Prince George’s County Police Officer Suspended After Arrest for Attempted Murder and Assault Charges

Corporal David Hardester, a Prince George’s County Police officer, was suspended without pay after being arrested for multiple offenses, including attempted murder in Charles County and second-degree assault in St. Mary’s County.

The arrest followed an early morning altercation in Charles County where Hardester discharged his service weapon at a man known to him, who was not injured.

Additionally, Hardester faces charges related to a domestic incident at his home in St. Mary’s County. He was serving in the Bureau of Patrol at the time of the incidents.