xml:space="preserve">
Advertisement

P.G. Co. police seek suspect mistakenly granted bail

Prince George's County police are asking the public's help in finding a suspect in an Edmonston slaying who they say was released after he was mistakenly granted bail.

Twenty-four-year-old Frederick Scott, of Chillum, has been charged with murder in the March shooting death of 30-year-old Phillip Watson of Washington. Scott was arrested in May in Las Vegas and was extradited to Maryland, where he was held on a no-bond status.

Advertisement

But, police say, a clerical error led to Scott's being granted bond and released earlier this month. The court issued a bench warrant for Scott on Friday after the mistake was noticed.

Advertisement
YOU'VE REACHED YOUR FREE ARTICLE LIMIT

Don't miss our 4th of July sale!
Save big on local news.

SALE ENDS SOON

Unlimited Digital Access

$1 FOR 12 WEEKS

No commitment, cancel anytime

See what's included

Access includes: