Warrant Division Arrests 1st Degree Attempted Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest last Thursday of Lonell Bowen, on an arrest warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by the County Police (PGPD) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) on December 31, 2012.

According to the warrant, on December 29^th, Bowen attended a dance in the 3800 block of Penn Belt Place in Forestville, MD where he and an associate engaged in an argument that turned physical, over a missing coat. Bowen is alleged to have retrieved a handgun, which he fired, striking three victims before fleeing the party.

Deputies investigating Bowen’s whereabouts observed him at a location in the 2700 block of Lorring Drive in Forestville, MD. When Deputies made their approach, Bowen and another male fled on foot. A brief chase ensued resulting in the two individuals being stopped. Bowen was positively identified and taken into custody.

The second person, identified as Anthony Ross was found to have three outstanding warrants; two for Failure to Appear – Trespassing on Private Property and Controlled Dangerous Substance Possession of Marijuana and one warrant for Trespassing on Posted Property. He was taken into custody; both he and Bowen were transported to CID detectives.

Bowen is also charged with two additional counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, three counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder, three counts of First Degree Assault, Firearm use during a Felonious crime, and Handgun on Person.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.                                                                                                  ###

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Felony Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Wednesday of Ronald W. Morgan, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by County Police District III detectives on December 27, 2012.

According to the warrant, Morgan and two other suspects attempted to commit an armed robbery on September 22, 2012, in a parking lot in the 2300 block of Brightseat Rd, Landover, MD. As the three suspects approached the victims while they were sitting in a vehicle, Morgan retrieved a sawed off shotgun from his pants and announced the robbery.

The warrant further states that one of the victims attempted to wrestle the shotgun away from Morgan, prompting the other two suspects to open fire into the victim’s vehicle. Both victims escaped injury and managed to get the gun away from Morgan, before all three suspects fled the scene on foot.

Deputies investigating Morgan’s whereabouts were led to the 4200 block of 58^th Ave. in Bladensburg, MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

District III detectives were notified of the arrest and Morgan was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Violent Crime, Unregistered Shotgun, Armed Robbery, Robbery, Theft and Reckless Endangerment.

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

  

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Warrant Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Wednesday of Nicholas E. Scott, on an arrest warrant for First Degree Burglary obtained by the City of Bowie Police Department (CBPD) on December 20, 2012.

 

According to the warrant, Scott broke into a residence on May 2, 2012, in the 14000 block of Darbydale Ln. in Bowie, MD. Scott allegedly stole a laptop computer, later found to be pawned at a shop in Landover, MD. A CBPD investigation of the pawnshop records determined that the laptop had been pawned by Scott on May 14, 2012.

Deputies investigating Scott’s whereabouts were led to a location in the 3300 block of Kenilworth Ave. in Bladensburg, MD, where he was located and apprehended without incident.

CBPD detectives were notified of the arrest and Scott was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with First Degree Burglary, Malicious Destruction of Property and Misdemeanor Theft.

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

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Deputies Arrest Felony Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Monday of Ignacio Gomez on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the Bladensburg Police Department (BPD) on December 20, 2012.

According to the warrant, Gomez used a vehicle to assault a female victim on December 19, 2012, in the 4200 block of 58^th Ave, Bladensburg, MD. The victim, who was five months pregnant, sustained multiple injuries as a result of being pulled alongside the vehicle that Gomez was operating.

Deputies investigating the whereabouts of Gomez were led to the 6200 block of Crain Hwy. in Bowie, MD, where he was located and apprehended without incident.

The BPD was notified of the arrest and Gomez was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with First and Second degree assault.

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

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Deputies Close 3 Warrants with Arrest of Suspect for Violating Probation

Upper Marlboro, MD... The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Thursday of Larry Williams on an arrest warrant for Violation of Probation (VOP) for Illegally Carrying a Handgun, issued by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County on October 3, 2012.

Deputies investigating Williams’ whereabouts were led to a residence in the 7700 block of Finns Ln. in Lanham, MD, where he was located and apprehended. Williams also had separate warrants for Armed Robbery, obtained by the Bladensburg Police Department (BPD), and VOP from Baltimore County, MD.

Williams is charged with VOP and Armed Robbery. BPD detectives were notified of the arrest and Williams was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, where he is being held without bond.

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

Deputies Close 4 Warrants with Arrest of Burglary Suspect

Deputies Close 4 Warrants with Arrest of Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Wednesday of Charles Beach Jr. on 4 separate arrest warrants issued December 6, 2012, for Failure to Appear in court for Burglary and Theft charges.

According to the warrants, Beach failed to appear in court after being charged with burglary and theft at three locations in Prince George’s County between July 30, 2011 and January 26, 2012. In each case, Beach allegedly broke into a location and stole money from the vending machines. Beach caused a total $2,400.00 in property damage and stole over $5,500.

Deputies investigating Beach’s whereabouts were led to 16000 block of Crain Hwy. in Brandywine, MD, where he was located. Beach attempted to elude deputies by trying to jump out of a window, but he was quickly apprehended.

Beach was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections - charged with Failure to Appear for Fourth Degree Burglary, Felony Theft and two counts of Misdemeanor Theft.

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

28th Annual Holiday Food Basket Program Supports 3,000 Families

Upper Marlboro, MD…  Sheriff High, Board President of the Public Safety Assistance Program, Inc. board was joined by Vice President Fire/EMS Chief Marc S. Bashoor, department heads of each of the county’s public safety agencies and other board members for the official kickoff press conference of the 28^th annual Holiday Food Basket Program last Monday.  The event marked the beginning of deliveries of over 3,000 food baskets to county families in need of assistance.

State Senator Victor Ramirez and Delegate Jolene Ivey joined dozens of sworn and civilian employees from public safety agencies and other departments to start the day with the tradition of  Firefighter Thomas H. Smith’s “Hearty Fireman’s Breakfast” at the Bunker Hill Fire/EMS Station #855 in Brentwood, MD.

Bill Milligan, Executive Director of the Public Safety Assistance Program, began the ceremony on the Fire Station ground floor where employees and supporters were surrounded by hundreds of boxes ready for packing and delivery. “We’ve already received 40,000 lbs of produce, 25,000 lbs of poultry, 20,000 canned and boxed goods, and 3,000 loaves of bread,” said Milligan.

Sheriff Melvin C. High, who is in the second year of a two-year term as President of the Public Safety Assistance Program Board told the story of how the Holiday Food Basket Program got

started when two law enforcement officers saw a man peeling leaves from a head of lettuce because he couldn’t afford the whole thing.  Their story found its way to the public safety agency heads who started the program.  Of the program’s twenty-eight years of growth and success, Sheriff high said, “Twenty-eight years is a long time…but what I believe the 28^th anniversary reminds us is that right action and right thinking are what endure.” 

Sheriff High introduced the members of the Board, including Vice President, Fire/EMS Chief Bashoor, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Public Safety Barry Stanton, Police Chief Mark Magaw and Department of Corrections Director Mary Lou McDonough, and Director of Homeland Security Brian Moe, along with Treasurer Rhonda Jackson of Homeland Security.  Milligan recognized a number of companies who helped the Food Basket with donations of money and canned and non-perishable foods, food collection barrels and equipment that the program uses as it begins each New Year.

The following organizations were recognized for their generosity and contributions to date: Banks Foundation – Scott Management, Beacon Lights of Bladensburg PD, Bunker Hill Fire Station #855, Burris Logistics, Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Clinton CERT, DC Venture’s Inc., District Photo,  GenOn Energy Inc., International Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Mid Atlantic Carpenter’s Training Center, Pepsi Bottling Company,  Prince George’s Association of Realtors Inc., The Roof Center, Safeway, Washington Redskins, Watkins Park Festival of Lights, the Prince George’s County Sheriff, Fire, Police, Corrections, and Homeland Security Departments, Councilman Will Campos (2^nd District), Councilman Eric Olsen (3^rd District), Councilwoman Ingrid Turner (4^th District), and Councilman Derrick Davis (6^th District).

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

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