Warrant/Fugitive Division Felony Arrest Report #PGSO

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

Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect Arrested

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Darryl Harris-Simmons, of Fort Washington, MD on an arrest warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder that was obtained by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police on November 15, 2017.

The Warrant states that on November 13, 2017, at a community center in the 13400 block of Buchanan Drive in Fort Washington, Md. Harris-Simmons arranged a meeting with three other individuals to purchase a pair of shoes. During the transaction, Harris-Simmons, along with a male accomplice allegedly pointed a gun at the victims and demanded the victims’ property. As the driver attempted to flee, Harris-Simmons is alleged to have shot at the fleeing vehicle causing both victims serious injury. Harris-Simmons was later positively identified from a photo array.

Upon Sheriff’s deputies’ investigation, on November 22nd , Sheriff’s Deputies spoke with a Prince George’s County officer who advised that he was familiar with Harris- Simmons, having previously been to his residence on other matters. Deputies arrived in the 13200 block of Lenfant Drive in Fort Washington MD where a resident opened the door and allowed deputies to enter. Deputies asked for the name of a male who stood in the foyer. After confirming that he was Darryl Harris-Simmons, deputies informed Harris-Simmons of the warrant for his arrest, after which he was taken into custody without incident and transported Maryland National Capitol Park Police CID unit.

Harris-Simmons is also charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder, Attempted Armed Robbery, First and Second Degree Assault and Firearm use and Felony Violent Crime.

 

First Degree Assault Suspect Arrested

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Derrick Cofield, of Capitol Heights, MD, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the Prince George’s County Police on November 07, 2017.

According to the warrant, on November 07, in the 6400 block of Hilmar Drive in District Heights, MD Cofield and a female became involved in an argument that turned physical. Cofield is alleged to have spit on the victim, pointed a gun at her and fired several shots in her direction; he left the scene before police arrived.

Upon receipt of the warrant, Sheriff’s Deputies went to the location of the incident. A resident opened the door and allowed deputies to enter the home. Deputies advised Cofield of the warrant, and he was taken into custody without incident and transported to District 3 CID for questioning.

Cofield is also charged with Assault Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Firearm use and Felony Violent Crime and Handgun on a Person.

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