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WASHINGTON, DC – Two juveniles and one adult have been arrested in connection with a series of armed carjackings and related crimes throughout Washington, DC, following a detailed investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
The arrests include 16-year-old Antonio Gaither of Southeast DC and 17-year-old Derrick West of Northeast DC, both charged as adults under Title 16 for multiple carjacking incidents. The charges against them include several violent encounters, including an armed carjacking with a gun on September 19 at 11th and K Streets, NE, and an armed carjacking with a knife on September 20 in the 800 block of P Street, NW. Gaither faces an additional charge for a Sept. 21 armed carjacking in Southeast.
In addition to the juveniles, 31-year-old Malcolm Demus of Southeast DC was also arrested. Demus faces charges of unauthorized vehicle use, credit card fraud and additional offenses related to the string of carjackings.
These incidents are still under investigation. Police urge anyone with information to contact the tip line at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for tips leading to an arrest and conviction in these cases .