On October 21, 2025, Metropolitan Police officers responded to a reported threats offense in the 3000 block of 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC. According to police, a suspect directed homophobic language and threats of bodily harm toward a victim.
Officers arrested Charles Chappell, 47, of Northwest, DC, at the scene. He is charged with Threat to Kidnap or Injure a Person. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case as a possible hate or bias-motivated crime. The Special Liaison Branch is assisting with the investigation. The hate crime status may be updated as the investigation continues…