10/29/2026
The Public Safety Rundown for the City of Hyattsville for October 2026 is provided below. It will be updated weekly. A PDF copy of this report and current crime statistics are available on City Protect at www.hyattsville.org/910/Crime-Reports.
COMMERCIAL B&E
On October 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., officers responded to a commercial breaking-and-entering report in the 4700 block of Rhode Island Avenue. When employees arrived, they observed the rear gates forced open and several parts from different vehicles removed and damaged.
HANDGUN/CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE
On October 23, 2026, at approximately 11:07 p.m., officers were conducting proactive enforcement in the 5600 block of Ager Road. During their enforcement, officers observed a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. As they approached the driver's side window, officers observed a large, clear plastic bag containing suspected ma*****na in plain view on the rear seat of the vehicle. A probable-cause search was conducted, and officers recovered a loaded handgun concealed beneath the driver's seat. Officers arrested the adult driver and charged them accordingly.
RESIDENTIAL BREAKING AND ENTERING
On October 22, 2026, at 8:29 p.m., officers responded to the 4100 block of Madison Street for a break-in in progress. The homeowner, who was out of town, advised that they saw someone entering and exiting their home on the cameras. On scene, officers located the suspect on the property and took him into custody. Officers found signs of forced entry, including a broken window at the rear of the residence. The suspect was transported to the Department of Corrections and charged accordingly.
CUTTING
On October 22, 2026, at 2:08 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital where Metropolitan Police officers were with a victim of a cutting that occurred in the 2900 block of Hamilton Street. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Officers conducted their investigation at the hospital and at the incident location. Officers identified the suspect, and a warrant has been obtained for their arrest.
FOURTH-DEGREE SEXUAL OFFENSE
On October 20, 2026, at 3:37 p.m., officers responded to the 5700 block of 29th Avenue regarding an alleged r**e. Officers established that when the victim returned home from work, she was approached by the suspect, with whom she lives, and that a fourth-degree s*xual offense occurred without her consent. The suspect was at the location and was arrested for the s*x offense as well as an open warrant.
COMMERCIAL BREAKING AND ENTERING
On October 13, 2026, at 12:25 a.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of East-West Highway regarding a burglary report. According to the manager, the suspect entered a restricted area behind the business, then waited for a delivery worker to open a gate leading into the building and followed the worker inside. The suspect eventually exited, taking a bag of merchandise being prepared for shipment from the restricted area. The suspect crawled under the fence and fled toward Heurich Park.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
On October 12, 2026, at 11:53 a.m., officers responded to the 7000 block of Adelphi Road for reports of a fire inside one of the trailers at the rear of a building. The fire department responded to put out the fire, and a county arson investigator was called. A staff member onsite requested an ambulance for treatment of smoke inhalation. The trailer was not occupied at the time of the fire.
STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY/ARREST
On October 9, 2026, officers conducted mobile surveillance of an occupied stolen vehicle following an automated license plate reader alert. The Prince George’s County Police Department had previously reported the vehicle stolen. As the vehicle traveled outside Hyattsville city limits, officers notified PGPD. Through the combined efforts of both departments, officers stopped the vehicle near University Blvd and Adelphi Road.
NON-CONTACT SHOOTING
On October 8, 2026, at 4:20 p.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Sentinel Drive regarding a non-contact shooting. The homeowner stated they were on the top floor of their condo when they found a fired bullet on the floor and, upon looking around the room, discovered a hole in the wall. The homeowner stated they were unsure when the incident occurred. The bullet was recovered, and detectives will follow up on this incident.
ATTEMPTED STRONG-ARMED ROBBERY
On October 6, 2026, at 5:10 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of East-West Highway regarding an attempted strong-armed robbery. A juvenile male victim reported that a juvenile male suspect approached him around 3:10 p.m. and asked whether he had any money in his pockets. The suspect then reached into the victim's pocket to remove money, but the victim had none. The suspect then attempted to take the victim's jacket by unzipping it but was unsuccessful. Officers apprehended the suspect. Officers transported the suspect to Hyattsville City Police Station and released him to his mother.
SWATTING
On September 29, 2026, officers responded to the 3200 block of Kimberly Road regarding a reported contact shooting. The reporting person stated they shot their mother and would kill officers if officers attempted to arrest her. Officers arrived on scene, established a perimeter, and gathered additional information about the residence. Officers contacted the homeowner, who reported that a renter moved out two weeks ago and that the residence was vacant. After further investigation and clearing the empty house, officers determined the incident was a "swatting" call.
