PGPD Investigates Homicide of Glenarden Man Matthew Hinkle, $25,000 Reward

A homicide investigation is under way after officers found a 37-year-old Glenarden man dead outside on the 7900 block of Glenarden Parkway. Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives have identified the victim as Matthew Hinkle and are working to determine a motive and identify suspect or suspects.

Glenarden officers discovered Hinkle at approximately 5:10 a.m. on Jan. 25 and pronounced him dead at the scene. Prince George’s County Police Department said he was "suffering from trauma." Another local account described how officers "arrived to find an unresponsive individual who had apparently suffered trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene." The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.

Authorities have offered a financial reward to encourage leads. Local reporting and PGPD social media have cited a reward of up to $25,000 for information that could lead to an arrest and formal charge. One report listed the case number as 26-0004646. Detectives emphasize that no suspect has been publicly identified and that the investigation remains active.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward. To speak with a detective, call the PGPD Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512. Tips also can be submitted through Crime Solvers online, the P3 Tips mobile app (search "P3 Tips" in the Apple Store or Google Play), or by calling the toll-free Crime Solvers number at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Local outlets have relayed the same contact information as the official channels to pass along leads.

For Glenarden and neighboring communities across Prince George’s County, the case is a stark reminder of the impact of violent crime on small-city neighborhoods and daily routines. Glenarden Parkway is a commuter artery for families and workers in the area; an early-morning death on that stretch reverberates with neighbors, businesses, and commuters who expect safety on familiar streets. City leaders and public safety officials typically urge residents to remain vigilant, share video from doorbell or dash cameras with investigators if relevant, and to avoid speculation while detectives pursue evidence.

Reporting so far is limited to initial scene findings and the pending OCME examination. There are no public eyewitness accounts, surveillance confirmations, or forensic details available yet. Investigators have said they are piecing together what happened and seeking tips that could point to a suspect or motive.

What comes next for residents is a closely watched investigative timeline: the OCME finding, any follow-up information from PGPD Homicide Unit, and whether tips prompted by the reward produce arrests or charges. In the meantime, neighbors are encouraged to report any information that could help bring clarity and accountability in the death of Matthew Hinkle.