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- MPD Arrests Additional Juveniles in Assault
Chief Pamela A. Smith and the Metropolitan Police Department announce additional arrests in connection to an egregious assault recorded on video that occurred in Northeast.
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, members of the Metropolitan Police Department became aware of videos of assaults circulating on social media. Detectives determined one of the videos captured an assault that occurred in the First District.
During the assault, multiple juvenile suspects approached the female victim as she walked outside of Union Station. The suspects assaulted the woman, repeatedly punching and kicking her. One of the suspects recorded the assault and encouraged the other suspects to continue their attack. The suspects assaulted additional victims who attempted to intervene. None of the victims were seriously injured.
On Friday, February 21, 2025, detectives located and arrested a 14-year-old juvenile female, a 12-year-old juvenile female, and an 11-year-old juvenile female, all of Northeast, and a 13-year-old juvenile female of Northwest. All four were charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Rioting.
Previously, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, detectives located and arrested a 13-year-old juvenile female and an 11-year-old juvenile female, both of Northeast. Both juveniles were charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Conspiracy to Riot, Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct.
he detectives’ investigation revealed the suspects potentially being motivated by hate or bias. As a result, all six suspects have been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Hate Crime Enhancement).
Detectives are working with neighboring police departments to determine whether these suspects are involved in similar assaults that occurred in those jurisdictions.
“I commend our detectives for quickly identifying and apprehending these individuals so our criminal justice system can hold them accountable,” said Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith. “I hope the swiftness of these arrests, and the consequences these young people will soon face, deters activity like this from occurring again. We need to continue instilling values in our youngest residents that steer them toward success and away from criminal behavior.”
- MPD Investigating Benning Road Homicide
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast.
On Monday, February 24, 2025, at approximately 12:04 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 1600 block of Benning Road, Northeast, for the sounds of gunshots in the area. Once on the scene, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased.
The decedent has been identified as 48-year-old Larry Evans of Northwest, DC.
A suspect was captured by surveillance cameras fleeing the scene in a light-colored sedan. The suspect and the vehicle can be seen in this video.
- MPD Arrests Suspect in Nine Northeast Burglary Offenses
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in connection to nine burglaries and a destruction of property offense.
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., members of the Fifth District Crime Suppression Team on proactive patrol came upon a burglary in progress in the 200 block of K Street, Northeast. Officers observed a broken front door, and once inside, located a suspect concealing property belonging to the establishment. The suspect was quickly taken into custody and a weapon was recovered. CCN 25025826
39-year-old Dante Smith, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Burglary Two, Carrying a Pistol Without, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition.
As a result of detectives’ investigation, Smith was also charged in connection to eight previous burglaries and a destruction of property offense that occurred over the last two months in the NoMa and Union Market areas:
-Burglary Two: on Monday, December 9, 2024, at approximately 3:50 a.m., in the 200 block of K Street, Northeast. CCN 24190480
-Burglary Two: on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 5:17 a.m., in the 1000 block of 5th Street, Northwest. CCN 24198671
-Destruction of Property: on Monday, January 6, 2025, at approximately 6:12 a.m., in the 1200 block of Union Street, Northeast. CCN 25002640
-Burglary Two: on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., in the 200 block of K Street, Northeast. CCN 25006748
-Burglary Two: on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at approximately 1:22 a.m., in the 1000 block of 1st Street, Northeast. CCN 25014175
-Burglary Two: on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at approximately 4:57 a.m., in the 1200 block of Union Street, Northeast. CCN 25018814
-Burglary Two: on Monday, February 10, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., in the 1000 block of 1st Street, Northeast. CCN 25019746
-Burglary Two: on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 2:58 a.m., in the 200 block of K Street, Northeast. CCN 25022766
-Burglary One: on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 6:07 a.m., in the 1200 block of Union Street, Northeast. CCN 25024426
- MPD Searching for Southeast Robbery Suspects
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a multiple suspects involved in a robbery (force and violence) in Southeast.
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at approximately 8:28 p.m., multiple suspects approached the victim in the 500 block of 14th Street, Southeast. The suspects proceeded to physically assault and stun the victim with a stun gun. The suspects then took the victim’s wallet and fled the scene.
The suspects were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos above.
- MPD Makes Arrest in Assault and Theft Investigation in Southeast
The Metropolitan Police Department announces additional arrests of suspects in connection with an assault and theft in Southeast.
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m., First District officers responded for a report of a theft in progress in the Unit block of I Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim who had been assaulted by multiple suspects while they attempted to steal items from an establishment. Before officers arrived, multiple suspects fled the scene with stolen property.
Previously, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, an 18-year-old female of Southeast, D.C., turned herself in to the police. She was arrested and charged with Simple Assault, Destruction of Property, and Theft (Second Degree).
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, a 15-year-old juvenile female of Northwest, D.C., and a 17-year-old juvenile female of Southeast, D.C. both turned themselves in to the police. They were arrested and charged with Simple Assault, Destruction of Property, and Theft (Second Degree).
MPD continues to search for the remaining suspects. They can be seen in the photos at right.