. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CRIMINAL DIVISION DCTN: UL6os6si6 + Lockup No: 93 COMPLAINT Case No District of Columbia ss: Defendant's Name: | EdgarM Welch 718447 16205511 Fino om aso eID) (ECNOY ‘Also Known As; Edgar Maddison Welch Fay ) co) Address: | ss On or about December 4, 2016, within the District of Columbia, F dangerous weapon, that is, AR-IS rifle. (Assault with a Dangero Section 402 (2001 ed.)) Carlos Rea with a Weapon, in violation of 22 D.C. Code, On or about December 4, 2016, within the District of iar M Welch did carry, openly and concealed on or about his person, in a place other than his dwelling, usiness or on other land possessed by him, a pistol, without a license issued pursuant to law. (Carrying a Pisiut Without a License (Outside Home or Place of Business), in violation of 22 D.C. Code, Ma} 2001 ed.) Ants Name day of, December. 2016, ‘Subscribed and sworn to before me thi (Gales) eps Cty WARRANT To The United Stes Marshal or anyother authorized federal officer or the Chief of Police ofthe District of Columbia: WHEREAS the foregoing complaint and affidavit supporting the allegations thereof have been sub- | mitted, and there appearing probable cause and reasonable grounds for the issuance of an arrest warrant for YOU ARE THEREFORE COMMANDED TO BRING THE DEFENDANT BEFORE SAID COURT OR OTHER PERSON ENUMERATED IN 18 US.C. 3041 forthwith to answer suid charge. era Sag ae Ca CRIS Title 16; Rule 105: [7] Judge: ao uel lose [eens reaesstt [pops gaay Papering Officer: Juan Domingo Bape Now s OFFICER MUST EXECUTERETURN OFfceF Names Date/Time! December 5 7016 isa Sa ee |SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CRIMINAL DIVISION DOTN: Uis0séess ay ary. Lockup No: 93 COMPLAINT ee District of Columbia ss: Defendant's Name: Edgar M Welch 718447 16208511 Fin oi dan DID) (CRO) Also Known As: Edgar Maddison Welch isn “Mey Ta Address: | 1M Welch did unlawfully discharge and set off iolation of 22 D.C. Code, Section nber 4. 2016, within the District of Columbia, Ed »wful Discharge of On or about Dec fiream without a valid pemnit to do so. (Un 4503.01 (2001 ed.)) inbia, Edlar M Welch did carry openly and concealed on or ‘or on other land possessed by him, a rifle ). in violation of 22 D.C. On or about December 4, 2016, within the District about his person, in a place other than his dwelling place, place of busin or shotgun. (Carrying A Rifle or Shotgun (Outside Home or Place of Bi Code, Section 4504 (a-1) (2001 ed.)) Co-Defendants: sd and sworn to before me this__5__day of December. 2016 Tata (Depaty Cay WARRANT To The United States Marshal or any other authorized federal officer or the Chief of Police ofthe District of Columbia: WHEREAS the foregoing complaint and affidavit supporting the allegations thereof have been sub- jtted, and there appearing probable cause and reasonable grou ce of an arrest warrant DRE COMMANDED T0 BRING THE DEFENDANT BEFORE SAID COURT OR OTHER PERSON ENUMERATED IN 18 U.S.C. 3041 forthwith to answer said charge. Issued To oper Coa ae DNA Co ‘title 16: Rute 103: [2] Judge: PDID: 718447 Sarna ows eanonas [cones Badge No. Papering Officer: Juan Domingo ‘OFFICER MUST EXECUTE RETURN Officer's Nami Date / Time: December 5, 2016 ‘AUSA Signature: nsxSUPERIOR COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CRIMINAL DIVISION UNITED STATES vs EDGAR M WELCH Dec. 05, 2016 The event occurred on 12/04/16 at approximately 1503 hours at 5037 Connecticut Ave. N.W. in Washington, D.C. MPD officers were working the evening tour of duty in full uniform utilizing marked scout cars. A priority assignment was dispatc! Comet restaurant located at 5037 ed for a man with a gun lecated inside the mnecticut Ave. N.W. MPD Officer Zuniga was one of che first to arrive on the scene. Officer Zuniga was met by CW-1. CW-1 advised him while he was working at the Comet restaurant he exited to the rear of the location to retrieve some pizza d rom the freezer which was in the alley. While still outside cwW-1 bangs coming from inside the Location. CW-1 re-entered the rest ed a white male holding an AR-15 type rifle. CW-1 stated the vt h known as §-1 began te turn the AR-15 rifle toward his directior male swung his rifle in t rection of CW-1, CW-1 :mmediately ran o: urant towards Connecticut Ave. N.W. Officer Provance responded tc CW-3, CW-4 run outside of t ma him "He's in there and he any more patrons inside the restau a priority at that time and v 4 location. location where he observed CW-2 the restaurant shouting towards Provance asked if there were any CW-2 stated "no." Officer Provance called there was a man with a gun inside the en a gunt" ed Additional MPD officers responded to the location and secured a perimeter. Sgt. Pirshock, Officer Juan, Officer A. Brown (AR-15}, Officer Stevenson, Officer Baker, Officer G. Nelson, and Sgt. Alemian remained in the front of the location. Officer Alberti, Officer Wishnick and Officer Provance maintained the right side périmeter of the location on Nebraska Ave. N.W. Officer Creech and Officer Murray maintained the rear of the location. Lt. Merrill (Cruiser 200) was notified and responded to the scene. A barricade was declared at 1514 hours. Notification was made to —.0.D. ERT and Falcon at approximately 1527 hours. The events and acts described above occurred primarily in the District of Columbia and were committed as described by defendant(s) listed in the case caption. The foregoing statemert was made under penalty of criminal prosecution ang punishment for false statements pursuant to D.C. Cade § 22-2514 December 5, 201 Police OFf4 Badge Unit Witness// Deputy Clerk $$$ Printed Name of Member / CAN# Printed Name of Witness / Deputy Clerk 1 of 3= ee SUPERIOR COURT FoR THE DISTRICT or COLUMBIA CRIMINAL DIVISION UNITED STATES vs EDGAR M WELCH Dec. OS, 2016 ee Officers maintained the Connecticut Ave. N.W, scene. Perimeter and shut for no vehicular or Sse8 and pedestrians down the 5000-5100 black of pedestrian traffic te flow on to the were escorted to the firehouse for All other witne their Safety. exited t Srewn s} front of the Comet restaurant with his routed loud ybal commands towards S-2 ta towards t officers' direction, nd instructed S-1 ta keep his hands from the back of his neck which would ed on S-1 at this time. S-1 was then ed and walked back towards the the ground, Officer Stevenson and 10ck had asked S-1 whar ated that he had an AR-15 i 4 .38 caliber handgun that he asked S-1 whar 8 Motive was at he had read online that the and that he wanted to see for armed to help Seue them. S-1 at underage children were then placed inside the transport Sgt. ire surrendered peac being harbored in vehicle. Second district hetective Parker onded to the scene ta conduct 2 was first to positively ident y 2 al 16:24 hours. cw location for a show up and confirmed a positive identity a show up. Cw- was brought to the S-1 at 16:12 hours, Mobile crime Officer Hischoff responded te the scene and recovered a black AR-15 Assault Rifle and a black handgun. The handgun appears to be fully functional with a barrei length less than 12 inches and appears to be designed to be fired with a single hand by means of an explosive. s-1 fired rounds from the rifle The events and acts described above occurred primarily in the Diatrict of Columbia and were committed as described by defendant(s) listed in the case caption, Tho foregoing statement w as made under penaity of criminal prosecution and punishment for false statements pursuant to D.C. Code § 22-2514 Badge Uni Witness// Deputy Clerk ——— —$<_——_ Printed Nane of Member / CADH Printed Name of Witneas / Deputy Clerk 2o0f 3CRIMINAL DIVISION UNITED STATES vs EDGAR M WELCH Dec. 05, 2016 ar a a taking effect ; A | Seine Silas ?n the walls, one door and computer desktop. S-1's vehicle, a Silver 2012 t : ; : : oyota Prius bearing Nerth carolina tag of CBDS619 was seized as for “© and taken to mobile crime. dounder arrest for ADW/Gun (£or swinging the rifle in the direction Unlawful possess of Ammunition, Unlawful discharge of a Firearm, Possession arge capacity m of Property. S-1 was transported to the Unregistered e@ and Destn The events and acts described above occurred primarily in the District of Columbia and were committed as described by defendant(s) listed in the case caption. The foregoing statement was made under penaty of criminal prosecution and punishment for false statements pursuant to D.C, Code § 22-2514 Witness// Deputy Clerk Pri Name of Witness / Deputy Clerk Printed Name of Member / CAD# SHOE “3