Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest yesterday of Andrea Lee on an arrest warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder, obtained by County Police CID detectives on August 28, 2012.

According to the warrant, Lee entered a vehicle repair shop in the 5600 block of Spring St., Clinton, MD, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from two victims. The warrant further states that Lee assaulted one of the victims with a pipe, stole $180.00, and threatened to kill both the victims.

Deputies investigating Lee’s whereabouts were contacted yesterday by a witness, and notified that Lee was at the Hyattsville Parole and Probation Office. Deputies immediately responded to the Hyattsville location and apprehended him without incident.

CID detectives were notified of Lee’s arrest, and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, First Degree Assault, Armed Robbery, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Illegal Possession of Handgun, and Theft under $1000.00.

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

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Warrant Squad Arrests Felony Theft/ Fraud Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest yesterday of Nacole Lewis on a Felony Theft/ Fraud warrant obtained by the County Police District 1 detectives on August 8, 2012.

According to the warrant, on March 18, 2012, county police responded to a gas station in the 3500 block of Bladensburg Road in Hyattsville for the report of a stolen purse from a vehicle. On March 19, 2012, Lewis is alleged to have used a credit card from the stolen purse to make a purchase of over $2,600.00 from a retail store.

Deputies, with the assistance of the Annapolis City Police Department, were led to a residence on Bens Drive, where Lewis was located and taken into custody without incident.

 Lewis was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, held on a $50,000.00 bond. Lewis is also charged with Felony Theft/ Fraud and Credit Card use of another.

For more information contact the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff’s Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest yesterday of Devin Eure on an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery obtained by County Police District I detectives on July 25, 2012.

 

According to the warrant, Eure produced a handgun, stole $500 dollars and assaulted the victim by striking him in the head with the gun. Deputies investigating Eure’s whereabouts were led to the 6300 block of Tuckerman St., Riverdale, MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

District I detectives were notified of the arrest and Eure was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, First and Second Degree Assault, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Illegal Possession of a Handgun, and Theft under $1000.00. 

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

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Deputy Sheriff’s Association / Office of the Sheriff Remembers Fallen Deputies at 10th Anniversary - Memorial Dedication Ceremony

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Prince George’s County was joined today by Sheriff Melvin C. High, along with retired Sheriffs Michael A. Jackson and James V. Aluisi, and nearly 100 guests in a remembrance ceremony marking the 10^th anniversary of the line of duty deaths of Sergeant James Arnaud and Deputy First Class Elizabeth Magruder.  Family members in attendance included Jamey Arnaud, daughter of Sgt. Arnaud, and Derwin Magruder, husband of DFC Magruder.

 

President of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Cpl. Stan Moore, said “Today is a great day for the Office of the Sheriff.  We finally get to memorialize our fallen brother and sister with a place for all members to visit for many years to come.  We not only dedicate this memorial to Sgt. Arnaud and DFC Magruder, but to all of the deputies who serve and protect with such commitment and unselfishness each and every day.”

The ceremony, held on the grounds of the new “Fallen Hero’s Memorial” at the Office of the Sheriff’s Headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD, highlighted Sergeant Arnaud’s and Deputy First Class Magruder’s devotion to duty and selfless service.

 

Sheriff High spoke to the fact that, in spite of the risks, members of law enforcement decide to take the oath anyway, saying “I believe this places our work in the special category of a calling – a mission if you will – not a job.  No doubt this was the view of Sgt. Arnaud and Deputy Magruder as they took our oath.  Their deaths mark the first line of duty deaths in 306 years of our history…Let us pray they are the last.”  High also thanked the family members of the deputies saying, “We know it is the love and understanding of each of our families that make it possible for us to go out each day to fulfill our duty.”

Sgt. Arnaud and DFC Magruder were killed in the line of duty, on August 29, 2002, while attempting service of an emergency petition.

Retired Sheriff Michael Jackson commented, “Having the opportunity to work with both Sergeant Arnaud and Deputy First Class Magruder, I will never forget their selfless commitment to the citizens of Prince George’s County. I am glad that we’ve completed this memorial as lasting tribute to their service.”

Retired Sheriff James Aluisi remarked, “This is a sad day of remembrance for our fallen, but one where we rejoice in knowing that they will never be forgotten.”

  

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

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Felony Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Friday of Evan Adams on an arrest warrant for Second Degree Burglary, obtained by County Police District II detectives on August 8, 2012, for an incident that occurred in February of 2006.

According to the warrant, in February of 2006 Adams burglarized a bowling alley in the 15000 block of Annapolis Rd. in Bowie, MD, causing $2,300.00 worth of damages. The warrant further advises that DNA was recovered from the scene of the burglary, and in May of 2012, it was determined to be a match with the DNA of Adams.

Deputies investigating Adams’s whereabouts were led to the 12400 block of Shawmont Ln., Bowie, MD, where he was located and apprehended without incident.

District II detectives were notified of the arrest, and Adams was transported to the Prince George’s County Detention Center – charged with Second Degree Burglary and Malicious Destruction of Property.

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

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Sheriff High Hosts Middle School MVPs Follow Up Luncheon

Sheriff High hosted a luncheon today with the Middle School MVPs to talk about the books they read over the summer.  Each student pledged to read a book a week during the course of the summer break.