D.A.Y. Corps Summer Program Tours Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute

The  Deputies Assisting Youth (D.A.Y.) Corps Summer Program toured the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) of the University of Maryland. 

" MFRI is the state's fire and emergency services training facility."
For more information on the MFRI visit http:// www.mfri.org/

Arrest of Theft Suspect Closes Two Felony Warrants

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest today of Thomas Bernard Meade on two arrest warrants for Felony Theft, obtained by the County Police District I detectives on March 8, and 21, 2012. According to the warrants, between September 1, 2011 and February 22, 2012, Meade allegedly stole two luxury vehicles with a total value of approximately $133,000.00.

Deputies investigating Meade’s whereabouts were led to the 4800 Block of Snowflower Blvd in Oxon Hill, MD, where they located and apprehended him without incident.

District I detectives were notified of Meade’s arrest and he was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of corrections where he is charged with two counts of Felony Theft and Removal of the Manufacturers Serial Number on a Motor Vehicle.

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

Sheriff’s Community Partnership Section Launches Second Summer Camp

Upper Marlboro, MD…Sheriff Melvin C. High, Chief Assistant Sheriff Darrin Palmer and Lt. Col. Roccapiore greeted students today as the Office of the Sheriff’s Community Partnership Section (CPS) started the second of two Deputies Assisting Youth (D.A.Y.) Corps Summer Camp sessions at Thomas Johnson Middle School yesterday. The camps include students from the middle schools where Sheriff’s Deputies are assigned during the school year.

Much like the first camp, students participate daily in an early morning fitness routine and group sessions ranging from Bullying, etiquette, proper grooming and positive self image. Guest Speakers include Chuck Smalley’s eMPAS educational performance arts group and WKYS 93.9 radio personality Angie Ange.

The second two week session will also include a tour of the University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Roller Skating, WUSA News Channel 9, the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington D.C.  

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 First Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Monday of Ramon Ruano on a First Degree Assault warrant obtained by County Police, District I detectives on June 2, 2012.

According to the warrant, on May 21, 2012, in the 7900 block of 14th Avenue in Hyattsville, MD, Ruano’s vehicle struck another vehicle causing a traffic collision in which he refused to stop. When both vehicles did eventually stop, at 14^th Avenue and University Boulevard, a physical altercation ensued between parties of both vehicles in which Ruano is alleged to have hit another male –not indicated as the other driver - with a baseball bat.

Deputies investigating Ruano’s whereabouts were led to the 7000 block of 23^rdAvenue in Hyattsville, MD where Ruano was located and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Prince George’s County Correctional Center where he is being held. District I detectives were notified of the arrest.

In addition to First Degree Assault, Ruano is also charged with three counts of Second Degree Assault.

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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Five Warrants Closed in Arrest of Theft Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Tuesday of Richard Kevin Lee on a Felony Theft warrant obtained on May 7, 2012 by Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) Special Enforcement Division (S.E.D.) detectives.

According to the warrant, Lee conducted transactions at two area pawn shops over a three day period, March 8-10, 2012, pawning jewelry items that were alleged to have been stolen during a residential burglary in Calvert County.

Deputies investigating Lee’s whereabouts were led to the residence of his estranged wife in the 12400 block of Sandal Lane in Bowie, MD where Lee was located hiding in an upstairs bedroom and apprehended without incident.  Lee’s wife was also arrested, charged with Harboring a Felon/Fugitive and False Statement to a Peace Officer after repeatedly telling deputies she had not seen Lee and he was not in the house.  Both were transported to the Prince George’s County Correctional Center.  S.E.D. detectives were notified of Mr. Lee’s arrest.

In addition to the Theft warrant, four other warrants were closed, including Failure to Appear (FTA) – Assault Second Degree, Violation of Probation – Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance, FTA – Disorderly Conduct and a Calvert County warrant for FTA – Burglary First Degree.

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

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Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested/Closes Two Violent Crime Warrants

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Friday of Roberto Miles on an Armed Robbery warrant obtained by County Police, District II detectives on July 3, 2012. According to the warrant, on June 12, 2012, Miles and an unknown accomplice are alleged to have robbed three people of their belongings and vehicle at gunpoint before pepper spraying the victims at a hotel in Largo, Md.  

Deputies investigating Miles whereabouts were led to the 3200 block of Walters Lane in Forestville, MD where Miles was located and taken into custody without incident. Miles was transported to the Prince George’s County Correctional Center, where he is being held on a “No Bond” status.

In addition to the Armed Robbery, the arrest also closes a First Degree Assault warrant for Miles obtained by County Police District III detectives on June 21, 2012.  According to that warrant, the suspect and an unknown accomplice were alleged to have robbed a woman and a man of their property at gunpoint at the same hotel on May 16, 2012.

Miles is being charged with two counts of Theft: Less than $1,000.00, two counts of Theft: $1,000.00 - $100,000.00, Use of Mace/Chemical Device with the Intent to Injure, Firearm Use in the Commission of a Crime of Violence, Unlawful taking of a Motor Vehicle, three counts of Armed Robbery, and three counts of First Degree Assault .

For more information contact the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff’s Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…  The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest Friday of Erick Hasheem Warrick on an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery obtained by the County Police on June 28, 2012. According to the Warrant, Warrick robbed a male victim who was working at a 7-11 convenience store located in the 9400 Block of Livingston Rd, in Fort Washington, MD.

The warrant indicates that during the January 30, 2012 robbery, Warrick entered the 7-11, produced a handgun and demanded money from the register. Deputies investigating Warrick’s whereabouts received information that he was to appear at the Upper Marlboro Courthouse for an unrelated matter on Friday July 6, 2012. Warrick appeared for the scheduled hearing and was taken into custody without incident.

Warrick was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections where he is charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, First and Second Degree Assault, Use of a Firearm while Committing a Violent Crime, Illegal Possession of a Handgun and Theft under $100. District III detectives were notified of Warrick’s arrest.

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

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