On Saturday, Sheriff Melvin C. High and members from the Sheriff's Office joined other elected officials at Seat Pleasant Day, Suitland Community Day, and the Harlem Renaissance Festival. Here are some of the photos from these events.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect
According to the warrant, Davis attempted to stab a female victim following both verbal and physical altercations while they were travelling in the victim’s vehicle in Mt. Rainier, MD. In the warrant the MRPD also stated that the suspect fled the scene as officers arrived.
Deputies located Davis’ at a residence in the 9100 block of Varnum St. in Lanham, MD, where they took him into custody without incident on May 5. MRPD detectives were notified of the arrest and Davis was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he is being held on a “No Bond” status.
Davis is charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure, and Theft under $100.00.
For additional information, contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301-780-2773
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Sheriff’s Command Staff Join Special Olympics Spring Games
The Games provide sports training and athletic competition for persons eight years of age or older, who have intellectual disabilities. With the Games, athletes have an opportunity to develop physical fitness and to experience the fun of friendly competition.
Several hundred athletes from Prince George’s County took part in a variety of Olympic-styled sporting events, including the broad jump and relay races.
Hyattsville City Police Chief Doug Holland, the point person for the Prince George’s County Games said, “I never tire of seeing how much fun our Special Olympic athletes have when they’re competing. With the continued support from businesses, county agencies, and the community, we always have an outstanding day of fun.”
Sheriff High said, “Special Olympics are one of the annual events I’ve come to look forward to. The Olympians are energized by activity and competition. They so enjoy the support of the community and we love being there to cheer them to victory.”
In January, members from the Sheriff’s Office participated in the 16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park, where the Office was able to raise over $1,000.00 for the Special Olympics in just the first 48 hours.
For additional information, contact the Prince George's County Sheriff's Press Information Office at 301-780-2773.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Rape Suspect at BWI Marshall Airport
Initial information obtained by Sheriff’s Deputies indicated that James had fled the country. Yesterday, additional investigative efforts led Deputies to the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) where James was located disembarking a flight from Jamaica. With the assistance of the airport authority police, James was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he is currently being held. District IV detectives were notified of his arrest.
In addition to Second Degree Rape, James was also charged with Second Degree Assault, and False Imprisonment. For more information, contact the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office Press Information Office at 301-780-8637.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Joint Warrant Operation Closes 330 Warrants with 305 Arrests
Upper Marlboro, MD… The Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of 305 suspects in a joint warrant operation conducted April 16th - 27th. The operation was funded with the remainder of a grant from last summer’s warrant initiative funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP).
A number of law enforcement partners participated in the operation, including the Department of Corrections, Maryland State Police (Forestville Barrack), Greenbelt Police Department, Seat Pleasant Police Department, District (IV) County Police, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and the US Marshal Service. “Success is often assured when we combine resources with other partners in law enforcement,” said Sheriff Melvin High. “These operations work for all of us and for the community.”
With 305 arrests, the operation resulted in the closure of 330 warrants. The operation, which was conducted throughout Prince George’s County, resulted in the captures of 2 attempted murder suspects, 18 suspects of drug related crimes, and 15 robbery and burglary suspects.
“This funding from the Governor and GOCCP gave us and our partners the extra resources we needed to knock on a lot of doors and we delivered,” said High. “These warrant closures bring the GOCCP grant productivity total to 1148 warrants closed”
For additional information, contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301-780-2773
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect
According to the warrant, dated April 26, Moore is alleged to have shot a male victim in the face on April 25, following a verbal altercation in Upper Marlboro, MD. Sheriff’s Deputies approached Moore’s attorney and were able to negotiate his surrender. Moore was subsequently taken into custody at the Prince George’s County Detention Center where he turned himself in.
District II detectives were notified of Moore’s arrest, and he is currently being held by the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections on a “no bond” status. He is charged with Attempted First and Second Degree Murder, First and Second Degree Assault, Use of a Firearm in a Violent Crime, Illegally Carrying a Handgun on Person.
For additional information, contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301-780-2773
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