The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of two juveniles in armed carjackings in the District.
As the result of a detective’s investigation, on Friday, November 1, 2024, 16-year-old Antonio Gaither, of Southeast, DC, and 17-year-old Derrick West, of Northeast, DC, were arrested and charged with the below offenses. Both juveniles have been charged as adults under Title 16.
- Theft One (Stolen Auto)/ Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Between Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the Unit block of Burns Street, Northeast. CCN: 24144227
- Armed Carjacking (Gun): Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., at 11th and K Streets, Northeast. CCN: 24145219
- Armed Carjacking (Knife): Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., in the 800 block of P Street, Northwest. CCN: 24145253
- Unarmed Carjacking: Monday, September 30, 2024, at approximately 5:26 p.m., in the 100 block of 35th Street, Northeast. CCN: 24151553
16-year-old Antonio Gaither was additionally charged with the following offense:
- Armed Carjacking (Gun): Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., in the 800 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 24146305
Additionally, as a part of the detectives’ investigation, on Friday, November 1, 2024, 31-year-old Malcolm Demus, of Southeast, DC, was charged with the following offenses:
- Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Between Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the Unit block of Burns Street, Northeast. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 24144227
- Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Between Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Sheridan Street, Northwest. CCN: 24144749
- Credit Card Fraud: Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., in the 800 block of P Street, Northwest. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 24145253
- Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 5:03 p.m. in the 400 block of 10th Street, Northeast. CCN: 24152165
These cases remain under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of these incidents should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
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