HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT

The National Weather Service has issued a *HEAT ADVISORY* for today! Hot and humid conditions will reign over the region today. During the heat of the day, the heat index (how hot it feels) could approach or reach 105 degrees. It's important to stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, and to drink plenty of fluids - even when you are not thirsty.

The areas in orange are under the heat advisory. 

The heat will continue tomorrow with similar conditions expected. The Pulse would like to remind everyone to stay cool and safe today during the hot conditions.

Suspect in Wheaton Carjacking/Abduction Incidents Arrested

Wheaton, MD -

Montgomery County Police say Henry Levi Sanders, a 50 year old man from Landover, MD is in custody in connection with the three cases. Police had distributed surveillance video allegedly of Sanders from Westfield Wheaton Mall. Sanders has previous charges attached to his name as well. All of the recent incidents occurred at the same mall and involved generally older male victims.

PRESS RELEASE: Wheaton Carjacking/Abduction Incidents

The following document is the press release issued by Montgomery County Police with regards to the recent carjacking/abduction incidents in Wheaton, MD. The only changes that we have made are to remove hyperlink formatting from the top of the press release to eliminate confusion (links cannot be clicked as this is an image file).

Continue to check back with The Capital Region Pulse for further updates on this series of crimes.

This is the press release from Montgomery County Police with regards to the Wheaton Mall incidents in Maryland. 

Third Carjacking/Abduction in Wheaton, MD

Wheaton, MD -

Montgomery County Police are investigating a series of carjackings/abductions that have plagued the Wheaton, MD neighborhood over the last few days. The three cases all involve an older male victim being forced into the vehicle by the suspect. The suspect then forces the victim to travel to various locations and withdraw money from ATM units.

The incidents are originating at the Westfield Wheaton Shopping Mall. Detectives do believe that the same person is responsible for at least the first two incidents. The third that occurred on Sunday is still under investigation.

Police have issued a lookout for an African American man with a medium complexion, between the ages of 35 and 45 years old, 5-foot-11 to 6 feet tall, and about 175 to 180 pounds.

Obviously, if you spot a person that you think is the suspect, you should not attempt to take action. Call police and give them details on direction of travel, clothing description etc. Also, people in the area should be aware of their surroundings.

The Capital Region Pulse will be posting the Montgomery County Police press release for viewing shortly. Stay tuned for further updates and details on this developing crime spree.

PRESS RELEASE: Man Shot, Killed in Adelphi, MD

As usual, we want our readers to view the raw press releases that come out from local law enforcement and other entities. Therefore, we are posting the official press release that the media division of Prince George's County Police has provided on their website. We have made no edits to the release except for converting it into image format. See the previous post for the original brief on this incident.

This press release was posted to the PGPD website and has not been altered in any way.

Man Shot, Killed in Adelphi, Maryland

Adelphi, MD -

Prince George's County Police are looking for three suspects connected to a carjacking and homicide last night in the Adelphi area. Just after 9:00pm, police officers responding to the incident found a male patient suffering from a gunshot wound. This victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police determined that the suspects crashed the victims vehicle and fled the scene. They have not yet been caught.

We will provide updates when Prince George's County Police issue a press release or statement regarding this incident. Stay tuned.