Let us pause to remember our Fallen Hero, Lieutenant Roger P. Fleming, lost this day in 1992 during a high speed pursuit in Baker Sector.

Lt. Fleming was born on May 15, 1956 in Laurel, Maryland.  He joined the Prince George’s County Police Department on October 6, 1974 as a cadet and subsequently entered the sworn ranks of the Agency.  Lt. Fleming was later promoted to the rank of sergeant and assigned to the Hyattsville Station.

Shortly after midnight on the morning of October 27, 1992, Lt. Fleming initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle on Kenilworth Ave. near Westchester Park Dr. in College Park, MD.  The vehicle fled the scene and the lieutenant gave chase.  As the pursuit proceeded southbound on the Baltimore/Washington Parkway, the operator of the suspect vehicle suddenly executed a U-turn onto the northbound side of the Baltimore/Washington Parkway just prior to the Washington, D.C. border.  Lt. Fleming attempted to do the same, at which point his police vehicle struck a curb, causing him to lose control.  The police vehicle then struck a tree.  Lt. Fleming suffered fatal injuries in the single vehicle collision and was pronounced deceased at 0034 hours.

Lt. Fleming served the Prince George’s County Police Department for 18 years and was the 19th member of this Agency to make the Ultimate Sacrifice.

At the time of his death, Lieutenant Roger P. Fleming was 36 years old and survived by his wife and two daughters, ages six years and 11 months.

S/A: President Vince Canales, FOP Lodge 89

October 16, 2010 , Ascension Catholic Church, Bowie, MD
The 5th Annual Oktoberfest will provide an opportunity to spend time with family while enjoying some Wholesome German fun. Admission is free and tickets for rides, games, and food are only 25 cents each.

There’s FREE continuous entertainment on two stages including the Alpine Dancers, The Prince George’s County Pipe Band, the McGinnis Brothers, and more.  We also have the hay ride, Bungee Run, Cake Walk, Obstacle Course, face painting and even a caricaturist.  Raffles, amazing raffles on HUGE theme baskets!  Of course, there will be oodles of German food, German beer, and fun foods.  Best of all, it’s one of the most affordable events to attend as a family.  Admission is FREE, games and rides are RIDICULOUSLY affordable, fun for all ages, and kids win something at EVERY game.

September 11/12, 2010, Prince George’s County, MD

Details to follow.

September 6, 2010, Greenbelt, MD

More details to follow!

July 24, 2010 4:00-11:00 pm, Allen Pond Park, Bowie, MD

We will be playing to start the 4pm Memorial hockey game: FOP 89 hockey vs. Washington Capitals alumni, in memory of Cpl. Thomas P. Jensen.

Presale tickets are $10, $15 at the door.

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We will be performing at the Independence Parade in the Fairfax, VA Historic District on July 3, 2010.

http://www.fairfaxva.gov/specialevents/idc/idc.asp

We will be performing at the 11th Annual Motorcycle Ride Classic Cars & Public Safety Expo at Howard County Fairgrounds to Benefit C.O.P.S. on June 13, 2010.

May 29, 2010, Bowie, MD

Parade will begin at Bowie High School at 11:am, and end at Acorn Hill Park at approx. 1pm.

We will be marching in the Pipe Band March Friday, May 14. March starts at 6pm, New Jersey Avenue & F Street, NW and marching to the Law Enforcement memorial.

May 8, 2010, Laurel, MD

Main Street in Laurel is lined with over 350 vendors consisting of arts and crafts, food, services, and live entertainment. The parade starts the Festivities. Held rain or shine. Sponsored by the Laurel Board of Trade. Free!