MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:
Monday, January 16, 2022 to Monday, January 23, 2023
(Washington, D.C.) – Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to investigate and recover illegal firearms in Washington D.C. through intelligence-based policing to identify, interdict, and interrupt armed violent offenders within the District. In addition to our patrol officers, members from several of MPD’s specialized units work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off our streets. From Monday, January 16, 2022, through Monday, January 23, 2023, MPD detectives and officers recovered 70 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:
Monday, January 16, 2022
- A BB gun was recovered in the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 29-year-old Deon Damien Thomas, of Southeast, D.C., for Assault on a Police Officer and Possession of a BB gun. CCN: 23-008-129
- A revolver was recovered in the 2900 block of Fairlawn Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 23-008-286
- A BB gun was recovered in the 2400 block of Bryan Place, Southeast. CCN: 23-008-460
Tuesday, January 17, 2022
- A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 2700 block of Naylor Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Demarcus Mortell Barnett, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. CCN: 23-008-671
- A Glock 36 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3500 block of A Street, Southeast. CCN: 23-008-884
- A Sig Sauer P-365 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3500 block of Wheeler Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Zaki Abdullah, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Threat to Kidnap or Injure a Person, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed, Carrying a Pistol without a License – Gun Free Zone, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-008-965
- A Smith & Wesson SW40VE .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1400 block of Cedar Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-008-977
- A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 4600 block of Hunt place, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 46-year-old Leroy Keno Stocks, of Northeast, D.C., for National Firearms Act, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Assault on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Contempt of CPO/TPO, Carrying a Pistol without a License, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-009-013
- A Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun and a Springfield Armory XD 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 2900 block of Knox Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 39-year-old Rashuan Dominic Bryant, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Felon in Possession. CCN: 23-009-095
- A SCCY Industries CPX-2 9mm caliber handgun and a Glock 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 1800 block of Ninth Street, Northwest. CCN: 23-009-154
- A Taurus G3 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1900 block of Seventh Street, Northwest. CCN: 23-009-179
Wednesday, January 18, 2022
- A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1900 block of Ninth Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old Anthony Jenkins, II, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, No Permit, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-009-187
- A Double Star Star-15 .556 caliber assault rifle, a Ruger SR-9C 9mm caliber handgun, a .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun, a Zastava Arms ZPAP-92 7.62x39 assault rifle, and a Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun (all pictured below) were recovered in the 1900 block of 18th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old Donnie Wise, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Felon in Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-009-225
- A Zigana PxX-9 9mm caliber handgun and a .223/5.56 caliber “Ghost Gun” assault rifle (both pictured below) were recovered in the 1900 block of 18th Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 38-year-old Wayne Anthony Washington, of Southeast, D.C. and 20-year-old Kyree Wise, of Southeast, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 23-009-231
- A Walther P-990 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 24-year-old Kivon Antione Brewer, Southeast, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Fugitive from Justice. CCN: 23-009-250
- A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Brandon Montinez Banks, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, National Firearms Act, Assault on a Police Officer while Armed, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, No Permit, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-009-432
- A Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1200 block of Half Street, Southeast. CCN: 23-009-481
- An Excam 12 gauge shotgun, a J. Stevens 320 12 gauge shotgun, and a Rohm 38 Special .38 caliber revolver (all pictured below) were recovered in the 900 block of Bellevue Street, Southeast. CCN: 23-009-522
- A Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun, a Glock 45 9mm caliber handgun, a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun, a Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun, a Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun, and two Glock 22 .40 caliber handguns (all pictured below) were recovered in the 4300 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 34-year-old Anthony Hardy, of Southeast, D.C., 18-year-old Ma’kyh Holloway, of Southeast, D.C., 20-year-old Brayvon Jones, of Southeast, D.C., 27-year-old Damon Sean Antonio Hudson, of Southeast, D.C., 20-year-old Myonna Malloy, of Southeast, D.C., and 15-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, National Firearms Act, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-009-554
- A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 2300 block of Ainger Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Galdino Schuman, of Baltimore, MD, for Threats to do Bodily Harm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-009-591
- A Smith & Wesson MP-40c .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, Southeast. CCN: 23-009-659
- A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, National Firearms Act, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-009-718
Thursday, January 19, 2022
- A Smith & Wesson 720 .44 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1100 block of S Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 46-year-old Randy Tracy Shawn, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, and National Firearms Act. CCN: 23-010-064
- A Stoeger STR-9 9mm caliber handgun, a Sig Sauer P-229 .40 caliber handgun, a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm caliber handgun, and a Springfield Armory XDS 94 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 1700 block of T Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 20-year-old Rashad Kyle, of Southeast, D.C., and 22-year-old Tyrese McKinnon, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Receiving Stolen Property, Fugitive from Justice, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-010-139
- A Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 39-year-old Patrick Michael Green, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Resisting Arrest, National Firearms Act, Felon in Possession, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-010-209
- A Hi-Point .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the Unit block of Bass Circle, Southeast. CCN: 23-010-240
- A Sig Sauer P-229 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2300 block of Pomeroy Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Stephan Jamal Freeman, of Southeast, D.C., for Simple Assault, Destruction of Property, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-010-299
Friday, January 20, 2022
- A Glock 44 .22 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1800 block of Bladensburg Road, Northeast. CCN: 23-010-658
- A Heckler & Koch P-9S 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 100 block of Franklin Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Khahlil Poge, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 23-010-824
- A Glock 22 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in intersection of Robinson Place and 12th Place, Southeast. CCN: 23-010-844
- A BB gun was recovered in the 400 block of E Street, Northwest. CCN: 23-010-851
Saturday, January 21, 2022
- A Springfield Armory XD-45 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Shippen Lane, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northwest, 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: 23-010-887
- A CZ 75 SP-01 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1000 block of 17th Street, Northwest. The following people were arrested: 25-year-old Javier Antonio Gallo, of Woodbridge, VA, and 25-year-old Carlos Eduardo Vitela, of Dumfries, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Fugitive from Justice, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-010-968
- A Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1100 block of 21st Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 34-year-old Bryant Daniel, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-010-993
- A revolver was recovered in the 1200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 23-011-036
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 900 block of Randolph Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 45-year-old Alphonso Ward, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-011-114
- A Sig Sauer SP-2340 .357 caliber handgun and a Ruger SR-9C 9mm caliber handgun (both pictured below) were recovered in the 1500 block of Good Hope Road, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 21-year-old Taiwo Moultrie, of no fixed address, and 25-year-old Tavon Crews, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 23-011-230
- A Glock 17 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Ninth Street, Northwest. The following people were arrested: 20-year-old Jaylaun Brown, of Northwest, D.C., and 19-year-old Darryl James, Jr., of Southeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Fugitive from Justice, Receiving Stolen Property, and Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 23-011-419
Sunday, January 22, 2023
- A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun and a Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the block of 4400 G Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 22-year-old James Cory Moton, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and 24-year-old Orlando Nicholson, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Fugitive from Justice, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-011-468
- A Walther P-22 .22 caliber handgun was recovered in the 700 block of 49th Place, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Ashley Lawson, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Destruction of Property. CCN: 23-011-645
- A Walther PDP 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 700 block of 49th Place, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 33-year-old Fredrick Lawson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Consumption of Marijuana in Public Space Prohibited. CCN: 23-011-646
- A Walther PDP handgun was recovered in the 700 block of 49th Place, Northeast. CCN: 23-011-701
- A Diamondback DB-9 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4300 block of Fourth Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 24-year-old Rashid Kesuan Handy, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Carrying a Pistol without a License – Gun Free Zone, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 23-011-773
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun and a Century Arms Mini Draco 7.62x.39mm caliber rifle were recovered in the 1300 block of Congress Street, Southeast. CCN: 23-011-861
Monday, January 23, 2023
- A Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1200 block of Linden Place, Northeast. CCN: 23-012-149
- A Norinco 1911-A1 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest. CCN: 23-012-313
- A Kel-Tec Sub-2000 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 47-year-old Rhodes Taylor Carter, of Temple Hills, MD, for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-012-375
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun and a Smith & Wesson SD9VE 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the intersection of W Street and Montana Avenue, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 21-year-old Elijah D. Culbreth, of no fixed address, and 20-year-old Stephanie Janet Fuentes, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Receiving Stolen Property, Leaving after Colliding, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 23-012-495
It is one of MPD’s main goals to safely remove illegal firearms from D.C. 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 can be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. In an effort to incentivize community members to assist law enforcement, any tip information, to include anonymous tips, will be rewarded up to $2,500 for information that leads to the arrest of an individual and seizure of an illegal gun.
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