COLUMBUS, OH — On August 21, 2025, Frederick D. Washington Jr. was taken into custody in connection with a recent shooting that left a man injured in the 1400 block of 20th Street North. The arrest was carried out by the Columbus Police Department’s VIPER team, working closely with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID).
Authorities executed both an arrest warrant for Washington and a search warrant at his residence. During the search, officers recovered multiple firearms along with a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics. The seized substances included:
- Approximately 3.2 pounds of marijuana
- 38.39 grams of cocaine
- 13.53 grams of crack cocaine
- 33.71 grams of MDMA
Following the investigation, Frederick D. Washington Jr. was formally charged with:
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- Nine counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance with a Weapon Enhancement
The Columbus Police Department emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact authorities.
“This arrest highlights our department’s continued focus on removing violent offenders and illegal narcotics from our streets,” said Chief Daughtry. “We remain committed to protecting our community through proactive and strategic enforcement.”
Media Contact:
Officer Bryan Moore
Public Information Officer
Columbus Police Department
This arrest serves as a reminder of the Columbus Police Department’s commitment to community safety and the importance of public cooperation in ongoing investigations.
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