Monday, March 24, 2025
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who attempted to rob another man at knifepoint in Southwest.
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at approximately 3:39 p.m., the suspect demanded money from the victim in the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue, Southwest. When the victim refused to give the suspect money, the suspect produced a knife and threatened to stab the victim. The suspect did not obtain any property and was arrested by responding officers. No injuries were reported.
47-year-old Jovaughn Parsons of Northeast, D.C. was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery (Knife).
CCN: 25041893
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