MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 24, 2020 to August 31, 2020

Thursday, September 3, 2020

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:

August 24, 2020 to August 31, 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 24, 2020, through Monday, August 31, 2020, MPD detectives and officers recovered 51 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 25, 2020

  • A Ruger LC9s 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1600 block of V Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Sylvia Gassaway, of Southeast, D.C., for Fugitive from Justice, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-121-265
  • A Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3900 block of 8th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Tremayne Hooker, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-121-395
  • A Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2500 block of 14th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Darius Thomas, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Felon in Possession. CCN: 20-121-458
  • A Glock 30s .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1500 block of Butler Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 30-year-old Desaun Lamont Anderson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Failure of Licensee to Comply with Duties during Stop. CCN: 20-121-513
  • A Smith & Wesson .32 caliber revolver (pictured below) was recovered in the 2800 block of New York Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 20-121-523
  • A Cobray M12 .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol (pictured below) was recovered in the 100 block of Michigan Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 20-121-535
  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1600 block of Holbrook Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 29-year-old Derrick Williamson, of Landover, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-121-706
  • A Sig Sauer .357 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1800 block of Corcoran Street, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 27-year-old Lamar Lorenzo Jones, of Northeast, D.C., 24-year-old Burke Levi-Allen Davis, of Northeast, D.C., and 36-year-old Carlos Deion Rice, of Montgomery Village, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Robbery while Armed, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Pistol while Impaired, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 20-121-719

 

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

  • A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3600 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Thomas Eugene Whiting, of Laurel, 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: 20-122-008
  • A Ruger P95DC 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4900 block of F Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 48-year-old John Anthony Swann, of Brandywine, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, No Permit, and Failure to Appear. CCN: 20-122-027
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the Unit block of Dupont Circle, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 24-year-old Deon Lavelle Dais, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-122-061
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4300 block of Hayes Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Shamar McCain, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-122-069
  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5800 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 20-122-113
  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 2000 block of Bruce Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Derrick Johnson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Loaning Registration, Misuse of Temporary Tags. CCN: 20-122-125
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 32-year-old Antonio Simms, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-122-245

 

Thursday, August 27, 2020

  • An Ithaca Guns Deerslayer 12 gauge shotgun was recovered in the Unit block of Crittenden Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-122-357
  • A Sig Sauer 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 20-122-414
  • A Taurus G2S .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5500 block of Central Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old Walter Lee Goodman, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Felon in Possession. CCN: 20-122-559
  • A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old Marcus Tate, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and National Firearms Act. CCN: 20-122-562
  • A Smith & Wesson SD40 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 5500 block of Central Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 20-122-574
  • A Taurus G2S 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 600 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Costalano Jones, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed. CCN: 20-122-639

Friday, August 28, 2020

  • A BB gun was recovered in the 1000 block of Delaware Avenue, Southwest. CCN: 20-122-894
  • A Glock 23 Gen4 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 200 block of 37th Place, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 20-year-old Noah Anthony Settles, of no fixed address, and 21-year-old Michael Marqele Briscoe, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and National Firearms Act. CCN: 20-123-106
  • A Llama Gabilondo Y CIA-Victoria .45 caliber handgun and a Century Arms Canik TP9 SC 9mm caliber handgun (both pictured below) were recovered in the 1100 block of First Terrace, Northwest. CCN: 20-123-120
  • An Ekol Major PAK 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4200 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Kelvin Gutierrez, of Northwest, D.C., for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Threat to Kidnap or Injure a Person, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. CCN: 20-123-121
  • A .45 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1100 block of First Terrace, Northwest. CCN: 20-123-122
  • A Ruger P85 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3400 block of A Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-123-277
  • A SKS 7.62×36 caliber rifle was recovered in the 3400 block of A Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 36-year-old Leon Jermaine Kirksey, of Landover, MD, for Carrying a Rifle or Shotgun without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 20-123-279

Saturday, August 29, 2020

  • A Springfield Armory XD9 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4500 block of 7th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 20-year-old Amir Golden, of Northwest, D.C., for Robbery, Credit Card Fraud, 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 a Controlled Substance. CCN: 20-123-378
  • A Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1900 block of 13th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Tashawn Brice-Hayes, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Receiving Stolen Property, Carrying Excessive Amounts of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-123-574
  • A .45 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2900 block of Knox Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 36-year-old Steven Metts, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Felon in Possession. CCN: 20-123-608
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun, a Ruger P85 MKII 9mm caliber handgun, an Auto-Ordnance M1911 A1 .45 caliber handgun, and a .45 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (all pictured below) were recovered in the 400 block of W Street, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 26-year-old Devanta Francis, of Northeast, D.C., and 13-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Felon in Possession, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, National Firearms Act, and Parole Violation. CCN: 20-123-641
  • A SCCY CPx-1 9mm caliber handgun and a Ruger LCP .380 caliber handgun were recovered in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Timothy Foxx, of Fort Washington, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Resisting Arrest, and Operation of All-Terrain Vehicles and Dirt Bikes. CCN: 20-123-771

 

Sunday, August 30, 2020

  • A RG .22 caliber revolver and a Central Arms shotgun were recovered in the 1200 block of Monroe Street, Northwest. CCN: 201-123-902
  • A Ruger LC9s 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3900 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Vonte Walker, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Obliterate, Remove, Change, or Alter the Serial Number of a Firearm. CCN: 20-124-028
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1300 block of U Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Devonte Jefferson, of Southwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-124-076
  • A Ruger P95 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2900 block of Knox Place, Southeast. CCN: 201-124-094
  • A Kel-Tec P-11 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 800 block of Kenilworth Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 20-124-156
  • A Glock 32 .357 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2300 block of Irving Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 29-year-old Deshaun Davon Lyles, of Southeast, D.C., 21-year-old Michael Cooley, of For Washington, MD, 26-year-old Erick Lockley, of Fort Washington, MD, and 20-year-old Cardell Joe Smith, Jr., of Washington, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Loaning Registration, Misuse of Temporary Tags, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-124-163
  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of U Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 42-year-old Karleps Wilkey, of Southeast, D.C., for Robbery, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Simple Assault, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-124-164
  • A Sig Sauer 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of E Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 59-year-old Vincent Tyrone Outland, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, No Permit, Driving Under the Influence, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-124-223
  • A Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 600 block of Mellon Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-124-263

 

Monday, August 31, 2020

  • A Glock 30 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 24-year-old Marlon Bacote, of Richmond, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-124-490
  • A Taurus G2C 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1600 block of Good Hope Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Nathan Outlaw, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Consumption of Marijuana in a Public Space, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-124-501
  • A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3000 block of 30th Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-124-515

 

 

 

 

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.