Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to recover and investigate illegal firearms in Washington D.C. In addition to our patrol officers, the Department has specialized units—such as the Gun Recovery Unit (GRU), Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU), and Crime Suppression Teams (CSTs)—who work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off of our streets. From Monday, July 29, 2019, through Monday, August 6, 2019, MPD detectives and officers recovered 38 firearms in the District of Columbia.
Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all guns recovered in the District of Columbia.
Among the firearms recovered were:
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
· A Glock 48 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Erik King, of Northeast, D.C., for Failure to Register a Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Felon in Possession, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Obliterate, Remove, Change or Alter the Serial Number of a Firearm. CCN: 19-133-791
· An Ekol Sava Magnum 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 800 block of G Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Joseph Johnson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-133-918
- A Smith & Wesson MP Shield 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 800 block of Barnaby Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-134-097
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
· A Taurus PT24/7 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old Adrian Williams, of Oxon Hill, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Felon in Possession, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 19-134-481
A Cobra CA-380 .380 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1700 block of S Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Khristian Champ, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Destruction of Public Property. CCN: 19-134-671
- A Hi-Point C 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1100 block of Trenton Place, Southeast. CCN: 19-134-721
- A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 900 block of Eastern Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Shane Smith, of Northeast, D.C., for Assault on a Police Officer, Fugitive from Justice, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Carrying a Pistol without a License, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-133-772
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2600 block of Sheridan Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Charles Derell Augburn, of Southeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 19-134-539
- A Kel-Tech P11 9mm caliber handgun and Titan .25 caliber handgun were recovered in the 300 block Delafield Place, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Reginald Gardner, of District Heights, MD, for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-134-750
- A Davis Industries P-32 .32 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Montana Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Luis William Matos, of District Heights, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Resisting Arrest. CCN: 19-134-735
- A Mater Piece Arms 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3000 block of Naylor Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 42-year-old John Nelson Hardy, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Simple Assault, Threats to do Bodily Harm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-134-763
- A Crosman Arms PSM45 BB gun was recovered in the 700 block of 5th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, D.C., for Robbery, Simple Assault, and Possession of a BB gun. CCN: 19-134-643
Thursday, August 1, 2019
- A Raven Arms P25 .25 caliber handgun was recovered in the 5400 block of 4th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 44-year-old Thomas Reginald Watson, of District Heights, MD, for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, Carrying a Pistol without a License, National Firearms Act, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. CCN: 19-134-888
· A New Frontier Armory RWB AR-15 .223 caliber rifle, an Intratec AB-10 9mm caliber handgun, a Glock 20 .10 mm caliber handgun, and a Baikal .380 caliber handgun (all pictured below) were recovered in the 3000 block of 30th Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 22-year-old Tanika Hooks, of Southeast, D.C., 32-year-old Melvin T. Lesane, of Temple Hills, MD, and 54-year-old Vivian Jean Hooks, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-135-347
- A Colt .25 caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of 1st Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 15-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, D.C. and 17-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, D.C. for Armed Carjacking, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Resisting Arrest. CCN: 19-135-341
- A .556 caliber rifle was recovered in the 4200 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. CCN: 19-135-523
Friday, August 2, 2019
- A Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 6000 block of 13th Place, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Alexander Delfino Balmes, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-135-561
· A Luger Tec-DC9 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 700 block of 13th Place, Southeast. The following person arrested: 23-year-old Michael Singletary, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-135-648
· A Springfield Armory SA-XD .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1000 block of 17th Place, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Tyrone Musgrove, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Receiving Stolen Property, Felon in Possession, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-135-876
A Warszawa AK-47 5.45 caliber assault rifle (pictured below) was recovered in the 2100 block of Lincoln Road, Northeast. CCN: 19-135-936
- A Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Jaren Rosebar, of Southwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a controlled Substance, and Failure to Appear. CCN: 19-136-023
Saturday, August 3, 2019
· A Norinco 372 12 gauge shotgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5200 block of Just Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 58-year-old Tanya H. Coleman, of Northeast, D.C., for Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-136-305
· A Smith & Wesson MP45 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4200 block of 4th Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-136-609
· A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4900 block of D Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-136-783
· An FN Five Seven 5.7 x 28mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1100 block of I Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Jalonte Nathaniel Thompkins, of San Francisco, CA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, National Firearms Act, Possession with an Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property, Loaning Registration/Misuse of Temporary Tags, and Fraudulent Registration. CCN: 19-136-630
· A Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2000 block of 13th Street, Northwest. The following people were arrested: 22-year-old Arthur Hightower, of Temple Hills, MD, and 22-year-old Kentrell Deshawn Hill Gay, of Suitland, MD for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Destruction of Property, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 19-136-847
Sunday, August 4, 2019
· A Smith & Wesson M&P .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1100 block of 21st Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 30-year-old Justin Leon Curley, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-137-022
· A Rohm RG385 .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Gregory Cothran, Jr., of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 19-137-136
· A Smith & Wesson M&P .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 6700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 19-137-060
· A Taurus .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1500 block of K Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Shantai Demond Lancaster, of Norfolk, VA, for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Aggravated Assault, and Destruction of Property. CCN: 19-137-134
- A Sig Sauer P250 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1300 block of 2nd Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-137-162
- A Smith & Wesson SD40VE .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of K Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Jocelyne Jean, of Northwest, D.C., for Simple Assault, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 19-137-127
Monday, August 5, 2019
· A Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 5200 block of 11th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Kristopher Sims, of Southeast, D.C., for Felon in Possession. CCN: 19-137-627
· A Cobra .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 200 block of Orange Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-138-060
It is one of MPD’s main goals to safely remove illegal firearms from DC streets to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the community. The responsibility to recover firearms falls on the -shoulders of all MPD officers. We also thank members of the community for their help in creating safe neighborhoods.
The Metropolitan Police Department also recovers firearms with the assistance of anonymous tips made through MPD’s anonymous tip line. Anyone who has information regarding gun recoveries should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information July be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $2,500 to anyone who provides information that leads to the recovery of an illegal firearm hidden in the District of Columbia.