Robert Calvin Corbin III, a Washington D.C. resident with a criminal history, is facing federal gun charges after being caught with a modified Glock capable of fully automatic fire. In a crackdown led by the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative, the 45-year-old has been indicted for his role in bringing violent crime to the streets of the capital, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
As part of a broader initiative to increase resources and combat gun violence in the city, the effort seeks to impose stricter penalties on those violating federal firearm laws. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., along with key officials from the ATF and MPD, confirmed that Corbin's indictment is a direct result of this tougher approach. As per the press release, the alleged discovery of a modified firearm with a "giggle switch," a device that converts a handgun into a machine gun, has brought Corbin under federal scrutiny, reinforcing authorities' commitment to addressing such offenses.
Police responding to reports of a group gambling with guns on the 100 block of Q Street, NW, encountered Corbin, who was allegedly consuming marijuana and alcohol in public. What began as a routine check escalated when officers noticed the outline of a modified Glock during a frisk, leading to Corbin's arrest.
Court documents reveal that, in addition to the illegally modified Glock 19 with a round in the chamber, police found a high-capacity magazine containing 19 rounds and a second magazine with 17 additional rounds in Corbin's bag. The seriousness of these findings highlights the potential threat he posed to public safety. Corbin faces multiple charges and was held pre-trial last Wednesday, as ordered by U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh.
