Prince George’s Community College Chief of Police Arrested for DUI Maiming

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Fair Oaks Police District— Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have arrested the Chief of Police of Prince George’s Community College for DUI Maiming after causing a two-vehicle crash in Fair Lakes.

On December 6, at 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Random Hills Road and Fairfax Hills Way in Fair Lakes for a two-vehicle crash. Officers learned Derek Myers, 55, of Burke was traveling eastbound on Random Hills Way in a Hyundai Elantra when he lost control of his vehicle. Myers entered the westbound lanes on Random Hills Way and struck the victim’s Honda CRV. The victim was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. Myers was transported in non-life-threatening condition and officers continued to investigate the crash.

Preliminarily detectives learned that Myers’ blood alcohol content level was approximately 0.28 at the time of the crash. Today Myers turned himself in to authorities and was charged with DUI Maiming. He was held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim receives appropriate resources and assistance.

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