Lassiter Sentenced for Ammunition Conspiracy
A Washington man has been sentenced for conspiring to transfer ammunition to a convicted felon.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Judge Amir H. Ali sentenced Lassiter for conspiracy to unlawfully transfer ammunition. The charges followed an incident where shots were fired at police vehicles in Washington D.C.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows a criminal investigation into a 2023 shooting that endangered officers. The case highlights efforts to track the illicit movement of firearms-related materials to prohibited individuals.
Federal prosecutors formally requested a 21-month prison sentence for the defendant. The investigation stems from nine rounds of gunfire aimed at police vehicles, with physical evidence including a 60-round AK-47 magazine.
The players
Amir H. Ali
Amir H. Ali is a judge who presided over the sentencing hearing.
Lassiter
Lassiter is the individual convicted of conspiring to transfer ammunition to a felon.
Ashanti Crider
Ashanti Crider is the girlfriend of Lassiter who facilitated the purchase of ammunition.
The details
Lassiter directed his girlfriend to purchase ammunition and a magazine from H & F Arms LLC in Alexandria, Virginia, while confirming the items on a FaceTime call. Law enforcement later recovered packaging and the high-capacity magazine during an April 2023 apartment search.
Timeline
March 29, 2023: Officers were fired upon in the 300 block of 37th Street SE.
April 4, 2023: Law enforcement executed a search warrant on an apartment.
September 23, 2026: Lassiter was sentenced for his role in the ammunition conspiracy.
Legal Context
This case underscores the federal priority placed on prosecuting straw purchasers who facilitate the illegal transfer of restricted items. These prosecutions mirror broader efforts in Washington to address the flow of ammunition and high-capacity magazines to prohibited persons.
Residents in the 300 block of 37th Street SE may note increased focus on gun-related crime investigations in their area. The resolution of this case marks a step in local efforts to deter violence against first responders.
The takeaway
This case demonstrates how investigators use digital evidence, such as video calls and store records, to track illegal ammunition transactions. Individuals are reminded that acting as an intermediary for prohibited firearm purchases carries significant federal criminal penalties.
Further reading
For more on regional public safety efforts, see Law Enforcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
