PGPD Detectives Charge Suspect in Homicide in Capitol Heights

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Robert Arthur Carter​

Homicide Unit detectives charged a suspect in connection to Sunday night’s homicide in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. The suspect is 60-year-old Robert Arthur Carter of no fixed address. He is charged in connection with the murder of 60-year-old Ronan Breaux of District Heights.



On October 9, 2022, at approximately 10:20 pm, officers responded to the 5300 block of Sheriff Road for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Once on scene, they discovered Breaux suffering from trauma. He was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later.



The preliminary investigation revealed Carter and the victim arrived together at the gas station. Carter intentionally struck the victim with his vehicle during a dispute. Carter remained on the scene and was taken into custody by responding officers.



He is charged with first degree murder and 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 22-0048773.



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