3817 14th Street, NW photo by Michael
“Dear PoPville,
Would you or a reader know what happened last night around 2am at the 3800 block of 14th NW? at 3:30, it was over but there were multiple fire trucks and a horrible smell of burn that is still present in my flat several hours later…”
DCFD reported: “Update Box Alarm 3800 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire on 2nd floor of vacant structure. No injuries. Fire investigators called to scene.”
via google maps
Unfortunately MPD also reported some robberies on/off 14th earlier:
“On April 7, 2020, at approximately 9:05pm in the 1500 block of Ogden St NW, a male suspect approached the victim and assaulted him before obtaining personal property. The victim was uninjured, and the suspect fled into a white or silver 4-door vehicle. The suspect is described as a black male, 17-19 years old, thin build, dark complexion, 5’8, with bushy or curly hair and unknown clothing.”
and
“On April 7, 2020, at approximately 9:25pm in the 1400 block of Taylor St NW, two male suspects approached the victim and assaulted him before obtaining personal property. The victim was uninjured, and the suspects fled on foot. One suspect is described as a black male, 18-20 years old, thin build, dark complexion, 5’10-5’11, wearing all dark clothing. The second suspect described as a black male, 18-20 years old, heavy set, dark complexion, short hair, wearing a black shirt and black pants.
Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”