Crime

15-year-old arrested and charged in the Triple Shooting that occurred in Truxton Circle April 28th

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that left three victims injured in Northwest.

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 7:07 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of N Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported both men to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A third victim, a male child suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported by family members to an area hospital where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

On May 22, 2026, (more…)

“Mayor Bowser Reinstates Limited Juvenile Curfew Under New Emergency Order”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, in order to protect the public peace and preserve the safety of the community, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency, allowing her to impose earlier juvenile curfew hours on weekends, extend the juvenile curfew to 17-year-olds, empower the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to declare extended juvenile curfew zones in particular areas, and implement various emergency measures.

All youth under the age of 18 are subject to a curfew that begins today on May 22, 2026, and every night thereafter, until the expiration of this declared emergency, with the same responsibilities and excepted activities as provided for in the Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995. The emergency is in effect through Saturday, June 6, 2026. (more…)

“Suspect and Dog Sought in Robbery”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Based on the title I initially thought the dog was somehow involved in the robbery. Still messed up. Keep your eyes peeled for the stolen dog, Zen.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a dog taken during a robbery in Southeast.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a suspect approached the victim and snatched the dog’s leash from the victim at the intersection of 14th and T Streets, Southeast. (more…)

MPD Releases Photos of Suspect who Smashed Georgetown Cupcake’s Window with a Keg, Also Damaged Another Property in April

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect in two Destruction of Property offenses that occurred in Northwest.

• On Friday, April 24, 2026, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the suspect approached a business in the 1900 block of M Street, Northwest. The suspect damaged property and then fled the scene. CCN: 26054307

• On Monday, May 18, 2026, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the suspect approached a business in the 3300 block of M Street, Northwest. The suspect threw a keg through the front window of the business and then fled the scene. CCN: 26066979

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the following photos: (more…)

About those “Endless Motorcades” – It’s Police Week

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I work on Connecticut Ave near Farragut North and there have been literally endless, back to back motorcades. Any idea what’s going on? Seems to be motorcycle-heavy with big busses, like an athletic team might travel on.”

This week is Police Week. Tonight is the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil:

“Each year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. The NLEOMF’s 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil will take place Wednesday, May 13th on the National Mall in Washington, DC. to memorialize those who sacrificed all for their communities.”

You can see the full schedule here.

Last year a reader wrote in:

“The motorcades carry the families of police officers who have died in the line of duty. Part of police week includes visiting the National Law Enforcement Officer’s memorial, where family members go to see their officer’s names newly engraved.

In addition, (more…)

“DC Developer will pay $400,000 to fund repairs to a Ward 4 condo building that was improperly constructed and sways in the wind due to insufficient structural supports.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Sways in the what now? Sways in the wind due to insufficient structural supports you say? Good gravy.

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that DC developer Steven Sushner will pay $400,000 to fund repairs to a Ward 4 condo building that was improperly constructed and sways in the wind due to insufficient structural supports.

Under the terms of a settlement agreement negotiated by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), alongside the unit owners, multiple legal cases related to shoddy construction at 4022 Georgia Avenue NW are being resolved. Specifically, Sushner will be required to pay the building’s Homeowners Association (HOA) $400,000, which will pay for structural reinforcements and other repairs needed to ensure the safety of the unit owners and the community. This settlement comes after OAG secured a decision in the DC Court of Appeals (DCCA) that upheld the authority of the DC Department of Buildings (DOB) to order the developer to fix the structural problems at the building, and after 4022 Georgia Avenue LLC (4022 LLC), a company owned by Sushner that developed the building, entered into bankruptcy. In addition to the $400,000 Sushner will pay, the condo unit owners will also receive additional proceeds from 4022 LLC’s bankruptcy. The combined proceeds will be used to repair the structural problems and bring the property into compliance with District law. (more…)

About all the Police at the Taft Bridge and at the Wilson Aquatic Center

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m feeling nosey about a strange, large police presence I saw while walking in Kalorama around 6p (Monday.) Huge police checkpoint set up in front of the Chinese Embassy residence (end of the Taft Bridge on Connecticut Ave, NW). Probably 6-8 cop cars, a dozen police, and a handful of cars stopped in the checkpoint. Haven’t seen anything on social media or news about it at all so no idea what happened!”

Another reader adds: “6 cruisers and multiple officers stopping cars at the south end of the Taft bridge in front of the Chinese embassy. Pulling cars over.”

MPD shared the police report with me:

“Officers were conducting a Traffic Safety Checkpoint in the 2300 block of Connecticut Ave NW and observed the driver of a Honda SUV not wearing a seat belt. A traffic stop was conducted at the location and WALES/NCIC confirmed S1 does not possess a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle on public space. S1 was placed under arrest and transported to the Second District Station for processing.”

And regarding the Wilson Pool and even odder reader report: (more…)

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