Teenagers Arrested in String of Armed Carjackings

Monday, November 4, 2024

The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of two juveniles in armed carjackings in the District.  

As the result of a detective’s investigation, on Friday, November 1, 2024, 16-year-old Antonio Gaither, of Southeast, DC, and 17-year-old Derrick West, of Northeast, DC, were arrested and charged with the below offenses. Both juveniles have been charged as adults under Title 16. 

  • Theft One (Stolen Auto)/ Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Between Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the Unit block of Burns Street, Northeast. CCN: 24144227

  • Armed Carjacking (Gun): Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., at 11th and K Streets, Northeast. CCN: 24145219 

  • Armed Carjacking (Knife): Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., in the 800 block of P Street, Northwest. CCN: 24145253

  • Unarmed Carjacking: Monday, September 30, 2024, at approximately 5:26 p.m., in the 100 block of 35th Street, Northeast. CCN: 24151553

16-year-old Antonio Gaither was additionally charged with the following offense:

  • Armed Carjacking (Gun): Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., in the 800 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 24146305

Additionally, as a part of the detectives’ investigation, on Friday, November 1, 2024, 31-year-old Malcolm Demus, of Southeast, DC, was charged with the following offenses:

  • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Between Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the Unit block of Burns Street, Northeast. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 24144227

  • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Between Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Sheridan Street, Northwest. CCN: 24144749

  • Credit Card Fraud: Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., in the 800 block of P Street, Northwest. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 24145253

  • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 5:03 p.m. in the 400 block of 10th Street, Northeast. CCN: 24152165

These cases remain under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of these incidents 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. 

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