degree Assault Third Degree Sex Offense and Fourth Degree Sexual Contact.
For more information contact the
Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving To You And Your Family #PGSO
Monday, November 23, 2020
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect in Domestic Violence Related Call
On November 17th, deputies’ investigation led them to an address in the 4500 Block of Davis Ave in Suitland, Md. Upon arrival, deputies knocked on the door, which was answered by Kennedy. They served him the warrant, placed him into custody, and safely transported him to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Kennedy is also charged with Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Trevis Maurice Asbury on November 18, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on November 17, 2020.
According to the warrant, on November 16th, police responded to the 1300 Block of Southview Dr, in Oxon Hill, MD, for a domestic violence call for service. Upon arrival, police learned that Asbury was involved in an altercation when he allegedly chased the victim into a bedroom with a firearm, pointing it at the victim before fleeing the scene.On November 18th, deputies executed a warrant at Asbury’s residence in the 1300 Block of Southview Dr, in Oxon Hill, MD. Deputies knocked, and a male who answered the door identified himself as Asbury. He was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Police Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) without incident.
Asbury is also charged with Second Degree Assault and Carrying a Handgun on His Person.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect
On November 17th, deputies and members of the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regionals Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) determined that Jones could be located at an address in the 3300 Block of 10th Pl. SE, Washington, DC. Deputies identified Jones inside where he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Metropolitan Police Station for Processing without incident. Jones is awaiting extradition back to Prince George’s County, MD.
Jones is also charged with First Degree Assault, Armed Robbery, Robbery, Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Theft $100 To Under $1,500, and Credit Card Theft.
For more information about this release contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
36th Annual Food Basket Program - Helping Those In Need
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Monday, November 9, 2020
Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Kyjuan Tyree Redd on November 5, 2020, on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by county police on October 23, 2020.
According to the warrant, on September 24, police responded to the 3200 Block of 75th Ave in Hyattsville, MD, for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a male shot multiple times on the ground. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he received treatment for his injuries. Detectives were able to identify Redd as the subject through their investigation.
On November 5, deputies determined that Redd could be located at an address in the 5400 Block of 85th Avenue in Hyattsville, MD. Deputies knocked on the door and spoke with the resident who answered and allowed them to enter the home. Deputies identified Redd inside where he was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Police Department, Robbery Investigation Division (RID) in Landover, MD without incident.
Redd is also charged with First Degree Assault, Armed Robbery, Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Theft $100 To Under $1,500, and Credit Card Theft. For more information about this release contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Sex Abuse of a Minor Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Carl Butler on November 2, 2020, on a warrant for Sex Abuse of a Minor obtained by Police on October 17, 2020.
According to the warrant, on March 20, 2018, two minor victims disclosed that Butler had allegedly engaged in sexual acts with them at a residence in Brentwood, MD.
On November 2nd, deputies' investigation led them to an address in the 200 Block of Maryland Park Dr in Capitol Heights, MD. Deputies spoke with a resident who allowed them to enter the home. Butler was located inside, and deputies served him with the warrant before placing him into custody. Butler was safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Butler is also charged with an additional count of Sex Abuse of a Minor.
For more information contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Thanks To Our Partners With The Metro Transit Police For Shining A Purple Light On Their District station Increasing Awareness on Domestic Violence.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The University Of Maryland Capital Region Health Foundation - Hosting A Virtual Discussion on Intimate Partner Violence
Monday, October 26, 2020
Thanks To Our Partners At Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. For Coming Out To The Capital Wheel National Harbor Increasing Awareness on Domestic Violence.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Get Your Free Purple Light Bulb Today At The Capital Wheel National Harbor - Shine Your Purple Light For Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Friday, October 16, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Community Advocates For Family & Youth (CAFY) - Hosting A Virtual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event - Register At www.cafyslam.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Domestic Violence Victims Assistants Contact Information - Help Stop Domestic Violence #noDVinPG
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Many Thanks To Dr. Monica Goldson & Members of PGPD For Joining Us At The National Harbor Capital Wheel.
Friday, October 9, 2020
Join Us Every Friday At The Capital Wheel At The National Harbor To Get Your FREE Purple LIght Bulbs From 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm #noDVinPG
Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Jose Sanchez-Morales on October 1, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the County Police on September 25, 2020.
According to the warrant, on September 20th, police responded to the 6800 block of Beacon Place in Riverdale, MD, for a reported cutting that resulted in the victim being injured. Officers learned that Sanchez-Morales allegedly followed the victim and the witness home from a restaurant in Riverdale, MD. The victim and Sanchez-Morales became engaged in a physical altercation when Sanchez-Morales is alleged to have pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim multiple times. Sanchez-Morales fled the scene and the victim was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.
On October 7th, deputies went to 2400 block of Amherst Road in Hyattsville, MD. When deputies knocked on the door a female answered and advised that Sanchez-Morales was in the bedroom. Deputies served Sanchez-Morales the warrant, placed him into custody, and safely transported him to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Sanchez-Morales is also charged with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon with The Intent to Cause Injury.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.