A 31-year-old Washington, D.C. resident has been handed a 90-month prison sentence for an armed robbery that occurred near Southeast Washington D.C., according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department. Donovan Adams, after pleading guilty to multiple charges including armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, received his sentence from the Honorable Jennifer DiToro.
Adams faced the consequences of his actions on April 3, 2025, where he had to admit to also illegally using a motor vehicle during the commission of the crime. This ordeal began on September 27, 2024, when Adams followed a woman who was en route to her workplace and then threatened her at gunpoint to hand over her belongings. In a particularly bold move, Adams even came back to take the victim's car after initially fleeing the scene.
It was approximately one hour later that police successfully apprehended Adams, who attempted to quickly escape utilizing his sedan. A beige BB gun, the keys to the victim’s car, and her credit cards were found in his possession at the time of the arrest. Court documents provided specific details about the encounter and subsequent police chase.
In the press release issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, U.S. Attorney Pirro and Chief Smith commented, "commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department." They also acknowledged Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Goldstein for his role in prosecuting the case, indicating recognition of efforts across the board to swiftly bring justice in this case.
Post-sentencing, besides serving jail time, Adams will be facing three years of supervised release, indicating ongoing consequences for his actions in line with the severity of the crime he committed.
