Wesley Hilliard, Sequan Collier, and Naseer Green, all residents of Washington D.C., have been indicted on federal gun charges following a traffic stop in Logan Circle. This case is the latest to be federally adopted under the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative, as announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood, and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith.
Hilliard and Collier face charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Green is charged with carrying a pistol without a license and unlawful possession of a machine gun. Their arrests occurred on March 16th in the Logan Circle neighborhood.
According to court documents, MPD officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 2:00 a.m. on March 16, 2025. The officers stopped a vehicle parked illegally near a fire hydrant on 7th Street NW. The car was occupied by Collier as the driver, Green in the front seat, and Hilliard in the rear seat. Officers observed open alcohol containers and detected firearms, leading to the detention of all three men.
It is alleged that a handgun was recovered from Hilliard's seat. Hilliard, a convicted felon, is on supervised release for a federal narcotics offense. A loaded firearm was allegedly found on Collier’s waistband. A records check confirmed Collier's status as a felon prohibited from possessing firearms.
Green was allegedly found with a loaded firearm modified for fully automatic fire, reportedly stolen from Georgia. He lacks a valid firearm license in the District. All firearms were loaded with chambered rounds, indicating they traveled in interstate commerce due to local manufacturing absence.
The ATF and MPD are conducting the ongoing investigation, with prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Dreher.
"Make DC Safe Again" is a public safety initiative led by U.S. Attorney Martin, aimed at reducing violent crime in the District by prioritizing federal firearms violations and securing tougher penalties and detention for offenders.
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