The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in connection with a hate/bias-related assault involving a knife in Northwest D.C.
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 9:58 p.m., Third District officers were flagged down in the 800 block of P Street, Northwest. The victim, a food delivery driver, reported being approached by two unknown suspects. One of the suspects brandished a knife and chased the victim, while the second suspect punctured the tires on the victim’s bicycle. During the incident, both suspects made derogatory remarks toward the victim.
Responding officers apprehended one of the suspects at the scene. The second suspect remains outstanding.
Pedro Sanmayoa-Garcia, 29, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police