Traffic stop in northeast d. C. Leads to recovery of stolen firearm and ammo

Traffic stop in Northeast D.C. leads to recovery of stolen firearm and ammo

November 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A routine stop of an idling vehicle in a no-standing zone led to a significant firearm recovery in Northeast D.C. on Monday. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Suppression Unit (RSU) found a stolen semi-automatic firearm and 22 rounds of ammunition during the stop in the 5800 block of Field Place, NE.

A suspect was taken into custody following the discovery. The MPD continues its efforts to combat illegal firearm possession and offers a reward of up to $2,500 for information related to illegal firearms.

Traffic stop in northeast d. C. Leads to recovery of stolen firearm and ammo
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