Metro News Release

For immediate release: November 22, 2013

Metro Transit Police announce arrests in connection with stabbing, attempted robbery at Twinbrook Station

Metro Transit Police today announced the arrests of Anthony Jerome JEFFRIES of Silver Spring and Rico Hector LeBLOND of Germantown in connection with an attempted armed robbery and stabbing at Twinbrook Metrorail Station on October 10, 2013. 

At approximately 9:45 a.m., October 10, JEFFRIES and LeBLOND are alleged to have approached an adult male victim on an access ramp just outside the station entrance.  The suspects attempted to rob the victim, a struggle ensued and the victim was stabbed in the torso. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital with what were initially life-threatening injuries; he has since recovered to a point where he was released from the hospital.

The two suspects were identified on Metro's high-definition security cameras and their photos were transmitted to MTPD officers, other law enforcement agencies, released to the media and on Twitter.  A Montgomery County Police Officer recognized the suspects based on photos shared inter-departmentally and notified Metro Transit Police detectives. 

JEFFRIES is 15 years old and is being charged as an adult for Attempt 1st Degree Murder.  LeBLOND is 18 years old and is being charged for 1st Degree Assault and Attempt Armed Robbery.
 

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News release issued at 12:54 pm, November 22, 2013.