Homicide Suspect Wanted In New Jersey Arrested In Prince George's County

TEMPLE HILLS, MD — A man wanted for homicide on an open warrant through New Jersey was located and arrested at a Temple Hills home Tuesday, Maryland State Police announced Wednesday.

Lisandro P. Ortiz-Landaverde, 20, was found in the 5200 block of Temple Hill Road and was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshal's Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.

During the course of the investigation, detectives located a second occupant in the home, identified as Erlin Antonio Castro-Fuentes, 19. Police found a brown Intratec Model AB-10 9mm Pistol, ammunition, an extended magazine (maximum capacity of over twenty rounds) and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia in the home.

Investigators from the Task Force assumed custody of Castro-Fuentes, who was transported to the Hyattsville Department of Corrections. Castro-Fuentes was charged with assault weapon roster violation and illegal possession of a firearm, police said. Additional charges are pending a review with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.

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Anyone having information pertaining to any criminal investigations and/or firearms trafficking, are urged to contact Lt. Jeffery S. Jones with the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, Firearms Enforcement Section at 1-800-525-5555.

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