PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Monday, June 24, 2019
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Sex Abuse of a Minor Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the
Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Kingsley Asanji on
June 17, 2019 on a Sex Abuse of a Minor warrant obtained by County Police on
June 14, 2019.
According
to the warrant, a victim who is a minor disclosed that Asanji had allegedly
engaged her in sexual intercourse at a residence in Lanham, MD.
After
investigating the warrant deputies determined that Asanji could be located in
the 5600 block of Whitfield Chapel Road in Lanham, MD. Deputies went to the
location and knocked, Asanji answered the door and was taken into custody and
transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections for
processing.
Asanji
is also charged with Sex Offense Third Degree.
For
more information about this release contact the communications and Public
Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
Attempted First-Degree Murder Suspect Arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies
WARRANT/FUGITIVE DIVISION FELONY ARREST REPORT
June 14, 2019
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Manuel Enrique- Mendoza on June 12, 2019 for an Attempted First-degree Murder warrant that was obtained by the County Police on June 6, 2019.
According to the warrant, on June 2, 2019 Manuel Enrique- Mendoza arrived in the 5800 block of Coolidge street, Capitol Heights, MD. Manuel Enrique-Mendoza arrived during his wife’s custody exchange with her ex-husband. At the location Mendoza is alleged to have blocked the victim’s vehicle from leaving the area with his vehicle. Mr. Mendoza is further alleged to have produced a knife and cut the male victim, after which he fled the scene.
Deputies investigating the whereabouts of Manuel Enrique- Mendoza were led to a residence in
5800 block of Coolidge Street, Capitol Heights, MD. He was taken into custody and
transported to County Department of Corrections where he will await trial.
In addition to Attempted First- Degree Murder, Mendoza is also charged with Attempted Second -Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, Second-Degree Assault and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon with intent to injure.
For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Friday, June 7, 2019
2019 Melvin C. High Scholarship Awards Presentation
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff announced the 4 scholars who are the recipients of the Ninth Annual Melvin C. High Scholarship award. They are: Mr. Zane Curtis-Thomas, graduate from Parkdale High School, Miss Christiana Pablo, graduate of Bowie High School, Miss Zipporah Sewell, graduate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School, and Miss Farhana Uddin, graduate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School.
Applauding the 2019 winners and scholars from previous years Sheriff High said, “Scholarships are important because a student needs a key to get the door open and that’s good grades, but when you get into the room, there are expectations that our society has for its brightest and that is service, leadership, character and citizenship. Not just one, but all these traits are important and when you find them all in one, you found someone who will accomplish great things for his or her community.”
For additional information, please contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Applauding the 2019 winners and scholars from previous years Sheriff High said, “Scholarships are important because a student needs a key to get the door open and that’s good grades, but when you get into the room, there are expectations that our society has for its brightest and that is service, leadership, character and citizenship. Not just one, but all these traits are important and when you find them all in one, you found someone who will accomplish great things for his or her community.”
The special guest speaker for the ceremony was Dr. Kia Myrick McDaniel, ED.D., coordinating supervisor, Specialty Programs with the Prince George’s County Public Schools. Dr. McDaniel. shared insights about life and advised the scholarship winners to enjoy the college experience and encouraged them to stay the course in achieving their individual goals. She urged them to remember three C’s: Community, Compassion, and Creativity. She urged students to give back, stay in touch with and build Community wherever they go; She urged them to be compassionate with themselves as well as towards others and to strive to work through difficult times with humility and grace. Finally, Dr. McDaniel urged students to embrace their creativity in themselves as a form of self-care and to be open to exploring different pathways and definitions of success.
Each Melvin C. High Scholarship winner is awarded $1,000 payable to the student and the college of his choice. As with previous winners, the scholarship winners have exciting plans. Mr. Zane Curtis-Thomas, will attend the University of the District of Columbia for two years, then transfer to Howard University for two years, as a 2 + 2 Transfer Student, Zane’s Major will be Music, Associate of Arts Program (Jazz Studies) after which he will pursue a Bachelor of Music (Music Education); Miss Christiana Pablo plans to attend Bowie State University with a Major in Biology / Biomedical Science; Miss Zipporah Sewell will attend Robert Morris University with a Major in Communications, and Miss Farhana Uddin will attend the University of Maryland – College Park with a Major in Biomedical Engineering.
The Melvin C. High Scholarship was begun by Sheriff High in 2011, his first year in office. Award recipients are selected from among 12 finalists who are chosen from among more than 100 applicants.
An independent “Final Selection Committee” of three judges and an alternate review the finalists’ applications to choose the four winners. Their decision is based, not only on academic excellence but on students’ involvement in school, neighborhood and church, activities, including athletics, the arts and community outreach.
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