Deputies Arrest Robbery Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of April Stone of Capitol Heights, MD on an arrest warrant for Robbery, which was obtained by the Prince George’s County Police Department on November 05, 2013.

According to the warrant, on July 24th, 2013, Stone allegedly attacked a female victim in the 1400 block of Early Oaks Lane Fairmont Heights, MD, punching her in the head and face while attempting to take the victim’s purse. After taking the purse, Stone fled into a private residence. The warrant further states that the victim recognized her attacker. Stone was later positively identified as April Stone and the warrant was obtained. 

On receipt of the warrant, the Warrant/ Fugitive Division began to investigate Stone’s whereabouts. She was located and apprehended on the 5100 block of Duel Place, Capitol Heights, MD., where she was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George's County Department of Correction.  Stone was also charged with Assault Second Degree. 

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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First Degree Assault Suspect Arrested

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Michael Warrick on an arrest warrant for First Degree Assault that was obtained by County Police detectives on January 18, 2014.

According to the warrant, on January 12^th Warrick became agitated with a female victim and began choking and slapping her before throwing her to the ground. The warrant further states, Warrick dragged the victim down a flight of stairs before she was able to escape to her home. He attempted to gain access to the victim’s home but fled before police officers arrived.

Sheriff’s Deputies investigating Warrick’s whereabouts located him in the 300 block of Thomas Drive in Laurel, MD. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

Warrick is also charged with Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Fourth Degree Attempted Burglary

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

                                                                   

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Deputies Arrest Arson Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Lenniscleo Yalanza Brown of Suitland, MD on an arrest warrant for Arson 2^nd degree, which was obtained by the Prince George’s County Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) on January 25, 2014.

According to the warrant, on November 30, 2013, the OFM was notified of a vehicle fire at Creston Street and 50^th Avenue in Hyattsville, MD. Later that same day, Brown called 911 to report his 2002 GMC Yukon missing. Brown was then advised that his vehicle had already been recovered. Fire Investigators subsequently conducted an investigation and determined the cause of the fire to be intentional. On January 25, 2013, the OFM had contact with Mr. Brown and subsequently obtained this warrant.

The Warrant/ Fugitive Division contacted Brown, who turned himself in at Sheriff’s Headquarters, located in Upper Marlboro, MD. Brown was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. He was also charged with Malicious Burning 1^st degree, Malicious Burning Fraud, Misrepresentation of Insurance Policies and Reckless Endangerment.  

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

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Sheriff’s Deputies “Polar Bear Plunge Team” Honors Memory of Sergeant Billy Falby

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s 17 member “Polar Bear Plunge Team” said this year will be even more special for them because the team will honor the memory of Sergeant Billy Falby, a faithful member of the team until his untimely death last year.  The Sheriff’s team will join other Law Enforcement personnel in the 4^th Annual Police Plunge this Friday, January 24, 2014 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis.   Special T-shirts with Sgt. Falby’s photo were made for the Plunge with all proceeds from sales donated to the Special Olympics in Sgt. Falby’s name.

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

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Sheriff High attends Ribbon Cutting for new Family Health and Wellness Center at Suitland

Upper Marlboro, MD… Sheriff High joined County Executive Baker, Councilwoman Karen Toles other County Officials and Community Leader Elsie Jacobs this morning for the ribbon-cutting at the new Family Health and Wellness Center at Suitland.

“This is an exciting new center for the Health and Wellness infrastructure of Prince George’s County, “said Sheriff High. “At the Sheriff’s Office, we’re looking forward to contributing to the health and wellness of the community and setting a good health and wellness example through the Prince George’s County Basketball Wellness League. We’re proud to have one of our Commanders, Colonel Orlando Barnes serve as the Commissioner of the League.”

Commissioner Barnes said that the Basketball Health and Wellness League is open to every county agency that wants to have a team. “League play is expected to begin in early April,” he said.

For more information about the league contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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Deputies Seize Machine Gun while Serving Peace Orders

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) seized a Machine Gun while serving two Peace Orders at a residence in the 1000 block of Balboa Avenue in Capitol Heights, MD. The gun is a Ruger TEC-9 with an extended magazine, containing 23, 9mm bullets.

Deputies arrested and charged Iesha Doby (who was named in the Peace Order) for First Degree Assault and Conspiracy to First Degree Assault.  James Doby, her cousin, was arrested and charged with First Degree Assault and Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon. The Peace Orders were filed against Iesha Doby and an unidentified male who is alleged to have threatened the Petitioner.  

When deputies arrived at the residence on Wednesday, January 8^th, three individuals ran out of the home advising deputies that James Doby, who was inside of the home, had pointed a black gun described as an “Uzi” at them and demanded that they talk to him.

Iesha Doby and James Doby were detained after they attempted to leave the home through a basement door.  They were taken into custody without further incident.

Both Iesha Doby and James Doby face additional charges.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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Deputies Arrest Suspect after a Home Invasion during a DV Dispute

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) has reported the arrest of Antoine Gatkin for Second Degree Assault and Destruction of Property on Monday, January 6, 2014.

On Monday, Deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of Walters Lane in Forestville, MD for a domestic dispute in progress.  Prior to their arrival, they were updated by Public Safety Communications that there were sounds of struggling and screaming in the background and the suspect had forced his way into a residence by kicking in the exterior door.

                          

When Deputies arrived at the residence, they observed Gatkin fleeing on foot. A foot pursuit ensued; after a brief chase, deputies caught and detained Gatkin with no further incidents.  He was taken into custody and transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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