Today As We Remember…

Today, as we remember those who died in the 9/11 tragedy, our hearts are with their families, loved ones and friends who keep their memories alive. This day lives on in infamy, in the annals of American History. Whether as citizens or those engaged directly in public safety, we must remain alert and aware of the potential harm and hurt that some in our world would do. Today, I also thank the many public safety agencies who stand guard to ensure our safety, particularly the men and women of the Office of the Prince George’s County Sheriff.

                                                                                                ~Sheriff Melvin C. High~

Deputies Seize Gun/Body Armor during VOWS Operation

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the seizures last Monday of one firearm and 3 ballistic resistant vests during the Violent Offender Warrant Sweep (V.O.W.S.).

On Thursday, August 29, 2013, deputies, with the assistance of officers from the Capitol Heights and Prince George’s County Police Departments, attempted a warrant service for Violation of Probation for First Degree Burglary in the 3500 block of Silver Park Dr. in Suitland, MD. After obtaining permission to enter the residence, deputies observed and recovered a black handgun and three ballistic resistant vests, but were unable to locate the suspect.

Deputies subsequently turned the firearm over to County Police detectives and are still investigating the whereabouts of the suspect.  Including this weapon, 6 firearms have been recovered since the V.O.W.S. operation began.

Lt. Colonel Regina Taylor, Bureau Chief of Field Operations said, “Our Violent Offender Sweep has been very successful in removing not just violent offenders, but the instruments of those violent crimes from our community.  The assistance of our partners, the County Police and Capitol Heights Police, enhances the safety and success of our operations.”

Captain Brent Mints, Assistant Bureau Chief of Field Operations, said, “This is the 8th week of the operation and we've made 330 arrests to close 651 warrants. Those results can only be attributed to the hard work of our deputies. This continues to be the most successful operation I’ve been a part of during my 23 years of service.” 

The V.O.W.S. operation will continue through the end of September.

For more information contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Press Information Office at 301-780-8637.

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PGSO Remembers Fallen Deputies: Sergeant James Arnaud and Deputy First Class Elizabeth Magruder

            

                   
                   

Today we remember…

       and always.            

Deputies Arrest Felony Assault Suspects

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrests of Jeremiah Cornish and Shawn Cowans last Tuesday on related arrest warrants for First Degree Assault obtained by County District IV Police Detectives on August 16, 2013.

According to the warrants, Cornish and Cowans were in the 600 block of Audrey Ln. in Oxon Hill, MD, on August 9, 2013, when they knocked on the male victim’s front door and subsequently pointed black handguns at him. Both Cornish and Cowans forced their way into the residence, handcuffed the suspect and forced him to sit on the couch. As the suspects walked through the residence, the victim believed he was being robbed.

Cornish and Cowans ultimately un-cuffed the victim after walking through the residence, and advised them that they had two hours to leave the property. The suspects fled the scene in a black Dodge Charger. No motive for the assault is indicated.

Deputies investigating Cornish and Cowans’s whereabouts went to the area of Audry Ln. and Neptune Ave. in Oxon Hill, MD, where they noticed both suspects exiting a Dodge Charger, and apprehended them without incident.

District IV detectives were notified of the arrests and both suspects were transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with First Degree Assault.

For more information contact the Press Information Office at 301-780-7354.

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Deputies Arrest Brothers for First Degree Burglary in Temple Hills

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant Fugitive Division has arrested brothers and Co-Defendants Myron and Lawrence Knott on arrest warrants for First Degree Burglary obtained by County Police detectives on August 6, 2013.

Lawrence Knott

According to the warrant, in early August, Lawrence Knott was observed by a County Police Detective leaving the backyard of an address in the 6700 block of Edgemere Dr in Temple Hills, MD with a water cooler containing pieces of cut copper piping. After a brief inquiry, a black trash can having additional pieces of copper piping was found in the homeowner’s backyard it was determined that Knott did not live at the residence and the items in the cooler did not belong to the homeowner. 

Myron Knott

 The warrant further states that several days later a Burglary was reported from an address in the same block of Edgemere Drive. Further investigation revealed that Myron Knott entered the residence through a lower level basement window and removed the piping causing significant damage, estimated at approximately $3,000.00, before fleeing the home. The warrant connects the items found in the cooler to this location.

Deputies investigating the Knott’s whereabouts were led to the 5200 block of Edgemere Court in Temple Hills MD where they were both located and apprehended without incident. Both Suspects were transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. District IV detectives were notified of the arrest.

In addition to First Degree Burglary, both Myron and Lawrence Knott have been charged with one count each of Fourth Degree Burglary, Theft: $1,000 to under $10,000.00 and Malicious Destruction of Property Valued over $500.00. 

For more information contact the  Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.       
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Loaded Handgun Recovered at Upper Marlboro Courthouse

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Troy-Jonathan Kent yesterday for Possession of a Concealed Dangerous Weapon recovered at an entrance screening checkpoint at the Upper Marlboro Courthouse.

According to charging documents, Kent entered the Courthouse for a scheduled appointment with his Probation Officer on a prior conviction. As Kent’s property passed through the X-ray machines, Sheriff’s Office Security Personnel observed a weapon in a tote bag.  Deputies responded to the location and subsequently took him into custody.

Further investigation revealed that the handgun was a fully loaded Armi Fratelli Tanfoglio 9mm.

“I’m just very proud of our courthouse staff who are sharp and focused and take their work very seriously,” said Sheriff High. “This incident demonstrates the importance of the integration of human and technological systems to protect our court facilities and prevent a potentially horrendous tragedy at one of our most important and busiest institutions.”

Kent was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he is being held on a $ 100,000.00 bond.

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

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Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Demiyal Edwards on an arrest warrant for First Degree Burglary obtained by County Police detectives on July 31, 2013.

According to the warrant, Edwards climbed into an unsecured window of a residence in the 6900 block of Allentown Rd. in Temple Hills, MD, on June 20, 2013, and stole a black back pack containing medication and a bank card belonging to the victim, before fleeing the scene. The warrant also advises that, in a separate incident, Edwards pried open a basement window of the same residence and stole approximately $120.00, a driver’s license, and two bank cards belonging to the same victim.

Deputies investigating Edwards’s whereabouts were led to the 6800 block of Bershire Dr. in temple Hills MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

District IV detectives were notified of the arrest and Edwards was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections – charged with First and Third Degree Burglary.

For more information contact the Press Information Office at 301-780-2773.

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