Police Make Arrest After Releasing Photo of Suspect in Assault of House Democrat

The Metropolitan Police Department recently released a surveillance camera image of the suspect in the alleged assault of Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN). After receiving tips from members of the public, police were able to make an arrest.

According to the U.S. Capitol Police, the suspect is believed to be a homeless man and is now facing charges of simple assault. Let’s take a look at how this story has unfolded.

The incident occurred on Thursday morning at around 7:15 a.m. when Craig said she saw the suspect in the lobby area of her apartment building “acting erratic” as if he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When she tried to pass him on an elevator, she says he began assaulting her and pushing her out of the way until someone else came along and intervened. No serious injuries were reported.

The Metropolitan Police Department then released a photo of the suspect taken by surveillance cameras in an effort to identify him for a simple assault offense and asked for help from members of the public. After receiving tips from multiple people, police arrested 26-year-old Kendrick Hamlin “AKA Hamlin Khalil Hamlin,” who did not have a fixed address, on Sunday night in connection with this incident. He is now facing charges for simple assault and is expected to appear in court today for his arraignment hearing.

This case serves as an example of how vital it can be for law enforcement officials to request help from members of their local community when trying to locate suspects or solve cases quickly and effectively. It also showcases how important it can be for citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies during times like these so that justice can truly be served across all divisions and demographics within society.

MPD seeks the public's assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for a Simple Assault that occurred this morning in the 300 block of H Street, NE, involving a member of Congress.

Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 pic.twitter.com/ZDYbodVsw7

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 9, 2023

TL;DR:

It appears that justice has been served in this case after police made an arrest following their release of a photo taken by surveillance cameras at Rep Craig’s apartment building last week. With assistance from members of their local community, law enforcement officials were able to quickly identify and apprehend 26-year-old Kendrick Hamlin AKA Hamlin Khalil Hamlin who did not have a fixed address before charging him with simple assault relating to this incident.

This case serves as an example that when both citizens and law enforcement work together, justice can prevail regardless of division or demographic within society.