Police Blotter 5/4 – 5/9/19

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Saturday, May 4, 2019

Arrest Made in Sex Trafficking of Children and Transportation of Minors for Sexual Activity Offenses: 1200 Block of Clifton Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Division along with Special Agents from Federal Bureau of Investigation, Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force have announced an arrest has been made in reference to Sex Trafficking of Children and Transportation of Minors for Sexual Activity offenses, which occurred in the 1200 block of Clifton Street, Northwest.

Between Friday, February 1, 2019 and Friday, March 5, 2019, the suspect transported the juvenile victim from the District into Maryland with the intent to engage in illegal sexual acts. 

On Friday, May 3, 2019, pursuant to a DC District Court arrest warrant, 22-year-old Antonio Lamar Hardy, of Fort Washington, MD, was arrested and charged with Sex Trafficking of Children and Transportation of Minors for Sexual Activity.

 

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 5900 Block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2019, in the 5900 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 4:35 pm, the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation at the listed location. The suspect brandished a knife and stabbed the victim then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. 

On Saturday, May 4, 2019, pursuant to DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 30 year-old Elmer Sanchez-Ayala of Northwest, DC was arrested and charged withAssault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).

Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 800 Block of 23rd Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the 800 block of 23rdStreet, Northwest. 

At approximately 4:35 pm, the suspect brandished a knife during a physical altercation with the victims at the listed location. During the altercation, the parties involved fell to the ground. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and treated the victims on the scene for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers.

On Saturday, May 4, 2019, 55 year-old Robert Eugene Gregory, of Northwest, DC was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).

Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two of an Establishment Offense: 3700 Block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary Two of an Establishment offense that occurred on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. 

At approximately 2:52 am, the suspect forcibly entered an establishment at the listed location. Once inside, the suspect took property and then fled the scene.

 

Monday, May 6, 2019

Suspect Sought in a Burglary One Offense: 800 Block of 10th Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary One offense that occurred on Monday, April 29, 2019, in the 800 block of 10th Street, Northwest. 

At approximately 1:23 am, the suspect forcibly entered an occupied residence at the listed location.  Once inside, the suspect took property and then fled the scene.

Arrest Made and a Suspect Wanted in a Burglary Two of an Establishment Offense: 1700 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announced an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two of an Establishment offense that occurred on Friday, April 26, 2019, in the 1700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 2:57 pm, four suspects entered an establishment at the listed location. The suspects destroyed display cases, took property, and then fled the scene.

On Monday, May 6, 2019, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Major Violators Section’s Fugitive Unit arrested 20 year-old Taquan Anthony Neal, of Capital Heights, MD. He has been charged with Burglary Two.

Detectives are still seeking 23 year-old Devante Jermaine Brooks, of Southeast, DC. He is currently wanted on DC Superior Court arrest warrant in reference to this offense.

Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Snatch) Offense: 700 Block of H Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Robbery (Snatch) offense that occurred on Friday, April 19, 2019, in the 700 block of H Street, Northwest. 

At approximately 5:50 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect took property from the victim and fled the scene.

 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Suspect Sought in Lewd, Indecent and Obscene Act Offense: 3800 Block of Kanawha Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Physical and Sexual Abuse Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to a Lewd, Indecent and Obscene Act offense that occurred on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in the 3800 block of Kanawha Street, Northwest. 

At approximately 6:45 am, the suspect was in the vicinity of the listed location when he committed a lewd, indecent and obscene act in the presence of a juvenile. 

The suspect is described as a black male, 6’0”, medium build, with slightly gray short hair, stubble, wearing dark jacket with blue jeans.

Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 1100 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in the 1100 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 1:38 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. Once inside, the suspect took property and then fled the scene.

Suspects Wanted in a Burglary Two of an Establishment Offense: 1700 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating two suspects in reference to a Burglary Two of an Establishment offense that occurred on Friday, April 26, 2019, in the 1700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. 

At approximately 2:57 pm, four suspects entered an establishment at the listed location. The suspects destroyed display cases, took property, and then fled the scene.

On Monday, May 6, 2019, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Major Violators Section’s Fugitive Unit arrested a 20 year-old adult male, of Capital Heights, MD. He has been charged with Burglary Two.

Two additional suspects have been identified as 23 year-old Devante Jermaine Brooks, of Southeast, DC, and 24 year-old Jamar Amako Wiggins, of Temple Hills, MD. They are currently wanted on DC Superior Court arrest warrants in reference to this offense.

 

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Suspects Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 3400 Block of Holmead Place, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the 3400 block of Holmead Place, Northwest. 

At approximately 8:20 am, the suspects forcibly entered an unoccupied residence at the listed location. The suspects took property then fled the scene.

Arrest Made and Additional Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: Unit Block of N Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, April 26, 2019, in the Unit block of N Street, Northwest.

At approximately 4:49 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and shot the victim. The suspect then entered a vehicle and fled the scene. 

On Monday, May 6, 2019, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 28 year-old Dominic Balial Copeland, of Rockville, MD, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

This case remains under investigation. MPD still seeks the public’s help in locating 27 year-old Artie Byrd, of Northwest, DC. Byrd is wanted on a DC Superior Court arrest warrant in reference to this case. 

Suspects and Vehicle of Interest Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 2000 Block of Florida Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect and vehicle of interest in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in the 2000 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 3:00 am, three suspects forcibly entered an establishment at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects took property and fled the scene in a vehicle.

Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 1400 Block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in the 1400 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest. 

At approximately 1:00 am, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. Once inside, the suspect took property and then fled the scene.

 

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Suspect Sought in a Burglary One Offense: 1500 Block of Tondorf Road, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary One offense that occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the 1500 block of Tondorf Road, Northwest.

At approximately 7:00 am, the suspect entered an occupied residence at the listed location. The suspects took property then fled the scene.

Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) Offense: 1300 Block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the 1300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 11:16 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The employee complied and the suspect fled the scene.

Suspect Sought in a Burglary One Offense: 1500 Block of Tondorf Road, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary One offense that occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the 1500 block of Tondorf Road, Northwest.

At approximately 7:00 am, the suspect entered an occupied residence at the listed location. The suspects took property then fled the scene.

Suspects Sought in a Theft from Auto Offense: 600 Block of Columbia Road, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in reference to a Theft from Auto offense that occurred in the 600 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.

  • On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, between approximately 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, the suspects entered a vehicle at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects damaged the vehicle, took property, and then fled the scene. CCN: 19-065-247

Suspects Sought in a Theft from Auto Offense: 600 Block of Columbia Road, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in reference to a Theft from Auto offense that occurred in the 600 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. 

  • On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, between approximately 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, the suspects entered a vehicle at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects damaged the vehicle, took property, and then fled the scene. CCN: 19-065-247

Suspect Sought in an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) Offense: 1300 Block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the 1300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest. 

At approximately 11:16 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The employee complied and the suspect fled the scene.

Suspect Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 2500 Block of K Street, Northwest

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in the 2500 block of K Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:30 am, the suspect approached two victims at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victims’ property. The victims complied and the suspect fled the scene.