Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the
seizures last Monday of one firearm and 3 ballistic resistant vests during the
Violent Offender Warrant Sweep (V.O.W.S.).
On
Thursday, August 29, 2013, deputies, with the assistance of officers from the
Capitol Heights and Prince George’s County Police Departments, attempted a
warrant service for Violation of Probation for First Degree Burglary in the
3500 block of Silver Park Dr. in Suitland, MD. After obtaining permission to
enter the residence, deputies observed and recovered a black handgun and three
ballistic resistant vests, but were unable to locate the suspect. 
Deputies
subsequently turned the firearm over to County Police detectives and are still
investigating the whereabouts of the suspect. Including this weapon, 6 firearms have been
recovered since the V.O.W.S. operation began.
Lt.
Colonel Regina Taylor, Bureau Chief of Field Operations said, “Our Violent
Offender Sweep has been very successful in removing not just violent offenders,
but the instruments of those violent crimes from our community. The assistance of our partners, the County
Police and Capitol Heights Police, enhances the safety and success of our
operations.”
Captain
Brent Mints, Assistant Bureau Chief of Field Operations, said, “This is the 8th
week of the operation and we've made 330 arrests to close 651 warrants. Those results
can only be attributed to the hard work of our deputies. This continues to be
the most successful operation I’ve been a part of during my 23 years of service.”
The
V.O.W.S. operation will continue through the end of September.
For more information contact
the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301-780-8637.
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