Off-Duty Officer Suspended Following Arrest

A Prince George’s County Police officer is suspended with pay following his arrest early this morning. Police Officer Charles Williams Jr. is charged with second-degree assault in Charles County.

The preliminary details reveal Williams struck a Charles County Sheriff’s deputy during a call for a domestic dispute at his home in Charles County, at approximately 1:00 am. The deputy was not injured.

Police Officer Charles Williams Jr. joined the department in 2015. He is currently assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.

Any questions about the charges against Police Officer Williams should be directed to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.

PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Laurel

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal four-vehicle collision that occurred in Laurel on Monday. The deceased driver of one of the involved vehicles is 28- year-old Stephanie Johnstone of Harwood, MD.

On May 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm, officers responded to a collision in the 11200 block of Laurel Bowie Road involving four vehicles. Once on scene, they located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed that one vehicle was entering a curve in the road and collided with another vehicle causing a chain reaction. The cause of the crash remains 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 24-0024972.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Temple Hills

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday night in Temple Hills. The victim is 22-year-old Louis Smith Jr. of Greenbelt. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

 

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 11:20 pm, officers responded to the 2600 block of Southern Avenue for the report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located Smith inside a stairwell suffering from gunshot wounds. 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.  

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Suitland

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred in Suitland on Sunday. The deceased passenger of one of the involved vehicles is 25-year-old Tyrone Allen Jr. of Washington D.C.

 On May 5, 2024, at approximately 3:55 pm, officers responded to a collision in the 3600 block of Silver Hill Road involving a sedan and pickup truck. Allen Jr. was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. The injuries sustained by the involved drivers and other passengers were not considered life-threatening.

The preliminary investigation revealed that both vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of Silver Hill Road. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

 At the time of the collision, information was provided that one or more of the occupants within the sedan were suffering from suspected gunshot wounds. However, medical personnel confirmed that the occupants of the sedan did not sustain gunshot wounds. All injuries were related to the vehicle collision.

 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 24-0025741.

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