Helicopters

Let’s talk helicopters

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Eric P.

We never did find out what that was about but here’s an update from Friday on helicopter issues in the area from the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Anthony Brown (D-MD), and David Trone (D-MD) today announced that they would introduce legislation to implement the recommendation from the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recently released report on helicopter noise in the National Capital Region (NCR). In January 2019, the Members wrote GAO requesting it conduct a study of helicopter noise in the NCR. GAO announced in June 2019 that it would conduct the study.

The report recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) direct its Office of Environment and Energy to develop a mechanism to exchange helicopter noise information with operators in the D.C. area. The FAA’s current ability to work with helicopter operators in the D.C. area is limited because of the absence of effective information sharing mechanisms. Creating a more effective information sharing mechanism would also allow for better, more comprehensive data on helicopter noise complaints that would help develop solutions in the future.

“As residents of the District and the region can attest, helicopter noise from police and military helicopters continue to plague many of our neighborhoods,” Norton said. “Our residents need to know what can be done to reduce helicopter noise. This study’s recommendations are an important step toward getting much-needed information to deliver relief to our communities and making sure we minimize disruptions to neighborhoods and families.” (more…)

Third Report of Shots Fired/Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD: “3D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1300 block of Harvard Street, NW. No lookout./ 2688″

Readers started reporting just after 11pm: “I just heard gun shots at around 11:05pm followed by about 3 more at 11:08pm. I’m at 13th and Euclid by Cardozo.”

“I heard about 8 shots from my place near Columbia and 11th about 5 minutes ago.”

“Maybe 7-10 gunshots. Heard just now near 14th and Harvard in Columbia Heights.”

“another 8-10 gunshots at 14th and Girard/Columbia area”

“Helicopter now circle the area around Florida avenue and 14th”

“an ambulance just pulled into the alley by 13th and Harvard. Several police cars present without lights on.”

“Multiple helicopters overhead with their search lights on”

“They’re still looking for one person from what we can hear.”

Developing

About those Helicopters and 8:30pm in Foggy Bottom

By Prince Of Petworth


3rd and Massachusetts Ave, NW

To follow these events in real time, you can follow our twitter here. Updates when/if more is known.

About those helicopters everyone started reporting around 7:30pm Saturday night, Alan Henney reported: “CRASH, BAILOUT and MANHUNT— i/a/o 2nd St and Massachusetts Ave NW-DC. Both Eagle and Falcon assisting after the suspect bailed from a carjacked auto that wrecked.”


via google maps

And in Foggy Bottom around 8:30pm:

“Alert: Armed Robbery Investigation at 2031hrs in the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Lookout for two B/M’s, 20’s. Both armed with an AK-47’s. Fled in Gray Nissan Altima with temp tags and a black Lexus SUV.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″

Helicopters Over 395 Around 5pm Yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth

Amanda sends this crazy photo from last night: “Wondering why the helicopters were flying over 395?”

Dave Statter reported yesterday: “Today’s I-395 drama is in the express lanes. Pursuit by @DCPoliceDept & others through Arlington, Alexandria & into Fairfax near Edsall. Vehicle reported to have been carjacked.”

Alan Henney reported: “update: Auto believed to be the one carjacked from Mont Co yesterday. All suspects in custody in the area of Edsall Rd.”

Side note: I was looking on AlertDC for some answers, which I didn’t realize was an “Unofficial feed of (mostly) DC Alert system” and before I spotted the “unofficial” part was marveling over this pinned tweet: (more…)

About that Helicopter in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who’ve been sending reports about the large police presence in Georgetown. Alan Henney reported:

“GEORGETOWN MANHUNT— 3200 blk Water St NW-DC (3200 blk K St NW, et al). A wanted man has fled from the police. He is on foot, possibly armed and hiding in the neighborhood. He is wanted for armed robbery among other charges.”

Readers send photos from the courtyard of papermill: (more…)

About that Helicopter – The DOE One is Back

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: This is the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration that we’ve spoken about a few times. You can read about its mission here.

Alyssa (and many others) report yesterday and this morning: “Any reports of helicopter activity? I saw this one yesterday, but it wasn’t flying nearly as low and I only saw it once. (more…)

Shooting Homicide just before 9pm on Georgia Ave in Pleasant Plains

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, in the 2800 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 8:51 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, members located an adult male, inside of a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 25 year-old Glenn Wright, of Northeast, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case 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.”

Further north on Georgia Avenue roads were closed near MPD’s 4D Headquarters due to protesters. From DC Traffic Police around 6:30pm: (more…)

Better Late Than Never

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Laura Scalzo

From MPD (received 10/22):

“Upcoming Helicopter Flight Activity in Washington D.C.

The Department of Energy will be conducting low- altitude mapping within the District of Columbia this week October 19-23 and next week until October 28 (weather dependent). They will be utilizing a Bell 412 twin engine helicopter, 150-500 feet above ground level, at various hours and locations throughout the city.” (more…)

About That Helicopter – Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration edition

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Laura Scalzo

Been getting tons of queries about that super low helicopter spotted all over Takoma, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase and elsewhere today. From the NNSA:

“The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over downtown Washington, D.C. and areas in and around the Nation’s capital beginning on October 19 in preparation for the Presidential Inauguration. The inauguration is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2021. (more…)

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