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Preteen Arrested For Robberies In Northwest DC, Metropolitan Police Say Preteen Arrested For Robberies In Northwest DC, Metropolitan Police Say
Preteen Arrested For Robberies In Northwest DC, Metropolitan Police Say A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after being involved in a pair of robberies in Northwest DC, the Metropolitan Police Department announced on Tuesday night. In late September, police said that a group of people - including the preteen - approached their first victim as he was standing next to his electric bicycle in the 1300 block of Irving Street NW.  A group of five approached the man from behind and attacked him, taking the bike before attempting to flee. However, according to police, during the fracas, the first victim shouted for help, and a Good Samaritan parking his vehicle …

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by Zak Failla
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Flat Tire Ends Police Pursuit Involving Alleged Robbers In Virginia, Police Say Flat Tire Ends Police Pursuit Involving Alleged Robbers In Virginia, Police Say
Flat Tire Ends Police Pursuit Involving Alleged Robbers In Virginia, Police Say Two District women are facing charges in Arlington after stealing items from a store and taking police on a short-lived pursuit, officials say. Taniya Bradford, 22, and Jamira Hampton, 23, took members of the Arlington County Police Department for a ride over the weekend before ultimately being apprehended for robbery. At around 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, officers were called to the 1000 block of North Fillmore Street to investigate a reported robbery. It is alleged that Bradford and Hampton entered the business and began collecting merchandise, with one making threats toward an employe…

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by Zak Failla
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Four Pounds Of Meth, 13 Guns Seized By Police In Virginia During Search: Officials Four Pounds Of Meth, 13 Guns Seized By Police In Virginia During Search: Officials
Four Pounds Of Meth, 13 Guns Seized By Police In Virginia During Search: Officials More than a dozen weapons and four pounds of meth are off the streets following a bust in Fairfax County, police say. Michael Bond, 33, of Maryland, and Sterling resident Anne Sue Hyun Lee, 26, have been charged in connection to a December robbery that resulted in the seizure of 13 guns and several pounds of meth, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Tuesday. Late last month, officers were called to the Residence Inn on Old Courthouse Road in Vienna, where Lee and Bond allegedly brandished weapons and pistol-whipped their victim before stealing cash. Following the investigatio…

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by Zak Failla
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Death Of DC Volunteer, 23, Killed In Robbery Spreads Shock Death Of DC Volunteer, 23, Killed In Robbery Spreads Shock
Death Of DC Volunteer, 23, Killed In Robbery Spreads Shock The death of a 23-year-old man killed in a Washington DC robbery has spread shock and sadness through the community.  Ryan Realbuto was on his way home from an event at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Thursday night, Jan. 18, when he was shot on the 5000 block of South Dakota Avenue, according to DC police and NBC Washington. The Monroe County Republican Committee said the incident was a robbery and Ryan and his friends had no money to give: "Ryan was senselessly shot and killed." Ryan, who hails from Upstate New York, was a member of the Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps, a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Teen Carjacker Shot During Exchange Of Gunfire In Northeast DC: Metropolitan Police Teen Carjacker Shot During Exchange Of Gunfire In Northeast DC: Metropolitan Police
Teen Carjacker Shot During Exchange Of Gunfire In Northeast DC: Metropolitan Police A teen is behind bars after being involved in a reported shooting involving a vehicle he had just carjacked in Southeast DC, police say. On Friday, Jan. 12, a man was sitting inside his car in the 1900 block of 14th Street SE, when three suspects approached, assaulted, and robbed him at gunpoint before two made off with his vehicle, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Shortly after stealing the vehicle, police say that one of the two carjackers began exchanging gunfire with another person in the 3300 block of Bening Road NE, during which he was struck by a bullet. Responding o…

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Baton-Wielding Robber Gets Life For Role In Murder Of Delivery Driver In Virginia Baton-Wielding Robber Gets Life For Role In Murder Of Delivery Driver In Virginia
Baton-Wielding Robber Gets Life For Role In Murder Of Delivery Driver In Virginia A man who killed a food delivery driver at a Denny's restaurant during an attempted robbery will be spending the rest of his life behind bars. Ryan Walker was sentenced by Judge Carroll A. Weimer, Jr. to 50 years and two life sentences in the Virginia state penitentiary, Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth said. Weimer suspended 35 years and all but two years of the life sentences for a total active term of incarceration of 17 years and placed Walker on probation for a period of five years following his release from prison. The sentence is conditioned upon Walker…

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by Cecilia Levine
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District Man Admits Trying To Kill Maryland-National Capital Park Police Officer District Man Admits Trying To Kill Maryland-National Capital Park Police Officer
District Man Admits Trying To Kill Maryland-National Capital Park Police Officer The Washington, DC man who took police on a wild chase in Montgomery County before shooting at an officer has admitted to the crime and is facing decades behind bars. Trevon Brox, 28, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a Maryland-National Capital Park Police officer in Montgomery County after shooting at him following a robbery at the Olney Manor Swim Center, authorities announced on Wednesday. Olney Indoor Swim Center Google Maps street view On Feb. 1, 2022, Maryland National Capital Park Police responded to the call of a theft at the swim center when an employee advised th…

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by Zak Failla
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McDonald's Shooter Arrested In Alexandria: Officials McDonald's Shooter Arrested In Alexandria: Officials
McDonald's Shooter Arrested In Alexandria: Officials A 20-year-old man has been arrested in a shooting last month at an Alexandria McDonald's, authorities said. City resident Michael Anthony Carr Jr., was charged with robbery, malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, police in Alexandria said. Police at the time said shots were fired during a fight that escalated at the Duke Street McDonald’s on Dec. 27. The case remains active and anyone with information is urged to call APD Detective Riley at 703-746-6225. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook…

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by Cecilia Levine
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DC Man Who Carjacked Off-Duty Maryland Officer Arrested: Police DC Man Who Carjacked Off-Duty Maryland Officer Arrested: Police
DC Man Who Carjacked Off-Duty Maryland Officer Arrested: Police Police have identified and captured the man who they say carjacked a Prince George's County police officer this week. Anthony Stewart, 19, of Washington DC, was arrested on charges of carjacking, robbery, theft, and more, county police said. The officer was loading his family into his private vehicle when he was approached by Stewart, forcing him out of the car on the 6700 block of Oxon Hill Road, around 5:05 p.m., Prince George's County Police Department brass said. The officer was able to get his family out of the car, and fired his service weapon, but the suspect fled wit…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police
Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police A grown man has been charged with assaulting a teenager during Christmas Eve jacket sale in Virginia, police said. Robert Cole Thompson and the 17-year-old were conducting a transaction over the jacket on the 13900 block of Promenade Commons Street in Gainesville around 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, when Thompson forcibly grabbed the jacket from the teen, Prince William County police said. Thompson began to walk away and when he was confronted by the victim, a physical struggle ensued, police said. That's when Thompson struck the teen in the face, police said. The parties separated …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Shoplifter Fought Employee, Arresting Officers At Virginia Mall: Police Shoplifter Fought Employee, Arresting Officers At Virginia Mall: Police
Shoplifter Fought Employee, Arresting Officers At Virginia Mall: Police A shoplifter from Alexandria didn't go down without a fight after trying to take on a store employee and then responding officers in Arlington, police say. Todd Lawson, 55, is facing several charges after a reported robbery at a business inside the Pentagon City Mall in the 1100 block of South Hayes Street on Thursday afternoon. The incident was reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21.  According to police, Lawson entered the business and attempted to conceal merchandise without paying, and when an employee confronted him, he proceeded to assault him, ditched the stolen…

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by Zak Failla
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$20 Gets Ice Pick Bandit 30 Months Behind Bars For DC Armed Robbery $20 Gets Ice Pick Bandit 30 Months Behind Bars For DC Armed Robbery
$20 Gets Ice Pick Bandit 30 Months Behind Bars For DC Armed Robbery The District teen who used an ice pick to hold up two contractors behind a Northwest DC restaurant is going to spend time behind bars, federal authorities announced. Twenty dollars will land Kevin DIaz, 19, in prison for 30 months after he put the fear of God into two workers while brandishing a curious weapon, federal prosecutors say. According to court documents, in April, a construction worker and roofer arrived near the 1600 block of Lamont Street NW to begin remodeling and repair work at the business when they were approached by Diaz, who was wielding an ice pick. Diaz then claimed to…

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by Zak Failla