Former Hyattsville Officer Jonathan Monge Convicted of Rape, Child Sexual Abuse

A jury convicted a five-year Hyattsville City Police officer of raping and sexually abusing a minor entrusted to his care, a verdict announced Monday that leaves the department without a public answer for how Monge remained on the city payroll throughout the nine-month period of alleged abuse.

Jonathan Monge, who was 37 at the time of his November 2025 arrest, was found guilty on all counts: one count of sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of second-degree rape. Prince George's County State's Attorney Tara H. Jackson announced the conviction on March 30, 2026. Sentencing is set for July 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Monge served as a corporal with the Hyattsville City Police Department. Prosecutors accused him of abusing a minor who had been placed in his temporary care and custody between December 1, 2024, and September 2, 2025. He was not suspended without pay until a grand jury indicted him in November 2025, more than two months after the alleged abuse period ended. The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office made the arrest that same month.

After Monday's verdict, the department confirmed Monge had been "let go." Its post-verdict statement offered no public accounting of whether supervisors raised concerns during his five years of service, whether an internal affairs review was conducted, or what changes to training, hiring, or oversight the department plans to implement.

"We recognize the seriousness of these crimes and the significant harm they cause to victims," the department said. "Conduct of this nature is deeply troubling and inconsistent with the values and standards expected of anyone associated with this department and damages the trust our community places in us."

State's Attorney Jackson pointed directly to the breach of public trust at the center of the case.

"While today's outcome cannot undo the unimaginable harm this has caused our victim, it reinforces our commitment to safeguarding the most vulnerable in our community, especially our children," Jackson said. "Public safety officials hold a position of trust in our community and are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and respect for the law, both in and out of uniform. Our responsibility is to pursue justice for our victims, and this conviction reflects our commitment to ensuring that justice was served."

Due to the victim's age and the sensitive nature of the case, the State's Attorney's Office said no additional details about the victim will be released. No statement from Monge or his attorney has been made public.