MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: September 28, 2020 to October 5, 2020

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:

September 28, 2020 to October 5, 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, September 28, 2020, through Monday, October 5, 2020, MPD detectives and officers recovered 52 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, September 29, 2020

  • An Amadeo Rossi M971 .357 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1300 block of Congress Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Charles Edward Owens, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-139-240
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3400 block of 13th Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old James Cornelius Robinson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Felon in Possession, Parole Violation, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-139-272

 

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

  • A Glock 19 .177 caliber BB gun (pictured below) was recovered in the 800 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 20-139-430

 

  • A Smith & Wesson SD40 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 38-year-old Jovaughn Andre Brevard, of Southeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. CCN: 20-139-482
  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 4500 block of MacArthur Boulevard, Northwest. CCN: 20-139-546
  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 200 block of W Street, Northwest. CCN: 20-139-680
  • An Astra Cadix .38 caliber revolver (pictured below) was recovered in the Unit block of Channing Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Darius Dionte Davis, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. CCN: 20-139-685
  • A Glock 21 .45 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 700 block of Atlantic Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 65-year-old Billy Ray Smith, of Southeast, D.C., for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Firearms Possessed by Convicted Felons, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 20-139-713
  • A Kodiak Industries Denali ACP .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 20-139-714

 

  • A Ruger P94 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1300 block of Fairmount Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Marlon Jermain Dwayne Robinson, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-139-715
  • A Ruger .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 400 block of Yuma Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 13-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, 21-year-old Zamar Sharpe, Southeast, D.C., 14-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., and 14-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Armed Carjacking, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. CCN: 20-139-729

 

  • A Ruger LC9 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3700 block of Hayes Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-139-819
  • A Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. CCN: 20-139-823
  • A Smith & Wesson SW40VE .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Christopher Lucas, of Northwest, D.C., for Felon in Possession, National Firearms Act, Obliterate, Remove, Change or Alter the Serial Number of a Firearm, 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: 20-139-834
  • An FNH FNS-40 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 6100 block of Banks Place, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old George Hunt, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Felon in Possession, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-139-873

 

  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 4700 block of Benning Road, Southeast. CCN: 20-139-929
  • A Taurus Millennium G2 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 4600 block Benning Road, Southeast. CCN: 20-139-931
  • An HK-4 MK416 .22 caliber rifle was recovered in the 3200 block of 13th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 27-year-old Eric Shyrone Smith, of District Heights, MD, for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, and Simple Assault. CCN: 20-139-959
  • A Davis Industries D2 .32 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 49-year-old Anthony Lamont Hunter, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed. CCN: 20-139-981

Thursday, October 1, 2020

  • A Smith & Wesson MP Bodyguard .38 caliber revolver (pictured below) was recovered in the 300 block of Anacostia Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 17-year-old male juvenile, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 20-140-075
  • A SCCY CPX2 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1800 block of Harvard Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Ashaad Turner, of Northwest, D.C., for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Unlawful Entry, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed. CCN: 20-140-354
  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1800 block of Kendal Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-140-435

 

Friday, October 2, 2020

  • A Smith & Wesson SD40 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) and two BB guns were recovered in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 26-year-old James Edward Gripper, Jr., of Southeast, D.C., for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-140-613
  • A Ruger .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1300 block of U Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 18-year-old Cameron Holliday, of Southeast, D.C., and 20-year-old Malik Antonia Tyger, of Northeast, D.C., for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Threats to Do Bodily Harm. CCN: 20-140-623
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 200 block of South Carolina Avenue, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 32-year-old Christopher Terrill Montgomery, of Northwest, D.C., for Simple Assault, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-140-702
  • A Beretta 950BS .25 caliber handgun was recovered in the 5001 Shepherd Parkway, Southwest. CCN: 20-140-759
  • A Taurus PT111 Pro 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 700 block of 16th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 30-year-old Lionell Ward, of Northeast, 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 Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. CCN: 20-140-835
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3000 block of Stanton Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old William Scott Gonyea, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance while Armed, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Counterfeit Vehicle Documents, and Permit Revoked. CCN: 20-140-852

 

Saturday, October 3, 2020

  • A Springfield Arms XD-40 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 2500 block of Elvans Road, Southeast. CCN: 20-141-329
  • A Webley England EBI .38 caliber revolver (pictured below) was recovered in the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 42-year-old Steven Tyrone Tyler, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Failure to Appear. CCN: 20-141-354
  • A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3000 Stanton Road, Southeast. CCN: 20-141-375
  • A SCCY CPX-2 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3000 block of Stanton Road, Southeast. CCN: 20-141-376
  • A .22 caliber revolver was recovered in the 1500 block of T Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 19-year-old Tavon Odoms, of Southeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Firearm. CCN: 20-141-407
  • A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the Unit block of Chesapeake Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 22-year-Robert Fletcher, of Southeast, D.C., for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Entry, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Firearm. CCN: 20-141-442
  • A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the Unit block of Darrington Street, Southwest. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Corban Hunter Jordan, of Southwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 20-141-503
  • A Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun and a Springfield Armory XD .45 caliber handgun were located in the 100 block of Galveston Street, Southwest. The following people were arrested: 25-year-old Beysean Jones, of Northwest, D.C., and 27-year-old Breon Fowler, of Southwest, D.C., for Felon in Possession, Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Receiving Stolen Property, Parole violation, and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. CCN: 20-141-622

 

Sunday, October 4, 2020

  • A Glock .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 20-141-647
  • A Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun and a Glock 31 .357 caliber handgun were recovered in the 5300 block of C Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 23-year-old Brandon Leroy Dean, of Southeast, D.C., 23-year-old Rodney Walter Gordan, Jr., of Southeast, D.C., 23-year-old Monte Javon Smith, of Southeast, D.C., and 21-year-old Vernon Lamont Wright, 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, No Permit, and Loaning Registration, Misuse of Temporary Tags. CCN: 20-141-912
  • A Smith & Wesson SD9VE 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 200 block of Newcomb Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-141-913
  • An Interarms Helwan 9mm caliber (pictured below) was recovered in the 4500 block of Quarles Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-141-921
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 700 block of Barnes Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 18-year-old Antoine Lamont Hart, of Northeast, 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: 20-141-935
  • A Taurus 709 Slim 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3700 block of Hayes Street, Northeast. CCN: 20-141-937
  • A .40 caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of Parkwood Place, Northwest. CCN: 20-142-084

 

Monday, October 5, 2020

  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 200 block of W Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 16-year-old male juvenile, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol outside a Home/Business, Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 20-142-423
  • A Stoeger Arms Llama .32 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 100 block of Ivanhoe Street, Southwest. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Devon Antonio Thomas, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of Liquid PCP, and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. CCN: 20-142-450
  • A Taurus PT111G2 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 600 block of H Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Antoine Lee Brown, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 20-142-486
  • A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1300 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 25-year-old Daywone Wright, of Southeast, D.C., and 30-year-old Chiquita Robinson, of Northeast, 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 while Armed, Leaving After Colliding, and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. CCN: 20-142-595
  • A Smith & Wesson SDV9E 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1200 block of Raum Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Nicholas Johnson, of Northeast, D.C., for Simple Assault, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol without a License, and Carrying a Pistol without a License in a Prohibited Manner. CCN: 20-142-690

 

 

 

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 September 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.