Monday, April 1, 2024, to Monday, April 8, 2024
Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to investigate and recover illegal firearms in Washington D.C. through intelligence-based policing to identify, interdict, and interrupt armed violent offenders within the District. In addition to our patrol officers, members from several of MPD’s specialized units work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off our streets. From Monday, April 1, 2024, through Monday, April 8, 2024, MPD detectives and officers recovered 38 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:
Monday, April 1, 2024
- A Pumpmaster 760 .177 caliber BB gun was recovered in the 3300 block of Idaho Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 24-048-858
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- A Taurus 380 .380 caliber handgun was recovered in the 4600 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 24-049-160
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun and a Norinco Draco MAK90 Sporter 7.62x.39mm caliber assault rifle were recovered in the 2200 block of Hartford Street, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 26-year-old Rasheed Mullins, of Southeast, D.C., 23-year-old Josiah Warfield, of Southwest, D.C., and 30-year-old Marcus Travis Adams, of Southeast, D.C., for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Carrying a Rifle or Shotgun outside a Home or Business, Destruction of Property, and Carrying a Pistol without a License – Gun Free Zone. CCN: 24-049-176
- A FI Industries Helwan 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the Unit block of Florida Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 33-year-old Nathaniel Anthony Daniel, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Felon in Possession, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Receiving Stolen Property. CCN: 24-049-310
- A Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 300 block of 10th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 34-year-old Tyerail Massenburg, of Richmond, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Driving under the Influence, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-049-483
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- A Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 3100 block 16th Street, Northwest. CCN: 24-049-540
- A Glock 20 10mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 600 block of Somerset Place, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 16-year-old male juvenile, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Inten to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-049-684
- A Glock 29 10mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 32-year-old Paul Demonte Williams, of District Heights, MD, for Fugitive from Justice, Threat to Kidnap or Injure a Person, Felon in Possession, 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: 24-049-863
- A Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 3400 block of 22nd Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 33-year-old Anthony Lamont Morgan, of Southeast, D.C., for Leaving after Colliding, Destruction of Property, No Permit, Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Felon in Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 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: 24-049-892
- A Glock 19 4.5mm caliber BB gun was recovered in the 700 block of Eye Street, Northeast. CCN: 24-049-907
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm caliber handgun and a Smith & Wesson SD9VE 9mm caliber handgun were recovered in the 800 block of New Jersey Avenue, Southeast. The following people were arrested: 24-year-old Sara Kassahun, of Silver Spring, MD, and 28-year-old Jonas Seyoum, of Alexandria, VA, for Unlawful Entry, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 24-050-318
- A Glock 29 10mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 200 block of N Street, Southwest. The following person was arrested: 40-year-old Ramone Anthony Thomas, of Southwest, D.C., for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol and Pistol License Violation. CCN: 24-050-412
- A Glock 23 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1200 block of 19th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 21-year-old Auzae Johnson, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Fugitive from Justice, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-050-417
- A Remington Arms 2036 double barrel shotgun and a Remington Arms 870 shotgun were recovered in the 5100 block of Second Street, Northwest. CCN: 24-050-433
- A Springfield Armory XD-2 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1700 block of Benign Road, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 29-year-old Darius Yarnell Price, of Forestville, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Felon in Possession, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-050-512
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 2300 block of Raynolds Place, Southeast. CCN: 24-050-538
Friday, April 5, 2024
- A Glock 45 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 36-year-old Romen Nde, of Baltimore, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and False Impersonation of a Police Officer. CCN: 24-050-657
- A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1600 block Holbrook Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 30-year-old Carless Schuler, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. CCN: 24-050-959
- A Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1400 block of A Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 45-year-old Austin McLean Rhodes, of Sterling, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession on an Open Container of Alcohol, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, No Permit, Counterfeit Tags, Counterfeit Vehicle Documents, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-050-981
- An American Tactical AR-15 .223 caliber assault rifle was recovered in the 500 block of Madison Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 34-year-old Steven Patrick Chase, Jr., of Marlow Heights, MD, for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-050-999
- A 9mm caliber “Ghost Gun” handgun was recovered in the 1500 block of 28th Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 31-year-old Maduro Allen Martin, II, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, Consumption of Marijuana in a Public Space Prohibited, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-051-049
- A Century Arms Micro Draco 7.62x39mm caliber assault rifle was recovered in the 1700 block of Seventh Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 28-year-old Alex Dehaven, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, Fleeing, No Permit, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-051-139
- A Glock 43 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1100 block of 19th Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 23-year-old Bryan Armandi Lemaine, of Woodbridge, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 24-051-141
Saturday, April 6, 2024
- A Taurus G3C 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 700 block of S Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 22-year-old Tomar McWilliams, of Northwest, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Fugitive from Justice, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-051-171
- A Smith & Wesson MP40 Shield .40 caliber handgun was recovered in the 1600 block of V Street, Northwest. CCN: 24-051-352
- An Umarex 4.5mm caliber BB gun was recovered in the 300 block of Tennessee Avenue, Northeast. CCN: 24-051-363
- A Taurus G3C 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 3200 block of Military Road, Northwest. CCN: 24-051-491
- A Glock 17 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 700 block of 18th Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 24-year-old Antonio Myles, 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, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-051-595
Sunday, April 7, 2024
- A Del-Ton DTI-15 .556 caliber rifle was recovered in the 4700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 36-year-old Walter Ortiz Alvarez, of New Carrolton, MD, for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving under the Influence, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Unlawful Manufacturing/Possession/Transportation of a Semi-automatic Rifle, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, National Firearms Act, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-051-675
- A Glock 19 9mm caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered in the 1200 block of Sumner Road, Southeast. CCN: 24-051-991
- A Taurus PT-111 G2 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 5200 block of Foote Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 29-year-old Victor Steven Butler, of Northeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Felon in Possession, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-052-019
- A Hi-Point .45 caliber was recovered in the 5200 block of Foote Street, Northeast. The following person was arrested: 59-year-old Raymond Kenneth Stoddard, of Southeast, D.C., for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession, and Unlawful Possession of PCP. CCN: 24-052-017
- A Winchester Featherweight 12-gauge shotgun was recovered in the 300 block of Delafield Place, Northwest. The following people were arrested: 14-year-old male juvenile, of Northwest, D.C., and 14-year-old male juvenile, of Northwest, D.C., for Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. CCN: 24-052-119
Monday, April 8, 2024
- A Glock 48 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 1300 block of Jefferson Street, Northwest. The following person was arrested: 25-year-old Brandon Everton Eldemire, of District Heights, MD, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Lewd, Indecent, or Obscene Acts, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-052-472
- A Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm caliber handgun was recovered in the 400 block of Burbank Street, Southeast. The following person was arrested: 35-year-old Donte Hawkins, of Triangle, VA, for Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device. CCN: 24-052-581
It is one of MPD’s main goals to safely remove illegal firearms from D.C. streets to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the community. The responsibility to recover illegal firearms falls on the shoulders of all MPD officers. We also thank members of the community for their help in creating safe neighborhoods.
Metropolitan Police Department also recovers illegal firearms with the assistance of anonymous tips made through MPD’s anonymous tip line. Anyone who has information regarding illegal firearms should call police