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- Man Sought in a Burglary of a Business
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek a man who burglarized a business in the 400 block of 8th Street, Southeast.
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, at approximately 4:04 a.m., the suspect forced open the front door and entered a business. The suspect took property then fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in this video.
- Suspect Sought in a Northeast Stabbing
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to a stabbing that occurred in Northeast.
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at approximately 9:13 a.m., the suspect, armed with a knife, stabbed the victim during an argument in the 1800 block of West Virginia Avenue, Northeast. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos at right and in this video:
- Teen Arrested for Multiple Robberies
The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest has been made in five September incidents.
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, pursuant to a D.C. Superior Court arrest warrant, 16-year-old Don’trell Davis of Southeast, DC, was arrested by the Carjacking Task Force. He was charged as an adult with Armed Carjacking that occurred on Monday, September 11, 2023 CCN: 23150348.
He was also arrested on probable cause and charged as an adult with the following offenses:
Friday, September 1, 2023: Theft Stolen Auto CCN: 23144422
Sunday, September 3, 2023: Robbery CCN: 23145417
Monday, September 11, 2023 Robbery CCN: 23150343
Monday, September 18, 2023: Robbery CCN: 23154481
- Two Teens Arrested in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) in Northeast
Two teens were arrested for an armed carjacking on Friday evening in Northeast, DC, as a part of MPD’s citywide Violent Crime Suppression Initiative. On Friday, October 6, 2023, at approximately 11:24 p.m., the suspects, who were armed with handguns, approached the victim, who was seated in their car, in the 1200 block of 42nd Street, Northeast. The suspects demanded the victim’s car. Once the victim complied, the suspects took the victim’s car and left the location. The suspects were apprehended a short time later by officers. The vicitm’s vehicle was also recovered.
On Friday, October 6, 2023, a 14-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC, and a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Capital Heights, MD, were arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking (Gun).
About MPD’s Violent Crime Suppression Initiative:
In early summer 2023, robberies and carjackings were driving violent crime numbers and the fear of crime citywide. In response, MPD developed the Robbery Suppression Initiative. The strategy behind this initiative was: 1) Identify the high-density areas and timeframes when most of these offenses occur, and 2) Deploy additional resources to address those specific areas during those times.
In determining when and where to deploy our resources to have the greatest impact, MPD used a combination of data analysis and input from officers in the field. Initially, MPD looked at historical data related to robberies and carjackings, but the effort was later expanded to include areas experiencing high levels of other types of violent crime, namely shootings and homicides.
The operational approach taken with this initiative is what makes it different from past efforts. This initiative is a citywide effort and it focuses on coordinating resources across the different police districts. To ensure this level of coordination, each operation is led by a designated Incident Commander and the Joint Operations Command Center is also activated. This facilitates communication across police districts and ensures that officers operating in one district have the most current information about emerging crime trends in another district.
- Operation Trident Targets Violent Offenders
A three-day fugitive apprehension operation, conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Field Office, and Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), has resulted in the apprehension of 48 fugitives and the recovery of three firearms.
From Tuesday, October 3, 2023, to Thursday, October 5, 2023, the operation, dubbed Operation Trident, targeted violent offenders with outstanding warrants. Many of these violent offenders were on supervised release or probation for other offenses.
“Violent crime within the District is predominantly driven by a small number of individuals,” said Acting Chief Pamela A. Smith. “This week’s operation was a significant step towards combating this violence and bringing peace back to our neighborhoods.”
“The fugitives targeted in this initiative had criminal histories relating to narcotics, firearms, crimes of violence, gang activity, or sexual offenses,” Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Darnell Sims said. “The seamless partnership between the Marshals Service, MPD, and CSOSA was integral to the operation’s success. The U.S. Marshals Service will continue in its endeavors and partnerships as we work towards reducing crimes of violence in the national capital region.”
“CSOSA is proud to play a vital role assisting with the combating of violent crime in the District of Columbia,” said CSOSA Director Richard Tischner. “We very much appreciate this collaboration with MPD, the city, and our other local and federal partners to enhance existing efforts to reduce violent crime.”
“The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with our criminal justice partners to advance our joint goal of enhancing community safety in the Nation’s Capital,” said Pretrial Services Agency Director Leslie C. Cooper, Esq. “Operation Trident supports this effort by providing an opportunity for pretrial defendants who have fallen into a state of non-compliance to return to compliance while awaiting trial. We look forward to future system-wide collaborations that ensure that the District of Columbia remains a safe place for people to live, visit, and work.”
Of the 48 arrests, there were 96 total charges, 72 of these charges were warrants closed and 24 were additional charges. Of the warrants, 19 were for Failure to Appear, 33 Bench Warrants, nine Fugitive from Justice, two Federal Warrants, seven Parole Violations, two Probation Violations, and three Firearm Recoveries. Some arrestees were charged with multiple counts for active warrants.
“We are incredibly grateful to our law enforcement partners’ concerted efforts to arrest individuals who have outstanding warrants, the bulk of which were issued because these individuals violated the terms of their pretrial release or probation,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves shared. “In several of these arrests, firearms were recovered from the person or close by the person, providing more evidence of what we already know: people are arming themselves while they are under supervision. This is unacceptable and must be addressed.”
“This operation is the latest example of the results law enforcement agencies can achieve when we surge our resources to support a common goal,” said Assistant Director in Charge David Sundberg of the FBI Washington Field Office. “Together we captured 48 violent fugitives. We’re grateful to our federal and local partners for working with us this week and every week to combat the scourge of violence plaguing our communities.”
- Man Arrested for a Lewd Act in Southeast
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Division announce a man has been arrested for a lewd act in Southeast.
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 1:18 p.m., the suspect, who was sitting in their car, exposed himself to an adult female in the 800 block of D Street, Southeast. The man also threatened an adult male on the scene. The man was arrested by responding officers.
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 36-year-old Christopher Garner, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Indecent, Lewd, and Obscene Acts and Threats to do Bodily Harm