MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: January 25, 2021 to February 1, 2021

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:

January 25, 2021 to February 1, 2021

 

(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 our streets. From Monday, January 25, 2021, through Monday, February 1, 2021, MPD detectives and officers recovered 40 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, January 26, 2021

  • A Rossi Amadeo .357 caliber revolver was recovered in the 100 block of L Street, Northeast. CCN: 21-011-624
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Aquan Edward Tyndle, 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 Resisting Arrest. CCN: 21-011-657
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1800 block of Benning Road, Northeast. The following people were arrested: 26-year-old Bjarni Derquan Cooper, of Northeast, D.C., and 21-year-old Jeral DorVontae Scott, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-011-741
  • A Kahr Arms CW40 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3000 block of 30th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Rico Gladney, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 21-011-765
  • A Savage Stevens 59A bolt action shotgun was recovered in the 1300 block of Adams Street, Northeast. CCN: 21-011-819

 

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

  • A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4600 block of South Capitol Street, Southwest. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Darrell Juwan Wright, of Brandywine, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 21-011-914
  • A Taurus Millennium G3 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2200 block of 16th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Derrick Burroudas, of Southeast, D.C., for Fugitive from Justice while Armed, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-011-964
  • A Glock 29 .10mm caliber handgun and a Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun were recovered in the 900 block of New Jersey Avenue, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Ahmarrae Brooks, of Suitland, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Assault on a Police Officer, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Felon in Possession, Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of Liquid PCP, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 21-012-049
  • A Cobra .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 4300 block of Bowen Road, Southeast. CCN: 21-012-082
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 5000 block of Queen Stroll Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Kamar Clayton, 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 National Firearms Act. CCN: 21-012-231
  • A Ruger EC9 9mm caliber handgun, a Taurus G2C 9mm caliber handgun, and an HK USP .40 caliber handgun (all pictured below) were recovered in the 4700 block of South Capitol Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old David Andrew Ashton, of Lanham, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, National Firearms Act, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. CCN: 21-012-242

 

Thursday, January 28, 2021

  • A Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2500 block of Elvans Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 33-year-old Jamall Amir Walker, of Northwest, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. CCN: 21-012-423
  • A Taurus .38 caliber revolver and a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver were recovered in the 3600 block of 6th Street, Southeast. CCN: 21-012-706
  • An HK USP .40 caliber handgun and a 7.62 caliber AK47 assault rifle (both pictured below) were recovered in the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 23-year-old Christopher Courtney Pugh, of Southeast, D.C., and 20-year-old Malik Clarke, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Carrying a Rifle or Shotgun outside a Home or Business, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-012-764
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1200 block of H Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Ashtin Dominick Venable, of Baltimore, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-012-775
  • A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2400 block of Elvans Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 29-year-old Demetrius Floyd, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed. CCN: 21-012-842

 

Friday, January 29, 2021

  • A Smith & Wesson revolver was recovered in the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 21-012-888
  • A Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2200 block of Bryan Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 44-year-old Deconti Dante Mayo, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Felon in Possession, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-013-126
  • A Smith & Wesson SD9 VE 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 15-year-old male juvenile, of Temple Hills, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Possession/Transfer of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana while Armed, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 21-013-157

 

Saturday, January 30, 2021

  • A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4800 block of Benning Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Rickey Griffin, of Woodbridge, VA, for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Receiving Stolen Property, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-013-288
  • A Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 18-year-old Zyquan Thomas, of Southwest, D.C., and 39-year-old Paul Matthew Corley, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Bench Warrant. CCN: 21-013-341
  • A Glock 30 Gen 4 .45 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of Trinidad Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Anthony White, of no fixed address, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Felon in Possession, Fugitive from Justice, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-013-356
  • A Kahr Arms P40 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4300 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Melvin Creel, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Driving under the Influence, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Resisting Arrest. CCN: 21-013-473
  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, 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: 21-013-475
  • A Jimenez Arms JA9 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 100 block of 42nd Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Anthony Steven Reyes, of Germantown, MD, for Leaving after Colliding, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Receiving Stolen Property, Fleeing, No Permit, and Carrying a Pistol without a License – Gun Free Zone. CCN: 21-013-496
  • A Springfield Armory XD357 .357 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3400 block of 13th Place, Southwest. CCN: 21-013-539
  • A Pioneer Arms Corp. 7.62 caliber assault rifle was recovered in the 2400 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Noah Dontae Washington, of Hyattsville, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Parole Violation. CCN: 21-013-625

 

Sunday, January 31, 2021

  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 3400 block of 11th Place, Southeast. CCN: 21-013-858
  • A Lorcin L9 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 900 block of Wahler Place, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 26-year-old Don Diego Chase, of District Heights, MD, 24-year-old Jeffrey Wayne Spencer, Jr., of Southeast, D.C., 25-year-old Keith Mozee, of Southwest, D.C., 22-year-old Jarrad Childs, of Southeast, D.C., and 15-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-013-906
  • A Taurus PT111G2 9mm caliber handgun and a Glock 19 Gen 4 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 2800 block of Hartford Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 20-year-old Michael Thompson, of Northwest, D.C., and 23-year-old Antonio Carr, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Obliterate, Remove, Change, or Alter the Serial Number of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 21-013-947

 

Monday, February 1, 2021

  • A Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3600 block of Jay Street, Northeast. CCN: 21-014-023
  • A Smith & Wesson 67 .38 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1000 block of Evarts Street, Northeast. CCN: 21-014-053
  • A Smith & Wesson MMP9 Shield 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3800 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Danael Habtemichael Tesfaye, of Northeast, D.C., for No Permit, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 21-014-062
  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 2400 block of Elvans Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Keith Robin, of Southeast, D.C., for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 21-014-254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 October 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.