241 Charges Filed Against 2 Men In Connection To Burglary, Theft Cases

BELTSVILLE, MD — Two men face a combined 241 charges in connection to almost 40 theft and burglary cases that happened in the Beltsville area.

According to Prince George's Police, the preliminary investigation indicates that the two suspects stole items from sheds, vehicles and other places. The crimes happened between June 2024 and October 2025.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the men's home in the 4800 block of Lexington Avenue. During that search, dozens of items believed stolen were recovered, including power tools and yard equipment, the police department stated.

The suspects are 27-year-old Paul Moegel III and 31-year-old Christopher Talbott. Both suspects live in Beltsville and Moegel faces 144 charges while Talbott faces 97 charges. They are both in the custody of the Department of Corrections. This remains an active investigation.

Detectives ask theft victims in the Beltsville area to review their video and photos found on their website and contact District VI if they believe their property is be among the recovered items. Anyone with information also can contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).