Hyattsville City Police Department

Two bodies recovered from behind Ager Road gas station; police do not suspect foul play

January 15, 2020

By SOPHIE GORMAN ORIANI — On the evening of Jan. 5, the bodies of two men were recovered from behind the Sunoco gas station at 5601 Ager Road. The Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) was called to assist the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) with the situation. “When our [read more]

Having eight on-leave HCPD officers adds to staffing shortage (updated 10/3)

October 2, 2019

By HEATHER WRIGHT — Following a Sept. 26 police-involved shooting, eight officers from the Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) have been placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation According to a City of Hyattsville official statement, this is standard operating procedure, [read more]

HCPD unveils new Mobile Command Center at Anniversary Parade

May 17, 2019

By CAMILA VELLOSO — The Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) debuted its first-ever Mobile Communications and Command Vehicle at this year’s Anniversary Parade on April 27. The vehicle, also known as the mobile command center (MCC-1), is designed to operate as a “stand-alone mini police [read more]

Ride-alongs let citizens experience ‘a day in the life’ of Hyattsville cops

April 19, 2019

By ROXANNE READY — Hyattsville residents who want to know what it’s like to be a police officer can join one on patrol in a “ride along” to see law enforcement from a different perspective. “We want people to know what we do and have an appreciation for the work,” Lt. Chris Purvis, a [read more]

For first time in city’s history, Hyattsville’s top 3 leaders are female

March 27, 2019

By ROXANNE READY — For the first time in the city’s history, Hyattsville’s top three leaders — Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, Police Chief Amal Awad and City Administrator Tracey Nicholson-Douglas — are all women. Each also represents a first for the city individually, and they are [read more]

UPDATE: Woman killed near Prince George’s Plaza Metro identified

March 12, 2019

Update, posted March 13 at 9 p.m. By CAMILA VELLOSO — A 27-year-old woman was fatally wounded Tuesday night in Hyattsville, according to a police press release. Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) identified the victim as Salina Rivera of 6210 Belcrest Road. At approximately [read more]

Police investigate reported shooting; search for suspects is ongoing

January 2, 2019

By KRISSI HUMBARD — Just before 11 a.m., police received a call for gunshots fired near Hyattsville Middle School. Residents reported on social media they heard up to five gunshots in rapid succession. On Jan. 2 at 10:54 a.m., Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) officers responded to a [read more]

Hyattsville makes history as it swears in first female, first African American chief of police

December 15, 2018

By EMILY STRAB — Hyattsville made history when its new police chief was sworn in. On the afternoon of Dec. 13, Amal Awad was sworn in as Hyattsville’s Chief of Police, becoming only the eighth police chief in the city’s 132-year history. Moreover, she is the first female, first [read more]

HVFD delivers upset to HCPD in annual Heroes Bowl

November 27, 2018

By EMILY STRAB — In the annual flag football fight for bragging rights, this year, the firefighters took home the trophy. Hyattsville’s Finest and Hyattsville’s Bravest, along with many other residents and City of Hyattsville staff, gathered Nov. 17 to celebrate the annual Hyattsville Heroes [read more]

Hyattsville patrol car stars at electric vehicle celebration on National Mall

October 16, 2018

By ADAM GLASS — On Sept. 16, over 30 electric vehicle (EV) owners parked their cars between the National Gallery of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and opened up their trunks, doors and hearts to curious passersby as part of the fifth annual National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) celebration on the [read more]

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