Prince George's County police officer facing charges for allegedly hitting pedestrian, failing to report

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - A Prince George’s County police officer has been indicted after he reportedly hit a pedestrian with his cruiser in Laurel and never reported it. 

According to the department, Corporal Dexter Shin struck the pedestrian on March 3 and did not report the collision or make sure that the victim received proper medical care. 

When the department became aware of the incident, Shin was suspended and the Internal Affairs Division immediately opened an investigation.

The Internal Affairs Division presented its finding to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges leading to an indictment on one count of misconduct in office. 

"The allegations against this officer are deeply disturbing and do not align with the ethical standards to which we hold our officers and do not represent the hardworking women and men of this agency. If proven true, I would also advocate he be held accountable to the fullest extent possible in the administrative process," said Chief Malik Aziz.

Sheri Perini is still in shock at what took place that Sunday in March. 

"If he would've had some type of head trauma he could've died," Perini said. 

She was at home while her uncle – who she lives with – was out walking on his way to mass. 

"I got a call from my uncle and he was at the hospital," Perini recalled. "I asked him what happened, and he told me that he was struck on Bowie Road in front of the rescue squad by a police officer. I immediately started calling Laurel Police, PGPD and there was nothing reported. So there is no record of it."

Shin joined the agency in 2017 and is currently assigned to the Bureau of Patrol. He will remain suspended pending the outcome of the indictment.