Cops cuff knife-wielding man after sidewalk spat in D.C.

Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 57-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly threatening another person with a knife during an argument in Northwest D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department announced Monday.

On Thursday afternoon, July 3, at around 3:16 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault in the 4300 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW. According to investigators, a verbal dispute between the suspect and victim escalated when the suspect pulled out a knife and pointed it at the victim.

Responding officers quickly apprehended the suspect at the scene. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspect has been identified as Brian Gomillion, of no fixed address. He was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).

Local News Report

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