Seat Pleasant Police Officers Apprehend a Mother Who Shot Her Daughter

Detectives charged 32-year-old Talecka Brown of Seat Pleasant, Maryland with first-degree attempted murder.

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 4:50 pm, officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department responded to the 500 block of 69^th Place Seat Pleasant, Maryland 20743 for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a 13-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit responded to assist and assumed investigative responsibility. It has been determined that Talecka used a firearm within the home to shoot the victim. Talecka has been charged with first-degree attempted murder amongst other charges and is currently at the Department of Corrections awaiting to see a commissioner.

 

Acting Chief Heyward stated, “I have to commend my officers for their rapid response and decisive actions at the scene. It is always tragic when we have acts of violence within our community, but it is heart wrenching when the perpetrator is supposed to be your protector. I am glad to hear that the victim is recovering at a local hospital, but the emotional trauma will remain for some time. The Seat Pleasant Police Department is committed to working with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Prince George’s County Police to ensure we hold Ms. Brown accountable for her actions.”

 

 

Talecka Brown

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Seat Pleasant Police Department Utilizes Drone to Capture Armed Vehicle Theft Suspects

On July 31, 2024, at approximately 3:20 pm, Seat Pleasant police officers were patrolling in the 6200 Block of Central Avenue due to a series of recent thefts in the area. While in the parking lot, one of our officers was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. Officers located the vehicle, a white Mercedes G25, and began visual surveillance with assistance from the Seat Pleasant Police Department drone.

A short time later, the vehicle became occupied, and officers attempted to conduct a stop on the vehicle at which time the vehicle fled from officers driving onto Central Avenue westbound towards East Capitol Street. The on-duty supervisor did not authorize a pursuit, and all officers disengaged. The Seat Pleasant drone continued its covert surveillance and stayed over top of the vehicle as it continued down East Capitol Street towards Washington, DC.

The vehicle entered the intersection of East Capitol Street and Southern Avenue NE and collided with another vehicle. As the three occupants began to flee from the vehicle, our officers were notified and responded to the scene to render aid and assist in the apprehension. With the assistance of the Seat Pleasant drone, officers were able to apprehend two suspects, Antoine Lowery, a 19-year-old male from the District of Columbia and a juvenile male. One handgun with an extended magazine and a large amount of suspected cocaine was recovered. The Metropolitan Police Department was notified and responded to the scene to take custody of the suspects. Criminal Charges in Maryland are pending after further consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The Seat Pleasant Police Department began using its unmanned aircraft, commonly known as a drone with the call sign Hawk, in 2023 to assist our patrol officers with critical support. In this instance, the drone played a pivotal role in providing aerial assistance and capturing these suspects.

Click here for video of the incident.

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Seat Pleasant Police Officers Apprehend First-Degree Assault Suspect Soon After Stabbing

 

Officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department apprehended 40-year-old Maurice Green, Jr.

of Washington, DC who has since been charged with first-degree assault.

On May 8, 2024, around 6:30 pm, Mr. Green was in the 5900 Block of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Highway when he got into a verbal dispute with the victim, an adult male, which resulted in Mr. Green stabbing the victim multiple times. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers were able to quickly identify and place Mr. Green under arrest without incident. Mr.

Green is currently being held without bond.

The weapon used was located on the scene and recovered by officers.

REMEMBER: If you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1! You can also submit anonymous tips by

calling 1-866-411-TIPS or by visiting www.pgcrimessolvers.com.

 

Maurice Green

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Seat Pleasant Police Department K-9 “Theo” Assists Officers with Multiple Robbery Apprehension

On October 18, 2023, at 12:37 p.m., officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department responded to Martin Luther King Jr Hwy and Addison Road to assist Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) with an armed citizen robbery. Once on scene, officers were advised that the suspects who committed the robbery earlier that day were last seen inside Capitol Liquors located at 5950 Martin Luther King Jr Highway, Seat Pleasant, Maryland 20743. Officers began to canvass, at which point PFC Harmon observed two individuals matching the description from the robbery. Once other officers arrived to assist PFC Harmon, the two suspects fled on foot towards Greig Court. After multiple verbal commands to stop running, they were ignored. PFC Harmon deployed K-9 “Theo,” which ultimately caused both males to surrender immediately and were taken into custody without further incident. Items of evidentiary value were recovered on the scene from the suspects.

 On October 31, 2023, around 12:05 p.m., officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department responded to 5612 J Street, Fairmount Heights, Maryland 20743, to assist Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) and Fairmount Heights Police (FHPD) for a citizen armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who stated he was robbed at gunpoint while standing outside. PFC Harmon and K-9 Theo arrived and conducted track from the initial scene. During the track, the victim’s cell phone was located in the backyard of a nearby house. K-9 Theo continued to track to another home, where officers ultimately located the suspect. PGPD detectives were able to arrest the suspect and recover items of evidentiary value.

 K-9 “Theo” has become a valued member of the Seat Pleasant Police Department… 

The Seat Pleasant Police Department wants to remind the community that if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. You can submit anonymous tips by calling 1-866-411-TIPS or by visiting www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

 

Seat Pleasant Police Department K-9 Amber Led Officers to a Missing Person with Dementia

 On October 22, 2023, approximately 9:00 a.m., K-9 Amber and her handler Sergeant Matthews with the Seat Pleasant Police Department responded to the 14000 block of Barkham Ct. Laurel, Maryland 20707 to assist Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) in search for a missing 72-year-old male with dementia. When K-9 Amber arrived on scene, she collected the missing person’s scent from two shirts and a pillow. K-9 Amber quickly acquired the scent and started trailing alongside the house in a grassy area surrounded by woods. Amber trailed to the foot path which the missing person was last seen. K-9 Amber led officers to the middle of a wooded area where the missing person was located huddled down inside of a small drainage ditch.

Officers were able to assist the elderly male out of the drain, and he was returned home safely without injuries.

If you know someone with dementia that goes missing, please call 9-1-1 immediately. A prompt search helps with a quicker and safer way of finding them.

The Seat Pleasant Police Department wants to remind the community that if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. You can submit anonymous tips by calling 1-866-411-TIPS or by visiting www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

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