Knife threat on Q Street ends with arrest in DC

2Man arrested after waving knife at victims in Northeast DC

WASHINGTON, DC — A 42-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening victims with a knife during a disturbance in Northeast, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. on December 2 in the 200 block of Q Street NE. Officers from the Fifth District responded to reports of a disorderly individual armed with a knife. Upon arrival, one of the victims informed police that the suspect had produced a knife and waved it in their direction in a threatening manner.

The suspect, identified as Anthony Campbell of Northeast DC, was arrested at the scene without further incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Campbell has been charged with Assault with