Kwesi Pyne Pleads Guilty to Series of Armed Robberies in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kwesi Pyne, a 20-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to multiple armed robberies that occurred in the city during late 2023 and early 2024, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The plea was entered in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and includes charges for two counts of armed robbery, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and additional counts related to assault and attempted robbery.
During the incidents, which took place in various neighborhoods, Pyne engaged in violent confrontations with victims. On October 30, 2023, in an alley behind 940 Randolph Street NW, Pyne approached a victim heading to work, demanded his car keys, and assaulted him when he refused. After brandishing a firearm, the victim complied, and Pyne stole the vehicle. In a separate incident on February 7, 2024, Pyne targeted a plumber in the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street NW, demanding his wallet and striking him with a firearm when he refused. The victim sustained injuries but managed to escape without further loss.
Pyne’s crime spree continued on February 12, 2024, when he and accomplices stole a vehicle parked outside Raymond Education Campus on Spring Road NW. Later that evening, Pyne and an accomplice, armed with firearms, approached three victims waiting near a liquor store on Mount Pleasant Street NW. Pyne assaulted one victim and stole belongings from all three before fleeing in the stolen car. Pyne was arrested on February 16, 2024, and has been in custody since.
Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe has scheduled Pyne’s sentencing for December 18, 2026. Each armed robbery charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of five years. The case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department, with assistance from U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The recent events have raised concerns about public safety in D.C., particularly in neighborhoods like Mount Pleasant and areas near educational institutions. Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department joined the announcement of the plea, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in the city.
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