Trevon Timothy Vines, a 30-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces federal charges following his indictment on a gun-related offense. The charge follows a traffic stop in northwest D.C. and is part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative.
The U.S. Attorney's office, led by Edward R. Martin Jr., announced the indictment along with officials from various agencies including the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Vines is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, a crime for which he faces a potential prison term exceeding one year. Court documents detail that on March 15, 2025, MPD officers stopped a vehicle near 1820 7th Street NW after noticing a traffic violation. During the stop, open containers were allegedly found, and officers asked the vehicle’s occupants to exit.
Vines, allegedly in the front passenger seat holding a suspicious cup, was handcuffed by officers who found a handgun in his jacket pocket. Vines reportedly resisted and tried to grab the weapon. Further investigation discovered the firearm was stolen from a gun dealer in White Plains, Maryland.
Vines' criminal record revealed past felony convictions, making him ineligible to own or carry firearms or ammunition under federal and local laws. He also did not have a license to possess a firearm in D.C.
The case is investigated by multiple agencies including the FBI, ATF, and the MPD, while prosecution is led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emory V. Cole. The "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative aims to curb violent crime through intensified efforts against federal firearms violations and stiffer penalties for offenders.
An indictment is simply a formal accusation. Vines, like all defendants, is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
