Trevon Timothy Vines, a 30-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces a federal gun charge as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative, according to federal authorities. The U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., the FBI's Special Agent in Charge Sean T. Ryan, ATF Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the indictment.
Vines is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a convicted felon. As per court documents, on March 15, 2025, MPD officers stopped a vehicle near 1820 7th Street NW for a traffic violation. During the stop, officers allegedly observed open containers of alcohol and asked the occupants to exit the car.
Vines, reportedly seated in the front passenger seat, was observed holding a cup similar to others in the vehicle. As officers attempted to handcuff Vines, they allegedly discovered a handgun in his front left jacket pocket. Vines allegedly resisted, attempting to reach for the weapon.
Authorities recovered the firearm, which had been reported stolen from a gun dealer in White Plains, Maryland. An investigation revealed that Vines, a convicted felon, was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition in D.C. and lacked a license to carry one in the district.
The FBI Washington Field Office, ATF Baltimore Field Office, and the MPD are investigating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emory V. Cole is prosecuting.
The case is part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative, focusing on reducing violent crime in D.C. by prioritizing federal firearms violations and seeking tougher penalties.
"An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law," authorities stated.