Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Monday, February 22, 2021, in the 4400 Block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Northeast. 

At approximately 4:29 pm, a suspect approached and assaulted the victim. A second suspect approached the victim, brandished a knife and threatened to stab the victim. One suspect fled the scene and the second suspect was apprehended by responding officers.

On Monday, February 22, 2021, 59-year-old Modesto Rivera, of Gaithersburg, MD was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife). 

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.