Monday, May 20, 2013
Prince George's County police said Friday, the men targeted homes in Oxon Hill and Fort Washington.
Three men were arrested and charged in a burglary spree that targeted more than 50 homes across Prince George's County, according to the county police department. Anthony Nyrekie Edwards, 40, of the 2400 block of Owens Road in Oxon Hill was arrested along with David Benjamin Neal, 24, of the 2300 block of Owens Road and Jamal Cooke, 21, of the 2300 block of Owens Road. The suspects went to homes in Oxon Hill and Fort Washington taking weapons, computers, jewelry, televisions and other personal belongings, police reported. They even reportedly stole a safe with valuables worth nearly $70,000. Police said a resident helped them identify the suspects by providing a license plate number for a suspect's vehicle. Edwards and Neal are in the …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Chief Michael Wynnyk said he was grateful for the hard work from the Prince George's County Police Department.
An arrest was made in Tuesday's break-in in University Park, according to Police Chief Michael Wynnyk. The suspect—who took a tv and several credit cards from a home in the 6500 block of 43rd Avenue— used the credit card at area retail stores, including Target, Wynnyk said. Prince George's County police picked up surveillance video from the store, releasing an image of the suspect to the public. Three men from Lewisdale and DC were arrested in connection with the case, Wynnyk reported. "I take this opportunity to thank the Prince George’s County Police Department District I investigators for a job extremely well done," he said, "and to all of the residents that contacted the UPPD with information regarding this incident, and to Target and …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man caught by a surveillance camera.
Prince George’s County police have released a photograph of a suspect in Tuesday’s burglary in University Park. Officers responded to the 6500 block of 43rd Avenue on Tuesday after a report of a break-in. The victim told police several credit cards were stolen during the burlgary. Detectives found that the cards had been used at several area retailers, including the Target in Greenbelt. Police were able to retrieve surveillance footage of the suspect, who is described as “a young African American male with a slim build and shoulder length dreadlocks.” A photo of the suspect is attached to this story. Anyone with information about the suspect or the crime is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department at 301-699-2601. …
Using red light and speed cameras, targeted stings and other methods, police departments and municipalities hope to prevent pedestrian-related accidents, after a number of fatalities.
Pedestrian-related accidents have seen an unfortunate increase recently, particularly in Montgomery County. There have been 14 pedestrian accidents just this year, five of which resulted in fatalities. There was even one incident in Bethesda where a car struck an infant in a stroller being pushed across a crosswalk. “We, the parents of students attending Bethesda Elementary School, are horrified by the number of traffic accidents and near-accidents in and around downtown Bethesda,” said an online petition launched by Bethesda elementary school parents. “The safety of this walkable haven is at risk.” While there haven’t been as many pedestrian-related deaths in Prince George’s County this year, College Park officials recognize that …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The 30-year-old is the newest and youngest pilot-in-command for Prince George's County police.
Cpl. Ben Conner is Prince George's County police's newest Pilot-in-Command and he's only 30. According to the county's police department, Conner is the force's youngest pilot-in-command as of May 8, when he completed nine months of intensive training. He always had an interest in flying, the department reported, and he was given his first familiarization flight by the PGPD Cpl. Steve Grimes when he was only 16. Conner earned his fixed wing license in Bowie and was an instructor for years, before he joined the US Army Reserves in 2009. He is a 7-year veteran of the force and is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division’s Aviation Section.
Friday, May 10, 2013
A summary of incidents from April 21-May 6.
Below is a rundown of notable police responses from the past few weeks in Riverdale Park and East Riverdale (via Crime Reports). The log includes a report of vandalism on Patterson Road and an assault on Madison Street. RIVERDALE PARK (Riverdale Park Police Department) EAST RIVERDALE (Prince George's County Police Department)
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Prince George's County Police participated in Project SOLO and Operation Road Runner over the weekend.
Ten drivers were arrested and charged with DUIs over the weekend, when Prince George's County police participated in Project Saving Our Loved Ones (SOLO) over the weekend. Officers focused their enforcement along Rt. 193, Baltimore Avenue, Kenilworth Avenue and Riggs Road, according to the department's blog. There were more than 170 traffic stops and officers also issued 190 citations in addition to the arrests on Saturday. On Sunday, the department's Special Operations Division's Traffic Enforcement Section and Aviation Unit participated in "Operation Road Runner"—which targets speeding motorcyclists. Officers pulled over 40 motorcyclists and issued 45 citations. One driver was arrested and his bike was impounded after he tried to flee…
The legislation restricts people from pointing lasers at aircraft.
A flight crew from Prince George's County Police Department has been "instrumental" in helping pass a Senate bill that was later signed into law on May 2. According to the PGPD, Cpl. Todd Dolihite and Cpl. Christopher Elrod—pilots on PGPD's aviation unit—helped Maryland senators pass a bill that would "make it a crime to knowingly and willfully shine, point, or focus the beam of a laser pointer on a pilot operating an aircraft." The pilots suffered serious injuries to their eyes on Jan. 8, 2013, after they were blinded by a commercial grade laser, according to police. The suspect in that case was convicted of assault and served 20 days in the Upper Marlboro Detention Center. Dolihite and Elrod testified earlier this spring in favor of the …
Monday, April 29, 2013
The officer reportedly flipped his marked SUV and struck a lamppost Monday morning.
The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating a crash involving one of its own officers early Monday morning in South Laurel. According to police, officers responded to the scene of an accident on Baltimore Avenue and Contee Road around 2 a.m. A county police officer driving a marked SUV reportedly hit a curb while trying to turn onto Contee Road. The SUV flipped over and crashed into a lamppost, police said, which in turn landed on several parked cars. Speed and weather may have been factors in the accident, according to the department's initial investigation. The officer, a two-year veteran, has been treated and released from the hospital.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Residents can get rid of their unwanted or unused prescription medicines at local police stations.
As a part of a national initiative, Prince George's County Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency will be collecting expired, unwanted prescription drugs Saturday at some local police stations. This collection service is free and anonymous at the following location between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: National Drug Take-Back Intiative addresses a public safety and public issue, according to a county police press release. "The DEA cites studies which show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from a home medicine cabinet," the police stated. "In addition, many citizens do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – …
susan
12:37 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Thanks up and pg police! While the notion of having vIdeo survelleince capture my every move creeps me out a bit, I am grateful also to target and Macy's for sharing with law enforcement. more ›