Man arrested after rock attack leaves victim injured in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON, DC – A 47-year-old man is in custody after an alleged rock assault in Southeast that left one person injured following a confrontation on Pennsylvania Avenue, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The incident unfolded around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, when First District officers responded to reports of an assault near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and M Street SE.

Police say the suspect had initially thrown a rock through a window in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. When the victim confronted him, the suspect allegedly struck the victim in the hands with another rock.

Officers located the suspect shortly afterward and arrested 47-year-old Joseph Norris of Southeast, DC. He has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Rock).

The victim’s injuries were not reported to be life-threatening, and no further details about the motive or relationship between the individuals involved have been released.

The case has been assigned CCN: 25144104 and remains under investigation.

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Key Points

• A man allegedly threw a rock through a window and then assaulted a victim with another rock
• The incident occurred Saturday evening near Pennsylvania Avenue and M Street SE
• Joseph Norris, 47, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (R

Fugitive who rammed officer on U Street now in custody

WASHINGTON, DC – A suspect accused of hitting a police officer with a vehicle during an early-morning traffic stop on U Street this summer has been arrested more than two months after the incident, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

At around 2:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14, Third District officers attempted to pull over a vehicle in the 1300 block of U Street NW. As officers approached the car, the driver suddenly took off, striking one officer and another vehicle while fleeing the scene.

The injured officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and later released. The suspect remained on the run until this week.

On Monday, September 22, MPD officers arrested 27-year-old Izuchukwu Igwe of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in connection with the attack. He was taken into custody on a D.C. Superior Court warrant and charged with Assault on a Police Officer.

No additional details about what prompted the traffic stop or how the suspect was located have been released. MPD has not announced whether further charges may be pending.

The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine the full circumstances of the case.

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Key Points

• A DC police officer was injured during a traffic stop on U Street on July 14
• The driver fled the scene after hitting the officer with a vehicle
• 27-year-old Izuchukwu Igwe was arrested Monday and charged with Assault on a Police Officer

Surveillance video shows suspect wanted in brutal 7th Street stabbing

WASHINGTON, DC – Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect caught on camera during a daylight stabbing in Northwest DC last month that left one man hospitalized.

On Thursday, August 7, at around 5:36 p.m., a physical altercation between two individuals escalated violently in the 1100 block of 7th Street NW. During the fight, the suspect pulled a knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene on foot.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Now, over a month later, the Metropolitan Police Department has released updated video and photos of the suspect, captured on surveillance footage in the area. The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/oEXDT2FrOFo.

MPD is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the stabbing. Tipsters are urged not to approach the suspect but to contact police immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to call (202) 727-9099 or text the Department’s anonymous TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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Key Points

• A man was stabbed during an altercation on August 7 on 7th Street NW
• The suspect fled the scene and was captured on surveillance video
• MPD is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest

Teen robbed of moped at gunpoint in Northeast DC suspect arrested minutes later

WASHINGTON, DC – A teenager’s joyride on a newly purchased moped came to a sudden and terrifying halt Sunday afternoon when an armed man confronted him on a Northeast street and stole the vehicle at gunpoint. The suspect didn’t get far.

Just before 4 p.m. on Sunday, a young victim was riding along the 4500 block of Quarles Street NE when he was approached by a man who pulled a gun and demanded the moped. The suspect then took off on the stolen ride.

Officers responding to the armed carjacking quickly obtained a description of the moped and broadcast it citywide. Not long after, they tracked down both the suspect and the vehicle.

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Markell Woodings of Southeast DC, was arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking (Gun), according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The victim was not injured, and the moped was recovered. Authorities have not said whether the gun used in the incident was recovered or if additional charges are pending.

The swift arrest comes amid ongoing efforts to curb carjackings across the District, many of which involve juveniles or teenage victims. The case remains under active investigation.

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Key Points

• A teen was robbed at gunpoint for his moped Sunday on Quarles Street NE
• Police arrested 19-year-old Markell Woodings shortly after the incident
• Woodings has been charged with Armed Carjacking (Gun) and the moped was recovered

Gunfire erupts in Southeast DC over money dispute as suspect is quickly nabbed

WASHINGTON, DC – A heated dispute over money turned violent late Saturday night when a man pulled a gun and opened fire in a Southeast alleyway — but within minutes, he was in handcuffs.

Just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, a confrontation escalated behind the 100 block of Atlantic Street SE when 39-year-old Alonzo Hinton allegedly drew a handgun during an argument and fired a single round at the person he was quarreling with. The bullet missed, and the victim was not injured.

The tense encounter, which happened near residential homes, rattled neighbors who reported hearing the shot just before police arrived. Responding officers quickly canvassed the area and located Hinton nearby.

He was arrested without further incident and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police did not release the identity of the victim, but confirmed no other injuries were reported.

Investigators believe the confrontation stemmed from an unresolved financial matter between the two individuals. Officials have not said whether the suspect and victim were previously known to one another.

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Key Points

• A dispute over money led to a gunshot being fired Saturday night on Atlantic Street SE
• Suspect Alonzo Hinton, 39, was arrested shortly after the incident
• The victim was uninjured and police charged Hinton with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon