PGPD Patrol Officers Arrest Suspects Minutes After Bank Robbery

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Charles Gray​

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Donnell Berry​

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Branden Porter​

Prince George’s County Police patrol officers arrested two of three bank robbers just minutes after they hit a Lanham bank on Wednesday. They are 33-year-old Charles Gray of the 2000 block of Ritchie Road in Forestville and 43-year-old Donnell Berry of the 1500 block of Ritchie Road. Then, just 5 hours later, officers located and arrested the third suspect, 29-year-old Branden Porter. His last known address in the 8000 block of Eureka Street in Forestville.

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On September 4th, at approximately 10:30 am, Gray walked into the bank in the 9000 block of Annapolis Road in Lanham. He threatened an employee and demanded cash. The employee complied. Gray then left the bank and got into a green GMC Yukon that was waiting outside.

The lookout for the suspect’s SUV was broadcast to officers who rushed to the bank robbery call and quickly located the SUV in the area of Lottsford Vista Road. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the SUV fled. The SUV became disabled at the intersection of Woodmore Drive and Clearwood Drive. All three suspects then jumped out of the car. Gray was located a short time later hiding under the back deck of a home. Evidence linked to the robbery was located next to him. Berry was also arrested minutes later in some nearby woods. At approximately 3:30 pm, patrol officers spotted Porter in Mitchellville. He tried to run from officers but was quickly arrested.

Gray, Porter and Berry are all charged with robbery, assault and theft. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call our detectives at 301-772-4905. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or 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.)

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