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Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation in Prince George’s County
### Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation in Prince George’s County
**OXON HILL, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Thursday night. The victim has been identified as Sandra Abarca Orellana, aged 52, from Temple Hills.
On November 21, at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers responded to the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road following reports of a pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim with severe trauma, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary findings indicate that the victim was hit in the eastbound lane of Oxon Hill Road. The driver did not remain at the scene, and investigators are seeking public assistance to identify the driver and locate the vehicle involved.
Individuals with information are urged to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, via the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), referencing case number 24-0069859.
Maryland troopers launch weekend crackdown on dangerous street takeovers
Maryland State Police Target Unlawful Car Takeovers
**Baltimore, MD** – Maryland State Troopers assigned to the Maryland Car Rally Task Force will conduct patrols this weekend. The operation aims to curtail unlawful large-scale exhibition driving events in the Maryland National Capital and Baltimore regions.
These events, often referred to as “takeovers,” obstruct public roads. They pose risks to public safety, disrupt traffic, and frequently lead to property damage.
The effort involves cooperation among multiple law enforcement agencies. Participating agencies include the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties, and Baltimore City police departments.
The Maryland Department of State Police seeks to reduce the impact of these hazardous events on public safety and the communities served.
Suspect Arrested in North Carolina for Murder of Maryland Woman
Suspect Arrested in North Carolina for Murder of Maryland Woman
**Leland, NC** – Raheem Hawkins-Boseman, 23, from Silver Spring, has been apprehended for the murder of Jessica Somerville, 27, following a tip from a citizen. He was captured late Wednesday night in Leland, North Carolina, with the help of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals Service.
The incident occurred on March 17 at about 2:15 a.m. when officers responded to a shooting on Silver Hill Road. Somerville was found outside a business with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. An arrest warrant for Hawkins-Boseman was issued by the Prince George’s County Police Department on March 19.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Hawkins-Boseman followed Somerville from a fast-food restaurant and shot her during a parking lot altercation. It was determined the suspect and victim did not know each prior to the encounter.
Hawkins-Boseman faces charges of first and second-degree murder, among others. He is currently held at the Brunswick County Detention Center, awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County. Authorities request anyone with further information on the case to contact the H
Three Arrested in Connection with Fatal July Shooting
Three Arrested in Connection with Fatal July Shooting
**Upper Marlboro, MD** – The Prince George’s County Police Department has apprehended three individuals linked to a fatal shooting in late July. The suspects include 22-year-old Samuel Nnam from Upper Marlboro and two 17-year-old males, one from Hyattsville and the other from Greenbelt. They face adult charges for the murder of 23-year-old Jordan Swan of Bowie.
Officers responded to a shooting that occurred on July 29 at around 1:55 p.m. The incident took place in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road, located in the unincorporated area of Greenbelt. Upon arrival, police found Swan with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment building. Swan was transported to a hospital, where he was declared dead shortly after.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects shot Swan during a robbery. It was also established that Nnam was acquainted with the victim.
The three suspects are charged with first and second degree murder along with related charges. Currently, they remain in the custody of the Department of Corrections without bond. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516
