Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Confiscate 37 Firearms in Week-Long Crackdown on Gun Violence

During a recent week-long operation, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington, D.C., made significant progress in its aim to remove illicit firearms off the streets as part of a concerted effort to prevent gun violence and improve public safety. As a demonstration of their continued dedication to lowering crime and community anxiety, MPD officers and detectives were able to recover 37 weapons throughout the District between November 11 and November 18, 2024.

The numerous recoveries, which took place in different parts of the city, produced a variety of handguns, “ghost guns,” and even rifles. A Glock 45 9mm handgun was found in the 2000 block of Benning Road in the Northeast, according to the MPD. This operation highlights the MPD’s intelligence-based policing approach, which aims to locate and stop aggressive, armed criminals who reside in the center of the country’s capital.

A number of noteworthy arrests were detailed in the report, which is not an exhaustive list of all firearms collected. The MPD reports that on November 12, 46-year-old Damon Edward Forbes of Landover, Maryland, was arrested on many counts, including carrying a firearm without a license, following a Springfield Armory.on the Northeast, a 380 caliber handgun was discovered on the 4100 block of Ames Street. Other firearms, such as a.300 caliber “ghost gun” rifle and several pistols of various calibers and manufacturers, were gathered throughout the course of the week. On November 13, 40-year-old Christopher Alan Ross of Fort Washington, Maryland, was arrested in connection with the recovery of a Canik 55 TP-SFT 9mm caliber handgun in the 2900 block of Nelson Place, Southeast.

The MPD encourages anyone with information about illegal firearms to get in touch. By providing up to $2,500 for information that results in an arrest and the seizure of an illegal weapon, MPD emphasizes how important community cooperation is to these successful recoveries. Anonymous tips can be transmitted via text to 50411 or by calling MPD’s tip line at 202-727-9099.

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