According to Metro Transit Police (MTPD), Mekhi Thomas, 23, of D.C., has been arrested in connection with an attempted rape that occurred aboard a Red line train on Thursday, November 16 in Silver Spring.
MTPD tweeted that Thomas was taken into custody and is being charged with attempted rape, assault, robbery, and several additional charges. Thomas is currently being held on without bond. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
ARRESTED: Mekhi Thomas, 23, of D.C., in connection with an attempted rape that occurred aboard a Red line train on 11/16. Thomas was taken into custody by MTPD and is charged with attempted rape, assault, robbery, & several addt’l charges. Thomas is being held on NO BOND. #wmata pic.twitter.com/HEtdYixppk
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) November 17, 2023
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