Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 2200 Block of New York Avenue, Northeast

Friday, January 1, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Thursday, December 31, 2020, in the 2200 block of New York Avenue, Northeast.

 

At approximately 1:40 pm, the suspect and victim were engaged in a verbal altercation at the listed location. The suspect brandished a knife and attempted to stab the victim. The suspect then brandished a pair of scissors and cut the victim. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers.

 

On Thursday, December 31, 2020, 28 year-old Alexander Zappata, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).