Friday, December 30, 2022
The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff Wishes Everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Safe New Year!
Friday, December 23, 2022
The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office Captain Richards, Captain Major, Assistant Sheriff Upathambhakul and members of the Domestic Violence Intervention Division and the Special Victims Assistants Unit participated and donated clothing for victims to Sisters4Sisters.
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Monday, December 19, 2022
Sheriff Carr participates with other Prince George's County Public Safety agencies in the 38th Annual Bill Milligan Food Basket Program! The hard work and dedication of personnel from all public safety agencies delivered food to over 2,000 families in Prince George's County.
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Sheriff Carr Joined the Coalition of Central Prince George’s County Community Organization meeting!
Friday, December 16, 2022
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES TO HOST THE 38TH ANNUAL BILL MILLIGAN FOOD BASKET PROGRAM
Thursday, December 15, 2022
New PGSO Deputy Swearing In Ceremony, Congratulations to Deputy L. S. Hathorne!.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Media Release
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Prince George’s County Police Department charged Prince George’s County Deputy Sheriff Corporal Brandon Burroughs with Second-Degree Rape and Second-Degree Assault stemming from an allegation of sexual assault occurring on October 23, 2022.
In
September of 2022, the Office of the Sheriff was made aware of a separate
incident involving Corporal Burroughs and a female acquaintance. The incident
resulted in Temporary Protective Orders being obtained by both parties, but
both were subsequently dismissed. Pursuant to Office of the Sheriff protocol,
Corporal Burroughs was suspended with pay, and placed in an Administrative Status
pending the outcome of an investigation.
An
additional Temporary Protective Order was obtained by the same female
acquaintance on October 24, 2022, but was ultimately dismissed following a Final
Protective Order Hearing on December 12, 2022.
On
December 12, 2022, evidence was presented to members of the Office of the
Sheriff indicating that a woman had been sexually assaulted by Corporal
Burroughs. The Office of the Sheriff forwarded the evidence to the Prince
George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, who notified the Prince George’s
County Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit.
Corporal
Burroughs’ law enforcement authority remains suspended, and he has been placed
on a No Duty Status without pay. Burroughs is a nine-year veteran of the Office
of the Sheriff, and is assigned to the Bureau of Field Operations.
The
Prince George’s County Police Department is leading the criminal investigation.
The Office of the Sheriff’s Policy Compliance/Internal Affairs Division will
conduct an administrative investigation. Questions should be referred to the
respective Agency/ Department.
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Thursday, December 8, 2022
Deputies Arrest First-Degree Assault Suspect
According to the warrant, on September 13, 2022, police responded to the 600 Block of Dudley Avenue in Oxon Hill, Maryland, for the report of a contact shooting. Through their investigation police learned that the victims were approached by two unknown suspects that arrived in a black SUV to participate in an alleged drug transaction. According to witnesses, one individual started a verbal argument, and it is alleged that the second individual fired a gun, causing injury to the victim. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he received medical treatment. Through their investigation, detectives could identify Martinez-Linares as one of the suspects.
On December 5, 2022, deputies determined that Martinez-Linares could be located at an address in the 700 block of Carson Ave, Oxon Hill, MD. Upon arrival, deputies identified Mr. Martinez-Linares, served him with the warrant, and placed him into custody. The Suspect was safely transported to the Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
The suspect is also charged with Assault-Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm Minor, Reckless Endangerment, Loaded Handgun on Person, and Handgun on Person.
For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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 Rashel Hossain on December 1, 2022, on a warrant for CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute obtained by county police on November 17, 2022.
On December 1, 2022, deputies determined that Hossain could
be located at an address in the 6200 block of Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD.
Upon arrival, deputies identified Hossain, served him with the warrant, and
placed him into custody. The Suspect was safely transported to the Department
of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
The suspect is also charged with CDS Possession Cannabis 10
Grams plus, and CDS Possession Paraphernalia.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Friday, December 2, 2022
Deputies Arrest Sex Abuse of a Minor Suspect
On November 30, 2022, deputies who were assigned to the warrant, spoke with a relative of Grijalva-VA-Ramirez by text message. During the text message conversation, the relative advised Grijalva-VA-Ramirez is willing to meet at Sheriff’s Headquarters and turn himself in. Grijalva-VA-Ramirez was identified, served with the warrant, and placed into custody. Grijalva-VA-Ramirez was safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Grijalva-VA-Ramirez is
also charged with Sex Abuse Minor: House/Family, Third Degree-Sex Offense,
Assault Second-Degree, and Fourth Degree-Sex Offense Contact.
For more
information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Monday, November 28, 2022
Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff - Sheriff Melvin C. High Funeral Services
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving To You And Your Family #PGSO!
Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff - Sheriff Melvin C. High Funeral Services
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Rohan Dwayne Patterson, on November 17, 2022, on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by county police on November 8, 2022.
Patterson is also charged
with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, Second-Degree
Assault, Firearm Use/felony-Violent Crime, Reckless Endangerment from Car,
Loaded Handgun in Vehicle, Handgun in Vehicle, Handgun on Person, and Loaded
Handgun on Person.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Passing of Sheriff Melvin C. High
The following comments are from the previous Chief Assistant Sheriff, and now current Prince George’s County Sheriff Darrin C. Palmer
Prior to becoming the elected Sheriff, Sheriff High served as the Chief of Police in Prince George’s County for five years, beginning in 2003. During his tenure as Police Chief, he overhauled the agency policy manual and led the agency through the Department of Justice Consent Decree and Memorandum of Agreement. During this important time, he also reduced violent crime in the County.
Sheriff High served as the Chief of Police in Norfolk, Virginia for ten years prior to coming to Prince George’s County where he introduced and instituted Community Policing.
Sheriff High started his law enforcement career in 1969 in Washington, D.C. He rose through the ranks of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Police Department to attain the rank of Assistant Chief of Police and served there as the second in command.
Sheriff High was a participating member of many organizations, including: the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, the Prince George’s County Police Chiefs Association, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Hampton Roads Chiefs of Police Association, the Association of FBI National Academy Graduates, the Maryland Sheriff’s Association, and the National Sheriffs Association.
He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Tennessee State University and a Master’s Degree in Business and Public Administration from Southeastern University in Washington, D.C.
Sheriff High’s full
biography is available on the website.
I have had the pleasure of being associated with Melvin C. High for nearly 20 years now. I have unending respect for him, and it has been the highlight of my professional career to have worked for and with him. Sheriff High is the epitome of the law enforcement professional. He is learned, thoughtful, caring, and the consummate teacher. I have watched as he fielded calls from chiefs around this country seeking his input and guidance. He always assisted.
He deeply loved this agency and worked tirelessly to grow and improve it, and he sought every day to make Prince George’s County a better place. He lent his talents, not just to law enforcement, but to matters of health, education, and all aspects of government.
Sheriff Melvin C. High was an exceptional human being who gave everything he had in service to others. He is loved and will be deeply missed by everyone.
Sheriff High appointed me his Chief Assistant Sheriff when he took office twelve years ago. According to Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings, Section 2-309, upon his untimely passing, the role of the Chief Assistant Sheriff is to assume all the powers, duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the Sheriff. As such, I was sworn in today at 3 p.m. to serve as Sheriff of Prince George’s County and will uphold that obligation until the new Sheriff-elect John Carr is sworn in next month.
I want to thank the men and women, sworn and civilian, for their kind words and support during this very difficult time.
I again share my deepest sympathies and condolences to the High family. I know Prince George’s County mourns with me and our agency on their loss. Eternal God, please let Sheriff Melvin High rest in peace.
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Monday, November 14, 2022
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Armed Carjacking Suspects
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the Arrest of Oluwatobi Edebiyi on November 3, 2022, and Vincent Elijah Oliver on November 7, 2022, on warrants for Armed Carjacking obtained by county police in October 2022.
According to the warrant, on July 23, 2022, police responded to the 700 block of Harry S. Truman Drive in Upper Marlboro, MD, for the report of an Armed Carjacking. Police arrived and spoke with a victim who reported working for a ride-share company. After arriving at a nearby location to deliver food to Oliver, Edebiyi allegedly approached the victim and displayed a handgun. Oliver and Edebiyi demanded the victim’s property and vehicle keys. In fear, the victim complied. Once the suspects obtained the victim’s property and vehicle, they fled toward Harry S. Truman Drive. Through their investigation, detectives could identify Oliver and Edebiyi as the two suspects.Both suspects were charged with Armed Carjacking, Assault First Degree, Firearm Use Felony-Violent Crime, Armed Robbery, Robbery, Assault Second Degree, Theft: $1,500 to Under $25,000, Handgun on a Person, Handgun in Vehicle, and Rogue and Vagabond.
For more information
about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at
301-780-7354.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Have a Happy and Safe Veterans Day Weekend!
Monday, October 31, 2022
Friday, October 21, 2022
19th Annual Clackamas County Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep Closes 55 Warrants
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Prince
George’s County Office of the Sheriff, with federal, state and local law
enforcement partners participated in the 19th Annual Clackamas
County Sheriff’s Office’s National Family Violence Apprehension Detail that
began late into the evening of October 19th and ended in early morning of
October 20, 2022.
The Clackamas County Annual Warrant Sweep takes place in
October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The warrant operation was launched
in 2002 by Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts when he was still a detective,
and is a reminder that domestic violence is a crime.
Eight teams were formulated in this year’s sweep,
including members from the Maryland State Police (MSP), Maryland National
Capital Park Police (MNCPP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Prince George’s County Police Department
(PGPD), Bladensburg Police, Hyattsville City Police, Glenarden Police,
Greenbelt Police, University of Maryland Police, Edmonton Police, Laurel
Police, Riverdale Park, Berwyn Heights Police, Mount Rainer Police, Bowie City
Police, Seat Pleasant Police, Forest Heights Police, and University Park Police.
We also express a special thanks to the Prince George’s
County Department of Corrections, and Prince George's County Public Safety
Communications for their participation and partnership in making this joint
venture a success.
During the sweep, teams attempted to serve warrants at 75
addresses that resulted in 47 arrests to close 55 open warrants, most of which
were domestic violence related. Arrests included 18 Second Degree Assaults, 10
First Degree Felony Assaults, 1 Child Sex Crime, 1 Second Degree Rape, 1Armed
Robbery, and 1 Possession of a Regulated Firearm.
“Especially during October, we draw attention
to domestic violence and resources for victims. Domestic assault and the many
actions related to domestic abuse are crimes for which abusers must be held
accountable through our justice system. Bringing these accused subjects before
the court is important to those who are victimized and to the administration of
justice. The warrant closures demonstrate the value of multi-jurisdictional
partnerships as they multiply our forces and provide for enhanced community
safety and the administration of justice,” said Sheriff High.
For more information
contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Deputies Arrest Armed Carjacking Suspects
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Taejon Lamont Douglas on September 23, 2022, and Keith Jeremiah Brodie on September 26, 2022, on a warrant for Carjacking obtained by police on September 16, 2022.
According to the warrant, on July 14th, police responded to the 8100 Block of East Nalley Rd. in
Landover, MD, for the report of a carjacking. Police arrived and spoke with a victim who reported working for a ride-share company. After arriving at the location to pick up a customer, Douglas, Brodie, and a third suspect allegedly arrived in a vehicle and pulled in front of the victim’s car, blocking them in. At that time, Douglas, Brodie, and the third suspect allegedly entered the victim’s vehicle and began to physically assault them using a firearm. The suspects gained control of the vehicle after dragging the victim out of the car before fleeing the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The victim was treated at a local hospital for injuries. Through their investigation, detectives were able to identify Douglas and Brodie as two of the suspects.On September 23rd, deputies determined that Douglas could be located at an address in the 4100 Block of Bluebird Dr. in Waldorf, MD. When deputies knocked, a resident answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, deputies identified Douglas, served him the warrant, and placed him into custody. On September 26, Brodie was located at an address in the 6800 Block of Central Ave, in Capitol Heights, MD. Deputies knocked, and Brodie answered and was served the warrant and also placed into custody. Both Suspects were safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.
Both suspects were
charged with Armed Carjacking, First Degree Assault, Felony Firearm Use, Armed
Robbery, Robbery, Second-Degree Assault, Theft $1,500 to under $25,000, Un
lawful
Taking of a Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Removal, and Rogue and Vagabond.
For more information, contact the
Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Monday, October 17, 2022
Media Release
On the late evening of Saturday, October
15, 2022, the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office received information of an
incident that occurred at Zachery Street and Largo Center Drive in Prince
George’s County. An off-duty Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Deputy was
observed operating a vehicle under the suspicion of alcohol impairment. As a result of the incident, the Prince
George’s County Police issued a traffic related citation for Cpl. Andre Hinds who
was involved in the incident. The Deputy’s
law enforcement authority was suspended, and he was placed in an administrative
role with pay.
Corporal Hinds is a ten-year veteran
of the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office and is assigned to the Bureau of
Field Operations.
An administrative investigation is being
conducted by the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office. The traffic related charges
are being handled by the Prince George’s County Police Department. Any
questions should be referred to the respective Agency/ Department.
Friday, September 30, 2022
Prince George's County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Seven New Deputies From Academy Session 147!
Sunday, September 25, 2022
"Sheriff Melvin C. High is excited to attend the Prince George's County Department of Family Services Mother Daughter Tea, titled "Girl Talk, I'm Worth It". This event is by the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Division in partnership with Prince George's County Parks and Recreation and community Advocates for Family and Youth (CAFY)".
Friday, September 23, 2022
Pedestrian Bridge Near Equestrian Center Parking to the Courthouse will be Closing on September 30, 2022, for six months.
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Friday, September 9, 2022
Colonel Palmer joins Colonel Todd Randolph as Joint Base Andrews hosts their September 11th Memorial Ceremony. We must never forget those who lost their lives on that fateful day and the days thereafter, along with the families and first responders who still suffer.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Deputies Arrest Robbery Suspect
Upper
Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s
Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Tanijah Evon Lee, on August 31,
2022, on a warrant for Robbery obtained by county police on July 30, 2022.
On August 31, 2022, deputies determined that Lee was located at an address in the 3200 block of 75th Avenue, in Hyattsville, MD. Upon arrival, deputies were able to identify Lee, she was then served with the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to detectives at the Prince George’s County Police Department without incident.
Lee is also charged with
2 counts of Conspire-Robbery, Theft of $1,500 to Under $25,000, and 2 counts of
Conspire-Theft $1,500 to Under $25,000.
For more information
contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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 Mikal Tairon Bunn, on August 26, 2022, on a warrant for CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute obtained by county police on June 9, 2022.
On August 26, 2022, deputies determined that Bunn was located at an address in the 700 block of 58th Avenue in Fairmount Heights, MD. Upon arrival, deputies were able to identify Bunn, he was then served with the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD without incident. Prince George’s County Police Detectives were notified.
Bunn is also charged with
CDS Possession-Not Marijuana.
For more
information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Deputies Arrest Armed Carjacking Suspect
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Xavion Tyrell Proctor, on August 23, 2022, on a warrant for Armed Carjacking obtained by county police on August 7, 2022.
On August 23, 2022,
deputies determined that Proctor was located at an address in the 4500 block of
Birchtree Lane in Temple Hills, MD. Upon
arrival, deputies were able to identify Proctor, he was then served with the
warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s
County Department of Corrections without incident. Prince George’s County Police
Detectives were notified.
Proctor is also charged
with Carjacking, Assault First Degree, Armed Robbery, Firearm
Use/Felony-Violence Crime, Robbery, Assault Second Degree, Theft of $1,500 to
under $25,000, Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking, Breaking and Entering Motor
Vehicle- Rogue and Vagabond, Handgun in Vehicle, Loaded Handgun on Person, and Unauthorized
Removal of Motor Vehicle.
For more
information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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