Deputies Arrested First-Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Christopher Darrell Denney, on August 30, 2023, on warrants for Attempted First-Degree Assault obtained by The New Carrolton Police Department on August 18, 2023.

According to the Warrant, On August 15, 2023, A New Carrolton Patrol responded to the 7200 block of Good Luck Road, New Carrollton, MD, for a reported assault. Police learned that the victim had a verbal dispute with Denny. Denny became upset and started strangling and throwing the victim to the ground. Denny allegedly entered the victim's vehicle while the victim's child was in the vehicle. The victim yelled multiple times for Denny to stop entering the vehicle because of the child. Denny got into the victims' vehicle and parked the vehicle in an empty spot. Denny got into his own vehicle and fled in an unknown direction. The victim did suffer injuries but refused medical care. Detectives identified Denny as one of the suspects through their investigation.

On August 30, 2023, deputies determined that Christopher Darrell Denney was located at an address in the 7200 Block of Good Luck Road, New Carrollton, MD. Deputies knocked on the door, and a resident answered, allowing them to enter the home. Once inside, Denny was identified, served with the warrant, and safely transported to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections without incident. The New Carrollton Police Department Detectives were notified.

Denny is charged with Assault Second-Degree and Reckless Endangerment. 

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

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