13-Year-Old Arrested in Armed Robbery

On Sunday, Feb. 17^th, MPD announced that a 13-yer-old juvenile male was arrested for an armed robbery that took place Thursday., Feb. 14 on the 600 block of L Street SE. At around 8:28 p.m. that day the suspect approached a person on that block. He assaulted the victim, pulled out a handgun and demanded property. The victim handed over some things and the suspect fled the scene. He was caught by responding officers.

In Other News

At 3:10 a.m. Saturday, a woman was arrested on the 1300 block of E Street SE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.

At 4:23 a.m. Saturday, a man was arrested on the 100 block of 14^th Street NW on charges of Driving Under the Influence.

At 2:17 p.m. Saturday, a woman was arrested on the 1100 block of 21^st Street NE on charges of Simple Assault.

At 9 p.m. Saturday, a man was arrested on the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue NE on charges of Simple Assault.

At 5 a.m. Sunday, a man was arrested on the 1800 block of Half Street SE on charges of Simple Assault.

At 10 a.m. Sunday, a man was arrested on the 2100 block of I Street NE on changes of Simple Assault.

At 12:05 a.m. Sunday, there was an assault with a dangerous weapon on the 1100 blcok of 21^st Street NE.

Reporting Illegal Activity

Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities helps prevent crime. If a citizen sees suspicious activity, or any activity that seems out of the ordinary, immediately call 911.

When reporting suspicious activity, give an accurate description. Here are some things to include:

Brief description of the activity;

Date, time and location of the activity;

Physical identifiers of anyone you observed;

Descriptions of vehicles;

Information about where people involved in suspicious activities may have gone;

Your name and contact information.

“As we continue to work with our community in the prevention of crime, we ask that if you see something suspicious you contact us immediately,” says First District Commander Morgan C. Kane, MPA.

The Blotter is based on the reports posted on February 17^th and 18^th, 2019 by the MPD to the 1D Listserv and 5D Listserv.