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MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: October 12, 2020 to October 19, 2020

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:

October 12, 2020 to October 19, 2020

 

(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, October 12, 2020, through Monday, October 19, 2020, MPD detectives and officers recovered 60 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, October 13, 2020

  • An H&R 929 .22 caliber revolver was recovered in the 2300 block of 13th Place, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 44-year-old Eric Watson Nsiah, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 20-146-517
  • A Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1300 block of G Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Keyshawn Lavender, 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, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Device. CCN: 20-146-680

  • A Taurus .357 caliber revolver was recovered in the 400 block of Galloway Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-146-707
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 100 block of Q Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-146-732

  • A Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3800 block of Hailey Terrace, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 47-year-old Antwoine Ricardo Thomas, of Northwest, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Receiving Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Device. CCN: 20-146-755

  • A Springfield Armory XD-9 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Daniel Eugene Robinson, of Front Royal, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Speeding and a Reckless Driving, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-146-773
  • A Ruger LCP .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 20-146-795

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

  • A Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1600 block of Military Road, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Juwan Hall, of Southeast, D.C., for Parole Violation, Felon in Possession, and Fugitive from Justice. CCN: 20-146-914

  • A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 caliber handgun, a Colt MK-IV 70 1911 .45 caliber handgun, a Springfield Armory XDS-9 9mm caliber handgun, and a .45 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (all pictured below) were recovered in the 1600 block of 11th Place, Northeast. CCN: 20-147-086

  • A Walther 9mm caliber handgun and a Centennial .22 caliber revolver were recovered in the 2400 block of Tunlaw Road, Northwest. CCN: 20-147-099
  • A Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 300 block of Anacostia Road, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 49-year-old Rodney Brown, of Southeast, D.C., and 25-year-old Delonte Eric Brown, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 20-147-140

  • A Glock 30S .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 200 block of W Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Demanne Kenneth Sheldon, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Felon in Possession, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Assault on a Police Officer, Alter the Identification Marks of a Weapon, and Bali Reform Act. CCN: 20-147-214

  • A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 200 block of W Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 31-year-old Deshawn Alexander Jackson, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 20-147-216

  • A Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 700 block of 18th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 31-year-old Rodney Draco Graham, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-147-249

  • An Umarex 40XP .177mm caliber BB gun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3800 block of 8th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 44-year-old Deion Cornelius Johnson, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of a BB gun. CCN: 20-147-252

  • A Heckler & Koch MP5 BB gun and a Power Master 760 BB gun were located in the 2800 block of New York Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 20-147-269
  • A Heritage .22 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1000 block of 17th Street, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 25-year-old Shaun Crossen, of Northwest, D.C., and 31-year-old Nehemiah Coleman, of Alexandria, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, No Permit, and Reckless Driving. CCN: 20-147-321
  • A Smith & Wesson 9mm caliber handgun and a SCCY CPX-2 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 200 block of 14th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., and a 16-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Armed Carjacking, Alter the Identification Marks of a Weapon, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-147-341
  • A Taurus G2C 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 50-year-old Benjamin Franklin Pension, of Rome, GA, and 40-year-old Jennifer Dianne Thorp, of Gainesville, FL, for Fugitive from Justice, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. CCN: 20-147-425

 

Thursday, October 15, 2020

  • A Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4300 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 29-year-old Dominique Montrel Hill, of Southeast, 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: 20-147-641

  • A Glock BB gun was recovered in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 23-year-old Denise Holbrook, of Southeast, D.C., and 29-year-old Brittany Bell, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of a BB gun and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. CCN: 20-147-689
  • A Smith & Wesson M&P40 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1500 block of Shippen Lane, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 16-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-147-751
  • A Smith & Wesson SD40VE .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3600 block of 22nd Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-147-753
  • A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun and a Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun (both pictured below) were recovered in the 2500 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Anton Scott Thomas, of Southeast, 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: 20-147-805

  • A Rock Island Armory M1911 A1-FS .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old Demarcus Alston, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-147-821

  • A Raven Arms MP-25 .25 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 900 block of G Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 24-year-old Stephan Bradley, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed. CCN: 20-147-834

  • A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 600 block of 10th Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-147-847

  • A Glock 23 Gen4 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Ira Jerrell Richardson, of Southwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-147-908

 

Friday, October 16, 2020

  • An AR-15 “Ghost Gun” assault rifle was recovered in the 2700 block of Robinson Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 34-year-old Morris Frazier, of Southeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Felon in Possession, Simple Assault, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 20-148-039
  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3500 block of 22nd Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 24-year-old Kennie Dwaun Gray, of Alexandria, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Bench Warrant, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-148-228

  • A Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest. CCN: 20-148-337
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of Anacostia Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Loaning Registration, Misuse of Temporary Tags, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-148-354
  • A .357 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 2900 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Armarciyea Erick Sumpter, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-148-433
  • A Highpoint CF .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 5200 block of 13th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Jeovani Alexander Zuniga-Castro, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. CCN: 20-148-458
  • A Glock 21 Gen4 .45 caliber handgun, a Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun, and a Kahr CT45 .45 caliber handgun were recovered in the 2300 block of Raynolds Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Carlos Green, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-148-474
  • A Llama Parabellum 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1200 block of Howison Place, Southwest. CCN: 20-148-636

 

Saturday, October 17, 2020

  • A Smith & Wesson MPP9C 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5000 H Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Raevyn Mullen, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed, Felon in Possession, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-148-771

 

Sunday, October 18, 2020

  • A Phoenix Arms Raven 25 .25 caliber handgun was recovered in the 4800 block of 8th Street, Northwest. CCN: 20-149-179
  • A Smith & Wesson M&P .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Michael Smith, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, No Permit, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-149-182

 

  • A Ruger EC 9S 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 400 block of 32nd Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Thomas Carter, of Northeast, D.C., for Fugitive from Justice, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Destruction of Property, and Carrying a Pistol without a License. CCN: 20-149-222
  • A Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4500 block of Quarles Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-149-228

  • A Smith & Wesson SD9 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4500 block of Quarles Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-149-230

  • A Walther P99 AS .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1300 block of Congress Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Dominick Doneall Tyler, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Receiving Stolen Property, and Unlawful Entry. CCN: 20-149-262

  • A Taurus PT840 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3400 block of 18th Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 28-year-old Jamar Payne, of New Carrolton, MD, 29-year-old Markus Theodore Clyburn, of New Carrolton, MD, and 26-year-old Germiah Allen, of New Carrolton, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-149-297

  • A Sig Sauer P250 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 40-year-old Michael Anthony Arnold, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol outside a Home or Business and Transport of Loaded Handgun. CCN: 20-149-400

 

Monday, October 19, 2020

  • A Winchester 94 30-30 .30 caliber rifle was recovered in the 1300 block of East Capitol Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-149-583
  • A Springfield XD40 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5200 block of Just Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 33-year-old Melvyn Hart, of Northeast, 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 Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN 20-149-720

  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Clifton Dickerson, of Northwest, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-149-728
  • A Smith & Wesson SW9VE 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5100 block of Fitch Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-149-766

  • A 1.77 caliber BB gun was recovered in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a BB gun, and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Outside Home or Place of Business. CCN: 20-149-883
  • A Glock 26 Gen 5 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 900 block of K Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Derek Herbert, of Hyattsville, MD, for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Pistol without a License, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm. CCN: 20-149-998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 October 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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