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 Brianna Gathers of Lanham, MD, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the County Police on June 24^th, 2015.

According to the warrant, on June 17th, in the 4000 block of Cooper lane in Hyattsville, MD, Gathers and two other suspects entered an apartment and stabbed a victim multiple times before fleeing in an unknown direction. The unconscious victim was transported to Prince George’s Hospital to receive treatment for the injuries. The warrant states that Gathers was identified by more than one witness and that one of the witnesses stated that they saw her stab the victim and knew her from the neighborhood.

Upon receiving the warrant, on June 25^th, the deputies began their investigation and were informed that Gathers was aware of the warrant and was attempting to hide from them. The deputies’ were still able to locate Gathers at a residence in the 3300 block of Walters Lane, in Forestville, MD. On July 22nd deputies went to the residence and knocked on the door, when the door opened Gathers was observed sitting inside the apartment, she was placed into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

Gathers is also charged with Second Degree Assault and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon with the Intent to Injure.

First Degree Assault Suspect Arrested

The Sheriff’s deputies arrested Yared Tekele of Greenbelt, MD, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault that was obtained by the City of Greenbelt Police on July 9^th, 2015.

The warrant states that on July 8^th, Tekele was at an address on Springshire Way in Greenbelt, MD when he was involved in an argument that turned physical. Tekele allegedly punched a victim several times and also bit the victim in the face. The victim went to the hospital to receive treatment for the injuries and stated that this was the second time being assaulted by Tekele.

Deputies received the warrant on July 12^th and on July 20^th deputies arrived at Tekele’s residence and he was captured trying to escape out the basement door. Tekele was placed into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

Tekele is also charged with two counts of Second Degree Assault.

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

Suspects Arrested: Charged with CDS/ Intent to Distribute #PGSO

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

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Marlo Stevenson and Davon Jackson of Capitol Heights, MD who were wanted on arrest warrants for CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute obtained by County Police Narcotic Enforcement Division on July 7, 2015.


According to the warrant, County Police Detectives executed a court ordered search and seizure warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of Lee Jay Court in Capitol Heights, MD, and found more than 100 grams of suspected marijuana, 13 clear vials containing trace amount of suspected Phencyclidine (PCP), Paraphernalia, digital scale, and $3,200.00 hidden inside a shoe. Following a search of the residence and further investigation, police detectives sought an arrest warrant for Stevenson and Jackson.

On July 20, 2015, Deputies located Stevenson and Jackson at the address of the incident, where they were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections (DOC) in Hyattsville, MD for processing.


Both were charged with CDS Possession –Marijuana, CDS Possession-Paraphernalia and CDS Possession-Not Marijuana.

Warrant/Fugitive Division Felony Arrest Report #PGSO

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

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Roosevelt Best Jr. of Ft. Washington, MD, on an arrest warrant for Burglary Third Degree obtained by the County Police on May 24th, 2015.

According to the warrant, on May 23rd, in the 6300 block of Croom Station Rd in Upper Marlboro, MD, Best Jr. after having a phone dispute with someone known to him, went to that person’s residence and kicked in the door. Best Jr. forcibly entered the residence and assaulted two people inside. The warrant states that one of the victims attempted to detain Best Jr. until the police arrived but he broke free and fled the scene.

After receipt of the warrant deputies determined through investigation that Best Jr. was at a residence in the 2000 block of Belfast Drive, located in Ft. Washington, MD. On July 23rd they went to the residence where they were allowed to enter. They placed Best Jr. into custody and transported him to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

Best Jr. is also charged with two counts of Second Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Violation of a Protective Order.

Home Invasion Suspect Extradited

The Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the extradition of Christopher Fleming from the Mecklenburg County Jail in Charlotte N.C. where he had been arrested on a warrant obtained by Prince George’s County Police on June 2, 2015 for Home Invasion.

According to the warrant on May 29th, Fleming along with another suspect entered a residence in the 4900 block of Rees Lane in Bowie, MD and pointed guns at a victim. The victim was secured with zip ties while the suspects stole various items inside the house.

Deputies traveled to Charlotte N.C. to transport Fleming back to appear in the District Court of Maryland for Prince George’s County. Fleming was also charged with Armed Robbery, First Degree Assault, Burglary First Degree, and Robbery.



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

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#PGSO Sheriff High Greets 4th Annual Summer Youth Academy Session II

Sheriff Melvin High greeted cadets today at the Community Partnership Session II D.A.Y Corps Summer Program at Walker Mill Middle School.
During the two week sessions, Sheriff Deputies and Sheriff Explorers will engage the cadets in weekly educational field trips as well as group seminar styled sessions.

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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 Dondre Ross of Riverdale, MD, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the County Police on June 6, 2015.

According to the warrant, on June 6th, in the 5300 block of Furman Parkway in Riverdale, MD, Ross along with an unknown suspect approached a male victim and displayed a handgun. The unknown suspect is alleged to have struck the victim in the head while Ross punched him several times in the face and placed him in a choke hold before both suspects fled the scene. The warrant states that Ross and the victim were known to each other and had been in a feud that had been escalating over previous months.

Upon receiving the warrant, on June 29th, Deputies made several attempts to locate Ross at the address on the warrant but had negative results. On July 9, Deputies left contact information at his parents’ residence within hours. They were contacted by Ross and turned himself in at the Hyattsville Courthouse without incident after which he was transported to District III Police Station. Ross is also charged with Second Degree Assault.

Felony Indictment Suspect Arrested

The Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Keyshawn Crawford on an indictment alleging Robbery with a Deadly Weapon. The indictment was issued by the Circuit Court of Prince George's County on June 25, 2015. Upon receiving the indictment, Warrant/Fugitive Deputies began an investigation into Crawford’s whereabouts.

On July 6, 2015, Deputies located and arrested Crawford at his home in the 6000 block of Furman Parkway in Hyattsville, Md. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Department of Corrections for processing. Ross was also charged with Robbery, First Degree Assault, and Conspiracy-Robbery.

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