The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect linked to multiple offenses in Northwest.
On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:56 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest, for the report of gunfire. Witnesses reported seeing an individual exit a vehicle, fire a gun, and flee the scene. Officers recovered spent shell casings, and a lookout for the suspect and vehicle was broadcast to the Third District (CCN: 25023434).
The Third District Crime Suppression Team canvassed the area and located a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle, which was determined to be stolen. The suspect fled from the vehicle, leading officers on a foot pursuit. With assistance from Fourth District officers, the suspect was stopped and detained.
The suspect, 20-year-old Amon Ward of Northwest, D.C., was arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (CCN: 25023513).
As part of the investigation, the Third District Crime Suppression Team executed a D.C. Superior Court search warrant at Ward’s residence. Investigators recovered and seized property stolen in an armed robbery (CCN: 25015593), firearm components, and ammunition. Ward was additionally charged with:
- Two counts of Possession of an Unregistered Firearm/Unlawful Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device
- Possession of Unregistered Ammunition
- Felon in Possession
- Receiving Stolen Property
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police