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A Prince George’s County
Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department Unit Citation in recognition
of outstanding teamwork and dedication in a multi-agency investigation was
presented today. A Unit Citation is the highest non-valor award that the Departments can present. It demonstrates a group of units or individuals worked together to mitigate an emergency or danger to the community. Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor and Deputy Fire Chief Ben M. Barksdale presided over the awards ceremony. In addition to Fire Investigators and Bomb Squad, a civilian, County Police Officer and a Deputy State Fire Marshal were part of the Unit Citation.
In attendance were Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci, County Police Captain John A. Boesman and Lieutenant Kirk L. McLean.
Following a multi-agency investigation,
20-year-old Manual Joyner Bell, Jr., of Bowie, was arrested and charged with
the manufacture, possession, and detonation of a destructive device in
connection with a Prince George's County “bottle bombing” incident that
occurred on May 24, 2014, at the Magic Johnson Theater in Largo, Maryland. The subject is also considered a suspect in
in multiple bottle bombings incidents across the region, which took place over
the weeks previous to his arrest.
Shortly after the arrest on
Saturday, May 31, 2014, investigators from the Prince George's County Office of
the Fire Marshal—joined by the Prince George's County Police, the Prince
George's County States Attorney’s Office, Maryland Office of the State Fire
Marshal, the Anne Arundel County Police and Fire Departments, the Montgomery County
Police and Fire Departments, the Alexandria Police and Fire Departments, the
Fairfax County Police and Fire Departments, as well as the ATF and the FBI — executed
a search warrant at a home in the 600 block of Stillwater Place, Bowie,
Maryland. In addition to those who
assisted in the search, other local jurisdiction Police Departments also
assisted during this investigation.
Joyner Bell's co-defendant, Michael
Hollingsworth, will be sentenced on June 30.
Hollingsworth pleaded guilty to one
count of conspiracy to manufacture a destructive device.
While making the award
presentation, County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor stated, “The efforts of everyone
involved exemplify dedication and commitment to the safety of the citizens of
Prince George’s County. Without your
selfless acts, the perpetrator of these crimes may have never been identified
and apprehended.”
Date
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Location Name
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Location Address
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3/10/2014
|
Cinemark Egyptian 24
|
700 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
|
4/5/2014
|
AMC Theatres Hoffman Center
|
206 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA
|
5/4/2014
|
Majestic Theater Regal
|
900 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD
|
5/18/2014
|
AMC Tysons Corner 16
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7850 Tysons Corner Center, Mclean, VA
|
5/24/2014
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AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center
|
800 Shoppers Way, Largo, MD
|
5/25/2014
|
AMC Tysons Corner 16
|
7850 Tysons Corner Center, Mclean, VA
|
UNIT CITATION
Following
a multi-agency investigation, on May 31, 2014, a suspect was charged with the
manufacture, possession, and detonation of a destructive device in connection
with an explosion at the Magic Johnson Movie Theatre in Largo, Maryland.
Deputy Fire Chief Retired Scott K. Hoglander
Assistant Fire Chief Paul J. Cruz
Acting Battalion Chief Retired Brian S. Radinsky
Fire Captain Shajahan K. Jagtiani
Fire Captain Brandon M. Goff
Fire Captain Binokhar J. Harris/K-9 Tango
Fire Lieutenant Rafael Wells
Acting Fire Lieutenant Jennifer Lawhorne
Acting Fire Lieutenant Jamieson P. Scarlata
Acting Fire Lieutenant Justin M. Shea
Fire Investigator Aaron Tyler
Fire Investigator Wayne A. Crosby
Civilian Investigator John D. Baione
Civilian Investigator William A. Murray
Fire Chief’s Aide William J. Hawkins
Administrative Aide IV Mary L. Blocker
Police Sergeant William P. Norris
Police Officer First Class Andrew J. Cummings, III
Deputy State Fire Marshal Sander B. Cohen
Are
hereby recognized for outstanding teamwork
and
dedication in the performance of duties.
Marc
S. Bashoor, Fire Chief
June
11, 2015
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