Suspect Arrested in Suitland Stabbing Death: Police

A Bladensburg man has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a man found in Suitland, authorities say.

Prince George’s County Police say they have arrested Nelson Howard Ford, 36, of the 5600 block of Emerson Street in Bladensburg in Monday’s homicide.

The victim’s name will be released once his family has been notified, authorities said. Detectives do not believe this was a random act.
Police were called about 2 a.m. Monday to the 4700 block of Huron Avenue for a stabbing. A man was found outside suffering from a stab wound. He died a short time later at a hospital.

Officers spotted Ford -- who had been identified as a suspect -- walking nearby and took him into custody. Police have not disclosed what let to Ford as a suspect.

Anyone with information about the stabbing 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 Crimes Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.