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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Seat Pleasant Police Officers Apprehend Murder Suspect

Seat Pleasant Police Officers apprehended 43-year-old Keith Maybin Jr., charged with fatally shooting 43-year-old Courtney Blacksher on September 28, 2023. 

 

On September 28, 2023, around 7:10 p.m., officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department responded to the 8600 block of Central Avenue Seat Pleasant, Maryland 20743, for a four-car accident. At the same time, officers received a second call for service at the exact location where two unrelated victims were being threatened with a gun. Those victims were not injured. Officers quickly arrived on the scene, and after a brief struggle, Mr. Maybin was placed in handcuffs while officers recovered a handgun tucked in his waistband. Mr. Maybin was identified by officers on the scene with the help of Prince Georges County Police, who released a BOLO earlier that day. Due to the officers' swift actions, Mr. Maybin was apprehended before potentially causing harm to the innocent bystanders. 

 

Earlier that day, Prince Georges County officers responded to an apartment in the 200 block of Harry S. Truman Drive in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The victim was located suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Detectives responded to the scene to continue their investigation. 

   

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. 

 

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please don’t be afraid to seek support. If you don’t know where to start, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). You can also text “START” to 88788 or visit www.thehotline.org. 

                                                        

Gun & Drug Arrest Made Near Elementary School During School Hours

    Officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department arrest 22-year-old Kemani Rhodes of District Heights, Maryland, for illegal possession of a gun, possession of large amounts of Marijuana, and possession of Crack Cocaine. Mr. Rhodes was prohibited from possessing a firearm during his arrest. 

    On May 11, 2023, at around 2:00 p.m., officers observed Mr. Rhodes covering his face with a black ski mask and positioning a gun in his waist at a neighborhood playground. Officers attempted to talk to Mr. Rhodes when he immediately began running. While running, officers observed Mr. Rhodes throw a bookbag into a grassy area, remove a gun from his waist, and toss it onto the roof of a building just feet away from the Seat Pleasant Elementary School. After a foot pursuit, officers were able to place Mr. Rhodes under arrest without further incident. 

    Over 300 grams of Marijuana and 9 grams of Crack Cocaine, all separated into individual baggies, were recovered from the bookbag. Officers then recovered a loaded revolver gun from the roof of the Seat Pleasant Activity Center, less than 20 feet from the Seat Pleasant Elementary School, while the school was preparing for dismissal. 

     Mr. Rhodes is prohibited from possessing firearms due to having a prior gun arrest and three active final protective orders against him, including an extreme risk protective order. 

    Due to the officers' quick actions, Mr. Rhodes was arrested before the Seat Pleasant Elementary School was dismissed. 

    The Seat Pleasant Police Department wants to remind the community that 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.pgcrimesolvers.com

Seat Pleasant Police Officers Assist in Delivering Twin Girls

    Officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department located a woman who was in distress along a busy highway, resulting in the birth of healthy twin girls. 

    On May 13, 2022, at around 2:30 a.m., Sergeant Singleton and Officer Griffith observed a woman walking along East Capitol Street in the City of Seat Pleasant carrying a child during the early morning rainstorm. The officers' concern for the woman and child increased when they observed her standing alone behind a shopping center. It was determined that the woman was carrying an infant and had no home to take shelter. While officers were speaking with the woman, they could tell that she may have been suffering from a mental health crisis. 

    The officers convinced the woman to be taken to a nearby shelter, and the woman agreed. When they arrived at the shelter, Sergeant Singleton noticed that the woman was uncomfortable and in pain. As Sergeant Singleton checked on the woman, she noticed that the woman was in the process of giving birth to a second child in the police cruiser. Officers immediately called for help and assisted in delivering a healthy baby. The mom and both babies were taken to an area hospital, where they are now safe, resting, and in good health! 

    Officers confirmed with doctors that the infant the woman was carrying was born soon before the officers located the woman. 

    As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, the Seat Pleasant Police Department wants to remind the community that if they are ever in need, help is always available. You can call (301) 429-2185, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to seek assistance