Deputies Close 5 Warrants with Arrest of Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant Fugitive Division reported the arrest Tuesday of Dominique Walker on an arrest warrant for First Degree Burglary, obtained by County Police District IV detectives on March 1, 2013.

 

According to the warrant, Walker broke into a residence and stole various items in the 6800 block of Middlefield Terr. in Fort Washington, MD, on January 28, 2013.

Deputies investigating Walker’s whereabouts were led to the 4200 block of 28^th Ave. in Temple Hills, MD, where he was located and apprehended after attempting to flee from deputies. An additional 4 warrants for Burglary and Destruction of Property were closed with Walker’s arrest.

Detectives were notified of Walker’s arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with 1^st, 3^rd and 4^th Degree Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, Illegal Transportation of a Handgun and Theft.

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

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Suspect Arrested on Four 2002 Indictments for Robbery w/Deadly Weapon

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest last Wednesday of Marlon Bethea on four indictments for Robbery with a Deadly Weapon and other related charges, issued by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, MD, on December 13, 2002.

Bethea was indicted by a Prince George’s County Grand Jury on robbery charges from four separate incidents that occurred on November 6^th, 10^th, and 12^th of 2002.  Bethea was also wanted on a warrant for Failure to Appear on Possession of a Concealed Deadly Weapon charges from May 12, 2004.

Deputies investigating the cold case followed a tip that led to a residence in the 1300 block of Belmont St. in Washington D.C, where Bethea was located. Metropolitan Washington police officers assisted in the apprehension.

Bethea was transported to the Metropolitan Police District III – charged as a Fugitive from Prince George’s County, MD. Bethea’s arrest closes the four indictment warrants – the four for Robbery with a Deadly Weapon and the one for Failure to Appear

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

Deputies Participate in 25th Annual Christmas in April

Upper Marlboro, MD… Chief Assistant Sheriff Darrin C. Palmer joined deputies, correctional officers and community volunteers Saturday for the 25^th Annual Christmas in April program at a residence in Landover, MD. 

Volunteers painted the interior and exterior of the residence, cut and trimmed trees and hedges, mulched flower beds and cut grass. A team of volunteers went to the home in the weeks leading up to Saturday’s event to make repairs to the electrical wiring of the home.

Sheriff Melvin High, who was on hand to meet the homeowners, said, “The Christmas in April concept has endured for so many years from its beginning in 1973, and this year marks the 25^th year here in the County. We’ve made a lot of people happy since then, and have gone home tired and happy ourselves. It’s good work and it’s a joy.”

More than 25 volunteers participated in Saturday’s day of service; contributing to thousands of dollars worth of repairs and upgrades to the residence.

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

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Deputies Honored at 36th Annual Public Safety Valor Awards

Upper Marlboro, MD… Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III joined Sheriff Melvin C. High, Fire Chief Marc Bashoor, Police Chief Mark Magaw and Department of Corrections Director Mary Lou McDonough Wednesday at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD, for the 36^th Annual Public Safety Valor Awards.

Three Sheriff’s Deputies were honored with the Silver Medal of Valor for heroic efforts that helped save the lives of a Capitol Heights family. Corporal Daniel Hardester and Privates Ricardo Dennis and Dwayne Stevenson were on the scene of a domestic violence call when they heard screams for help coming from across the street.

They noticed smoke coming from the rear of a single-family home and, without hesitation, entered the residence to search for occupants. The deputies safely evacuated three children and an adult from the residence, preventing a potentially tragic situation.

Corporal Mauricio Casanova was awarded the Gold Medal of Valor and Deputy Sheriff of the Year for his bravery and decisive actions during an April 2012, shooting. Casanova, along with members from the Sheriff’s Landlord and Tenant Division responded to a residence in Hyattsville to execute a court ordered eviction. As deputies attempted to enter the residence they were met with resistance from the homeowner, and the situation turned volatile.

Fearing for their safety, deputies discharged their firearms as they moved to positions of cover. As shots were fired, Casanova noticed the locksmith, who had been on the scene to assist deputies with entry into the home, scrambling to get out of the line of fire. Casanova, without regard for his own personal safety, left his position of cover, ran to the locksmith and covered him with his own body until the shooting stopped.

Sheriff High, the President of this year’s Public Safety Valor Awards, said, “The four Deputies honored today represent the very best of the law enforcement profession. I commend them for their brave and heroic efforts, and I salute all of today’s honorees who have dedicated themselves to serving others.”

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

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Sheriff High Joins Comptroller Peter Franchot in College Park, MD

Sheriff High and Chief Assistant Sheriff Palmer joined Comptroller Peter Franchot as he presented the College Park Volunteer Fire Department with a Proclamation in recognition of their dedication and exemplary service to the local community.

Deputies Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Monday of Antonio Jones on a warrant for Attempted 2^nd Degree Murder obtained by County Police District IV officers on April 6^th, 2013.

According to the warrant, Jones was involved in an argument with a female victim in the 700 block of Cady Dr. in Oxon Hill MD, on April 6, 2013. Following the argument, Jones entered the driver’s side of his vehicle, subsequently striking the victim with the vehicle and running over her.

Deputies investigating the whereabouts of Jones were led to a residence in the 1900 block of Glendora Dr. in District Heights, MD, where they located and arrested him without incident.

District IV detectives were notified of the arrest and Jones was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder and First 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 Failure to Appear/Violation of Probation Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Thursday of Melsun Perry on multiple arrest warrants for Violation of Probation (VOP) and Failure to Appear (FTA), issued by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, MD, on December 20, 2012.

According to court documents, two warrants were issued for Perry for FTA for Destruction of Property and another issued for VOP for Illegal Transportation of a Handgun. Perry also had a Grand Larceny warrant from Fairfax County, Virginia.

Deputies, with assistance from the US Marshals Joint Warrant Task Force, located and apprehended Perry at a residence in the 6000 block of Hil Mar Dr. in Forestville, MD.

The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County was notified of Perry’s arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Detention Center – charged with Failure to Appear Destruction of Property and Violation of Probation for Illegal Transportation of a Handgun.

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

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