Suspect Arrested for Gun and Drug Possession #PGSO

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/ Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Gael Die-Gueye of Hyattsville, MD on an arrest warrant for CDS (Marijuana) Possession with Intent to distribute that was obtained by Riverdale Park Police on January 6, 2015.

According to the warrant, on December 17th, Die-Gueye was driving on East West Highway where he was stopped by the police for driving with a missing headlight. The officer approached the car and smelled the strong odor of marijuana. Die-Gueye was asked to exit the vehicle; when he did so the officer saw a small amount of marijuana on the floor.  The officer searched the vehicle where he located a digital scale and a significant amount of marijuana. The warrant further states that after being read his rights, Die-Gueye gave verbal and written consent to go to his residence for his identification and told the officers where he had more marijuana and a gun. The marijuana that was confiscated had an estimated street value of over $3400.00 dollars.

Upon receiving the warrant, the deputies’ investigation determined that Die-Gueye could be located in the 3500 block of Toledo Terrace, in Hyattsville, MD.  When deputies responded to the address they spotted the suspect looking out of the back window. A female opened the door and Die-Gueye was taken into custody and transported to the Prince George’s County, MD Department of Corrections for processing.

 Die-Gueye was also charged with Firearm Drug Traffic Crime, CDS Distribution with a Firearm, CDS Possession of Marijuana, and CDS Possession of Paraphernalia.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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