Damarqus Moore, a 33-year-old resident of Suitland, Maryland, has been indicted on a federal firearms charge. This development is part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith.
The initiative, "Make D.C. Safe Again," aims to enhance public safety by reducing violent crime in the District of Columbia. U.S. Attorney Martin has outlined the purpose of this initiative: to address gun violence, prioritize federal firearms violations, pursue tougher penalties for offenders, and seek detention for those violating federal firearms laws.
Moore is charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Court documents state that on January 13, 2025, MPD officers noticed a car with illegal window tint and no front license plate idling at 5826 Dix Street NE, Washington, D.C. Upon inspection, they found that the rear license plate belonged to a different vehicle. After Moore's arrest, MDMA tablets were found on him. A subsequent search of the car revealed a loaded .40 caliber firearm with an obliterated serial number lodged in the steering column.
Moore has a criminal history in Maryland, with convictions including first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
The case is being jointly investigated by the ATF Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department.
The indictment stands as an allegation, and all defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
