Domestic Violence Squad Arrests D.C. Robbery Suspect on Domestic Call

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Prince George’s County Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) reported the arrest yesterday of Joseph Hampton on a Robbery warrant obtained by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on August 8, 2012.

DVID deputies responded to the 1900 block of Brooks Drive in Capitol Heights, Maryland for a domestic dispute. Deputies made contact with both parties, and initiated a routine warrant check through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) which revealed Hampton had an active warrant through MPD.  Hampton was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George’s County Correctional Center where he is being held. MPD was notified of his arrest.

Subsequent investigations revealed Hampton also had a traffic warrant through Prince George’s County, MD for Driving on a Suspended License.

Hampton will appear in District Court for his motor vehicle violation prior to being extradited to the District of Columbia for the Robbery charge.

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 Auto Theft Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Tuesday of John Powers on an Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle warrant obtained by the County Police, Auto Theft Unit on May 23, 2012. According to the warrant, on December 3, 2011 in the 9800 block of Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland, Powers was observed operating an unregistered motorcycle.  Subsequent Investigations by the Police revealed the motorcycle had been reported stolen.

Deputies investigating Powers’ whereabouts were led to an address in the 7100 block of Moore’s Road in Brandywine, MD. Upon initial approach, they observed a motorcycle in the garage with its engine running. When Deputies announced their presence, the engine shut off and all movement inside the garage ceased. Shortly after, Powers surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported to the Prince George’s County Correctional Center where he was later released on a $10,000.00 bond.  County Police were notified of the arrest.

Powers is also charged with the Removing and Obliterating of a Manufacture’s Serial Number and Theft: $1,000.00 to under $10,000.00.

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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PGSO Participates in over 30 National Night Out Activities

Sheriff Melvin C. High at Windsor Crossing 

Chief Assistant Sheriff Darrin Palmer at Windsor Crossing

Sheriff High at Marlborough Village Shopping Center

Windsor Crossing

Captain William Mints, Chief Assistant Sheriff Palmer, and Deputy Chief of Public Safety Barry Stanton at GlassManor

Second Annual Melvin C. High Scholarship Recipients from Parkdale, Oxon Hill and Largo High Schools

Upper Marlboro, MD… Sheriff Melvin C. High awarded scholarships to three 2012 Melvin C. High scholarship recipients and welcomed their friends and families yesterday at the second annual scholarship awards and reception. The scholarship recipients were all recent Class of 2012 graduates of Prince George’s County high schools.        

Before presenting the scholarship awards, Sheriff High greeted the parents and friends of each of the recipients, acknowledging the importance of the people who push and encourage young people to do their best.

“The three of you were selected from among a number of worthy applicants, but you were chosen for your academic achievement, community service and extracurricular participation. We know you have big dreams and that you will do well in all your endeavors. My dream is to see you fulfill yours, “said Sheriff High.      
  

Lt. Colonel Regina Taylor, Bureau Chief of Field Operations, whose staff coordinated the scholarship application process this year read comments about each student from recommendation letters that accompanied their applications. “When I think of all of the incredible applications we got, I’m not worried about the future,” she said. “These recipients are not just exceptional students; they are leaders and role models.

We are very proud to recognize their outstanding achievement.”  

The agency received and reviewed over 60 exceptional application packages from students of various Prince George’s County high schools. The three scholarship winners were:

Nina Manio, a Parkdale High School graduate who  will attend Prince Georges Community College; Kamaara Lucas, an Oxon Hill High School graduate who will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Jasmine Green, a Largo High School graduate who will attend Towson University in the fall. Each recipient was awarded $1,000.00.

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 First Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest last Tuesday of Orlando Irving on a First Degree Assault warrant obtained by the Bowie City Police Department (BPD) detectives on March 6, 2012.

According to the warrant, on February 15, 2012, Irving is alleged to have robbed another male of his belongings at gunpoint at a bus stop at the intersection of Northview and Collington Roads in Bowie Maryland. 

Deputies investigating Irving's whereabouts had him under surveillance at a location in Fort Washington. In a joint operation with the United States Marshalls, Irving was arrested during a traffic stop at the intersection of Allentown and Temple Hills Roads.  

Irving was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George’s County Correctional Center where he is being held on a “No Bond” status.  BPD detectives were notified of his arrest.

Irving is also charged with Armed Robbery, Firearm Use during a Felonious Violent Crime, and Robbery.

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 Felony Theft Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Thursday of Dallas Ron Coleman on an arrest warrant, obtained by County Police District IV detectives, for a felony theft which occurred on May 10, 2012.

According to the warrant, Coleman stole nearly $33,000.00 worth of property from a residence in Fort Washington, MD. Deputies investigating Coleman’s whereabouts were led to the 5300 block of Indian Head Hwy, in Oxon Hill, MD, where he was located and apprehended without incident.

District IV detectives were notified of Coleman’s arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he was later released on a $10,000.00 Bond. Coleman is charged with Felony Theft of $10,000 to under $100,000.

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

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