Police in Southeast Washington, D.C., have arrested a teenager suspected of carrying out a violent carjacking and kidnapping last May. The victim was reportedly assaulted, robbed, and left without a vehicle. Authorities confirm that the investigation remains ongoing.

Despite an intensified police presence on Washington, D.C. streets, a spike in robberies occurred on Friday and Saturday. The unexplained rise in crime leaves officials and residents seeking answers about the effectiveness of current anti-crime efforts.

In the week following the deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., violent crime has reportedly dropped by 22%. President Trump has cited these numbers to declare a victory in the nation’s capital.