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Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment Torched by Jilted Lover Quenton Jones
In a shocking display of violence, 64-year-old Quenton Jones, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty of arson, first degree burglary, felony threats, felony destruction of property, and multiple counts of felony contempt, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
The Honorable Erik Christian scheduled sentencing for September 11, 2024. Jones faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. According to the government’s evidence, on December 28, 2023, Jones threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend, the victim, after he accused her of cheating on him.
On February 2, 2024, he incessantly called her multiple times, leaving demeaning voicemails on her phone in violation of a Stay Away No Contact Order. On February 3, 2024, at approximately 3:00 am, Jones went to the victim’s apartment and wrote on her front door, with a black marker, her name, personal phone number, and a list of sex acts. He left, but at approximately 6:00am, he returned and set a piece of paper on fire and shoved it under her front door, causing her front door to catch fire.
All the residents of the apartment building were forced to evacuate the building, and Jones was arrested later that morning. He has been in custody since, but he persisted in contacting the victim from the DC Jail, including making a number of phone calls to her and writing her a handwritten letter right before trial.
U.S. Attorney Graves commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Molly K. Smith and Monisha Rao from the Domestic Violence Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The brutal nature of Jones’ crimes has left many in the community shaken. ‘This verdict is a testament to the strength and resilience of the victim, who courageously came forward to share her story,’ said U.S. Attorney Graves. ‘We will continue to work tirelessly to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.’
With the guilty verdict in hand, the community can finally begin to heal from the trauma inflicted by Jones’ actions. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 11, 2024, where Jones will face the consequences of his actions.”
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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