Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Kavon Dupree Jackson on August 15, 2022, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by Riverdale Police Department on August 6, 2022. 

According to the warrant, on August 5^th, police with the Riverdale Police Department responded to the 5300 block of Riverdale Rd, in Riverdale, MD. for a reported motor vehicle collision. Police spoke with a victim who reported having an altercation with Jackson that had originated over a child custody dispute. Jackson and the victim had been involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical when Jackson allegedly left a minor in a vehicle unattended. Police also learned that Jackson was seen driving down a narrow alley in the direction of the victim and a large group of children walking. He then attempted to run the victim over before striking another car. The victim was able to escape, and Jackson could be seen waiting outside for the victim for several minutes before fleeing the scene.

On August 15^th, deputies determined that Jackson could be located at an address on Jadeleaf Ave, in Seat Pleasant, MD. Deputies knocked, and a resident answered, allowing them to enter the home. Jackson was identified in a bedroom, where he was served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without incident.

Jackson is also charged with Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Malicious Destruction of Property, Driving a Vehicle In Excess of Reasonable and Prudent Speed, Driver Fail Exercise Proper Precaution, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, Failing to Secure Child Under Age 8 In Child Safety Seat and Failure to Return to & Remain at the Scene of an Accident.

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

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