Deputies Arrest Arson Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Lenniscleo Yalanza Brown of Suitland, MD on an arrest warrant for Arson 2^nd degree, which was obtained by the Prince George’s County Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) on January 25, 2014.

According to the warrant, on November 30, 2013, the OFM was notified of a vehicle fire at Creston Street and 50^th Avenue in Hyattsville, MD. Later that same day, Brown called 911 to report his 2002 GMC Yukon missing. Brown was then advised that his vehicle had already been recovered. Fire Investigators subsequently conducted an investigation and determined the cause of the fire to be intentional. On January 25, 2013, the OFM had contact with Mr. Brown and subsequently obtained this warrant.

The Warrant/ Fugitive Division contacted Brown, who turned himself in at Sheriff’s Headquarters, located in Upper Marlboro, MD. Brown was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. He was also charged with Malicious Burning 1^st degree, Malicious Burning Fraud, Misrepresentation of Insurance Policies and Reckless Endangerment.  

 For more information contact the Press Information Office at 301-780 7354.                                 

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