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MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: March 11, 2019 to March 18, 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:

March 11, 2019 to March 18, 2019

(Washington, DC) – 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), Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU), and Crime Suppression Teams (CSTs)—who work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off of our streets. From Monday, March 11, 2019, through Monday, March 18, 2019, MPD detectives and officers recovered 39 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, March 12, 2019

  • A Stevens Arms Co. shotgun, a Crossman BB gun, and a Marksman BB Gun were recovered in the 2000 block of 3rd Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-041-829
  • A Glock 43 .9mm handgun was recovered in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 39-year-old Ermiyas Aklilu Asfaw, of Northwest, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. CCN: 19-041-847
  • A Glock 19 .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of Mississippi Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Keith McBride, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, No Permit, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 19-042-138
  • A Crossman BB gun and a Marksman Repeater 4.5 caliber BB gun were recovered in the 2000 block of 3rd Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-041-829

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

  • A Taurus .9mm caliber handgun, a Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun, an M-11/9 Mac9 sub-machine gun, and a Ruger SR40C .40 caliber handgun were recovered in the Unit block of K Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old Robert Jones III, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Consumption of Marijuana in a Public Space. CCN: 19-042-314
  • A Taurus PT911 .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 700 block of Monroe Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 31-year-old Richard Elliot Williams, of For Washington, MD, for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. CCN: 19-036-031
  • A Smith & Wesson 38 Special .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 200 block of W Street, Northwest. CCN: 19-042-713
  • A Heckler & Koch .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Cedar Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 32-year-old Sharica Antanica Bond, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-042-807
  • A Taurus 44 Special .44 caliber revolver was recovered in the 300 block of 57th Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-042-874
  • A Micro Draco AK47 7.62 caliber rifle was recovered in the 300 block of Taylor Street, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 19-year-old Katrell Murphy, of Northeast, D.C., 16-year-old juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., 19-year-old Keyshawn Lawson, of Southeast, D.C., and 16-year-old juvenile, of District Heights, MD for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-042-564

Thursday, March 14, 2019

  • A Ruger FR9C .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 100 block of 15th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Isaiah Alexander Chapman, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Felon in Possession, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, National Firearms Act, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Failure to Appear. CCN: 19-043-363
  • A Smith & Wesson SD40 .40 caliber was recovered in the 3000 block of Irving Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 16-year-old juvenile, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Failure to Register Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Resisting Arrest. CCN: 19-043-192
  • A Glock 22 .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of 50th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Raequan Antonio Williamson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Felon in Possession, Unlawful Entry, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 19-043-376
  • A Ruger SR9C .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of H Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-043-633

Friday, March 15, 2019

  • A Smith & Wesson MP Shield .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3400 block of Stanton Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Ronald Jerome Brown, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-044-432

Saturday, March 16, 2019

  • A Glock .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4800 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 37-year-old Terrance Marcellus Prue, of Capitol Heights, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-044-775

 

  • A Ruger SR9C .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2300 block of L Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Jelani Lemar Claiborne, of Richmond, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-044-874
  • A Smith & Wesson 38 Special .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 100 block of O Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Keiron Shaquille McMillian, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Receiving Stolen Property, Leaving after Colliding, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, and Violation of a Gun Free Zone. CCN: 19-045-006

Sunday, March 17, 2019

  • An SCCY CPX-1 .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 39-year-old Kelvin Pendergrast, of Northwest, D.C., for Assault on a Police Officer, Threat to Kidnap or Injure a Person, Carrying a Pistol without a License, and Deface Private/Public Property. CCN: 19-045-268
  • An ODM .33 caliber revolver was recovered in the 3300 block of 10th Place, Southeast. CCN: 19-045-365
  • A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3300 block of 10th Place, Southeast. CCN: 19-045-361
  • A Taurus PT111 .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Keonta Allen, of Temple Hills, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License and Distribution of Marijuana. CCN: 19-045-257
  • A Smith & Wesson SW40VE .40 caliber handgun, a Taurus Millennium G2 .9mm caliber handgun, and a Beretta PX4 Storm .9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 2100 block of Ridgecrest Court, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 16-year-old juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., 16-year-old juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., and 16-year-old juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-045-457
  • A Taurus PT24/7 Pro .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3800 block of Hayes Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-045-488

  • A Glock 26 .9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3700 block of Hayes Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Tyrell Calvin Barkley, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Felon in Possession, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Reckless Driving, and Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer in a Motor Vehicle. CCN: 19-045-500

  • A Smith & Wesson M&P40 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 500 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old John Calvin Harris, of Temple Hills, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Failure to Register a Firearm, No Permit, Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer in a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 19-045-393

Monday, March 18, 2019

  • A Masterpiece Arms .9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4700 block of Benning Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Anthony Marquise Smith, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 19-045-957

  • A Ruger SC40C .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5000 block of C Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-045-999

  • A Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Amari Washington, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License in a Gun Free Zone, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Receive/Possess Firearm with an Obliterated/Removed/Altered Serial Number, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Resisting Arrest. CCN: 19-046-080
  • A Romo .22 caliber revolver and a Mondial Starter Pistol were recovered in the 4200 block of 10th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Oliver Elisha Lee, of Clinton, MD, for Possession of Unregistered Ammunition and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon. CCN: 19-046-022

 

 

 

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 may 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.

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