Hyattsville City Police Archives - Hyattsville Life & Times

Breaking News: Police to increase presence at NHS following gang-related incident

October 9, 2019

By MARIA D. JAMES — The City of Hyattsville Police Department (HCPD) says it will increase its presence at Northwestern High School (NHS) following a gang-related incident at the school on Oct. 9. In a press release issued by police, on Oct. 9 at approximately 10:04 a.m. the HCPD Resource Officer [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]

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]

Beloved Hyattsville Police Sgt. Knox loses battle with cancer

July 18, 2018

By KRISSI HUMBARD — The city announced the passing of beloved Hyattsville City Police Department Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Knox on July 17. Knox had been battling cancer since 2016. Knox joined the HCPD on Jan. 25, 2006. Prior to his service with HCPD, he served with the Town of Edmonston [read more]

MISSING: Police searching for critical missing teen

February 17, 2017

BY KRISSI HUMBARD — Hyattsville City Police are searching for a critical missing teenager. The department reports that Yesenia Carolina Soriano, 14 years old, is missing. She was last seen in the 5700 block of Jamestown Road on Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. Soriano was previously found in the area of 916 [read more]

BREAKING NEWS: Man stabbed by unknown assailant near West Hyattsville Metro

October 18, 2016

By KRISSI HUMBARD — Hyattsville City Police Officers responded to the area of Queens Chapel Road and Jamestown Road for a report of an assault on Oct. 18. The incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Police say the male victim was walking on Queens Chapel Road towards Jamestown Road when a [read more]

Police, residents let loose at National Night Out

August 5, 2016

BY KRISSI HUMBARD — The City of Hyattsville and the Hyattsville City Police Department (CPD) hosted National Night Out at Heurich Park on Aug. 2. Hundreds of residents came out for the festivities. The free, family friendly event featured police and community information, K-9 demonstrations, a [read more]

Traffic Advisory: more than 100 police cars to escort kids through Hyattsville Saturday

December 12, 2014

BY REBECCA BENNETT — According to the City of Hyattsville, Operation Santa with a Badge expects more than 100 police cars to escort children of low-income families from Magruder Park to the Mall at Prince Georges to go shopping on Saturday, Dec. 13. The group, which includes more than 100 [read more]

TONIGHT: City hosts meet-and-greet with staff and directors

November 17, 2014

The City of Hyattsville is hosting a meet-and-greet Monday, November 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m in the multipurpose room of the city building, announced City Administrator Tracey Nicholson: November is Municipal Government Works (MGW) Month. It is designed to promote citizens’ awareness of and [read more]

Firefighters beat police officers in Heroes Bowl, kids win

November 10, 2014

BY REBECCA BENNETT AND GRANT WHITTINGTON — On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department battled and won against the Hyattsville City Police Department in the annual Heroes Bowl. A total of $1,032 was raised for the the charity at the event, according to the Sonny Frazier Toy [read more]