MPD Hunts Suspect in Assault, Robbery Cases

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a wanted suspect in two offenses that occurred in Northeast.

21-year-old James Lassiter, of no fixed address, is wanted pursuant to two DC Superior Court arrest warrants for the below offenses. Photos of Lassiter can be seen below:

• Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) – On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Lassiter confronted the victim while inside of a residence in the 3500 block of East Capitol Street, Northeast. Lassiter assaulted the victim, then produced a handgun and pointed it at the victim before fleeing the scene. CCN: 26000041
• Armed Robbery (Gun) – On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the suspects were with the victim in the 1200 block of Holbrook Street, Northeast, when one of the suspects began assault the victim. The second suspect, Lassiter, brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s property. The suspects fled the location with the victim’s property. CCN: 26030905

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the James Lassiter or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police