DISTRICT BRIEFING

SOUTHEAST

Teen Is Charged With Murder In June Killing of Virginia Man

D.C. police arrested a suspect yesterday in a killing that took place last June in Southeast Washington. Dontrell Deaner, 18, of Southeast Washington has been charged with first-degree murder while armed in the slaying of Frank James Elliott.

Elliott, 41, of Tappahannock was found early on June 16 in the 2300 block of Pitts Place SE by officers who responded to the sound of gunshots. A second suspect was arrested earlier in the case.

PUBLIC WORKS

City Crews to Begin Collecting Christmas Trees Starting Friday

The D.C. Department of Public Works will pick up Christmas trees during a special collection starting Friday, officials said.

Residents who have regular trash collection are encouraged to place holiday trees and other greenery, without ornaments or tinsel, between the sidewalk and the curb by Friday.

Trees not collected by Jan. 17 should be placed with regular trash, and the city will pick them up as truck space permits in the coming weeks. Residents can also take trees to the Fort Totten transfer station from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays for free tree chipping.