Previously Convicted Felon Who Crashed Stolen Car, Punched Officer, Is Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession

WASHINGTON – Lamar Redfield, 34, a previously convicted felon from the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to 65 months in prison in connection with an October 2024 incident during which he was on probation when he crashed a stolen car into a parked vehicle, discarded a loaded Glock 17 pistol as he fled from police, and then punched an officer in the face as police attempted to arrest him, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

Redfield pleaded guilty May 12, 2025, before U.S. District Court Judge Loren L. AliKhan to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. In addition to the 65-month prison term, Judge AliKhan ordered Redfield to serve three years of supervised release.

According to court documents, on Oct. 21, 2024, members of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Sixth District Crime Suppression Team were on patrol when they spotted a stolen black Hyundai Sonata on the 3100 block of Minnesota Ave. SE. The Hyundai, occupied by two men, entered the 3500 block of A Street, SE, and then began to reverse backwards down the street.

The passenger bailed from the car and ran away from the police. The driver, identified as Redfield, continued in reverse and crashed into a parked vehicle. Redfield abandoned the car and ran with police in pursuit. As Redfield ran, he repeatedly reached into his jacket pocket with his right arm. Redfield removed a black firearm from his jacket and placed it on the ground. After discarding the firearm, Redfield continued to run. Officers caught Redfield, who hit one of the officers in the face with a closed fist. After the assault, Redfield was stopped and detained without further incident.

In a search incident to his arrest, officers found Redfield was in possession of half an ounce of suspected methamphetamine and one ounce of suspected synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as “K2” or “Spice.”

Redfield has previous felony convictions in Arlington County, Virginia, on narcotics and firearms offenses. He was serving a five-year sentence (suspended) when he was arrested on Oct. 21, 2024.

This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Washington Field Office. The matter was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emory V. Cole.

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