News Release, Prince George’s County Sheriff

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Dajah Hargrove on April 15, 2019 for an Attempted First-Degree Murder warrant obtained by County Police District IV detectives on April 15, 2019.

Dajah Hargrove

According to the warrant, on April 14, 2019 Dajah Hargrove drove her vehicle to the 5900 block of Fisher Road in Temple Hills, MD. At the location, Hargrove is alleged to have stabbed her ex- boyfriend twice, took his cellphone and left the scene.

The victim was transported to the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center for treatment. Sheriff’s Deputies confirmed that Hargrove had been granted a protective order against the victim on April 10th in Prince George’s County. The order had been sent to the District of Columbia, where the victim lived, for service.

Deputies investigating the whereabouts of Dajah Hargrove located her at her residence in the 5200 block of 85th Avenue in New Carrollton, MD. Hargrove’s relative answered the door and told deputies that Hargrove was in the residence. She was taken into custody and transported to County Police detectives.

Hargrove is also charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, First Degree Assault, Second- Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment and Theft.

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