Deputies Arrest Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Amani Barard of Accokeek, MD last week on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault which was obtained by the Prince George's County Police on July 18, 2014.

                                                                                               

According to the warrant, on June 17, 2014 Barard was allegedly riding in a vehicle in the area of Allentown Road and Payne Drive in Fort Washington, MD, when she saw a female with whom she had an ongoing feud walking. Barard exited the vehicle and enticed the victim to fight. The warrant further states that when the victim refused to fight, Barard allegedly brandished a black handgun which she pointed at the victim before driving away.  

After an investigation, Deputies located Barard at a residence in the 14000 block of April St. in Accokeek, MD. She was taken into custody and transported to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Barard is also charged with Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, Firearm Use/ Felony Violent Crime, and Handgun in Vehicle.

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

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