Congratulations to Lt. Davenport on being named the Fox 5 and GEICO Hometown Hero

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Sheriff High joined by #PGSO Cadets read books to children at the County Employee Child Care.

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#PGSO Cpl. Rick Johnson's cadets at Stephen Decatur Middle School give back. Positive Day Rocks!! #hashtaglunchbag

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Last Saturday, the Office Of The Sheriff's Middle School Cadets (Stephen Decatur Middle School) made 500 sandwiches for the homeless. Their brown bags included 1 sandwich, a bottle of water, an apple and an orange, a pair of white socks and an inspirational hand written card.

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Warrant/Fugitive Division Felony Arrest Report #PGSO

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

First Degree Assault Suspect Arrested

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Albert Alaofin of Riverdale, MD, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the County Police Department on November 30, 2015.

According to the warrant, on November 12th, at a local barbershop in the 7000 block of Annapolis Road in Hyattsville, MD., Alaofin allegedly struck a male victim in the head with an unknown object while the victim was receiving a haircut, after which he fled the scene. The warrant also states that Alaofin and the victim were longtime acquaintances.

On December 4th, Sheriff’s deputies located Alaofin in the 6000 block of Riverdale Road in Riverdale, Md. Alaofin refused to allow deputies a peaceful entry and immediately slammed and locked the door. Deputies gave several verbal commands at the door and Alaofin surrendered. He was taken into custody and transported to the Department of Corrections for processing.

Alaofin is also charged with Reckless Endangerment and Second Degree Assault.

Operation “Santa with a Badge” (Shop with a Cop) A Law Enforcement Tradition and A Great Way to Make Kids Happy

Members of the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff along with other local law enforcement agencies participated in the 12^th Annual “Operation: Santa with a Badge” Program sponsored by the Hyattsville City Police Department last Saturday.

Every year children from deserving families are escorted by an officers and given a $100 dollar shopping spree. This program is also a great way for children to get to know officers in a fun and friendly atmosphere and helps to establish a good relationship through positive interaction.

 

31st Annual Holiday Food Basket Program Supports Over 2,000 Families

Upper Marlboro, MD…  Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor, Board President of the Public Safety Assistance Program, Inc. board was joined by Sheriff Melvin C. High, County Police Chief Mark Magaw, Director, Department of Corrections Mary Lou McDonough, Homeland Security and other board members for the official kickoff press conference of the 31^st Annual Holiday Food Basket Program today.  The event marked the beginning of deliveries of over 2,000 food baskets to county families.

County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III joined sworn and civilian employees from public safety agencies and other departments to start the day with the traditional “Hearty Fireman’s Breakfast” at the Saint Joseph’s Fire/EMS Station #806 in Glendale, MD.

Bill Milligan, Executive Director of the Public Safety Assistance Program thanked everyone for their generosity and participation, with a special thank you and recognition for sponsors such as longtime sponsor Safeway, the Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) and other sponsors who continue to donate time and resources to this worthy cause. “This simply would not be possible without support from all our sponsors who continue to support us year after year,” said Mulligan.

The Public Safety Assistance, Inc. Holiday Food Basket Program started many years ago when two law enforcement officers watched a man peel leaves from a head of lettuce because he couldn’t afford the whole thing.  That story found its way to the public safety agency heads who started the program. Thirty-one years later the program continues to make a difference and helps to bring joy to county citizens during the holiday season. 

Once the food baskets were filled, they were loaded into a trailer and a caravan led by Santa riding on a fire engine under police escort headed off to the Emerson House Senior Community in Bladensburg MD.  Santa with his team of Public Safety Assistants were greeted cheerfully by the residents as food baskets were presented. Santa and his team made more food basket delivers throughout the day – all in the spirit of giving.

  

For more information contact the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff’s Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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