Prince George's County Police Department

10/31/2026

⏰ 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!

10/30/2026

🍬🎃 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/HalloweenSafety.

10/30/2026

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting in the unincorporated section of Hyattsville. The victim is 18-year-old Omar Jonathan Ventura Ajbal of Hyattsville. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 10:55 am, officers with Maryland-National Capital Park Police - Prince George’s County Division and the PGPD responded to Langley-Hampshire Neighborhood Park after receiving a report of an unresponsive male. Ventura Ajbal was located suffering from gunshot wound(s).

PGPD Homicide Unit detectives are actively working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the jurisdiction of Maryland-National Capital Park Police - Prince George’s County Division.

If anyone has information on this case, please call 301-516-2512 and refer to case number 26-0057681.

10/29/2026

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 victim was located in a roadway, and the third was in a wooded area of a local park. The victims are all adult males.

Prior to today, murders were down 33% when compared to this time last year and down 55% when compared to this time in 2024.

“While the reductions in murders reflect meaningful progress and demonstrate that our efforts and strategies are making a difference, we will never lose sight of the human cost of violence. Behind every homicide is a life lost, a family grieving, and a community forever changed. Even one murder is one too many.”

Chief George Nader, Prince George’s County Police Department

We will continue to hold those who commit violent acts accountable while working alongside our community partners and residents to prevent violence, before it occurs. Prior to today, we have closed approximately 79% of murders that occurred this year, and we remain dedicated to keeping our community safe.

If anyone has information related to these cases, we are asking them to please contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

10/29/2026

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.

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:15 am, officers responded to a stabbing in the 9900 block of 51st Terrace. Officers located the victim inside of a residence suffering from trauma. Despite life-saving measures, he died at the scene.

Investigators are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine a motive.

If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0057627.

10/29/2026

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. The victim, an adult male, will be identified once his family has been located and notified.

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 5:15 am, officers responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Belle Haven Drive. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to establish a suspect(s) and motive in this case.

If anyone has information and would like to speak with a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512. Please refer to case number 26-0057629.

10/28/2026

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

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

STILL MISSING: 96-year-old Linberg Hall was last seen on 10/27/26 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of Natahala Drive in Clinton. Mr. Hall is 5’10” and weighs approximately 113 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel shirt, green pants, and black shoes. If located, please call 911.

10/28/2026

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.

10/28/2026

FOUND: Mr. Byars has been safely located. Thank you for sharing.

MISSING: 75-year-old Walter Byars was last seen on 10/27/26 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 9900 block of Quiet Glen Court. Mr. Byars is 6’2” and weighs approximately 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green and blue plaid shirt, navy blue pants, and light blue jeans. If located, please call 911.

10/27/2026

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

STILL MISSING: 96-year-old Linberg Hall was last seen on 10/27/26 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of Natahala Drive in Clinton. Mr. Hall is 5’10” and weighs approximately 113 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel shirt, green pants, and black shoes. If located, please call 911.