Deputies Arrest Three Assault Suspects

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Donzay Taywuan Brown, Donnell Floyd Brown, and Donna Veronica Brown on August 18, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Assault and Conspiracy First Degree Assault obtained by county police on August 8, 2021.

According to the warrant, on August 7^th, Police responded to the 1900 Block of Addison Rd South, in District Heights, MD, for a reported domestic violence call. Officers arrived and spoke with a victim who reported having a physical altercation involving a weapon with the suspects, Donna Brown, and her two sons, Donzay and Donnell Brown. Police learned that the victim arrived at the residence to gather some personal property to move out of the home, at which point the suspects were alleged to have punched and struck the victim with a firearm. The suspects are also alleged to have pointed the firearm at the victim while threatening to shoot.    

On August 18^th, deputies executed a warrant service in the 1900 Block of Addison Rd South, in District Heights, MD. When deputies arrived, Donnell Brown answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, Donnell Brown, Donzay Brown, and Donna Brown were all identified and served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to Prince George’s County Police District III Station, without incident.

Donzay Brown is also charged with Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Having a Handgun on His Person. Donnell and Donna Brown were charged with Second Degree Assault and Conspiracy to Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.

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

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