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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on Saturday. The suspect is 19-year-old Anthony Javier Rubio of Capitol Heights. He’s charged with fatally shooting 50-year-old Domingo Saavedra-Escalona of Capitol Heights. pgpolice.blogspot.com/2026/1…

Update: Mr. Derkazarian has been located in good health. Thank you for sharing.

FATAL SHOOTING: At approximately 1:05 pm, officers responded to the 3200 block of 75th Avenue for a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male inside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case. Preliminary, detectives do not believe this is a random crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Unit detectives at 301-516-2512

⏰ Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday! Don’t forget to set your manual clocks back one hour. While you enjoy that extra hour of sleep, PGPD officers will be out patrolling and keeping our communities safe!

FATAL SHOOTING: At approximately 4:35 am, officers responded to the unit block of Quire Avenue for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male inside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Unit detectives at 301-516-2512

🍬🎃 Sgt. Frankenfield and POFC. Shepherd, our resident candy experts, put their taste buds to the test in a blindfolded candy challenge! The real challenge? Parents and guardians, be sure to inspect your little ghosts’ and goblins’ candy before they dig in! Get Halloween safety tips at police.mypgc.us/HalloweenSaf…. #FirstToServe #HalloweenSafety #TrickOrTreat

PGPD's Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. pgpolice.blogspot.com/2026/1…

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating three homicides reported in the county on Thursday. These incidents do not appear to be related, nor were they random. We do believe these incidents to be isolated. The first homicide occurred at a private residence, the second was located in a roadway, and the third was in a wooded area of a local park. The victims are all adult males. pgpolice.blogspot.com/2026/1…

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in College Park. The victim is 26-year-old Jose Edin Hernandez Vasquez of College Park. Preliminary, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. pgpolice.blogspot.com/2026/1…

Our Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in Landover. The victim, an adult male, will be identified once his family has been located and notified. MORE: pgpolice.blogspot.com/2026/1…

FATAL SHOOTING: Officers responded to the 1700 block of Belle Haven Drive at approximately 5:15 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Unit detectives at 301-516-2512.

Update: Linberg Hall has been located in good health. Thank you for sharing.

On National First Responders Day, we recognize and thank our dedicated officers of the Prince George’s County Police Department who answer the call to serve and protect. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. From everyday acts of service to heroic, often life-saving actions, your dedication and sacrifices are valued and appreciated by our community. Ready to be among those who are First To Serve? Apply today at pgpolice.org. #NationalFirstRespondersDay #FirstToServe

During Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 33 bags totaling 577 pounds (261,722 grams) were collected across Prince George’s County, helping keep potentially dangerous medications out of the wrong hands. Thank you to our community and eight District Stations as well as the @PGSheriff_PIO, @PGCHealth, @DEAHQ,@Walgreens, @HyattsvillePD, and @LaurelPD for the collective effort! 📅 Missed this one? Save the date for the next Drug Take Back Day in April 2027!

Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Lieutenant Roger P. Fleming, lost this day in 1992 while pursuing a suspect. Lieutenant Fleming was born on May 15, 1956, in Laurel. He joined the Prince George's County Police Department in October of 1974. He was later promoted to rank of sergeant and assigned to the Hyattsville station. Shortly after midnight on October 27, 1992, Lieutenant Fleming initiated a traffic stop on Kenilworth Avenue near Westchester Park Drive in College Park. Instead of stopping, the driver sped away and Lieutenant Fleming began a pursuit. As the pursuit continued to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the suspect headed for the exit ramp to New York Avenue. The suspect then suddenly crossed over the grass median back on the BW Parkway. When Lieutenant Fleming attempted the same maneuver, he hit a curb and lost control. His cruiser then hit a tree. Lieutenant Fleming died from his injuries. Lieutenant Fleming served the Prince George's County Police Department for 18 years and was the 19th member of this agency to make the ultimate sacrifice. He was the 30th law enforcement officer to give his life in service to this profession within Prince George's County. At the time of his death, Lieutenant Fleming was 36 years old and survived by his wife and two young daughters.