Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Derrell Marcel Brown, on May 16, 2022, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on April 29, 2022.  

According to the warrant, on April 29, 2022, police responded to the 6800 Block of Atwood Street in District Heights, MD, for a reported shooting. Police learned that Brown had allegedly shot at two victims who he had known before the shooting. Police further learned that both victims safely fled the scene without any injuries. Through their investigation, detectives were able to identify Brown as a suspect.   

On May 16, 2022, deputies determined that Brown was located at an address in the 10200 Block of Prince Place in Upper Marlboro, MD. When deputies knocked, a resident answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, deputies identified Brown, where he was served 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.

Brown is also charged with Assault Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Firearm Use/Felony-Violence Crime, Firearm Possession with/Felony Convict, Regular Firearm: Illegal Possession, Loaded Handgun on Person, Handgun on Person, and Illegal Possession of Ammunition.   

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

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