Have a Happy and Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

The Office of the Sheriff for Prince George's County MD Celebrates National Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

 

Deputies Arrest First-Degree Rape Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Miguel C. Owens, on May 8, 2023, on a warrant for First Degree Rape obtained by Laurel Police Department on April 11, 2023.

According to the warrant, on December 14, 2022, Laurel police responded to a call for a sexual assault at gunpoint at Olive Branch Way and Wern Way in Laurel, MD. When officers arrived, they spoke with the victim who disclosed Owens allegedly forced them to perform sexual acts at gunpoint on serval different occasions. Through their investigation, detectives identified Owens as the suspect. 

On May 8, 2023, deputies determined that Owens could be located at an address in the 6900 Block of Mayfair Road, Laurel, MD. When deputies knocked, a resident answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, Owens was identified, served with the warrant, and safely transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections without incident.

Owens is also charged with First-Degree Assault, Second-Degree Assault, and Firearm Use/Felony-Violence Crime.     

Sheriff Carr and members of the PGSO Motor’s Unit were presented with a “Meritorious and Distinguished Service” Award by the VFW Post #9376 Motorcycle Group, in honor of their Service!

 

Today, May 15, 2023, the Office of the Sheriff observed Peace Officers Memorial Day and commemorated the service and ultimate sacrifices of Sergeant James Victor Arnaud and Deputy First Class Elizabeth Licera Magruder. We also commemorated the End of Watch for former Sheriff Melvin C. High!

The Office of the Sheriff hosted a joint meeting with members of AOBA (Apartment Office Building Association), Council members, 988 Services, and District Court Representatives to streamline communication as it relates to Warrants of Restitution throughout Prince George's County. Partnership for the Citizens, Sheriff's Office, and Property Managers/Businesses in Prince George's County!

 

Congratulation to DFC Romero for graduating from the Prince George's County Emergency Services Team Basic Sniper School hosted by the Prince George's County Police Department EST; it was an honor for Sheriff Carr and the members of the Office of the Sheriff to be in attendance. Job well done!!!!!!!

 

Cpl. Casarella and a member of the K9 unit from the Office of the Sheriff participated in career day at High Bridge Elementary School in Bowie, MD.!

 

Sheriff Carr and the members of The Office of the Sheriff for Prince George's County MD joined Dept. of Environment Deputy Director A. Caldarelli and Principal R. Mboma at Francis Scott Key Elementary School to celebrate Arbor Day. Deputy Director Caldarelli issued a proclamation of the Arbor Day officially on April 28, 2023!

 

Sheriff John D. B. Carr spoke with the young men of the “William W. Hall Academy” hosted by Mr. Steve Morris!

 

Sheriff John D. B. Carr Hosted a Community Roundtable with the Mayors of Prince George's County!