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09/01/2026

šŸ’™ This National Police K-9 Day, weā€™re proudly recognizing our canines and the steadfast partnership they share with their handlers.

From tracking suspects to locating narcotics, fi****ms and missing people, these four-legged heroes are always on the scent when duty calls. Their lifelong bond with their handlers is built on trust, loyalty and an unwavering commitment to protecting Prince Georgeā€™s County.

The Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Departmentā€™s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on Mo...
09/01/2026

The Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Departmentā€™s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on Monday. The suspect is 18-year-old Euā€™nyus Maddox of Largo. Heā€™s charged with fatally shooting 36-year-old Levelle Mills of Largo.

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 12:05 pm, officers responded to the 500 block of Mt Lubentia Court East for the report of a shooting. The officers located the victim outside of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Mills was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later. Maddox was taken into custody at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed Maddox shot Mills during an argument. Maddox and Mills are known to each other and live in the same residence.

Maddox is charged with second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, they are asked to please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0046450.

Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Private First Class (PFC.) Edward D. Merson, lost this day in 1937 while respo...
09/01/2026

Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Private First Class (PFC.) Edward D. Merson, lost this day in 1937 while responding to a call for service.

PFC. Merson was born on December 17, 1890, in Laurel. He served with honor and distinction in the United States Army during World War I. PFC. Merson was appointed to the Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Department in June of 1935 and assigned to the Hyattsville station.

On the morning of September 1, 1937, PFC. Merson received a call for service for a car that was submerged in a pond with its passengers reportedly drowned. While en route to the scene, PFC. Merson lost control of his police vehicle on Baltimore Avenue, left the roadway, and struck a tree near what is now Muirkirk Road. PFC. Merson died from his injuries several hours later.

PFC. Merson served the Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Department for two years. PFC. Merson was posthumously promoted to the rank of Private First Class in May of 2026. He was the first member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice and the second law enforcement officer in Prince George's County to give his life in service to this profession.

At the time of his death, Private First Class Merson was 46 years old and was survived by his wife and two children.

Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Sergeant Mark Kevin Murphy, lost this day in 1988 as a result of injuries sust...
09/01/2026

Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Sergeant Mark Kevin Murphy, lost this day in 1988 as a result of injuries sustained during the ex*****on of a narcotics search warrant.

Sergeant Murphy was born on June 26, 1953, in Tacoma, Washington. He moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1972 and spent the next two years as a fingerprint clerk for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Metropolitan Police Department. Sergeant Murphy joined the Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Department in March of 1974.

After graduating from the training academy, he was assigned to the Seat Pleasant district station. In 1976, Sergeant Murphy was transferred to the Special Operations Division and two years later joined the Emergency Services Team.

On the evening of August 31, 1988, Sergeant Murphy and his team were preparing to execute a narcotics search warrant on 64th Avenue in Riverdale. As they approached the target apartment, Sergeant Murphy assumed a kneeling position and deployed a hydraulic device to assist in making entry. As the device took effect, his teammates perceived a deadly threat from within the target apartment and responded with lethal force. As Sergeant Murphy stood up from his position, he inadvertently entered his colleaguesā€™ line of fire and was gravely wounded. The Sergeant was rushed to the hospital where he died a short time later.

Sergeant Murphy served the Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Department for 14 years and was the 16th member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice. He was the 27th law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this profession within Prince Georgeā€™s County.

At the time of his death, Sergeant Murphy was 35 years old and survived by his wife of three weeks and his teenage daughter.

UPDATE: Mr. Perea has been safely located. Thank you for sharing.MISSING: 18-year-old Juan Perea was last seen on 8/31/2...
09/01/2026

UPDATE: Mr. Perea has been safely located. Thank you for sharing.

MISSING: 18-year-old Juan Perea was last seen on 8/31/26 at approximately 9:35 p.m. in the 5400 block of 56th Avenue. He is 5ā€™4ā€ and weighs 180 pounds. Perea was last seen wearing a black shirt, gray pants and black Nike boots. If seen, please call 911.

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Suitland...
08/31/2026

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Suitland. The deceased driver is 81-year-old Devereaux Shelton of District Heights.

On August 28, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Brooks Drive and Towne Park Road. Shelton was taken to a hospital where she died a short time later.

The preliminary investigation revealed Shelton struck the front porch of a property on Towne Park Road. No one was inside the home at the time. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0045916.

08/29/2026

Two Saturdays. Two ceremonial first pitches. Two strikes. āš¾ļøšŸ”„

Chief Nader was back on the mound this weekend, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame Annual East vs. West Vintage Game!

At this rate, we might have to start checking his availability for the rest of the baseball season. šŸ‘€šŸ˜‚

Thank you to the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame for having us out and helping celebrate the history and legacy of the Negro Leagues!

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šŸ¾ Meet Bianca!On Friday, Bianca graduated from Canine Companionsā€™ facility dog training, alongside her handler, Corporal...
08/28/2026

šŸ¾ Meet Bianca!

On Friday, Bianca graduated from Canine Companionsā€™ facility dog training, alongside her handler, Corporal Graf! šŸŽ“šŸ¶

Bianca and Corporal Graf will be available to our officers and the citizens of Prince Georgeā€™s County on a case-by-case basis to provide emotional support to individuals who have experienced a traumatic or tragic event. This may include crisis interviews, victim and witness interviews, and other high-stress situations involving both members of our community and our officers.

Canine Companions provides highly trained service dogs to children and adults with disabilities, as well as skilled facility dogs who work alongside professionals. The organization is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people.

Weā€™re excited to welcome Bianca to the PGPD family and look forward to the comfort, support, and compassion sheā€™ll provide to those who need it most. šŸ¶šŸ’™

The PGPD is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Bowie. The victim is 69-year-old Debora...
08/27/2026

The PGPD is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Bowie. The victim is 69-year-old Deborah Saffran of Bowie. The adult male driver who struck the victim after fleeing a traffic stop remains hospitalized.

On August 26, 2026, at approximately 2:45 pm, officers attempted to conduct the traffic stop near Lanham Severn Road and Driscoll Drive. The driver is a suspect connected to an open and active investigation. The suspect initially pulled over but then fled from the traffic stop toward 9th Street. Seconds later, over the police radio, a PGPD supervisor advised officers to stop any additional attempts to pursue the fleeing suspect.

Approximately one-half mile from the initial stop location, the suspect crossed the double yellow lines and crashed into an uninvolved car in the 12800 block of 9th Street. The driver, Saffran, died at the scene. A third vehicle was also struck; that driver was not injured. The suspect was taken to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

At the scene on Wednesday, the PGPD consulted the Maryland Attorney Generalā€™s Independent Investigation Division (IID), which has declined to investigate this incident.

As with all fatal crash investigations, the PGPDā€™s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit will refer its investigation, once complete, to the Prince Georgeā€™s County Stateā€™s Attorneyā€™s Office for consideration of criminal charges.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince Georgeā€™s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak with an investigator is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0045522. The PGPDā€™s Internal Affairs Division is also investigating this incident.

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