Deputy Faces Rape, Assault Charges: Prince George's County Sheriff

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A Prince George's County deputy sheriff faces rape and assault charges connected to an allegation of sexual assault.

In September of 2022, the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff was notified of a separate incident involving Deputy Sheriff Cpl. Brandon Burroughs and a female acquaintance. The encounter resulted in temporary protective orders being obtained by both parties, but both were dismissed.

Pursuant to Office of the Sheriff protocol, Burroughs was suspended with pay and placed on administrative status pending the outcome of an investigation.

An additional temporary protective order was obtained by the same woman Oct. 24, but it was dismissed following a final protective order hearing Dec. 12.

On Dec. 12, evidence was presented to members of the Office of the Sheriff indicating a woman had been sexually assaulted by Burroughs. The office forwarded the evidence to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, which notified the Prince George’s County Police Department’s domestic violence unit.

Burroughs’ law enforcement authority remains suspended and he has been placed on a no-duty status without pay.

He is a nine-year veteran of the Office of the Sheriff and is assigned to the bureau of field operations.

“The charges against this deputy are very concerning. Law enforcement officers take an oath to protect others, not abuse them. Those who live and work in Prince George’s County deserve the very best from its public safety community, and the behavior alleged in this case runs counter to that expectation,” said Prince George's County Sheriff John D.B. Carr.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is leading the criminal investigation. The Office of the Sheriff’s Policy Compliance/Internal Affairs Division will conduct an administrative investigation.