Among the seized items, as reported by MPD’s official release, were a Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun and a Glock 26 9mm caliber handgun recovered in the 200 block of 44th Street, Northeast.
Arrests that followed included 22-year-old Ray Browne and a 16-year-old male juvenile, booked on various charges such as Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Carrying a Pistol without a License.
These recoveries and arrests are part of MPD’s mission to interrupt the cycle of gun violence and enhance community safety.
The list of recovered firearms illustrates the variety of weapons that find their way onto District streets.
A Glock 20 10mm caliber handgun, a Taurus G2C 9mm caliber handgun, and even a notable Radical RF-15 5.56 caliber assault rifle were among an assortment of illegal firearms confiscated over the week.
Charges leveled against those arrested included Carrying a Pistol without a License, Possession of Unregistered Firearm, and Possession with a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device.
The MPD emphasizes the role of community cooperation in their success. Public tips play a vital role in these operations, and MPD has an established anonymous tip line for such vital information.
The department offers up to $2,500 for tips that lead to an arrest and seizure of illegal firearms. It aims to incentivize residents to join the battle against unlawful weapons proliferation and highlights the partnership between law enforcement and the public in fostering secure neighborhoods.
Information can be submitted through the anonymous tip line at 202-727-9099 or via text messaging 50411.
