Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Felony Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Wednesday of George Rivers on a First Degree Burglary warrant obtained by the Greenbelt Police Department (GPD) on August 1, 2012.

According to the warrant, Rivers stole 3 LCD televisions and a video game console from a residence in the 9100 block of Edmonston Ct. in Greenbelt, MD. A further investigation by the GPD and the Prince George’s County Police Pawn Unit determined that Rivers allegedly pawned the items at various pawn shops throughout Prince George’s County, MD.

Deputies investigating Rivers’ whereabouts were led to a residence in the 5700 block of 64^th pl. in Riverdale, MD, where he was located and apprehended without incident.

Detectives from the GPD were notified of Rivers’ arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he was later released on bond. Rivers is charged with First Degree Burglary and Theft under $1000.00.

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

Warrant Deputies Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Wednesday of Damon Lucas on an Attempted Murder warrant obtained by County Police District III detectives on August 3, 2012.

According to the warrant, Lucas allegedly physically assaulted one male victim, and stabbed another male victim following an argument outside of a residence in the 2300 block of Vermont Ave, in Landover, MD.

Deputies attempting to locate Lucas were led to an address in the 2300 block of Vermont Ave. Lucas resisted initial attempts at his arrest, and additional deputies were needed to apprehend him.

District III detectives were notified of the arrest and Lucas was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he is being held on a No Bond status. Lucas is charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder, two counts of First Degree Assault, and two counts of Second Degree Assault. Lucas is also wanted in Marion County Florida for Violating Probation on a domestic battery charge.

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

Warrant Deputies Arrest Man Suspected of Armed Robbery

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Wednesday of Shawn Owen-Sellers on an Armed Robbery warrant obtained by County Police District V detectives on July 25, 2012.

According to the warrant, Owen-Sellers, with the assistance of several additional suspects, robbed eight victims of nearly $2000.00 worth of their personal property as they left a party in the 12000 block of Green Tee Turn, in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Deputies investigating Owen-Sellers’ whereabouts were led to a residence in the 6100 block of Ivey Ridge Ct. in Upper Marlboro, MD, where they observed the suspect through a window. After gaining entry into the residence, deputies were able to apprehend him without incident.

District V detectives were notified of Owen-Sellers’ arrest, and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he is charged with eight counts of First Degree Assault, eight counts of Armed Robbery and Use of a Firearm during a Violent Crime.

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

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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