Obituary | Melvin High Dies From Cancer, former sheriff of Prince George’s County

Melvin High, the former sheriff of Prince George’s County and the county’s police chief, has passed away at the age of 78.

On Thursday, after checking into MedStar Washington Hospital Center, High was pronounced dead.

At a press conference on Thursday night, officials said High had been sick. His wife, one daughter, and one grandson all survive him.

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After beginning his career in law enforcement as a police officer in Washington, D.C., High rose through the ranks to become an assistant chief and was instrumental in increasing the number of women and African American police officers in the force.

While in Prince George’s, he oversaw the department’s reform while it was operating under a federal consent decree; this position followed his time as chief of police in Norfolk.

With the decision to retire made earlier this year, High was in his final months as sheriff. John D.B. Carr, High’s assistant sheriff, was just elected last week and will be sworn in at the beginning of next month.

High’s chief assistant sheriff Darrin C. Palmer, who has worked with High since 2010, will take over the department temporarily.

On Thursday at 3 o’clock, Palmer took office after being sworn in.
Sherriff Melvin C. High “was a remarkable man who devoted his life to helping others,” Palmer remarked.

“I have unending respect for him, and it has been the highlight of my professional career to be associated with him and to work for and with him,” he said. “I have watched as he fielded calls from chiefs all around this country, seeking his input and guidance. He was always there to lend a hand.
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High attended Tennessee State University for her undergraduate studies and Southeastern University in the District of Columbia for her graduate education.

In 1969, he joined the D.C. police force, which at the time had very few Black officers; he eventually retired as assistant chief in 1993.
High relocated to Norfolk and then returned to the area in 2003 to serve as the chief of police for Prince George’s County, Maryland, until 2008.

He won the election and went on to serve as sheriff for three separate terms, during which the department underwent significant modernization and received several prestigious accreditations.

High was credited by County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks (D) in a statement for initiating the annual Purple Light Nights program in October to raise awareness about domestic violence.

Obituary And Burial Arrangements

Melvin’s funeral arrangements will be revealed by his family. The family and loved ones will share details about the obituary, funeral, and life celebration at the appropriate time. We will do our best to keep you updated on them.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the deceased’s family and friends, who have been struggling with the loss of such an intelligent and compassionate individual.

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