Sheriff's Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Judith Cruz on May 21, 2019 on a warrant for Assault First Degree obtained by County Police on May 13, 2019.

According to the warrant, on December 4, 2018, officers responded to the 14000 block of Baltimore Avenue in Laurel, MD, for the report of an assault. Upon arriving, officers assisted the injured victim and had an ambulance respond to the scene for medical treatment. A witness who saw the incident stated that a woman, who was later identified as Cruz, approached the victim screaming and then began striking her. Officers also reviewed video footage of the incident.

Deputies were able to determine that Cruz was residing in the 100 block of Laurel Race Track Road in Laurel, MD. Deputies went to the location, and Cruz opened the door, she was taken into custody and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without incident.

Cruz is also charged with Second- Degree Assault.

For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Robbery Suspect

                            WARRANT/FUGITIVE DIVISION FELONY ARREST REPORT
May 28, 2019

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Aldrich Buller- Jarrett on May 21, 2019 on a warrant for Robbery obtained by County Police detectives on May 8, 2019.

According to the warrant, on April 3, 2019, Aldrich Buller-Jarrett along with another male suspect were in the 8600 Block of Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD. Buller-Jarrett and another male suspect allegedly assaulted the victim by punching him in the face. Buller-Jarret and the male suspect then removed the victim’s headphones, after which they fled the scene.

Deputies investigating Buller-Jarrett whereabouts located him in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD. Buller-Jarrett arranged to meet Deputies and surrendered peacefully. He was taken into custody and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without incident.

In addition to Robbery, Buller-Jarrett is also charged with Second Degree Assault, and Theft.

For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Robbery Suspect

              WARRANT/FUGITIVE DIVISION FELONY ARREST REPORT
  May 28, 2019

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Sean Williams on May 22, 2019 on a warrant for Robbery obtained by County Police detectives on May 19, 2019.

According to the warrant, on April 7, 2019, Sean Williams along with two male suspects were in the 8100 block of 15TH Avenue, Hyattsville, MD. Williams and the two men allegedly assaulted the victim by punching and kicking him in the face and knocking him down to the ground. Williams and the two male suspects then removed the victim’s wallet and his cell phone, after which they fled the scene.

Deputies investigating Williams whereabouts located him at his residence in the 3700 block of Halloway North, Upper Marlboro, MD. Williams’ relative answered the door and told deputies that Williams was in the residence. He was taken into custody and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without incident.

In addition to Robbery, Williams is also charged with Second Degree Assault, and Theft.

For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

PGSO attends the annual Memorial Day Parade in the City of Bowie honoring courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country

Memorial Day Remembrance

Congratulations!

PGSO Celebrates Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day is a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, and educated. Through the power of entertainment, we bring people together to laugh and have fun, all while raising life-changing cash for the children that need it the most. Since our debut in 2015, we have raised nearly $150 million and have positively impacted over 16 million children in America, and around the world.

Sheriff Melvin C. High speaks to the Highland Park Christain Academy middle schoolers about the Sheriff's Office scholarship opportunities, Positive D.A.Y. (Deputies Assisting Youth), and Summer Camp Programs.

NBC News 4 story on how over 100 Weapons Confiscated in Prince George's County Under New Law makes our community safer.

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NBC Channel 4 News Cory Smith interviews PGSO Inspector General Mark Spencer about Extreme Risk Protective Orders!

Congratulations to Prince George's County Graduating Seniors!

             Thanks to ALL county high school seniors who applied for the Melvin C. High
                                                                            Scholarship.
                              We wish we could support all of you in your new endeavors.
                         Congratulations and best wishes for an exciting new future of learning.
                                                                                                                           -Sheriff Melvin C. High

Col. Barnes Attends County Council Mel Franklin Family & Friends Day

Sheriff’s Deputies Serving ERPO confiscate over 40 firearms and over 23,000 rounds of ammunition

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division Squad 2 last week reported that in the simultaneous service an Emergency Petition Service (EPS) and an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), they placed the person named in both court orders into custody without incident and safely transported them to a medical facility for evaluation and aid.

With authority to confiscate firearms bestowed on deputies by the ERPO, after receiving Consent to Search at the residence, deputies searched a vehicle and the residence where they found over 40 firearms, 342 firearm magazines, and over 23,000 ammunition rounds. They transported the weapons to the Sheriff’s headquarters for processing and storage. Another 38 firearms and 1600 ammunition rounds were surrendered to the Sheriff’s Office on Monday May 13^th.

The ERPO law, which prohibits possession of firearms by a respondent named in an ERPO, was enacted by the General Assembly in 2018 and became effective on October 1^st.  The ERPO Law gives law enforcement the authority to take guns away from persons who may be mentally ill or experiencing some mental crisis or distress to keep them from hurting themselves or others.

An ERPO may be requested by a family member or another individual concerned about the person’s safety; in the case of domestic violence, the petitioner may be a person concerned for their own safety from the person with the guns.

Since October 1^st, the Office of the Sheriff has served 56 ERPO’s related to domestic violence. In the process, it has collected 132 firearms and over 35,000 rounds of ammunition. “The results since this law went into effect demonstrate the need and the value of this tool for law enforcement and for community safety,” said Sheriff High. “We were proud to support this legislation and to support lawmakers in getting it passed.”  

An Extreme Risk Protection Order may be applied for against any individual who presents an “immediate and present” danger. The order of the court granting the ERPO requires the respondent to surrender all firearms in his or her possession and authorizes law enforcement to intervene to assure that surrender of weapons is achieved. 

For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony and Muster

Public Notice - Civilian Employee Arrested

Special Olympics Maryland Interscholastic Unified Sports Track and Field Invitational

Public Notice of Administrative Hearing Board

National Police Week 2019

Attorney General Brain E. Frosh Press Release

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Office of the Sheriff is passing on a warning to citizens from Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh warning Marylanders about DNA Testing Scam targeting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Please refer to the attached Press Release dated May 8, 2019 from the Attorney General.

http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2019/050819.pdf

A Candlelight Memorial Service was held at the County Administration Building as we honored our fallen heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice. We salute you as we light a candle in your name.

Remembering The Fallen During National Police Week

Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA, Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge 112 ) Remembers Fallen Hero’s SGT. James Arnaud and DFC. Elizabeth Magruder.

Inauguration of The Positive D.A.Y. Cadets CEO Dr. Monica Goldson, Sheriff Melvin C. High, and Principal Rhonda Simley Sign MOU between Prince George’s County Public Schools & the Office of the Sheriff

 

CEO Dr. Monica Goldson, Sheriff Melvin C. High, and Principal Rhonda Simley Sign MOU between Prince George’s County Public Schools & the Office of the Sheriff

Sheriff’s Deputies Locate First Degree Assault w/Handgun Suspect

  WARRANT/FUGITIVE DIVISION FELONY ARREST REPORT

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Michael Dawodu on May 1, 2019 for a First-Degree Assault warrant obtained by County Police Domestic Violence Division on April 26, 2019.

  According to the warrant, Michael Dawodu entered a home in 10800 block of Kingsmere Court in Upper Marlboro, MD. At the location Dawodu is alleged to have strangled his estranged wife, pointed a handgun at her and left the scene.

Sheriff’s Deputies, assisting county police, investigated several locations and queried multiple criminal databases in search of Dawodu when they learned that, homeless, he had fled the area and was currently in Douglassville, Georgia.

Sheriff’s Deputies then notified the Douglassville Georgia Sheriff’s Office. Dawodu was arrested during a traffic stop by Georgia Deputies and transported to the Douglassville, Georgia County Jail where he will remain in custody awaiting extradition back to Prince George’s County, MD.

Dawodu is also charged with Second- Degree Assault. For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Home Invasion Suspect

WARRANT/FUGITIVE DIVISION FELONY ARREST REPORT

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Debra Wilkins on May 2, 2019 on a Home Invasion warrant obtained by County Police District III detectives on April 15, 2019.

  According to the warrant, on April 14, 2019, Debra Wilkins and an unknown male suspect broke into a home in the 3900 block of Suitland Road in Suitland, MD. Wilkins is alleged to have used a baseball bat to destroy the victim’s televisions, a lamp, and china cabinet. The male suspect is alleged to have held a knife to the victim threatening him not to move., after which they fled the scene.

The U. S. Marshal Services Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force was assigned the case. Deputies investigating Wilkins whereabouts located her at her residence in the 4400 block of Edson Place in Washington, D.C.

Deputies assigned to the Fugitive Task Force approached Wilkins after she got out of her vehicle and placed her under arrest. She was transported to Metropolitan Police Department for processing and will remain in custody until she is extradited back to Prince George’s County, MD.

Wilkins is also charged with 3rd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, First- Degree Assault, Second- Degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment.


For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.