The Metropolitan Police Department has announced an arrest has been made in two sexual abuse offenses in Northwest, D.C.
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at approximately 8:26 a.m., the suspect engaged in unwanted sexual contact with a victim in the 500 block of 12th Street, Northwest. The suspect fled the scene after committing the offense. CNN: 25047557
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the suspect engaged in unwanted sexual contact with a victim in the 1100 block of K Street, Northwest. The suspect fled the scene after committing the offense. CCN: 25053154
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Second District officers, familiar with these offenses located and arrested the suspect. As a result of the detectives’ investigation, 31-year-old Devonte Antonio Sterling of no fixed address was charged with two counts of Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse.