Executive Summary
- Terrell Medlay, 23, was arrested Saturday night in Southwest D.C.
- The suspect allegedly assaulted a rideshare driver after a dispute over adding a stop.
- Special police officers intervened to detain the suspect until MPD arrived.
- Medlay faces charges of unarmed carjacking and felony strangulation.
WASHINGTON — A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday night in Southwest Washington, D.C., after allegedly assaulting and carjacking a rideshare driver following a disagreement over the route, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Police identified the suspect as Terrell Medlay of Northwest D.C. The incident occurred at approximately 10:17 p.m. after the driver picked up Medlay in the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
According to the police report, the altercation began when Medlay requested to add a stop to the trip. Investigators state that the ensuing disagreement escalated rapidly, resulting in Medlay physically assaulting the driver. MPD officials allege that Medlay then forcibly removed the driver from the vehicle and demanded the keys.
Three special police officers who were in the vicinity witnessed the struggle and intervened, detaining Medlay until law enforcement arrived at the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities confirmed that Medlay has been charged with unarmed carjacking and felony strangulation.
Procedural Next Steps
Following the arrest, the case moves to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for arraignment. The charges of unarmed carjacking and felony strangulation represent serious offenses under District law, carrying significant potential penalties if a conviction is secured. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
