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WASHINGTON, DC — Two juveniles and one adult have been arrested in connection with a series of armed carjackings and related crimes in Washington, DC, following a detailed investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Among the arrests are Antonio Gaither, 16, of Southeast DC, and Derrick West, 17, of Northeast DC, both charged as adults under Title 16 for multiple incidents of auto theft. The charges against them relate to several violent encounters, including a carjacking at gunpoint on Sept. 19 at 11th and K Streets, NE, and a carjacking at knifepoint on Sept. 20 in the 800 block of P Street, N.W. Gaither faces an additional charge for a Sept. 21 armed carjacking in Southeast.

Arrested along with the juveniles was Malcolm Demus, 31, of Southeast DC. Demus faces charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle, credit card fraud and additional felonies related to the carjacking spree.

These incidents remain under investigation. Police urge anyone with information to contact the tip line at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for tips leading to an arrest and conviction in these cases.