WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — An 18-year-old woman, Denayla Martin, was arrested in connection with an assault and theft incident that occurred on February 2 in Southeast D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to a report of a theft in progress around 6:10 p.m. in the Unit block of I Street. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been assaulted by multiple suspects attempting to steal items from a business. The suspects fled the scene with stolen items before police arrived.
On February 18, Martin, a resident of Southeast D.C., turned herself in to police. She was arrested and charged with Simple Assault, Destruction of Property, and Theft (Second Degree).
The case remains under investigation, and MPD is asking anyone with information to contact the department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
