First Degree Burglary Suspect Arrested in West Virginia; Two Warrants Closed

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division’s Fugitive Apprehension Surveillance Team (FAST) reported the arrest of Cashmere Bates of Upper Marlboro, MD on two arrest warrants for First Degree Burglary, both obtained by the Prince George’s County Police Department on June 27, 2014.

According to the warrants, in April 2014, Bates broke into a home in the 10000 block of King Richard Place in Upper Marlboro, MD through a side window and stole property valued at $2,800 and caused damage to the exterior of the residence.

In May 2014, Bates is alleged to have broken into a residence in the 10000 block of Rhodenda Place in Upper Marlboro, MD and taken a Sony PlayStation 4 and several games valued at $600.

Upon receiving both warrants, FAST Deputies initiated an investigation into Bates’ whereabouts. After exhausting several leads, Deputies traced Bates to a West Virginia address where he was staying with an associate, Daniel McDonald, who also had an open warrant through Prince George’s County for First Degree Assault. 

On August 12^th, McDonald allowed Deputies and members of the West Virginia State Police into his residence where he was taken into custody without incident. Bates was located hiding in a bedroom. He was taken into custody without incident.

Both McDonald and Bates were transported to the WV State Police Barracks and are awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County, MD.

Bates is also charged with Malicious Destruction of Property, Theft: $1,000 to under $10,000, and two counts of Theft: Less than $1,000.

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

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