Teen Duo Charged In December’s Strong Armed Robbery
Monday, January 6, 2025, 11:15 A.M. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebtook Independent News,
WASHINGTON, DC.- On Thursday, a second 14-year-old girl was taken into custody and charged in connection with a violent, strong-armed robbery and assault that took on December 5, 2024, in the Southeast district of Washington, D.C.
According to D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at around 11:45 a.m., members of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s First District responded to a report of a robbery near the intersection of 18th and A Streets in Southeast, D.C.
Upon arrival, Police Officers were informed by the victim, who sustained minor injuries, that they were approached by two teenage juvenile girls who assaulted them and stole their property, and fled the scene. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the scene and treated the victim for minor injuries.
Police Identify Two Reen Girls As Suspects
   During a subsequent investigation, a 14-year-old girl was identified and was previously arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Based on the ongoing investigation, another 14-year-old girl was identified as the second suspect, and a D.C. Superior Court Juvenile Division warrant was issued for her arrest.
On Thursday, January 2, 2025, the Metropolitan Police located the teen and arrested her under the warrant. The teen was formally charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery.
“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: As in adult cases, the charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and a juvenile defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”
