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Document: Suspect, 16, Arrested in Connection with Eight Offenses

On Dec. 28, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a 16 year-old suspect in connection with several offenses involving assault and robbery charges. He is being charged as an adult.

Four of the incidents happened in Northwest, DC. The other four happened in Northeast, DC.

The first incident happened on Dec. 15. At around 2:06 p.m., the suspect entered an establishment on the 4800 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, according to a press release. He then allegedly brandished a handgun, demanded money from the register, threatened the victim, took property and fled the scene. 

No injuries were reported. The suspect was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon/armed robbery in connection with this incident.

The next day, at around 5:24 p.m., the suspect approached the victim on the 1300 block of 10th Street, NW. He then allegedly brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.

Later that day, at about 7:08 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 1400 block of 12th Street, NW. Again, he then allegedly brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.

The suspect was arrested for armed robbery in connection with these two incidents.

On Dec. 21 at about 1:38 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in an establishment on the 4600 block of Sheriff Road, NE. He then allegedly brandished handguns, threatened the victim and then fled the scene. No injuries were reported.

The next day, at about 3:36 a.m., the suspect allegedly approached the victim on the 4200 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE, brandished a handgun and demanded money. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene. For this, he was arrested for armed robbery.

The next day, at about 3:54 a.m., the suspect allegedly went into an establishment on the 4800 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, brandished a handgun, took property and then fled the scene. For this he was arrested for armed robbery.

The suspect was also arrested for armed robbery in connection with two incidents that happened on Dec. 28, the day he was ultimately apprehended.

At around 4:51 p.m., the suspect entered an establishment on the 1500 block of 7th Street, NW. He then allegedly brandished a handgun and demanded money. The victims complied and the suspect fled the scene.

About eight minutes later, the suspect allegedly went into an establishment on the 1100 block of 7th Street, NW, brandished a handgun and demanded money from the register. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Murder

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that happened on Dec. 11.

At around 4:09 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of 29th Street, SE for the report of a shooting.

There, they found 26 year-old Vincent Gyamfi suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Lewkus Turner, a 26 year-old resident of Upper Marlboro, Md., was arrested for second-degree murder while armed on Dec. 29.

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Document: Persons of Interest Sought in Connection with Carjacking

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are asking the public’s help locating persons of interest in connection with a carjacking offense that happened on Dec. 27.

The victim was inside his vehicle on the 600 block of Regent Place, NE when, at about 8:45 p.m., suspects approached him and one of them demanded he get out of his vehicle. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle.  

The persons of interest were captured by a nearby camera.

Document: Suspect Sought for Armed Robbery

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s help locating suspects of an armed robbery that happened on Dec. 24 after the victim agreed to sell merchandise to the suspect using an online application. 

At 11:20 a.m., the suspects and victim met on the 6700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW.

According to a press release, the suspects brandished a handgun, took the victim’s property and fled the scene. They were captured by a surveillance camera.

 

Document: Suspects Sought for Robbery

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s help identifying suspects of a robbery offense that happened in the early hours of Dec. 13.

At around 12:33 a.m., suspects approached the victim on the 600 block of H Street, NW.

The suspects then assaulted the victim, took the victim’s property and then fled the scene. They were captured by a surveillance camera.

Document: Suspect and Vehicle of Interest Sought in Connection with Burglary Offense

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s help identifying a suspect and a vehicle of interest in connection with a second-degree burglary offense that happened on Dec. 21.

At around 12:34 p.m., a suspect forced their way into an unoccupied residence on the 2200 Block of North Capitol Street, NW. The suspect then took property and fled the scene.

The suspect and the vehicle of interest were captured by a surveillance camera.

Document: One Arrested, Another Wanted for Cruelty to Children

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) have arrested one suspect and are looking for another after a juvenile female was found suffering from life-threatening injuries.

At around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, detectives responded to a residence on the 500 block of Harvard Street, NW for the report of a child suffering from visible trauma, according to a press release. As a result of their investigation, they found the juvenile female at a residence on the 1200 block of 49th Street, NE.

It was determined that her injuries were intentionally inflicted. The press release reported that she is being treated for her injuries and is currently in stable condition.  

On Dec. 23, a 25 year-old resident of Northeast, DC was arrested for second-degree cruelty to children. The detectives’ investigation revealed the offense to be domestic in nature.

A 28 year-old resident of Northeast, DC is wanted on a D.C. Superior Court arrest warrant for first-degree cruelty to children. A photo of him was included in the press release.

Document: Suspect Arrested for Burglary

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested a 47 year-old suspect for second-degree burglary.

At around 12:47 a.m. on Dec. 27, suspects entered a residential building on the 2100 block of 8th Street, NW. Once inside, they allegedly tried to take property, according to a press release. One of them was apprehended by responding officers.

Document: Suspects Sought for Theft and Robbery

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives seek the public’s help identifying suspects in connection with a first-degree theft and robbery offense that happened on Dec. 26.

At around 2:00 p.m.,  the suspects approached the victim on the 3700 block of 12th Street, NE. The suspects then assaulted the victim and took her car keys before fleeing in her vehicle, according to a press release.

The suspects were captured by a surveillance camera.

Document: Arrest Made for 1996 and 2018 Homicides

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest for two homicides, which occurred on June 11, 1996 and May 20, 2018.

On Tuesday, June 11, 1996, officers found 26 year-old Cedric Rogers, on the 300 block of Franklin Street, NE, suffering from gunshot wounds. Rogers was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but he passed away.

On Sunday, May 20, 2018, officers found 39 year-old Ronald William Richardson, Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE. Richardson was pronounced dead on the scene.

On Dec. 23, 42 year-old Rasheed Young was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed for the death of Rogers and second-degree murder while armed for the death of Richardson.

Document: Suspect Sought for Burglary

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking a suspect in connection to a second-degree burglary offense that occurred on Dec. 23.

At around 5:08 a.m., the suspect broke into an establishment on the 1300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW, took property and fled the scene.

The suspect was captured on video and can be seen below.

Document: Additional Arrest Made for Assault from June

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an additional arrest for an assault case that occurred on June 30.

At approximately 1:11 p.m., officers responded to the 4400 block of Benning Road, NE for the sound of gunshots.

Upon arrival, they discovered a vehicle damaged with gunshots, and investigation revealed that subjects exchanged gunfire, though no injuries were reported.

Previously, on July 24, police arrested a 25 year-old adult male.

Additionally, on Dec. 23, police arrested a 23 year-old and charged him with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun).

Document: Arrest Made for Voyeurism

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest in relation to voyeurism offenses that occurred on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26.

The suspect unlawfully used a video recording device to record underneath multiple individuals’ skirts on the 3100 block of M Street, NW and areas on the National Mall.

The police arrested a 41 year-old from Springfield, VA on Dec. 22 and charged him with voyeurism.

Document: Arrest Made for November Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest for a homicide that occurred on Nov. 21.

At around 9:05 p.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of L Street, SE for the report of a shooting. They found 36 year-old Marcus Wallace, who was pronounced dead on the scene.

On Dec. 23, the police arrested 21 year-old Antonio Deshaun Gladden, from Southeast, DC, and charged him with first-degree murder while armed.