Warrant/Fugitive Division Felony Arrest Report #PGSO

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Sheriff’s Office Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the following felony arrests:
   Burglary Third Degree Suspect Arrested

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Roosevelt Best Jr. of Ft. Washington, MD, on an arrest warrant for Burglary Third Degree obtained by the County Police on May 24th, 2015.

According to the warrant, on May 23rd, in the 6300 block of Croom Station Rd in Upper Marlboro, MD, Best Jr. after having a phone dispute with someone known to him, went to that person’s residence and kicked in the door. Best Jr. forcibly entered the residence and assaulted two people inside. The warrant states that one of the victims attempted to detain Best Jr. until the police arrived but he broke free and fled the scene.

After receipt of the warrant deputies determined through investigation that Best Jr. was at a residence in the 2000 block of Belfast Drive, located in Ft. Washington, MD. On July 23rd they went to the residence where they were allowed to enter. They placed Best Jr. into custody and transported him to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

Best Jr. is also charged with two counts of Second Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Violation of a Protective Order.

Home Invasion Suspect Extradited

The Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the extradition of Christopher Fleming from the Mecklenburg County Jail in Charlotte N.C. where he had been arrested on a warrant obtained by Prince George’s County Police on June 2, 2015 for Home Invasion.

According to the warrant on May 29th, Fleming along with another suspect entered a residence in the 4900 block of Rees Lane in Bowie, MD and pointed guns at a victim. The victim was secured with zip ties while the suspects stole various items inside the house.

Deputies traveled to Charlotte N.C. to transport Fleming back to appear in the District Court of Maryland for Prince George’s County. Fleming was also charged with Armed Robbery, First Degree Assault, Burglary First Degree, and Robbery.



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