“Dear PoPville,
We live in Shaw and had a rug delivered to our house. We were home and went to get the door to bring it in. Within 2 minutes it was stolen. We reported the theft but weren’t expecting it to be recovered. Within 30 minutes an MPD officer arrived at our house and recovered the stolen rug. Thank you to Officer Morgan for all of his help!”
2475 18th Street, NW
Update on the D Light Cafe fire from DC Fire and EMS:
“#DCsBravest Fire investigation Unit has made an arrest related to an incendiary fire Jan. 27 at 1875 18th St. NW, a commercial establishment. A joint investigation with @DCPoliceDept led to the identification of the subject, who is charged with arson.
#DCsBravest thank the community for assistance with information that led to the identification of this individual. Arson is a dangerous crime that can cause serious injuries and death, as well as major property damage.”
Ed. Note: Thanks to all who contributed to their fundraiser.
photo by Eric P.
Thanks to readers for sending last night:
“Wanted to let you know a big cop operation is going down on 14th (14th & Swann St, NW). They’re waiting for people to walk in a cross walk and then pulling over all the people who don’t stop and get close to the pedestrian. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill a Metropolitan Police Officer while Armed (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, January 23, 2022, in the 1300 block of Spring Road, Northwest.
At approximately 8:58 pm, on-duty, uniformed MPD officers were on patrol in the 1300 block of Spring Road, Northwest. The officers attempted to make contact with an adult male at this location. As an officer was exiting the vehicle, the suspect fired a handgun multiple times towards the officers. The suspect then fled the scene. An officer was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening gunshot wounds. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From MPD:
“Robbery and assault are serious crimes. While money is often the motivation, these incidents are considered crimes of violence because they involve the threat or actual use of physical violence. The basic rules of prevention are to be sensible and to be alert. The following tips will also help reduce the risk of robbery or assault.
Personal Safety Tips on the Street (more…)
From MPD:
“Dear 1D Community,
We have recently seen an uptick in the theft of catalytic converters from cars parked on public streets. These incidents have occurred across the district, and while they are most common overnight, we have had some occur during daytime hours as well. Their theft requires access to the undercarriage of the car, either jacking it up or crawling under vehicles with higher clearance such as trucks and SUVs. They are then generally cut out with a simple cordless angle grinder; that part of the operation is usually very loud and noticeable. The thieves will often use a truck and operate in teams; the entire process can occur in less than a minute. (more…)
photo by Matt Ackland
Alan Henney reported around 6:30pm:
“OFF-DUTY OFFICER’S SUV STOLEN DURING HOP-IN, SERVICE GUN INSIDE/ MANHUNT— Thief jumped in while the silver 2018 Equinox sat in Capitol Hill area. He rammed police car at 500 Fl Ave NW. He drove to 1300 V St NW where he abandoned the SUV on foot. GUN IS MISSING.”
“Update: Thief is in custody, but the Sig Sauer 9 m.m. handgun is still missing.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the 1200 Block of U Street, Northwest. (more…)
photo by James Crane
“Dear PoPville,
Question about car crahses in DC. Apparently the DC cops don’t come to fender benders or other accidents unless someone needs medical attention and an ambulance needs to be called.
I was not at fault and it took 4 months for the other party to make up a lie about hitting my car and now my insurance is liable to pay even though not at fault.
What has anyone else experienced in this situation? I called the cops after the accident and was told to simply go through insurance and then that backfired.”
photo by Reja Younis
Thanks to Jason and Augusta for passing on from the Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, at approximately 10:00 am, we will have a campus-wide evacuation exercise.
The routine drill is in coordination with our Legislative Branch partners.
Expect temporary street closures to include Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue, and D Street, NE.”