PGPD Detectives Charge Suspect in Domestic-Related Homicide

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Orville-Dean Fairweather​

Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged a man in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife. The suspect is 37-year-old Orville-Dean Fairweather. The victim is 34-year-old Jolesia Fairweather of Hyattsville.

On August 21, 2022, at approximately 7:50 am, officers responded to a shooting at the suspect’s home on Maryland Park Drive in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Once on scene, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect shot the victim during a dispute.

Fairweather is charged with first and second degree murder and additional charges. The suspect is in the custody of Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case 22-0040021.

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