Today, we remember our Fallen Officers Sergeant James Arnaud and Deputy First Class Elizabeth Magruder who died in the line of duty on August 29, 2002
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Alert! Beware Hurricane Harvey Phishing Scams! #PGSO
National Cyber Awareness System:
Potential Hurricane Harvey Phishing Scams
US-CERT warns users to remain vigilant for malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on interest in Hurricane Harvey. Users are advised to exercise caution in handling any email with subject line, attachments, or hyperlinks related to Hurricane Harvey, even if it appears to originate from a trusted source. Fraudulent emails will often contain links or attachments that direct users to phishing or malware-infected websites. Emails requesting donations from duplicitous charitable organizations commonly appear after major natural disasters.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to use caution when encountering these types of email messages and take the following preventative measures to protect themselves from phishing scams and malware campaigns:
• Do not follow unsolicited web links in email messages.
• Use caution when opening email attachments. Refer to the US-CERT Tip Using Caution with Email Attachments for more information on safely handling email attachments.
• Keep antivirus and other computer software up-to-date.
• Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.
• Review the Federal Trade Commission information on Charity Scams.
• Verify the legitimacy of any email solicitation by contacting the organization directly through a trusted contact number. You can find trusted contact information for many charities on the BBB National Charity Report Index.
Potential Hurricane Harvey Phishing Scams
US-CERT warns users to remain vigilant for malicious cyber activity seeking to capitalize on interest in Hurricane Harvey. Users are advised to exercise caution in handling any email with subject line, attachments, or hyperlinks related to Hurricane Harvey, even if it appears to originate from a trusted source. Fraudulent emails will often contain links or attachments that direct users to phishing or malware-infected websites. Emails requesting donations from duplicitous charitable organizations commonly appear after major natural disasters.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to use caution when encountering these types of email messages and take the following preventative measures to protect themselves from phishing scams and malware campaigns:
• Do not follow unsolicited web links in email messages.
• Use caution when opening email attachments. Refer to the US-CERT Tip Using Caution with Email Attachments for more information on safely handling email attachments.
• Keep antivirus and other computer software up-to-date.
• Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.
• Review the Federal Trade Commission information on Charity Scams.
• Verify the legitimacy of any email solicitation by contacting the organization directly through a trusted contact number. You can find trusted contact information for many charities on the BBB National Charity Report Index.
Monday, August 28, 2017
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 Christopher Collins of Bladensburg, MD, who was wanted on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault that was obtained by County Police on August 3, 2017.
According to the warrant, August 3, 2017, police responded to a report of a domestic assault at a residence in the 5800 block of Annapolis Road in Bladensburg, Md. Collins was alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol when he struck a female victim with a phone, causing a laceration to the head. The warrant further states that Collins is alleged to have gotten an edged weapon, which he waived around while threatening to kill the victim, after which he left the scene.
On August 14, 2017, Deputies returned to the location of the incident where Collins was arrested and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections (DOC) for processing.
Collins is also charged with Assault Second Degree and Reckless Endangerment.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
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 Christopher Williams of Mt. Rainer, MD, who was wanted on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault that was obtained by County Police on August 6, 2017.According to the warrant, August 5, 2017, at a parking lot in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway in Oxon Hill, Md. Williams is alleged to have forced a female victim from her vehicle and punctured all four tires of the vehicle after which he fled the scene. The warrant further states that the victim and Williams were known to each other.
On August 16, 2017, Deputies made arrangements to meet with Williams at a parking lot in the 3300 block of Marlo Lane in District Heights where Williams was arrested and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections for processing.
Williams is also charged with Violate Exparte/ Protective Order, Assault Second Degree, and Malicious destruction of property.
First Degree Assault Suspect Extradited
Sheriff’s deputies extradited Christopher Brown to Prince George’s County, MD on August 15, 2017 from the Prince William County Detention Center located in Manassas, Virginia. Brown, from Woodbridge, VA was wanted on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault issued by the District Court of Prince George's County on March 7, 2017.According to the warrant, on March 7th, Brown was engaged in an argument that turned physical in the 13400 block of Arden Way in Laurel, MD. During the altercation, Brown is alleged to have produced a handgun and pointed it at his girlfriend and threatened to kill her; Brown fled the scene.
Brown is also charged with Firearm Use/ Felony Violent Crime.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
Monday, August 21, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Warrant/Fugitive Division Felony Arrest Report #PGSO
First Degree Assault Suspect Arrested
Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Elliot of District Heights, MD, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the County Police Department on August 4, 2017.
On August 9th, Sheriff’s Deputies determined that Elliot could be located in the 6500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in District Heights, MD. Deputies went to the location where Elliot answered the door and was informed of the warrant for his arrest. He was placed into custody and transported to Prince George's County Police District III Station Regional Investigation Division for questioning and later transported to the Department of Corrections.
Elliot is also charged with Reckless Endangerment and Second Degree Assault.
Sex Offense Suspect Arrested
Sheriff’s deputies arrested Chantal Sullivan of Lanham, MD on a warrant for Third Degree Sex Offense that was obtained by the County Police on July 21, 2017. According to the warrant, on July 17th,, 2017, at a residence in Lanham, MD, Sullivan engaged in sexual contact with a minor. According to the warrant, on August 10, 2017, Warrant/Fugitive Division Deputies located Sullivan at the address of the incident where they were allowed entry. Sullivan was arrested and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.
Sullivan is also charged with Fourth Degree Sex Offense.
For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.
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