On May 26, detectives arrested Parren Eric Swann, 61, of Oxon Hill, in connection with a May 10 assault on Brookwood Drive in White Plains. The assault occurred at approximately 5:17 p.m. when the victim turned onto Brookwood Drive from Billingsley Road and saw a vehicle traveling toward her on the wrong side of the roadway. After she honked the car horn, the suspect stopped in front of her vehicle, produced a firearm, and approached the victim and her mother, who was in the front passenger seat. As the victims fled, the suspect fired two shots, striking their vehicle and disabling it. The suspect then approached the passenger side and pointed the gun at the front?seat passenger before fleeing in a black Jeep Gladiator. Officers canvassed the area and developed leads, and detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division identified Swann as a possible suspect and confirmed he owned a similar vehicle.

With assistance from the Prince George’s County Police Department, detectives served a search warrant at Swann’s residence in Oxon Hill. Through further investigation and developments, Swann, who was at the residence, was arrested. Two firearms were recovered inside the home. Investigators then served a second search warrant at Swann’s storage unit in Waldorf, where three additional handguns were seized. Swann was transported to the Charles County Detention Center and charged with first?degree assault, second?degree assault, weapons violations, and other related charges. Swann is prohibited from possessing firearms due to an active protective order not related to this case. He is currently being held at the Charles County Detention Center without bond. Detective Gregory is investigating.