Bystanders step in as woman attacked with sharp object in Southwest DC

Bystanders step in as woman attacked with sharp object in Southwest DC
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, DC — A 52-year-old woman was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection with an assault involving a sharp object near L’Enfant Plaza in Southwest D.C.

The incident occurred around 3:26 p.m. at the intersection of Independence Avenue and L’Enfant Plaza Southwest. According to police, the suspect approached the victim, forced her to the ground, and attacked her with a sharp object.

Bystanders intervened, prompting the suspect to flee. The victim sustained a laceration and was transported to a nearby hospital by DC Fire and EMS with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers from the First District apprehended the suspect shortly afterward. Crystal Williams-Carter, 52, who has no fixed address, was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.