Sheriff Joins Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. at White House Gun Violence Reduction Event

Sheriff Melvin C. High joined Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. yesterday in urging Congress to act on legislation aimed at reducing gun violence. Sheriff High, an invited guest of the Vice President, made opening remarks to an audience of mostly Law Enforcement executives from around the country before introducing the Attorney General. The Attorney General and the Vice President urged Congress to act on gun legislation aimed at the implementation of universal background checks for the purchase of guns. Following the press conference, Sheriff High was invited to Vice President Biden’s Office for more discussion on the legislation.

Sheriff Specialized Services Team/Bladensburg PD Arrest First Degree Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Sheriff’s Specialized Service Team (SST) Deputies, assisting the Bladensburg Police Department Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Eric Ehimo on March 26, 2013, for a First Degree Burglary arrest warrant received by the Office of the Sheriff on March 23. The joint operation included execution of a search warrant obtained on March 25 by the Bladensburg Police at a location in the 4200 block of 58^th Avenue in Bladensburg, MD.

According to the warrant, on or about March 13, 2013 Ehimo did break and enter an address in the 5800 block of Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, MD and stole property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $10,000.

Chief Charles Owens, chief of the Bladensburg Police Department said, “We believed this individual was involved in a number of burglaries in our community and that he presented a danger. Ensuring a safe entry and arrest was my first priority; working with the Sheriff’s Specialized Service Team was our best opportunity to assure that outcome.”

According to Chief Owens, property obtained at the location has been identified from a number of burglaries in Bladensburg. “With this and other related arrests, I believe we have put a dent in an expansive burglary ring and multiple “Breaking and Entering” crimes which seriously impact the quality of life for the citizens of my city.” 

Prince George’s County Chief Assistant Sheriff Darrin Palmer said, “Working with other local law enforcement has been a source of great success for the Sheriff’s Office. We are always ready to assist and pleased by the outcome of this operation for Chief Owens, his team and the citizens of Bladensburg

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 Drug Distribution Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Thursday of Dominic Dixon on an arrest warrant for Failure to Appear, issued by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, MD, on December 20, 2012.

According to the warrant, Dixon failed to appear in court for the charges of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) With Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS, Delivering Drug Paraphernalia, and a traffic violation.

Deputies investigating Dixon’s whereabouts were led to an address in the 6100 block of Westchester Park Dr. in College Park, MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, MD, was notified of Dixon’s arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with Failure to Appear.

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

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Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Friday of Jabria Weaver on an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery obtained by County Police District I detectives on February 27, 2013.

According to the warrant, Weaver and a male suspect were in the 7000 block of Powhatan St. in New Carrollton, MD, on February 25, 2013, when they approached another male and demanded his shoes. Weaver, who was wearing a ski mask at the time of the robbery, had her hand under her shirt implying that she had a weapon. The victim, fearing for his life, relinquished his shoes to the suspects before they fled the scene.

Deputies investigating Weaver’s whereabouts were led to the 5800 block of Nystrom St. in New Carrollton, MD, where they located and apprehended her without incident.

District I detectives were notified of Weaver’s arrest and she was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Robbery, Misdemeanor Theft and Conspiracy to Commit 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 Close 6 Warrants With Arrest Felony Theft Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Wednesday of Marcus Robinson on an arrest warrant for Felony Theft, obtained by County Police District II detectives on March 27, 2013.

According to the warrant, Robinson broke into a vehicle in the 7200 block of Donnell Pl. in District Heights, MD, on March 19, 2013, and stole a black Glock 29 handgun and its case, four Glock magazines, four 10 millimeter handgun rounds and a black duffle bag. The damage to the vehicle totaled $500.00 and the stolen items had a value of $1,005.00.

Deputies investigating Robinson’s whereabouts were led to the Forestville, MD, area where they conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle he was operating and took him into custody without incident.

District II detectives were notified of Robinson’s arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with Felony Theft, Rogue and Vagabond and Malicious Destruction of Property. 5 additional warrants were closed with Robinson’s arrest

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

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2006 Attempt First Degree Murder Suspect Arrested in Joint Warrant Operation

Upper Marlboro, MD… Upper Marlboro, MD…The Prince George’s Warrant Operations Division in partnership with Maryland State Police (MSP) reported the arrest on April 2, 2013 of Fredy Felipe who was wanted for Attempt First Degree Murder on a warrant issued by the County Police on February 1, 2006.

According to the warrant, on February 1, 2006, Fredy Felipe stabbed another man multiple times about the body and fled. The incident occurred in the 8100 block of 15^th Ave., in Hyattsville, MD. At the time of the investigation, warrant squad deputies seeking Felipe received information that Felipe had moved back to Guatemala. Preparatory investigations for the warrant operation revealed a new address for Felipe, also in Hyattsville, where he was apprehended without incident.

The arrest of Felipe occurred during a countywide joint warrant operation that was primarily focused on Driving-Related and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) warrants. The joint operation attempted service at 160 locations in twenty-nine county communities that resulted in thirty-one arrests, to close 37 warrants; twenty-five of the arrests were Driving –Related or DUI.  The additional single arrests were for Drug Possession, Theft, a Writ of Body Attachment, Malicious Destruction of Property and a Sex Offense.

Lt. Roland Butler, Commander of the Maryland State Police Forestville Barracks said, “This was an extensive countywide operation. The benefit of joint operations is clearly visible; the results ultimately make Prince George’s County safer for every citizen. We are pleased to work with the Sheriff and to provide resource support whenever possible.”

“The additional support from MSP adds enormous capacity to this kind of operation. It is a great working relationship that we value, “said Chief Assistant Sheriff Darrin Palmer.

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

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Deputies Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Monday of Auctavius Blackwell on an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery obtained by County Police District III detectives on March 6, 2013.

According to the warrant, Blackwell and four other suspects robbed a male victim on March 1, 2013, in the 1400 block of Nye St. in Fairmount Heights, MD. The suspects approached the victim, produced a knife and handgun, and demanded his coat. Blackwell allegedly stole the victim’s coat and shirt before all suspects fled the scene.

Deputies investigating Blackwell’s whereabouts were led to a residence in the 5000 block of Southern Ave. in S.E., Washington D.C, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

District III detectives were notified of Blackwell’s arrest and he was transported to the 6^th District Station of the Metropolitan Police Department – charged as a Fugitive from Prince George’s County, MD. Blackwell is also charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, First and Second Degree Assault, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.

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

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