Wednesday, March 27, 2024

PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred in the unincorporated section of Laurel on Sunday. The deceased passenger in one of the involved vehicles is 45-year-old Parbati Sharma of Herndon, Virginia.

 On March 24, 2024, at approximately 6:00 pm, officers responded to a collision involving a Toyota SUV and a Jeep SUV in the area of Laurel Bowie Road and Mallard Drive. The driver and four passengers inside of the Toyota SUV, to include Sharma, were transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Sharma was pronounced deceased at a hospital a short time later. The other occupants in her vehicle suffered injuries preliminarily not considered life-threatening. The driver of the Jeep SUV suffered injuries considered minor.

The preliminary investigation revealed the two SUVs collided in the northbound lanes of Laurel Bowie Road. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0017335.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Two Suspects in Custody in Connection With Suitland Fatal Shooting

 


Wardell Holland III


Shaquita Stewart 


Homicide Unit detectives identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting last Thursday evening in Suitland. The suspects are 44-year-old Wardell Holland III of Suitland and 41-year-old Shaquita Stewart of Suitland. They are charged in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Donnell Tyler of District Heights.

On March 21, 2024, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers responded to the 4600 block of Silver Hill Road for the report of a shooting. Officers located Tyler in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. 

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was shot during a dispute with the suspects. The suspects and victim were known to each other. Following the shooting, both suspects fled the scene. Detectives with the Fugitive Unit located and arrested Holland and Stewart on Friday.

 

Holland is charged with second degree murder. Stewart is charged with first and second degree murder as well as accessory after the fact. They are both in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0016811.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Adelphi

 Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in Adelphi. The victim is 43-year-old Charles Dent of Hyattsville. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

 On March 23, 2024, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers responded to the 1800 block of Metzerott Road for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located Dent outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). 

 Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.  

 Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0017192.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

PGPD Investigating Beltsville Fatal Pedestrian Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision. The identity of the deceased pedestrian, an adult female, will be released once her family is located and notified.

On March 22, 2024, at approximately 4:50 am, officers responded to the 3600 block of Powder Mill Road. Once on scene, they located the pedestrian in the roadway suffering from trauma. She was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian in the eastbound lanes of Powder Mill Road. The driver remained on the scene. He was not injured.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0016881.

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