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Terror in the Nation’s Capitol
Two men have been charged with a heinous crime in the nation’s capital: Sincere Howard, 20, and Garrett Hawkins, 21, both of Washington, D.C.
On January 23, 2021, Howard and Hawkins allegedly violently assaulted a victim with a variety of implements, including an electrical extension cord, all while broadcasting their actions on social media.
The victim was held against his will and was injured, with the live stream being broadcast on the Instagram social media platform. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Violence Reduction Unit became aware of the incident on January 24, 2021, and apprehended both defendants on scene. A firearm was also recovered during the investigation.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The indictment was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael R. Sherwin, Acting Police Chief Robert Contee of the Metropolitan Police Department, and Steven D’Antuono, Assistant Director in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The investigation was commended by Acting U.S. Attorney Sherwin and FBI Assistant Director in Charge D’Antuono, who also acknowledged the work of Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emory V. Cole and William Hart, Paralegal Specialist Teesha Tobias, and Legal Assistant Kate Abrey of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Howard and Hawkins are charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping, and cyber stalking. The indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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