About that Huge Police Presence by Whole Foods on Florida Ave

900 block of Florida Avenue, NW

A reader reports at 9:20am: “20+ cop cars, Trellis House block just north of the Florida Ave Whole Foods”

Update from a reader:

“He got into my apartment (I wasn’t there) and jumped off my balcony to the unit below. The cops broke door my door trying to get in. Didn’t so much as leave a note or business card. Had to cobble together a story from my neighbors and the leasing agent. He’s in custody now.”

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense.

Kenneth Phillips, pictured below, is described as a 22-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 210 pounds with a light brown complexion.

Phillips was previously arrested on November 16, 2021, and held in DC Jail on Carjacking and Burglary charges. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, DC Department of Corrections (DOC) staff transported Phillips to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment. At approximately 0830 hours, Phillips was able to escape from DOC staff and fled the hospital on foot. He is currently wanted pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He was last seen wearing the clothing in the photos below.

Anyone with information on Phillip’s whereabouts is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

Alan Henney reports: “MANHUNT FOR CORRECTIONS ESCAPEE— 23-year-old got away from DOC at Howard Hospital. He wore an orange jumpsuit which he possibly removed. He may be holed up in a building at 9th St and Barry Pl NW DC.”

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense.

Kenneth Phillips, pictured below, is described as a 22-year-old black male, 6’0″ in height, weighing approximately 210 pounds with a light brown complexion.

Phillips was previously arrested on November 16, 2021 and held in DC Jail on Carjacking and Burglary charges. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, DC Department of Corrections (DOC) staff transported Phillips to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment. At approximately 0830 hours, Phillips was able to escape from DOC staff and fled the hospital on foot. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and red and blue underwear.

Anyone with information on Phillip’s whereabouts is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”