MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:
August 5, 2019 to August 12, 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), 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, August 5, 2019, through Monday, August 12, 2019, MPD detectives and officers recovered 51 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, August 6, 2019
- A .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2700 block of Wade Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Davon Johnson, of Southeast, D.C., for Felon in Possession. CCN: 19-138-362
- A Bayard .32 caliber handgun and a .32 caliber revolver were recovered in the 3800 block of Argyle Terrace, Northwest. CCN: 19-138-289
- A Russo .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1700 block of 3rd Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-138-423
- A Berretta 950 .25 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1300 block of T Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 51-year-old Carlos E. Smith, of Southeast, D.C., for Simple Assault and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 19-138-566
- A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun and a Springfield Arms ASP KD45 .45 caliber handgun were recovered in the 4000 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 34-year-old Mario Romel Rojas, III, of Southeast, D.C., and 28-year-old Arman Johnson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Felon in Possession, National Firearms Act, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Fleeing from Law Enforcement in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and Resisting Arrest. CCN: 19-138-607
- A Smith & Wesson 39-2 .9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of 17th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old David Allen Thompson, of Southeast, D.C., for Sexual Solicitation, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Manufacturing or Possession with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 19-138-660
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
- A Taurus PT140 G2 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1400 block of Bangor Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 36-year-old Danielle Lisa Williams, of Oxon Hill, MD, and 21-year-old Christen Wingfield, of Southeast, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-138-766
- A Bersa Thunder 380 .380 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1400 block of Bangor Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Vernon Lamont Wright, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-139-249
- A Taurus PT24/7 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1600 block of 17th Place, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-211
- A Cobray D-U .22/45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2800 block of New York Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 19-139-164
- A Smith & Wesson handgun was recovered in the 400 block of E Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 33-year-old Haile Wade, of Northeast, D.C., for Fugitive from Justice, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 19-139-413
- A Taurus PT-111 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1300 block Saratoga Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 19-139-371
- A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3300 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-189
- A Taurus 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 16-year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-139-135
- A Taurus PT111G2 9mm caliber handgun, a Taurus PT111G2 9mm caliber handgun, and a SCCY CPX-2 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 1000 block of Q Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 25-year-old Domineke Coates, of Southeast, D.C., 24-year-old Dominique Taron Prince, of Southeast, D.C., 21-year-old Chaquan Michael Barbett, of Southeast, D.C., and 31-year-old Ehren Michael Fluellyn, of no fixed address, for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Fugitive from Justice. CCN: 19-139-090
- A Taurus 38 Special .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1100 block of 3rd Street, Southwest. The following person was arrested: 58-year-old Diatanion Gerlyn Dockery, of Southwest, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-139-177
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 400 block of N Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 32-year-old Gregory Anthony Butler, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Felon in Possession, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-139-311
- A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 19-139-089
- An Amadeo Rossi M31 .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 600 block of Newton Place, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 14-year-old juvenile male, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of Liquid PCP, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. CCN: 19-139-305
- A Glock replica BB gun was recovered in the 1000 block of 12th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 45-year-old Raymond Lee Smith, Jr., of Southeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a BB gun, and Threats to Do Bodily Harm. CCN: 19-139-324
- A Glock 19 BB gun was recovered in the 500 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Dasheem Shabazz Smith, of Northeast, D.C., for Possession of a BB gun and Permit Revoked. CCN: 19-139-450
Thursday, August 8, 2019
- A Sig Sauer SP-2022 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1000 block of Whaler Place, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 26-year-old Jerry Powell, Jr., of no fixed address, and 23-year-old Kenneth Howie Freeman, of Springfield, VA, for Felon in Possession, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 19-139-778
- A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4300 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-861
- A PIC .22 caliber revolver (pictured below) was recovered in the 300 block of 19th Street, Northeast. CCN: 19-139-701
- A Smith & Wesson SD9VE 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1700 block of I Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Michael Villegas, of Fredericksburg, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 19-140-088
- A Mossberg 590 12 gauge shotgun was recovered in the 800 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 53-year-old Gregory Dean Thomas, of Southeast, D.C., for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-139-583
- A Beretta 92F 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 500 block of Newcomb Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-683
- A Hamilton 27 .22 caliber rifle was recovered in the 5000 block of Call Place, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-920
- A Glock 19 Gen4 handgun was recovered in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-949
- A Cobra Enterprises CA-380 .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1300 block of Randolph Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 35-year-old Ricky Antonio Toxler, Jr., of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Felon in Possession, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Resisting Arrest. CCN: 19-139-963
- A tactical AR-15 style paintball gun was recovered in the 3800 block of 2nd Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-974
- A Stinger P9 .6mm caliber BB gun was recovered in the 4200 block of 4th Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-139-997
Friday, August 9, 2019
- A Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of 61st Street, Northeast. The following person arrested: 25-year-old Brandon Parker, of District Heights, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 19-140-396
- A Smith & Wesson handgun and a Glock 43 handgun were recovered in the 2900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Tyejuan Daquann Harkum, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-140-229
- A Hi-Point JHP45 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1800 block of Trenton Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Dayquane Crawford, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Alter the Identification Marks of a Weapon, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed. CCN: 19-140-422
- A Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 100 block of 35th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Rashad Johnson, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, No Permit, Leaving after Colliding, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 19-140-548
- A Glock 33 .357 caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of 50th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, D.C., for Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Obliterate, Remove, Change or Alter the Serial Number of a Firearm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Violation of a Gun Free School Zone. CCN: 19-140-556
Saturday, August 10, 2019
- A Smith & Wesson Ruger LCR .22 caliber revolver (pictured below) was recovered in the 5200 block of Just Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Xyavion Cortez Lawrence, of Takoma Park, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Transportation or Shipment of a Stolen Firearm or Ammunition, Receipt or Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Ammunition, and Fugitive from Justice. CCN: 19-141-034
- A Ruger LCP 380 .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 5900 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The following people were arrested: 24-year-old Natasha Danae Thompson, of no fixed address, and 46-year-old Colin Hunt, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Threat to Kidnap or Injure a Person. CCN: 19-140-941
- A Taurus 40 S&W .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 100 block of V Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Daeshawn Brown, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 19-141-299
Sunday, August 11, 2019
- A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 500 block of 45th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 29-year-old Gary Donnell Davis, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 19-141-843
- A Kimar 911 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of Erie Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Ronald Andre Worthy, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 19-141-882
- A Ruger Magnum .357 revolver was recovered in the 1500 block of Butler Street, Southeast. CCN: 19-141-914
Monday, August 12, 2019
- A Glock 21 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4400 block of Edison Place, Northeast. CCN: 19-142-446
- A Smith & Wesson SD40VE .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2000 block of Bruce Place, Southeast. CCN: 19-142-149
- A Peshawar 7mm caliber rifle was recovered in the 1800 block of H Street, Northwest. CCN: 19-142-156
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.
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