PGPD PGPD Arrests Suspect in Suitland Homicide

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Rickey Redd​

The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a homicide in Suitland in February. The suspect is 33-year-old Rickey Redd of Oxon Hill. He's charged with the murder of 38-year-old Andra Sweeper of Baltimore.



On February 4, 2023, at approximately 8:30 pm, officers responded to the 3300 block of Curtis Drive to assist with a call for an unresponsive woman in an apartment. The victim was located suffering from trauma. She was pronounced dead on the scene.



During the investigation, detectives collected items of evidence in the victim’s apartment. DNA testing of those items linked Redd to the murder. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim and suspect met online and arranged to meet at the victim’s apartment where the murder occurred.



Redd is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is 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 detectives at 301-516-2512.



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.) Please refer to case number 23-0007122.


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