Metropolitan Police Department: Arrest Made In Armed Interstate Kidnapping (Gun) And Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offenses

Georgetown DC

10 December, 2021

7:35 AM

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Press release from the Metropolitan Police Department: December 8, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Violent Crimes Task Force, which includes agents from the FBI's Washington Field office, announce an arrest has been made in reference to Armed Interstate Kidnapping (Gun) and Armed Carjacking (Gun) offenses that occurred on Monday, November 29, 2021, in the Third and Fifth Districts. At approximately 3:30 am, the suspects approached the victim who was in a vehicle, in the 1400 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and threatened the victim. The suspects then assaulted and took control of the victim's vehicle. The suspects drove the victim to multiple ATMs and attempted to withdraw money from the victim's bank account. The victim was released and the suspects fled the scene in the victim's vehicle. The victim's vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 21-174-028 On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, pursuant to a US District Court arrest warrant, 30 year-old Eric Watson, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Armed Interstate Kidnapping (Gun), Armed Carjacking (Gun), Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), and Theft One (Stolen Auto). These cases remain under investigation. Anyone who can identify this individual or who 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. This press release was produced by the Metropolitan Police Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.