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“Apparently the DC cops don’t come to fender benders or other accidents unless someone needs medical attention”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

Capitol Police: “campus-wide evacuation exercise” Monday 10am

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

“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…)

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