Deputies Arrest First Degree Murder Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of John Frederick Carrington on September 1, 2021, on a warrant for First Degree Murder obtained by county police on August 30, 2021.

According to the warrant, on August 29^th

, police responded to an address in the 2900 Block of Brinkley Rd, in Temple Hill, MD, to check on the welfare of an individual who lived there. Officers arrived and notified maintenance, who allowed them to enter the home. Once inside, officers discovered the apartment appeared to be ransacked, at which time officers discovered a deceased body lying on the floor. The victim was pronounced dead by Fire/EMS. Detectives’ investigation revealed that Carrington was alleged to have strangled the victim before fleeing the home. Detectives also discovered that Carrington allegedly stabbed another victim who was known to him with a knife. The second victim was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.

On September 1^st, deputies working in partnership with the United States Marshals Service Capitol Area Reginald Task Force (C.A.R.T.F) and the Prince George’s County Police Department determined that Carrington could be located in the area of Yuma St SE, in Washington D.C. Task Force Officers conducted surveillance on a vehicle known to be driven by Carrington, and ultimately observed him enter the vehicle. The Task Force Officers stopped the vehicle and identified Carrington inside. Carrington was served the warrant and placed into custody. Custody was turned over to the Metropolitan Police Department, in Washington D.C. without incident.

Carrington is also charged with Second Degree Murder, First Degree Assault, two counts of Second-Degree Assault, and two Possession with a Deadly Weapon related charges.

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