Waldorf, MD – Patrol officers apprehended two suspects involved in a string of auto thefts and car break-ins after a pursuit that ended in Prince George’s County. The incident, which took place in the early hours of October 14, has left local authorities searching for two additional suspects.
At 4:21 a.m., officers responded to a call from the Cave Creek Court area in Waldorf, where several suspects were reported to be breaking into cars. Upon arrival, officers spotted one suspect on Derryfield Court, who quickly fled in a white Honda SUV. The vehicle was later confirmed to have been stolen from La Plata.
As officers attempted to stop the Honda, a dark-colored Hyundai appeared and intervened by attempting to position itself between the police vehicle and the fleeing Honda. In the process, the Hyundai struck the side of the patrol car, though no injuries were reported in the collision.
The pursuit continued, with officers deploying stop sticks in an effort to halt the fleeing vehicles. Both the Honda and the Hyundai struck the stop sticks, resulting in the Honda becoming disabled on the shoulder of Mattawoman Beantown Road. The driver of the Honda then attempted a daring escape, jumping onto the hood of the Hyundai and eventually entering the second vehicle.
The Hyundai continued to flee but was eventually disabled near Coventry Way in Prince George’s County. Four suspects jumped from the vehicle and attempted to escape on foot. Officers apprehended two of the individuals without further incident. A computer check revealed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen in Virginia.
During the course of the investigation, officers recovered a semi-automatic firearm equipped with an extended magazine from one of the vehicles. Surveillance footage later linked the suspects to multiple thefts from autos in the Sheffield neighborhood and various other locations in La Plata.
The two suspects apprehended were identified as 24-year-old Dimiuan Paul Jackson and 24-year-old Robert Leroy Barnes, both of Washington, D.C. They were taken into custody and charged with theft, trespassing, and other related offenses. However, both Jackson and Barnes were released from the Charles County Detention Center on personal recognizance following a hearing with a district court commissioner later that day.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify the two remaining suspects who fled the scene. Detective Burgess is leading the investigation, and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to reach out by calling 301-609-6494. Additionally, those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, submitting a tip online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com, or using the P3Intel mobile app.
The apprehension of the two suspects marks a significant step forward in curbing recent thefts from vehicles in the area, but the search for the remaining individuals involved in the criminal activity remains ongoing.
