Kamar Clayton, a 23-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition following a series of events including a stolen car crash and a foot pursuit from police. The sentencing was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Clayton pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, having previously been convicted of a felony. U.S. District Court Judge Amy B. Jackson also ordered him to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.
The incident occurred on March 23, 2026, when officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) attempted to stop a vehicle in Southeast Washington. As officers approached, a separate vehicle, a black Chrysler 300, sped away from a nearby parking lot, crashing into three parked cars before fleeing the scene. Police later tracked the Chrysler to an intersection where it had crashed into a lawn, prompting a foot chase.
Law enforcement apprehended Clayton, the driver, shortly thereafter. A search revealed that the Chrysler had been reported stolen from Prince George’s County, Maryland, and Clayton was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. During the arrest, he informed officers that he had a gun, leading to the recovery of a Glock Model 21 pistol loaded with ammunition. Clayton was found to be prohibited from possessing firearms due to his prior felony conviction.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about gun possession and the use of stolen vehicles in the District. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia continues to address these issues as part of its commitment to public safety and crime prevention in the area.
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