The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a felony threats offense in Southeast.
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at approximately 8:44 a.m., First District officers responded to the 200 block of M Street, Southeast, for the report of a man with a gun. The victim reported that a suspect approached him and made threats while holding a firearm. The victim was able to contact 911 without injury.
Officers canvassing the area located the suspect a short time later. The firearm used in the offense was found in the suspect’s possession. The firearm was determined to be a blank pistol. 56-year-old Derrick Bowser of no fixed address was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Threats to Kidnap or Injure a Person.
CCN: 24196064
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