Trevon Troxler Sentenced to 28 Months for Firearm Possession and Property Damage

Trevon Troxler, a 31-year-old resident of Washington, D. C. , has been sentenced to 28 months in prison following a high-speed chase involving law enforcement and the possession of an illegal firearm.

The sentencing took place in the U. S. District Court, where Judge Amy Berman Jackson also ordered Troxler to serve three years of supervised release.

Troxler pleaded guilty on May 13, 2026, to charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, as well as destruction of federal property. Federal prosecutors had sought a 33-month prison term for Troxler, but the court settled on a slightly lesser sentence.

The incident occurred on October 12, 2025, when Troxler fled from law enforcement officers who attempted to stop his white Honda Accord in the 3500 block of Ames Street NE. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Troxler led officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and a Diplomatic Security Service agent on a high-speed pursuit through various sections of the city.

During the chase, Troxler's vehicle struck a federal police cruiser and an uninvolved Hyundai. The collision with the Hyundai caused it to veer off the road and crash into a residence on the 1600 block of Eastern Avenue NE. Despite the collisions, Troxler continued to evade capture, driving northbound on I-295 and swerving through traffic at high speeds.

As he entered the ramp to Route 50, Troxler's vehicle again collided with the federal police cruiser before striking a median and coming to a stop at 33rd Place Northeast. Troxler then fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by police at 2300 South Dakota Ave. NE.

Upon searching Troxler's vehicle, officers recovered a loaded Glock 29 firearm from the driver's side. The weapon was equipped with a laser attachment and contained one round in the chamber and 26 rounds in a high-capacity magazine. Troxler's actions resulted in over $4,000 in damage to the federal police cruiser, which is considered federal property.

Troxler's criminal history includes previous convictions for unauthorized use of a vehicle, receiving stolen property, attempted assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm. These past offenses contributed to the severity of the charges and the subsequent sentencing.

The investigation into Troxler's actions was conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department, the Diplomatic Security Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Washington Field Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U. S.

Attorney Emory V. Cole as part of the President’s Make D. C.

Safe and Beautiful Again initiative, which focuses on reducing violent crime by prioritizing federal prosecution of armed repeat offenders and removing illegal firearms from neighborhoods in the District.