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From MPD:

At approximately 8:10 yesterday evening, an individual was approached by 2 Black males in front of 508 Kenyon Street. One of the males produced a gun and advised the victim “Don’t Scream” then continued to rob the victim of several items and fled on foot. The victim was not injured.

Moments later, the Robbery Tact Unit, hearing the description of the subjects, responded to Bruce Monroe Park during their canvass for the suspects and found a subject matching the description provided by the victim. After further investigation, it was revealed that the subject stopped was identified as one of the subjects involved in the robbery and subsequently was placed under arrest. The other subject is still out and described as B/M early 20’s 5’9” wearing a grey T-shirt, black shorts and black skullcap. Anyone with information relating to this robbery is encouraged to call (202) 727-9099 or email me directly at [email protected]

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From MPD:

“At approximately 830pm tonight [Saturday], members of the Third District’s Crime Suppression Team came in contact with an adult male in the 600 block of Park Road after he was observed to be in possession of an open container of alcohol. Further investigation found the male was also carrying a loaded revolver in his waistband. The subject was placed under arrest and another weapon was taken off the streets.”

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From MPD:

Melvin Woodard, 20, and Rojay Ball, 19, were sentenced today to prison terms of four or more years on charges stemming from an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver in Northeast Washington, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. announced. Woodard and Ball pled guilty in May 2012, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, to charges of armed robbery and carrying a pistol without a license, both felonies. In addition, Ball pled guilty to a felony charge of threatening to injure a person. The two men were sentenced by the Honorable Heidi M. Pasichow. Woodard was sentenced to four years in prison and Ball was sentenced to a term of 4 ½ years. Upon completion of their prison terms, both defendants will be placed on five years of supervised release.

According to the government’s evidence, on Dec. 27, 2011, Woodard, Ball, and a third man called a Papa John’s restaurant. They ordered three pizzas, chicken wings, and cinnamon-bread dessert to be delivered to the area of Varnum and Sixth Place NE. About 10 p.m., a pizza-delivery driver arrived at the location. Woodard, Ball, and the third robber – all of whom were armed with loaded pistols and wearing black ski masks and gloves – ambushed the delivery driver, and demanded his money. While their guns were pointed at the driver, the robbers stole more than $200 in cash, the food they had ordered, and the driver’s cell phone. The three robbers fled approximately one block north and entered a house in the 4400 block of 6th Place NE. They entered the house, took a cell phone picture of the food they had stolen, and ate the stolen food.

On the morning of Dec. 29, 2011, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers executed a search warrant at the 6th Place location. Police recovered the guns that were used during the robbery, as well as ski masks and gloves worn during the crime. Police also recovered a cell phone that contained several photographs, including the picture of the stolen food.

While the investigation of the armed robbery was ongoing, Ball encountered a person who witnessed the armed robbery and threatened to hurt or kill that individual.

In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Machen commended the excellent work of the MPD detectives, officers and crime scene technicians who handled the case. U.S. Attorney Machen also recognized the invaluable assistance of Durand Odom, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit, and thanked Paralegal Assistants Debra Smith and Wanda Trice. Finally, U.S. Attorney Machen expressed appreciation to Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth Adam Meinero, of the Fourth District Prosecution Unit of the Felony Major Crimes Section, who prosecuted this case.

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From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing which occurred in the 500 block of Florida Avenue, NW.

On Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at approximately 2:15 am, members from the Third District responded to the 500 block of Florida Avenue, NW for the report of a vehicle accident. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male, inside a vehicle, suffering from an apparent stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 33 year-old Dwayne Edward Brisbon of Upper Marlboro, MD.

On Thursday, July 19, 2012, 30 year-old Johnathan Frederick Dawkins of Southeast, DC, was arrested by members of the Homicide Branch pursuant to an arrest warrant and charged with Murder Two While Armed for the stabbing death of Dwayne Brisbon.

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Update from MPD:

On Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at approximately 7:15 the adult victim met up with the suspect in order to sell an expensive item. The adult male suspect looked over the expensive item and then punched the victim in the face with a closed fist. The suspect then grabbed the item and fled the scene.

Today at approximately 7:37, the suspect in this Robbery was stopped by members of the Third District Robbery Tactical Unit. A short time later a positive identification was made and the suspect was arrested for Robbery Force and Violence.

The victim sustained minor injuries to his face and was treated by the Ambulance. Unfortunately the expensive item was not recovered at the time of the suspect’s arrest.

This is a safety reminder, when selling expensive items over the internet please meet the intended buyer in a safe and public space!!