Washington D.C. police have arrested 31-year-old Jason Benitez-Umanzor in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on June 20. The incident took place on the 1400 block of R Street, Northwest, where a suspect, armed with a handgun, threatened a victim and demanded their belongings before fleeing the scene.
Police apprehended Benitez-Umanzor on July 4 after officers on routine patrol spotted an individual matching the suspect’s description. He has been charged with armed robbery, prompting questions about the safety of the area and police response times in preventing similar crimes.
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