The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a man in connection to a shooting that left a woman injured on Feb. 28 on the 2000 block of Benning Road, NE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location to investigate the sounds of gunshots. They located an adult woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
On April 28, 33-year-old Scotland Alston was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a man, who was a victim of a shooting on Jan. 30 on the intersection of Q Street and Connecticut Avenue, NW, has succumbed to his injuries and they’re planning to upgrade the suspect’s charges.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located a man inside a car suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
On April 29, the victim died from his injuries at the hospital. He has been identified as 28-year-old Rasheek Abdullah.
MPD is seeking to upgrade 56-year-old Rodney Baggott’s, who was arrested on April 15 and charged with assault with intent to kill.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 28 on the 2600 block of Bladensburg Road, NE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they found a man with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The victim was identified as 72-year-old Larry Kiser.
MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.
A shooting defendant was arraigned and pleaded not guilty in front of DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur for firearm and drug charges.
Daniel Fula, 34, is charged with endangerment with a firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, unlawful possession of liquid PCP, and destruction of property less than 1000 dollars, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that took place on the 1600 block of New York Avenue, NE on February 28. No injuries were reported.
According to court documents, Fula indiscriminately fired multiple shots into the air. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers later recovered multiple shell casings at the scene. Officers allegedly recovered a firearm from Fula’s pocket, as well as a vial of PCP.
On April 29, Fula’s attorney, Camille Wagner, asked the judge to waive the rule that misdemeanors must come to trial within 90 days. Since Fula is accused among other charges of possessing of PCP, which carries a felony sentence of three years, Judge Arthur granted the request.
Fula is expected to return to court for a status hearing on May 7.
Accused of killing a senior citizen and injuring a minor while fleeing police, Benjamin Robertson pleaded not guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan during his arraignment on April 29.
Robertson, 34, was arraigned on second-degree murder of a senior citizen, assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor, fleeing a law enforcement officer, tampering with physical evidence, and destruction of property less than $1000.
Robertson allegedly struck two pedestrians while driving a blue Honda through the intersection of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, on July 12, 2023. One victim, 74-year-old Bing Wong, was pronounced dead at George Washington University Hospital later that day, while a 13-year-old victim surstained minor injuries.
According to court documents, eyewitnesses reported seeing the Honda speeding southbound on 17th Street, NW, through a red light and into the intersection. They said it collided with cross traffic before striking the pedestrians in the crosswalk on the south side of the intersection.
The Honda was allegedly fleeing a traffic stop initiated by a marked United States Secret Service (USSS) police cruiser that had turned on its emergency lights, according to court documents.
At the arraignment, the prosecutor suggested that Robertson’s attorney, Madalyn Harvey, might have a conflict of interest in representing Robertson.
Harvey works for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDSDC), which previously provided counsel for Antonio Hensley as he faced charges in the murder of Robertson’s brother, Andre Robertson.
“It’s PDS’s position that there is no conflict,” Harvey stated. “I spoke with Mr. Robertson, and he is aware that PDS represented Mr. Hensley. It is Mr. Robertson’s wish to continue with PDS.”
Judge Raffinan scheduled Robertson’s trial for Feb. 23, 2026.
Parties will reconvene on Sept. 6.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal car crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on April 27 on the 3100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW.
According to MPD documents, the man was found lying in between cars on the roadway at the location. He was pronounced dead.
The investigation determined an unknown vehicle, driving northbound on Georgia Avenue, drove over the pedestrian and fled the scene without making their identity known.
The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should call MPD.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a suspect, who was taken into custody at a homicide scene, on April 27 on the 100 block of T Street, SW.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a stabbing, where they located an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The man was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The victim was identified as 41-year-old Marin Gross Jr.
Officers detained a suspect near the scene, who was identified as 49-year-old Wali Shabazz. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed.
The investigation revealed they knew each other, and the altercation was the result of a workplace dispute.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred inside a restaurant on April 27 on the 1300 block of U Street, NW.
According to MPD documents, officers on patrol in the area heard the sounds of gunshots and immediately responded to the establishment on that block. They located a man inside with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite all life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead on scene.
He was identified as 43-year-old Kenneth Goins.
MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a shooting suspect, who was quickly apprehended after an incident on April 26 on the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the sounds of gunshots, where they located six adult victims with gunshot wounds. Three men and two women were transported to hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A fourth man was treated on the scene for a graze wound and refused to go to the hospital.
Witnesses were able to direct officers to the suspect, 29-year-old Rennwel Mantock, who was quickly detained. A firearm was recovered on the scene.
The detectives’ investigation determined Mantock opened fire after employees removed him from a nightclub following a dispute.
Mantock was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill, possession of unregistered ammunition, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects involved in an unlawful discharge of a firearm that occurred on April 18 on the 1400 block of G Street, NE.
According to MPD documents, the two suspects were are the location when they discharged a firearm. There were no reports of injuries.
The two fled the scene, but were captured by surveillance footage.
MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each violent crime in the District.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred on April 23 on the 4800 block of North Capitol Street, NE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult male and a five-year-old girl suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Alante Partlow, and he has an arrest warrant charging him with aggravated assault while armed.
The investigation revealed Partlow and the victims were known to one another.
His photo can be seen below.
MPD is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone that provides information.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of an individual in connection to a shooting that occurred on March 22 on the 2400 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE.
According to MPD documents, the victim was inside a business at the location when the suspect confronted them and a physical altercation ensued. The altercation continued outside of the establishment, where the suspect brandished a gun and shot the victim. They both fled the scene, and the victim sought medical attention at a police substation.
On April 25, 30-year-old Calvon Brown was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. A firearm and ammunition were recovered in connection with his arrest, which led to the additional charges of possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of unregistered ammunition, and felon in possession.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that left one dead on April 25 on the 4500 block of Sheriff Road, NE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult male who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
He was identified as 38-year-old Ricky Canty.
MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.
DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ordered the re-arrest of a homicide defendant on April 26 after multiple failures to show up to court and positive drug tests.
Joseph Ballard, 60, is charged with first degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Monte Daniels on July 28, 2023 on the 1600 block of Benning Road, NE.
On Sept. 18, Judge Brandt released Ballard for drug treatment and warned him that if he violated any release conditions, he would be rearrested.
However, Ballard failed to appear in court, which prompted Judge Brandt to issue a bench warrant for his arrest on Jan. 18.
During the hearing, the prosecution requested Ballard’s re-arrest due to his failure to comply with his release conditions.
Ballard’s defense attorney, Pierce Suen, countered with a request for release on a GPS monitor. He said that Ballard has been doing well in the community and needs grief and trauma counseling to continue this positive progress.
“The charges are wildly out of character for him,” Suen said. “Ballard wants help and is committed to staying clean.”
A clinical expert said Ballard experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression while trying to maintain his sobriety. She said she believes longer treatment with different parameters would be effective.
The prosecution invited a relative of Daniels to deliver a victim impact statement.
“The defendant has shown his ability to fail at the opportunities given to him,” the family member said. “At some point, we all have to be held accountable for our actions.”
The prosecution said Ballard is not a good candidate for release due to his prior criminal history and the nature and circumstances of the crime.
Judge Brandt told Ballard that he is in clear violation of release conditions.
“The court gave you that opportunity on release, but you dropped the ball,” Judge Brandt said.
Judge Brandt said the prosecution has clear and convincing evidence that release is not appropriate, and she isn’t willing to risk the public’s safety or Ballard’s safety.
“Giving you freedom is what gets you in trouble,” Judge Brandt said. “Sometimes reality is the best medicine.”
Ballard was also arraigned during this hearing. He pleaded not guilty and asserted his right to a speedy trial.
Parties are expected to return to court on Sept. 15.
A non-fatal shooting defendant’s probation was revoked after failing to comply with probation terms during release in an April 25 hearing.
Anthony Calvin, 52, pleaded guilty to one count of endangerment with a firearm, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges on Feb. 13 for his involvement in a shooting that occurred in an alleyway on Nov. 9, 2023, on the unit block of Quincy Place, NW.
He was originally charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, endangerment with a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license,carrying a pistol without a license outside home and business, unlawful discharge of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, No injuries were reported.
“I am not going to comply; arrest me,” Calvin said before abruptly ending a call with probation officers during a discussion about his failure to adhere to his release conditions.
During Thursday’s hearing, a representative from Pretrial Services Agency informed DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian that Calvin was non-compliant with the terms of his probation. Reviewing Calvin’s records, Judge Christian noted his confrontational behavior towards probation officers over the phone, affirming he would not comply.
Calvin was released Nov.27 2023, under supervision with the Pretrial Service Agency (PSA).
According to court documents, on the day of the incident, camera footage provided to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) by a witness shows Calvin allegedly walking into an alleyway and firing a round from what appeared to be a handgun.
The witness was inside their residence when they heard a gunshot and saw Calvin outside their window holding a silver firearm.
According to court documents, as MPD was processing the scene, Calvin walked out of his residence and was stopped by responding officers because he resembled the individual captured in surveillance footage. When stopped, Calvin told officers he didn’t hurt anyone, but that he had shot a fake gun.
Due to his non-compliance with probation terms, Judge Christian ordered Calvin to be put back into custody.
Parties are set to reconvene June 27 for a full report and sentencing hearing.
