03.24.25 MPD Makes Arrest in a Southwest Attempted Armed Robbery

Thank you for reading D.C. Witness.
Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission.

Donate Now

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Jovaughn Parsons,47, for an attempted armed robbery on March 23. Parsons allegedly threatened a man with a knife on the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE after the victim refused to hand over money. No injuries were reported, and Parsons was charged with Armed Robbery (Knife).