 A D.C. Sentencing Commission report shows Graves' office declined, dropped, or pled down 2,262 gun cases over the past two years. However, Graves has defended his office's efforts. Keeping the community safe, doing our part in keeping the community safe is our number one area of focus. But residents here don't feel safe. A new Washington Post poll shows 96% of D.C. residents consider crime a serious issue. Griff Jenkins, Fox News.