James Ball Arrested in Package-Area Burglary in Northwest DC
The Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of James Ball, a 36-year-old resident of Northwest, DC, for a burglary that occurred in the Unit block of P Street, Northwest. The incident involved the suspect entering a residential building's package area…
Washington, DC, October 25, 2026 —
The Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of James Ball, 36, a resident of Northwest, DC, in connection with a burglary at a residential building in the Unit block of P Street, Northwest. The incident involved someone entering the building’s package area and stealing packages, according to the information provided by the department.
The available account identifies Ball as the person arrested but does not provide the date of the incident or the arrest. It also does not specify how many packages were taken, their value, or whether any were recovered. The number of people affected was not provided.
The announcement describes the incident as a burglary and says it involved entry into a residential building’s package area. It does not provide further information about how entry was made, whether the area was secured, or what evidence led to the arrest. No details were provided about whether Ball has been formally charged, entered a plea, or appeared in court.
The information provided does not include a statement from Ball or a representative, nor does it identify a police unit or official who made the announcement. It also does not say whether investigators believe other incidents may be connected.
Beyond the arrest and the basic description of the incident, additional details were not provided. The announcement identifies the location as the Unit block of P Street, Northwest, but gives no more specific address. The case’s current status and any subsequent court proceedings were not included in the information available.
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