Warrant Squad assisted by MPD to Arrest First Degree Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Simone Harrison yesterday on a First Degree Burglary warrant obtained on January 4, 2012 by Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) District I detectives.

According to the warrant, on November 16, 2011 Harrison is alleged to have forcibly entered an ex- boyfriend’s residence in the 4000 block of Warner Avenue in Landover Hills where she destroyed and took property.


Efforts to locate Harrison led Deputies to the 5400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.  With assistance of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), MPD and Sheriff’s Deputies went to the location and arrested Harrison without incident. She was transported to the D.C. Central Detention Facility where she was charged as a Fugitive from Prince George’s County. District I detectives were notified of the arrest.


In addition to First Degree Burglary, Harrison is also charged with, third and fourth degree burglary, theft less than $1,000 and malicious destruction of property valued in excess of $500.00.


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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Warrant Squad Arrests Arson/Threat Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD... The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest yesterday of Cameo Whitley on an Arson/Threat warrant obtained by the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) on May 10, 2012.

According to the warrant, on April 12, 2012, Whitley threatened to set fire to a home in the 6900 block of Adel Street in Capitol Heights after a verbal dispute with another man. In addition, the warrant indicates that Whitley was observed pouring a liquid with an ignitable odor onto the front exterior of the home before fleeing the area.


Whitley was arrested at Sheriff’s headquarters while inquiring about another case. A query made by an on duty deputy identified Whitley’s open warrant and he was taken into custody and transported to the County Detention Center where he is being held on a $5,000.00 bond. The Fire Department Detective was notified of the arrest.


Whitley is also charged with Reckless Endangerment and Attempted First Degree Arson.


For more information, contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Information Office at 301-780-8637.

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Two Warrants Closed in Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest yesterday of Shatia Poge for an arrest warrant obtained by Prince George’s County Police District I Detectives on March 22, 2012, for Armed Robbery.

Deputies investigating Poge’s whereabouts were led to the 6900 Block of Kent Town Dr. in Landover, MD, where she was located and apprehended. Following Poge’s arrest, her mother and other individuals on the scene of the arrest attempted to interfere as deputies completed arrest proceedings. Poge’s mother was arrested after she was found to have an open arrest warrant for second degree assault.  

Shatia and Susanne Poge were transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where Shatia is charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Theft under $1000.00.

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

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Warrant Squad Arrests Attempted Second Degree Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD...The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant Squad arrested Adrian Wilkerson this morning on an Attempted Second Degree Murder warrant obtained on June 1, 2012 by County Police (PGPD) District IV detectives .

According to the warrant, on May 31, 2012, in the 1400 block of Potomac Heights Drive in Fort Washington Wilkerson and another male engaged in a verbal dispute. At some point, Wilkerson is alleged to have pulled a handgun, and firing several shots before and while fleeing the location.

Additional investigative efforts to locate Wilkerson led Deputies to the 900 block of Little Stone Drive in Fort Washington. Wilkerson was found hiding inside the residence; he was taken into custody without incident and transported to District IV detectives.

In addition to Attempted Second Degree Murder, Wilkerson is charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Handgun on Person and Firearm Use in the Commission of a Crime of Violence.
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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Warrant Squad/County Police Collaborate to Arrest First Degree Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division, in collaboration with detectives in the County Police Cold Case Unit, reported the arrest Friday of Ronald D. Austin of Bowie, MD, for a First Degree Murder warrant dated May 30, 2012. The Prince George’s County Police Homicide Division obtained the warrant for Austin as a result of their investigation of the 2007 Homicide of Eric Girard Jones.

The detective on the case notified warrant deputies investigating Austin’s whereabouts that he was scheduled to appear at the Prince George’s County Courthouse in Upper Marlboro, MD, on Friday, June 1, for a Violation of Probation (V.O.P) hearing. Deputies located and apprehended Austin at the courthouse without incident, where he was interviewed by a County Police detective.

Austin was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he is being held on a No Bond status, charged with First Degree Murder.

For additional information on the 2007 homicide contact the County Police Press Information Office at 301-772-4710.

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

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Senator Cardin, Prince George’s County Sheriff High, State’s Attorney Alsobrooks Lead Call to pass Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

Roundtable brings together victims, social services, law enforcement, clergy, and others on the front lines of support for victims of domestic violence

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Prince George’s Sheriff Melvin High, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George’s County Police Chief Mark Magaw, along with representatives of the Family Crisis Center, Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center and the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, House of Ruth, and other members of the Prince George’s community who are involved with support for victims of domestic violence were united today in their call for swift action by the House of Representatives to pass the Senate version of legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The call for action followed a roundtable discussion led by Senator Cardin, hosted by Sheriff High, about the benefits of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the progress and challenges to ending domestic violence in Prince George’s County, the State of Maryland and the Nation. 
“The Violence Against Women Act has a proven track record of protecting women from domestic violence and it is hard to understand opposition to legislation with the goal of curbing domestic violence.  Saving women’s lives should not be a partisan issue,” said Senator Cardin. “The statistics of domestic violence are alarming, yet, domestic violence remains one the most under-reported crimes in the country. These victims need to know that they have our support, including access to justice, help with housing, medical care, and economic opportunity.”
“The oath that I took obligates me to protect all people, without political consideration. The Violence Against Women Act should be reauthorized with only this concept of law enforcement in mind and with the commitment of our country to the protection of women and girls,” added Sheriff High.
“For more than a decade, my office has received funding from the Violence Against Women Act and that has allowed our domestic violence unit to provide greater services to victims of abuse,” Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Alsobrooks said. “Without this funding, we would lose a domestic violence advocate and a prosecutor who is assigned specifically to domestic violence cases, reducing our ability to help victims.  I strongly urge the House of Representatives to pass the Senate version of VAWA to ensure that we continue to receive this critical funding.”
“As the premiere domestic violence program in Prince George’s County, serving women and children for more than thirty years, we believe that if H. R. 4970, as crafted by the House of Representatives, is passed, it would not only set women back 50 years, but would be a travesty for women and children of this nation now and for years to come,” Malinda Miles, Executive Director of the Family Crisis Center, Inc. of Prince George's County said.
“Combating domestic violence remains a primary focus of the Prince George’s County Police Department. Our collaborative partnerships with all involved stakeholders will ensure this important public safety issue gets the attention it deserves. We’re thankful to Senator Cardin for his enthusiastic and steadfast support,” said Prince George’s County Police Chief Mark Magaw.
The Senate passed its version of the VAWA reauthorization issue in April. 15 Republicans joined with the Democratic majority and passed this bill with an overwhelming vote of 68-31. The bill was improved since its first passage 18 years ago. The Senate-passed version of the law includes measures to ensure that victims are not denied services because they are gay or transgender. It protects Native Americans women from domestic violence and sexual assault, and includes non-discrimination protection for all victims, regardless of their race, color, religion, or gender. The VAWA encourages collaboration among law enforcement, judicial personnel, and public and private service providers to victims of domestic and sexual violence. It also works to increase public awareness.
One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner every year. In Maryland, in 2009, there were more than 18,500 reported cases of domestic abuse and 38 fatalities.  That period of time has been the lowest number of domestic violence-related deaths on record for the state, but these numbers are still unacceptable.

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*** MEDIA ADVISORY*** SENATOR BEN CARDIN CONVENES ROUNDTABLE, HOSTED BY PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SHERIFF HIGH TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES AND PROGRESS TO ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE NEED TO UPDATE FEDERAL LEGISLATION

On Thursday, May 31, at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) will lead a roundtable discussion of the benefits of the Violence Against Women Act and the progress and challenges to ending domestic violence in Prince George’s County, the State of Maryland and the Nation.  Joining Senator Cardin for this discussion will be host Prince George’s Sheriff Melvin High, as well as Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks, along with representatives of the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center and the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, The House of Ruth, and other members of the Prince George’s community who are involved with support for victims of domestic violence and the fight to end such violence.

Following the roundtable, Senator Cardin, Sheriff High, State’s Attorney Alsobrooks, and other participants will join together to call on the House of Representatives to pass the Senate-approved version of the Violence Against Women Act. 

               WHAT:                 Roundtable on the fight to end domestic violence

               WHEN:                 Thursday, May 31, 2012

10:00-10:45AM – ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

10:45-11:00 – MEDIA AVAILABILITY w/Senator Cardin, Sheriff High, State’s Attorney Alsobrooks and others

               WHERE:              Prince George's County Office Of The Sheriff – 2^nd Floor Conf

                                            Room.

                                            5303 Chrysler Way Upper Marlboro, MD 20773

Additional invited participants:  Family Crisis Center, House of Ruth, Local Clergy, Prince George’s County Hospital Center for Domestic Violence, Prince George’s County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Prince George’s County Police

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