A 22-year-old man from Washington, D.C., was arrested this week in connection with a string of 21 burglaries and property destruction incidents across the city. Demetrius Woods, of Northwest, now faces 21 counts of second-degree burglary, along with additional charges of property destruction, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Police say that Woods, along with two other suspects, carried out the burglaries on October 15, 18, and 31, smashing windows and doors in the early morning hours to gain access to their targets. In each case, the suspects allegedly stole money before fleeing in a blue sedan. Despite the arrest, police are still searching for the vehicle and the other two individuals involved.
The crime spree spanned multiple parts of the city. On October 15, Woods allegedly committed two burglaries in Northwest and Northeast, as well as five in Southeast. Just three days later, police claim he participated in five more burglaries in Northeast, three in Northwest, and one in Southwest. The crimes continued on October 31, with Woods accused of two additional burglaries in Northwest and another in Northeast. On top of this, he reportedly destroyed property at two addresses in Northwest on October 18.
MPD officers arrested Woods on Wednesday after executing a search warrant at an address in Southeast. If convicted, he faces two to 15 years in prison for each burglary charge. Regarding the property destruction charges, the severity of his sentence depends on the value of the property damaged. According to the District of Columbia Code, damages exceeding $1,000 count as felonies, potentially carrying up to 10 years in prison per count. However, if the damages are less than $1,000, the charges would be misdemeanors, with a maximum sentence of 180 days for each count.
This arrest highlights the growing concern over rising crime in urban areas under Democrat-led administrations. Critics argue that soft-on-crime policies embolden criminals, leaving law-abiding citizens at risk. Many supporters of President Trump point to his administration’s law-and-order stance as a more effective approach to tackling crime.
The MPD continues its search for the blue sedan and the two remaining suspects, whose images were captured on surveillance footage uploaded to YouTube. Authorities ask anyone with information to call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411. A $1,000 reward is available for tips leading to an arrest and indictment.
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