Prince George’s County deputies are asking for the public’s help finding Joel Stib Morales, who is wanted on a warrant alleging second-degree rape, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials say Morales remains at large and are urging anyone with information about where he might be to contact them directly or submit an anonymous tip.
In a “Wanted” notice shared Thursday, the sheriff’s office listed Morales by name along with the second-degree rape charge, according to the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff. The post did not share any additional details about the alleged incident and did not include a photograph.
How to Share Tips
The sheriff’s office lists its teletype and after-hours line as (301) 780-8500, and members of the public can also email information to [email protected], according to the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office. For those who prefer to stay anonymous, Prince George's County Crime Solvers accepts tips by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), online, and through the P3 Tips app, and may offer cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest.
What the Charge Means
Rape in the second degree is a felony in Maryland. Under state law, a person convicted of second-degree rape can face up to 20 years in prison in many cases, and the statute allows for harsher penalties in certain circumstances, according to the Maryland General Assembly. A conviction for a sexual offense can also bring sex offender registration and other long-term consequences.
The sheriff’s Facebook notice did not say when or where the alleged offense took place, according to the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff. Anyone who believes they have information on Morales’s whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (301) 780-8500, email [email protected], or contact Prince George's County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
