#PGSO Congratulates Amanda Gullickson on Receiving Appreciation Award

Join Santa for a “Hearty Fireman’s Breakfast” at the Media Event and Press Conference Celebrating the Public Safety Assistance Program’s 31st Annual Food Basket Program #PGSO

Upper Marlboro, MD … Celebrating its 31st year, the Public Safety Assistance Program, Inc. will hold its traditional “Food Basket Media Day” that begins with the “Hearty Fireman’s Breakfast” on Monday, December 14th at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Fire Station #806.
Media are welcome to join us. This is the same location as last year’s media day. Touted as the best breakfast in town, the “Hearty Fireman’s Breakfast” begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by a press conference with county public officials and the heads of all of the county’s public safety agencies.

WHO: Fire/EMS Chief Mark Bashoor, this year’s chair, and Santa Claus will welcome County Executive Rushern Baker; Homeland Security Director Brian Moe; Office of the Sheriff, Sheriff Melvin C. High; County Police Chief Mark Magaw; Dept. of Corrections Director Mary Lou McDonough; Public Safety Communications Director Charlynn Flaherty.

WHAT: A hearty fireman’s breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m. At 9 a.m., baskets will be packed and loaded by county and public safety officials. At 10 a.m., the officials will escort Santa to Emerson House in Bladensburg to deliver food baskets and visit with seniors. At 11 a.m., they will escort Santa to Riverdale Elementary School and visit with pre-K, kindergarteners, and first graders and hand out candy canes.

WHEN: Monday, December 14, 2015, 9 a.m.

WHERE: St. Joseph Fire Station #806, 2901 St. Joseph Drive, Springdale, MD 20774, phone 301-883-7706

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

Sheriff High was the keynote speaker at the Stanley House of L.O.V.E (Life, Opportunity, Vision, Experience) SHOLOVE Annual Benefit Holiday Concert, this year honoring public servants in Criminal Justice and Safety. #PGSO

Established in the memory of Martha M. Stanley, a single mother of five who dedicated her life to helping every man, woman, boy and girl experience the precious gift of purpose. As a part of ShoLOVE’s annual activities, they recently awarded 10 scholarships of $500 to students in the Washington Metropolitan area.



Warrant/Fugitive Division Felony Arrest Report #PGSO

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Sheriff’s Office Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the following felony arrests:
  

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Almon Wheeler of Fort Washington, MD, who was wanted on an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery that was obtained by County Police on October 8, 2015.

According to the warrant, on the day the warrant was obtained, in the 8000 block of Oxon Hill Drive in Fort Washington, MD, Wheeler and another male arranged a meeting over a purchase of a cellphone. During the transaction, Wheeler entered the victims’ car holding a black shopping bag when he is alleged to have pulled out a handgun and demanded his property. The warrant further states that Wheeler instructed the victim to drive to the nearest money machine and withdraw money, after which he fled the scene.

Upon receipt of the warrant, deputies’ investigation determined that Wheeler could be located in the 8000 block of Fort Foote Road in Fort Washington, MD. Deputies went to the residence where Wheeler was located and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Upper Marlboro Correctional Facility for processing.

Wheeler is also charged with Kidnapping, Robbery, First Degree Assault and Firearm Use/Felony Violent Crime.

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joel Dejesus of Greenbelt, MD, who was wanted on an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery that was obtained by the Maryland National Capital Park Police on November 16, 2015.

According to the warrant, on September 22, 2015, in the 5000 block of Silk Tree Drive in Riverdale, MD, Dejesus and three other suspects approached a male victim in a community park. At the park, Dejesus is alleged to have pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his book bag and money, after which they fled the scene.

Upon receipt of the warrant, deputies’ investigation determined that Dejesus could be located in the 6000 block of Springhill Drive in Greenbelt, MD, where was located and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Maryland National Capital Park Police Headquarters.

Dejesus is also charged with Firearm Use/Felony Violent Crime, Reckless Endangerment, First and Second Degree Assault and Theft less than $1,000.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

#PGSO Chief Assistant Sheriff Darrin Palmer, Chair Leadership Prince George’s County Board Community Outreach Chair surrounded by Teddy Bears donated by LPG at their holiday party.

The Sheriff’s Office uses the teddy bears to comfort small children that sheriff's deputies come into contact with while responding to Domestic Violence calls for service.  

Are you ready for Winter? #PGSO Sheriff High joins DPW&T Community Partnership Meeting on being prepared and keeping the community safe during the winter weather!

Warrant/Fugitive Division Felony Arrest Report #PGSO

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Sheriff’s Office Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the following felony arrests:

First Degree Sex Offense Suspect Extradited

Sheriff’s deputies extradited Michael Harris to Prince George’s County, MD on November 25th from the Winchester Virginia Adult Detention Center located in Winchester, Virginia. Harris, who is from Suitland, Maryland, was wanted on an arrest warrant for First Degree Sex Offense issued by the District court of Prince George's County on July 21, 2015.

According to the warrant, on April 29, in the 11000 block of Lake Arbor Way in Bowie, Md, Harris allegedly forced a female victim into unwanted sexual contact.

Harris is also charged with Second Degree Sex Offense, First and Second Degree Assault.

First Degree Assault Suspect Extradited

Sheriff’s deputies extradited Thomas McBride to Prince George’s County, MD on November 24th from the Halifax County Detention Center located in Halifax, North Carolina. McBride, who is from Temple Hills, Maryland, was wanted on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault issued by the District court of Prince George's County on December 26, 2012.

According to the warrant, on September 12, 2012, in the 4000 block of 23rd Parkway in Temple Hills, MD, McBride was in an argument that became physical. McBride struck a female victim in the face with a closed fist.



McBride is also charged with Second Degree Assault.