MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 10, 2020 to August 17, 2020

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:

August 10, 2020 to August 17, 2020

(Washington, DC) – Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to recover and investigate illegal firearms in Washington D.C. In addition to our patrol officers, the Department has specialized units—such as the Gun Recovery Unit (GRU), Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU), and Crime Suppression Teams (CSTs)—who work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off of our streets. From Monday, August 10, 2020, through Monday, August 17, 2020, MPD detectives and officers recovered 45 firearms in the District of Columbia.

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all guns recovered in the District of Columbia.

Among the firearms recovered were:

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

  • A Harrington & Richardson 940 .22 caliber revolver (pictured below) was recovered in the 4700 block of 9th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 70-year-old Rufus John Boyd, of Northwest, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Fugitive from Justice. CCN: 20-114-796
  • A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1900 block of Bennett Place, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 38-year-old Jermaine Fogg, of Northeast, D.C., for Distribution of Marijuana, Felon in Possession, Carrying a Pistol without License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 20-114-861
  • A Glock 21 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 500 block of 50th Place, Northeast. CCN: 20-114-849
  • A Savage Arms 1917 .765 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1500 block of Anacostia Road, Northeast. CCN: 20-114-830

  • A Glock 19 Gen4 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 900 block of Savannah Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Caleb Lewis, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 20-114-941

  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun and a Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Fred Lathern, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-114-928

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

  • A Western Field M550 AB 12 gauge shotgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3700 block of 18th Street, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 23-year-old Kacee Threatt, of Northeast, D.C., and 29-year-old Larry Reeves, of Northeast, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and National Firearms Act. CCN: 20-115-336
  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3500 block of Jay Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, National Firearms Act, Obliterate, Remove, Change or Alter the Serial Number of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-115-320
  • A Taurus G2c 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1900 block of 18th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Cooper Courtez Gray, of Southwest, D.C., of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol outside a Home or Business, Felon in Possession, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-115-343
  • A Smith & Wesson SD40 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 600 block of 53rd Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-115-363
  • A Glock 30 Gen4 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Douglass Street, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 18-year-old Michael Robertson, of Northwest, D.C., and 19-year-old Isiah Anderson, of Northeast, D.C., for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Leaving after Colliding. CCN: 20-115-434
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1800 block of U Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-115-443
  • A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1300 block of Savannah Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Marquis Jones, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed. CCN: 20-115-299
  • A Springfield Armory XDS 45 APC 3.3 .45mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest. CCN: 20-115-429
  • A Taurus G2s 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 20-115-422
  • A Taurus PT111 G2 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 7500 block of 9th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Lavaughn Waters, of Burtonville, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-115-458
  • A Special Force Airsoft M190 BB gun, a Special Force Airsoft HFC BB gun, and a Special Force Airsoft MB-01 BB gun were recovered in the 3800 block of Jocelyn Street, Northwest. CCN: 20-115-226

Thursday, August 13, 2020

  • A Ruger LCP .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the Unit block of Anacostia Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, D.C. for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Alter the Identification Marks of a Weapon. CCN: 20-115-801
  • A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun and a .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (both pictured below) were recovered in the 2100 block of 9th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Jahmil Copeland, of Arlington, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed. CCN: 20-115-854

  • A Star Firestar 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2300 block of Green Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Malik Jackson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Altered Tags. CCN: 20-115-781
  • A Smith & Wesson FNS-40c .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the Unit block of I Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Abu Bakarra Rashin Wurie, of Dumfries, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Bench Warrant. CCN: 20-115-776
  • A Smith & Wesson SD9 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3700 block of Jay Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Dymin Amoni Briscoe, of Southeast, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-115-728
  • A Smith & Wesson MP40 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Decarlos Wilkins, of Bladensburg, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Fugitive from Justice. CCN: 20-115-766
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 900 block of 21st Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 30-year-old Juan Peterson, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed, and Felon in Possession. CCN: 20-115-848

Friday, August 14, 2020

  • A Smith & Wesson SW40VE .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Demaine Campbell, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, National Firearms Act, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-116-258

  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1600 block of Isherwood Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Terrence Sanders, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol outside a Home or Business, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-116-363
  • An Apex Delta 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of Church Street, Northwest. CCN: 20-116-307

Saturday, August 15, 2020

  • A Glock 43 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 6000 block of Clay Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 35-year-old Janarell Ricardo Jenkins, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-116-712

Sunday, August 16, 2020

  • A Phoenix Arms HP22a .22 caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of 15th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Joshua Alexander Wilson, of Waynesboro, MS, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 201-117-048
  • A Glock 21 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1800 block of Corcoran Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Antonio Lewis, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-117-221
  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4000 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 31-year-old Travis Demetrus Banks, of Northeast, D.C., and 25-year-old Brandon Lee, of Alexandria, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Possession of a BB gun, Unlawful Entry, and Possession of a Destructive Device. CCN: 20-117-364

Monday, August 17, 2020

  • A Heckler & Koch VP9-SK 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1500 block of V Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 31-year-old Dominique Antonio Williams, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License and Fugitive from Justice. CCN: 20-117-719
  • A Masterpiece 9mm caliber rifle was recovered in the 2600 block of Birney Place, Southeast. CCN: 20-117-783
  • A Glock 35 .40 caliber handgun, a Glock 21 .45 caliber handgun, a Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun, a Clerke .32 caliber revolver, a .223 caliber “Ghost Gun” assault rifle, a Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun, a Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun, and a Rohm RG10 .22 caliber revolver (all pictured below) were recovered in the 1600 block of 16th Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 20-year-old Kevon Rakeem Jackson, of Southeast, D.C., 19-year-old Lamar Morris, of Southeast, D.C., 18-year-old Joshua Brooks, of Southeast, D.C., 17-year-old female juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., 19-year-old Dominique Franks, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and 19-year-old Charles Hill, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Obliterate, Remove, Change, or Alter the Serial Number of a Firearm, National Firearms Act, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 20-117-776

It is one of MPD’s main goals to safely remove illegal firearms from DC streets to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the community. The responsibility to recover firearms falls on the -shoulders of all MPD officers. We also thank members of the community for their help in creating safe neighborhoods.

The Metropolitan Police Department also recovers firearms with the assistance of anonymous tips made through MPD’s anonymous tip line. Anyone who has information regarding gun recoveries should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information August be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $2,500 to anyone who provides information that leads to the recovery of an illegal firearm hidden in the District of Columbia.