Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card
Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

Teen Arrested for Assault and Attempted Robbery in D.C.

October 17, 2024

Washington, DC – A teenager has been arrested in connection with an assault and attempted robbery that took place in September.

On Friday, September 11, at approximately 4:40 a.m., the victim was attacked in the 1400 block of Columbia Road, where a suspect attempted to take the victim’s bookbag and brandished a gun while demanding property. The victim refused to comply, resulting in minor injuries.

Following an investigation, detectives identified a suspect and obtained a custody order. On October 16, members of the Third District Crime Suppression Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1400 block of Columbia Road. A 16-year-old male from Northwest was taken into custody and charged with Assault with Intent to Rob.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

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