Document: Arrest Made in Armed Kidnapping Offense

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested a suspect in connection to an armed kidnapping offense that occurred on April 14.

According to an MPD press release, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the suspect approached the victim on the 3300 block of V Street, NE and forced the victim inside of a vehicle.

The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim, drove to a secondary location and assaulted the victim again while brandishing a handgun.

The detectives’ investigation has revealed that the offense was domestic in nature.

A 27 year-old male was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.