Deputies Arrest Drug Trafficking Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Monday of Dion Owens on an arrest warrant for Possession of a Firearm in relation to a Drug Trafficking warrant obtained by County Police Narcotic Enforcement Detectives (NED) on July 29, 2013.

According to the warrant, County Police Detectives executed a court ordered search and seizure warrant at a residence in Capitol Heights, MD, and found 23.5 grams of suspected marijuana, 3 digital scales with drug residue, $4,800.00 in U.S. Currency, a loaded .40 caliber handgun, a ballistic vest, and various documents with Owens’s name. Following a search of the residence and further investigation, detectives sought an arrest warrant for Owens.

Deputies investigating Owens’s whereabouts were led to a residence in the 5100 block of Southern Ave. in Capitol Heights, MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

NED was notified of Owens’ arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, charged with Possession of a Firearm in relation to Drug Trafficking, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the intent to Distribute and Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance Paraphernalia.

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

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PGSO participates in 2013 National Night Out

Sheriff High and members of the Sheriff’s Office joined the Prince George’s County community and various community leaders yesterday in observance of the 30^th annual National Night Out (NNO), “America’s Night Out Against Crime”.

For more on the National Night Out visit: www.natw.org

Melvin C. High Scholarship Winners All Attending University of Maryland

Upper Marlboro, MD… Sheriff Melvin C. High awarded scholarships to three Prince George’s County High School (Class of 2012) graduates today during the third annual Melvin C. High Scholarship Awards Presentation.  All three winners will attend the University of Maryland-College Park this fall.

                               

Parents and family were in attendance at the Sheriff’s Headquarters to congratulate Cadeem Franklin of Oxon Hill High School and Dariya Brown of Bishop McNamara High School as they accepted scholarships checks in the amount of $1,000 each. The third scholarship winner who is already taking classes is Shalom Keflezghi of High Point High School.  The Scholarships, named after Sheriff High, are fully funded by the Sheriff.

“We received over 90 applications from outstanding young high school graduates,” said Sheriff High. “This scholarship is something I do because my interest is in young people reaching their greatest potential and because someone helped me.”

In congratulating the winners Sheriff High asked three things of the students: that they stay focused and on course, that they be good parents when they become parents and that they reach back to help someone coming behind them.

Lt. Colonel Regina Taylor, Bureau Chief of Field Operations, whose staff coordinates the scholarship application process read comments written about each student from recommendation letters.  “While academic achievement is certainly an important criterion, we look for the well-rounded students and you all fit the bill. We are extremely proud of the work you have done and will continue to do. The Sheriff and staff wish you the best in all your endeavors.” said Lt. Colonel Taylor

After an Academic Committee narrows the selection of applications down to ten finalists, an outside, independent Scholarship Committee is asked to review the applications of the ten finalists to pick the winners.  This year’s committee included Retired Fire/EMS Battalion Commander Thelmetria Michaelides, Ms. Elaine Zammet, Legislative Assistant to Delegate Aisha Braveboy and Derrick Coley, Citizens Services Specialist for Councilman Obie Patterson.

   For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.
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Five New Deputy Sheriffs Graduate Police Academy Session 123

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Sheriff’s Office welcomed five new Deputy Sheriffs who graduated from the Prince George’s County Police Training Academy on Tuesday, July 23^rd.  Deputy Sheriffs Lakisha Brooks, Corey Hynson, Tiffany Pullam, Phillip Turner and Mary Anne Windsor, all successfully completed eight rigorous months of Police Academy basic training as members of Session 123.  

Family and friends of the Deputies gathered at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD to see their loved ones sworn in and to witness their commitment to Protect and Serve the citizens of Prince George’s County.

Sheriff High joined County Executive Rushern L. Baker and other public safety agency heads in congratulating the graduates for their accomplishments and successful completion of the academy.

Of 47 graduates, Deputy Windsor received the Steven F. Gaughan Memorial Award for Academic Achievement for having the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in the class.  Deputy Hynson graduated with the third highest overall Marksmanship score.

Four of the five Deputies are graduates of Prince George’s County High Schools.

“We are proud to welcome these new Deputies. Their achievements in a very rigorous police academy llustrate the success available to people who are passionate about a positive future,” said Sheriff High. “New recruits, as a part of our overall hiring strategy, bring a fresh and contemporary perspective to public safety.”

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.      
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Deputies Arrest Felony Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Monday of Harry Bose Jr. on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) deputies on July 1, 2013.

According to the warrant, Bose picked up a female victim from an unknown address in Kettering, MD, on July 1, 2013. The warrant further advised that after the victim got into Bose’s vehicle, Bose immediately began punching her in the face with closed fists, knocking out two of her teeth. As the victim attempted to exit the vehicle, Bose allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed her in the left forearm and hand causing multiple injuries. Sheriff’s DVID deputies responded to the scene to meet with the victim, conducted an investigation, and subsequently sought charges for Bose.

Warrant deputies investigating Bose’s whereabouts were led to a residence in the 400 block of 71^st. St. in Seat Pleasant, MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

DVID deputies were notified of the arrest, and Bose was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with First and Second Degree Assault.

For more information contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301-780-2773.

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Child Support Deputies Scale Fence to Apprehend Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Child Support Enforcement Division reported the arrest last Thursday of Joseph Jones for three outstanding Child Support Writs issued on June 5, 2013. According to the Child Support Enforcement Administration Jones owes $101,835.93 in back child support in three cases.

After several attempts of locating Jones at an address listed on the warrant that was later determined to be vacant, Deputies investigating his whereabouts were led to a residence in the 1700 block of Village Green Drive in Landover, MD where they were invited in by an adult female. Deputies observed Jones in the backyard of the residence and attempted to apprehend him. Jones fled on foot, jumped over a barbed wire fence and ran into a wooded area behind the home. Deputies pursued and apprehended Jones in the 7200 block of Martin Luther King Highway in Landover, MD.

Jones was transported to the Prince George’s County Hospital Center for lacerations to his chest and left hand from the barbed wire fence, after which he was treated and released. He was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.       
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Warrant Deputies arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Thursday of  Leopold Rankine on an arrest warrant for  two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by County Police.

According to the warrant, on July 16, 2010, Rankine approached a vehicle in the 5600 block of Kennedy Street, Riverdale, MD, produced a knife and began stabbing his wife, who was one of the two occupants in the vehicle. The warrant further states that Rankine stabbed the other passenger when he attempted to intervene and fled the scene.

Deputies investigating Rankine’s whereabouts were led to the 2900 Block of Lakebrook Circle in Baltimore, MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

Rankine is being held at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections and is also charged with an additional count of Attempted First Degree Murder and two counts of First Degree Assault and Second Degree Assault.

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