previously released wanted poster, used after alleged Capitol Hill assault
Metro Transit Police tweet:
“Elijah Smith, on release pending sentencing for Apr24 felony assault on 69yo at E Mkt, REARRESTED overnight for punching MTPD officer”
The Washington Post reports about a new incident in the 700 block of 7th Street, NW:
“Smith cursed at the officers and then punched one of them in the face, causing him to fall to the ground, police said.”