Following up on a string of carjackings that have unsettled residents in the Southeast, the Metropolitan Police Department has made headway with a recent arrest, as a juvenile suspect is now in custody related to a 2024 incident. According to an MPD press release, the detention stems from a violent carjacking that took place last November when a rideshare driver was forcibly removed from their vehicle and assaulted after dropping off passengers on the 3300 block of 15th Street, Southeast.
The attack, which resulted in the driver sustaining injuries meriting hospital care, saw the assailants escape with the vehicle, although it has since been recovered; last Tuesday, the MPD announced the apprehension of a 15-year-old male from Southeast, D.C., charging him with Carjacking. This break in the case is the result of the collaborative efforts of the MPD's Carjacking Taskforce and the FBI Washington Field Office, but it is important to note that the search continues for remaining suspects connected to this crime and others like it in the area.
The community, already on alert due to the rise in such predatory acts, is encouraged to remain vigilant; anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or to securely text their tip to MPD’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. In an effort to promote public assistance in these cases, MPD is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for committing violent crimes within the District.
