The Metropolitan Police Department is asking the community for help in locating an ATV rider who injured two officers. The incident occurred on the evening of March 15 in the Third District, and surveillance footage has been released to the public.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, at around 8:13 p.m. on that Saturday, officers were trying to stop a person riding an ATV illegally on U Street, Northwest. During the attempt, the suspect struck two officers, sending them to the hospital. One officer suffered serious injuries but both have since been released from the hospital.
The suspect's image and the ATV were captured by surveillance cameras, and the footage and photos are available online. Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the suspect's arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is encouraged to call (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to the department's TIP LINE at 50411. The case number is CCN: 25037501. The public is advised not to take any action themselves.
