Deputies Arrest Carjacking Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Shirley Rose McCarthy on March 22, 2021, on a warrant for Carjacking obtained by county police on March 3, 2021.

According to the warrant, on February 21^st, Police responded to Pennsylvania Ave and Presidential Pkwy in Upper Marlboro for a reported carjacking. Police learned that a victim, while waiting at the traffic light, was approached by McCarthy. The victim disclosed that McCarthy entered the vehicle on the passenger side, offering money for a ride. When the victim refused, McCarthy began to push the victim several times before reaching into her waistband, implying that she had a weapon. In fear, the victim complied with her demands and got out of the car. McCarthy fled the scene making good on her escape. Detectives were able to identify McCarthy as the suspect through their investigation.

On March 22^nd, deputies spoke with McCarthy by phone, notified her of the warrant, and convinced her to turn herself in. Deputies coordinated a location to meet with her, where she was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without incident.

McCarthy is also charged with Robbery, Second Degree Assault, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Unauthorized Removal of a Motor Vehicle.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

Deputies Arrest Aggravated Animal Cruelty Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Foday Bangalie Kabba on March 24, 2021, on a warrant for Aggravated Animal Cruelty obtained by county police on March 14, 2021.

According to the warrant, on March 16, 2020, police responded to the 1800 Block of Dutch Village Dr. in Hyattsville for a reported animal cruelty incident. Upon arrival, police observed several dogs that were injured with no food or water in the home. Police learned that Kabba had allegedly beaten them with a wooden weapon causing injuries. Animal control responded to remove 17 dogs, some of which were puppies, from the residence. Police alongside animal control officers were able to identify Kabba as a suspect through their investigation.

On March 24^th, deputies spoke with Kabba by phone, notified him of the warrant, and convinced him to turn himself in. Deputies coordinated a location to meet with him, where he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without incident.

Kabba is also charged with three counts of Animal Cruelty.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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DC veteran bakes pies to save lives by funding suicide prevention training

If you or a loved one is currently in immediate crisis, please call the suicide prevention lifeline, available 24 hours a day, at 800-273-8255.

Author: Brielle Ashford (WUSA9)

Published: 7:43 PM EST February 26, 2021

Updated: 8:06 PM EST February 26, 2021

WASHINGTON — D.C. veteran Porsche Williams is determined to spread education on suicide prevention.

Over the last two years, she’s worked with fellow veterans and FBI agents to NFL players and everyone in between through her company Restore Life.

But when COVID hit — that’s when she started working on another passion: baking sweet potato pies. The baking provided an outlet from the intense work of suicide prevention. "These pies, they were therapy for me," Williams shared.

After 16 tries of working to perfect the recipe, she started selling what fans call the best pies in the DMV under the nickname she got in the military. Now, the community knows the treat as Cookie's Sweet Potato Pie, where 100% of the proceeds go into funding her original goal of bringing suicide prevention training to people of all walks of life across the metro area and beyond.

Credit: Restore Life Global

Pie sales help cover the cost of conducting the training sessions and enable those in attendance to potentially help save a life one day. 

“I got tired of waiting on grants and funding. We needed the help now,” she explained. 

So far, Williams has raised enough to host four classes, free of charge to local participants. She says she has saved 200 lives since she began her intervention efforts.

The veteran and passionate baker is also a survivor. After experiencing trauma throughout her life and post-traumatic stress disorder, she attempted to take her own life in 2017. "I kept seeing my friends from the military complete suicide. And I wanted to be a part of the change that I wanted to see." 

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Through her experience, she’s gained an intimate understanding of suicide prevention and what skills may help when a person is in crisis — a state more people have found themselves in since the start of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

“People need to know how to have that conversation. They need to understand that anything that you say can sway a suicide intervention and put someone further over the edge and I know because of my personal experience,” she explained.

Click here to learn more about Williams' suicide prevention training efforts and how to get involved.

“2020 has been one of the worst years for suicides. The numbers are so high between attempts and completions. It's scary.” Williams said the pandemic has made it all the more urgent that more people learn the skills necessary for suicide prevention.

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“I'm going to get out here and I'm going to teach this suicide intervention one way or another because that's the way that we're going to end impact those numbers. That's the way that we're going to bring it down.” 

Williams emphasized how necessary it is for everyone to be trained in suicide prevention, rather than simply leaving it to the professionals. “When one is having thoughts of suicide, they tend to reach out to the people who are closest to them, right? Their mom, their dad, their best friends, their cousins,” she explained. “They want to vent to the people that they trust. And so we want to train the people that they trust and everybody on how to have that conversation."

Click here to order a sweet potato pie. 

If you or a loved one is currently in immediate crisis, please call the suicide prevention lifeline, available 24 hours a day, at 800-273-8255.

Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Orlando Edwards Anderson on March 18, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the Hyattsville City Police Department on February 20, 2021.

According to the warrant, on February 20^th, Hyattsville Police responded to an address in the 3300 Block of East-West Hwy, in Hyattsville, MD, for a reported domestic violence related assault call. Upon arrival, police spoke with the victim who reported having an argument with Anderson that turned physical while the victim attempted to leave home. Anderson is alleged to have strangled the victim, causing them to lose consciousness momentarily and leaving physical signs of injury. Police were able to identify Anderson as the suspect through their investigation.

On March 18^th, deputies executed an arrest warrant in the 3300 Block of East West Hwy, in Hyattsville, MD. Upon arrival, deputies knocked on the door which was answered by a resident who allowed them to enter the home. Once inside, Anderson was identified, served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Anderson is also charged with Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment. 

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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Deputies Arrest Felony Theft $1,500 to Under $25,000 Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Susan Olivia Percival on March 18, 2021, on a warrant for Theft of $1,500 to under $25,000 obtained by county police on December 24, 2020.

According to the warrant, on December 23, 2020, county police detectives alongside investigators with a local bank investigated Percival in a theft case. Police learned that Percival was alleged to have had an unknown individual deposit an altered $20,000.00 cashier’s check into her account. Percival allegedly had this same check altered and made out to her in a different amount and deposited, that she later withdrew from her bank. Detectives alongside investigators with the bank were able to identify Percival as the suspect through their investigation.

On March 18, deputies’ investigation led them to an address in the 3500 block of Longfellow St. in Hyattsville, MD. Deputies knocked and spoke with a resident who allowed them to enter the home. Once inside, they identified Percival, served her the warrant, placed her into custody, and safely transported her to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Percival is also charged with Theft Scheme: $1,500 To $25k, Forgery, Issuing a False Document, Issuing a Counterfeit Order, and Knowingly Obtaining Fraudulent Money.

For more information about this release contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Romeo Dewayne Brown on March 18, 2021, on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by county police on February 17, 2021.

According to the warrant, on December 14^th, 2020, police responded to the 4100 Block of Southern Ave, in Capitol Heights, MD, for a reported shooting. When police arrived, they spoke with the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Police learned that Brown was alleged to have approached the victim, asking for drugs before firing a gun and fleeing the scene. Detectives were able to identify Brown as one of the suspects through their investigation.

On March 18^th, deputies and members of the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regionals Fugitive Taskforce (CARFTF) determined that Brown could be located at an address in the 800 Block of Chesapeake St. SE in Washington, DC. When members of the task force knocked on the door, Brown answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, he was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC for processing without incident.

Brown is also charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Robbery, Second-Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Carrying a Handgun On His Person. 

For more information about this release contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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 Kenec Lenin Andrade-Flores on March 19, 2021, on a warrant for Sex Abuse of a Minor obtained by county police on March 16, 2021.

According to the warrant, on February 25^th

a minor victim disclosed that Andrade-Flores had allegedly engaged in sexual acts with them at a residence in Hyattsville, MD.

On March 19^th, deputies' investigation led them to an address in Hyattsville, MD. Deputies knocked, and a male who answered the door identified himself as Andrade-Flores. He was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Andrade-Flores is also charged with Third Degree-Sex Offense and Second-Degree Assault.  

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Maxwell Vincent Garrison on March 17, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on March 10, 2021.

According to the warrant, on March 5^th, police responded to the 6800 Block of Riverdale Rd. in Riverdale, MD, for a reported assault involving a weapon. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim had been involved in an argument with Garrison when he allegedly pulled out a firearm, pointing it at the victim’s head. In fear for his life, the victim fled the scene. Detectives were able to identify Garrison as the Suspect through their investigation.

On March 17^th, deputies determined that Garrison could be located in the 4700 Block of John Rogers Blvd. in Upper Marlboro, MD. Deputies knocked on the door and spoke to a resident who answered, allowing them to enter the home. Deputies identified Garrison inside, where he was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD without incident.

Garrison is also charged with Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.

For more information about this release contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

Deputies Arrest First Degree Murder Suspects

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Fabian Sokunchuo Tinsley and Sam Kamdem Mofor on March 15, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Murder obtained by the Laurel City Police Department on March 5, 2021.

According to the warrant, on January 30^th, Laurel City Police responded to the 500 Block of Main St. in Laurel, MD, for a reported Burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered a deceased male shot multiple times inside the home. Detectives learned that Tinsley, and Mofor, alongside two other suspects, were alleged to have entered the home with masks, shooting the victim in a planned robbery before fleeing the scene. Detectives were able to identify Tinsley and Mofor as two of the suspects through their investigation.

On March 15^th, deputies and members of the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regionals Fugitive Taskforce (CARFTF) determined that Tinsley could be located at an address in Hyattsville, MD., and Mofor could be located at an address in Bowie, MD. The taskforce members simultaneously arrived along with Laurel City Police at both locations where Tinsley and Mofor were identified. Both Suspects were served with the warrants, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Laurel City Police Department without incident.

Tinsley and Mofor are also charged with Second Degree Murder, Home

Invasion, First Degree Assault, and Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime.

For more information about this release contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Wendell Vincent Garrison on March 11, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on November 11, 2020.

According to the warrant, police were notified of a citizen robbery that occurred on November 11, 2020, in the 7700 Block of Marlboro Pike, in District Heights MD. Police spoke with the victim, who reported being followed to his vehicle by four suspects. The suspects are alleged to have approached the victim from behind, assaulted him and took his property before fleeing the scene leaving the victim unconscious. Detectives were able to identify Garrison as one of the suspects through their investigation.

On March 11^th, deputies were able to determine that Garrison could be located in the 4700 Block of John Rogers Blvd. in Upper Marlboro, MD. When deputies knocked on the door, Garrison answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD without incident.

Garrison is also charged with Robbery, Second-Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Theft $100 To Under $1,500.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of William Donelle Mangum on March 4, 2021, on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by county police on February 24, 2021.

According to the warrant, on February 10, 2021, police responded to the 3200 Block of Dean Dr. in Hyattsville, MD, for a reported shooting. Police learned that Mangum, accompanied by three other suspects, was alleged to have fired a gun at several intended people in the home before fleeing the scene. Detectives were able to identify Mangum as one of the suspects through their investigation.

On March 4^th, deputies determined that Mangum could be located at an address in the 7900 Block of Orion Cir. in Laurel, MD. Deputies identified Mangum inside, where he was served the warrant, taken into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Mangum is also charged with two additional counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, three counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder, three counts of First-Degree Assault, Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, three counts of Second-Degree Assault, Carrying a Handgun on Person, Carrying a Handgun in a Vehicle, Carrying a Loaded Handgun On Person, Carrying a Loaded Handgun In a vehicle, CDS: Possession Not Marijuana, Reckless Endangerment, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm After Being prohibited as a Felon, Illegal Possession of Ammunition and two counts of Malicious Destruction of Property.  

For more information about this release contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

Deputies Arrest Manufacture of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Benedict Oladimeji Ola Otunba on March 5, 2021, on a warrant for Manufacture of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) obtained by county police on February 19, 2021.

According to the warrant on January 31^st, Police responded to the 800 Block of Kayak Ave in Capitol Heights, MD for a reported assault, where a firearm was allegedly discharged. When officers arrived, they conducted a security sweep of the residence, where they learned that Otunba was growing marijuana in the home.

On March 5^th, deputies responded to Otunba’s home located in Capitol Heights, MD. When deputies knocked on the door, Otunba answered allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Otunba is also charged with CDS: Production Equipment, and CDS: Possession Paraphernalia.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

Sheriff Melvin C. High Encourages Citizens To Persevere And Get Vaccinated.

 

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Deputies Arrest Sex Abuse of a Minor Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Alonzo Calvin Thomas Jr. on March 2, 2021, on a warrant for Sex Abuse of a Minor obtained by county police on February 23, 2021.

According to the warrant, on or around July 2020, a minor victim disclosed that they were allegedly sexually assaulted by Thomas at a home located in Capitol Heights, MD.

On March 2^nd, deputies’ investigations led them to an address in the 4600 Block of Leroy Gorham Dr, in Capitol Heights, MD. When deputies knocked on the door, Thomas answered allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Thomas is also charged with three counts of Second-Degree Assault and Third-Degree Sex Offense.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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Deputies Arrest CDS Possession With Intent to Distribute Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Raymond Leon Lewis on February 24, 2021, on a warrant for CDS Possession With Intent to Distribute obtained by county police on February 11, 2021.

According to the warrant, police observed Lewis and another individual sitting in a running vehicle drinking alcohol. When police approached, they were met with a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle and observed open containers. There was a significant number of drugs and money seized from the vehicle by police. Both subjects were released pending criminal charges.  

On February 24^th, deputies were able to determine that Lewis could be located in the 4200 Block of 28^th Ave in Temple Hills. When deputies knocked on the door, Lewis answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD without incident.

Lewis is also charged with CDS Possession-Not Marijuana.

 

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