Police Arrest Man for 2025 Northeast D.C. Murder
Robert Bellamy faces a second-degree murder charge following the death of 54-year-old Thameka Harvell.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Violence
Authorities have arrested 62-year-old Robert Bellamy in connection with the 2025 killing of Thameka Harvell. Police originally discovered Harvell unconscious at a Northeast Washington residence.
Why it matters
The arrest follows a months-long investigation into the death of Harvell, which the medical examiner officially ruled a homicide earlier this year.
Robert Bellamy is currently in custody facing a second-degree murder charge. The legal process proceeds following the official homicide ruling issued by the medical examiner in April 2025.
The players
Robert Bellamy
The 62-year-old suspect is currently in custody facing a charge of second-degree murder.
Thameka Harvell
The 54-year-old victim was found unresponsive in Northeast D.C. in early 2025.
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
This agency is responsible for investigating deaths in the District and officially determined the cause of death.
U.S. Marshals Service
This federal law enforcement agency conducted the arrest of the suspect.
The details
Police initially responded to a report of an unconscious person in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE on January 7, 2025. Following an investigation, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Harvell died from a blunt-force head injury with additional contributing factors.
Timeline
January 7, 2025: Officers discovered the victim unconscious on Rhode Island Avenue NE.
April 2025: The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.
October 26, 2026: U.S. Marshals Service members arrested Robert Bellamy.
Legal Context
This arrest reflects the ongoing application of the 2025 D.C. homicide clearance protocols for investigating long-term suspicious deaths. It demonstrates how local authorities follow established evidentiary standards to secure charges in cold cases.
Residents in the Northeast neighborhood near Rhode Island Avenue NE should be aware that the primary suspect in this case is now in police custody. There are no immediate safety advisories or road closures currently in effect for the area.
The takeaway
This case underscores the persistent nature of police investigations into unattended deaths. Authorities continue to encourage community members to report suspicious activity to help law enforcement resolve outstanding cases.
Further reading
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