In a spate of violence that has jolted the community, the Metropolitan Police Department has made arrests in connection to a series of armed carjackings and a robbery incident throughout May. Two 16-year-old males, hailing from Northeast D.C., have been apprehended and charged for their alleged involvement in these brazen crimes, as detailed in a recent report by the MPD.
The offenses, all involving firearms, began on May 2 and persisted through the end of the month, with the youths targeting victims across various neighborhoods — the calm streets near 12th Street and Newton Street, Northeast, gave way to terror, and similarly, the 1700 block of 17th Street and Kalorama Road in the Northwest, the 1000 block of Taussig Place, the 2000 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast and the 5700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest were sites of fright in the dark night hours. The duo did not discriminate by time of day, with crimes occurring both under the sun’s watch and by moonlight.
Yesterday, the suspects were taken into custody on the strength of their alleged linkage to the offenses, including multiple armed carjackings and one armed robbery; however, the hunt for accomplices continues. The MPD reveals that there are additional suspects at large, and investigations are ongoing to bring these individuals to justice. These incidents, cataloged under various CCN numbers, portray a disturbing pattern of serial carjackings and gun violence permeating the District's streets.
The authorities are calling on the public to assist in this matter, with the MPD offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons responsible for committing violent crimes within the District, this reward serves as an incentive for the community to stand, and unite against the forces that ripple fear through their everyday life — this was emphasized in their official release. Anyone with knowledge pertaining to these crimes is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text tip to 50411.
Further details on the arrests and the search for the remaining suspects can be found on MPD’s official website, where the full press release is available. Concerned citizens and those wanting to contribute to the safety of their neighborhood can access it through the following link: MPD News Release.
