Deputies Arrest First Degree Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Grayson Iran Espinal on April 15, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Murder obtained by the City of Greenbelt Police on March 3, 2020.

According to the warrant, on January 17, 2020, police were called to the 7900 Block of Mandan Road in Greenbelt, MD, for a reported home invasion. Upon arrival, officers observed one of the victims lying on the floor, bleeding profusely. Detectives learned that Espinal and two other suspects forcibly entered the home and started a physical altercation with the residents. During the altercation, one of the three suspects stabbed one resident with a knife, as a second resident came out of the bedroom yelling that police were on the way, causing the suspects to flee. The stabbing victim was transported to the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Prince George's Hospital Center, where they succumbed as a result of their injuries. Further investigation by detectives led to the identification of all the suspects, including Espinal.

Further investigation by the sheriff’s deputy assigned to the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) led to a residence in Lanham, MD. With the location under surveillance, members of the Task Force observed Espinal sitting on the front porch and called for additional assistance. As they approached, Espinal ran inside of the house. Officers surrounded the house and knocked at the front door, which was answered by a resident who told them that Espinal was in the basement and allowed them to enter. As they entered the home, Espinal attempted to flee through a rear door but was quickly apprehended by members on the perimeter. Espinal was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to Greenbelt Police Department (GPD) detectives without incident.

Espinal is also charged with Home Invasion, Openly Carrying a Knife to cause Injury, Reckless Endangerment, and First-Degree Assault. 

 

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