Prince George’s County, Maryland… The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested 30 year old Jose Manuel Velarde in connection with a homicide that occurred yesterday afternoon on Jefferson Street.

Velarde, of no fixed address, was arrested by PGPD District I patrol officers after they observed him in the 5600 block of River Crossing. He was charged with First Degree Murder and remanded to the Department of Corrections on a no bond status. The details of the homicide are as follows:

On January 21, 2008, at approximately 5:07 p.m., Riverdale Park officers responded to the 5400 block of Jefferson Street for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they discovered an unidentified male with multiple stab wounds to the upper body; he was transported to a local hospital where he died several hours later. PGPD Homicide investigators, who took over the investigation, learned that the suspect stabbed the victim during a dispute. 
 
Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

For more information, call the Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.  The investigation is continuing.