Saturday, January 9, 2021
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announced arrests in recent robbery cases in Washington, DC.
Fourth District:
- On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 18 year-old Zharmel Blount, of Southeast, DC, was arrested for an Unarmed Carjacking offense that occurred on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in the 4000 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. CCN 21-002-768
- At approximately 10:26 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect demanded the victim exit their vehicle. The suspect pulled the victim from the vehicle. As the suspect was attempting to flee in the vehicle, he was apprehended by responding officers.
Seventh District:
- On Monday, January 4, 2021, 25 year-old Jaquan Stringer, of Southeast, DC, was arrested for a Robbery (Force and Violence) and Theft One (Stolen Auto) offense that occurred on Monday, December 21, 2020, in the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest. CCN: 20-180-648
- At approximately 4:47 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. The suspects assaulted the victim, took property, and then fled in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle has been recovered. This case remains under investigation.
As a reminder, citizens are encouraged to use the Safe Exchange Zones when conducting in-person transactions using online applications such as Craigslist and Offer Up. For more information, please visit: http://mpdc.dc.gov/release/mpd-exchange-zone-locations-reminder