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“Scam Alert: Police Impersonator Phone Scam”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would like to warn the public about a financial telephone scam, where callers posing as representatives of MPD falsely assert criminal legal action in exchange for monetary funds.

The Metropolitan Police Department has been notified of multiple phone calls regarding scammers impersonating members of MPD who have attempted to extort individuals, claiming that federal subpoenas and warrants have been issued against them. We are informing the public that they are not members of the department.

If you happen to receive unsolicited phone calls similar in nature: (more…)

“MPD Officer Involved Shooting: Unit Block of McDonald Place, NE”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Multiple messages about the large police presence spotted yesterday: “What is happening on Kansas ave by Missouri?!?!?!? It’s insane here with traffic on every street!”

From MPD:

“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an MPD officer involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, inside of a residence in the unit block of McDonald Place, Northeast.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that at approximately 12:09 pm, uniformed patrol officers from the Fourth District were dispatched to the unit block of McDonald Place, Northeast, for the report of an aggravated assault. (more…)

About the Big Police Presence and Helicopter in Brightwood Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Readers started reporting around 12:30am: “Definitely heard some gunshots, sirens, and now a police helicopter here in Brightwood”

Initial report from MPD (full MPD release added below):

“On September 3, 2021 at approximately 12:09 am the Fourth District was working a shooting in the 900 block of Rittenhouse Street NW. Two adults suffered gunshot wounds to their body and were taken to a local hospital. The case is being investigated by the Violent Crime Branch. Also while on the scene the Fourth District members place an individual under arrest for carry a pistol without a license. If you have any information please contact 2027279099″

Update from MPD: (more…)

“TL;DR — Following series of thefts in our building, one of us caught the thief, presented to officer, asked for help. Police officer let the guy go”

By Prince Of Petworth

Leslie writes: “Thief broke into our building again–at 6pm.
One of the building managers chased, CAUGHT HIM, dragged him to @DCPoliceDept
officer. Said, we have multiple videos of him stealing bikes and packages.

Officer wouldn’t book the guy. “Where’s the video?”
On the *sidewalk.*”

“More context: (more…)

Protest and Rally Last Night for An’Twan Gilmore who was shot and killed by a police officer Wednesday

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Thaha Sherwani

Thaha and many others shared last night:

“protest on New York Ave NE And Florida Ave #. Across the street from Wendy’s.”

The protest was in response to the police shooting and killing of An’Twan Gilmore on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at New York Avenue and Florida Avenue, Northeast. (more…)

“New York Ave NE Officer Involved Shooting”, Man Shot (New York Ave has now reopened)

By Prince Of Petworth


Florida and NY Ave, NE in NoMa photo by S.

At 3:44am MPD reported: “Traffic will be closed on New York Avenue NE both Eastbound and Westbound between 4th Street NE and North Capitol Streets NE due to an ongoing police investigation.”

at 8:30am: “TRAFFIC UPDATE: New York Avenue, NE is now OPEN in both directions.”

Video briefing by Chief Contee on New York Ave NE Officer Involved Shooting: (more…)

Mayor Bowser: “I also put forth an $11 million proposal for new police officers based on what Chief Robert J. Contee said he needs right now. The Council, however, was only willing to do half of what he requested.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Billy Hoag

From the Mayor’s Office yesterday:

“Today, the Council of the District of Columbia unanimously approved Mayor Bowser’s Fiscal Year 2022 spending plan – the District’s 26th consecutive balanced budget. Following the Council’s vote, the Mayor released the following statement:

“This budget is transformational, as it is a $17.5 billion investment in a more equitable DC, and an opportunity to give more Washingtonians a fair shot. It allows us to meet the moment we are facing by making the biggest investments in the residents and local businesses hit hardest by the health and economic crises of the past 17 months. By combining once-in-a-lifetime federal and stable local revenue, we are able to make historic investments in our city’s greatest challenges. (more…)

“Council Puts Forward $11 Million Investment in Additional Police Officers and Expanded Violence Prevention Programs”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of Council Member Charles Allen:

“In response to a request for $11 million for additional funding for police officers from Mayor Bowser, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, are proposing a compromise package of investments, with support from a majority of the Council.

The package was circulated today by Chairman Mendelson in an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to the budget legislation to be considered at tomorrow’s final vote.

The changes would revise the Executive’s requested $11 million enhancement for sworn police officers to instead reduce gun violence by investing in both traditional law enforcement and public-health based programs. (more…)

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