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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…)

“Reported bomb threat between H Street bridge and G + 2nd St NE.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Developing: Cailin reports: “Reported bomb threat between H Street bridge and G + 2nd St NE. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center is largely evacuated. Heavy police presence. Station House residents have not been given any notification but are not permitted to enter the apartment building.”

Update from Elizabeth:

“Just passed the area on 3rd street NE and they’ve evacuated the hospital onto the sidewalks. A doctor who I asked what was going on indicated that the bomb threat was directed towards the SEC (who Kaiser shares a building with)” (more…)

“MPD is thankful to all who helped us make an arrest in the senseless homicide of 6 year-old Nyiah Courtney”

By Prince Of Petworth


6 year-old Nyiah Courtney via MPD

From MPD:

“MPD is thankful to all who helped us make an arrest in the senseless homicide of 6 year-old Nyiah Courtney that occurred on 7/16 in the 2900 blk of MLK Jr. Ave, SE.

We will not tolerate the reckless actions of any individual that puts our community in jeopardy.”

Public safety briefing video: (more…)

“Scary Incident on the Capital Crescent Trail Last Night”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DCbmyers

“Dear PoPville,

I am writing to report a really scary incident that happened to me on the Capital Crescent Trail.

I was biking last night around 9pm on the trail toward Georgetown and it was dark outside (I usually don’t bike this trail that late but today I happened to start my ride later and I found myself in the dark). I was actually feeling really good because I was going faster than I normally go and I was actively thinking how proud of myself I was. All of a sudden – the Key bridge by the entrance of the trail in sight – a rabbit jumps out in front of me. I quickly dodge it but the quick motion causes my chain to come off. I am kinda laughing at myself at how foolish I was to almost be taken out by a rabbit- when I notice two men approaching me and shouting drunkenly in the dark (coming from Georgetown). Living in dc for 5 years I (sadly) am pretty used to this and so I ignore them and put my chain back on. Then I notice they are sprinting towards me (more…)

Mayor Bowser to DC Council, “I am directing the Metropolitan Police Department to use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser sent the following letter to Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember Charles Allen, Chairperson of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety.

Dear Chairman Mendelson & Councilmember Allen:

Over the past year, the District of Columbia has been grappling with a sustained increase in gun violence. The terrible incidents of this past weekend, including the tragic murder of six-year old Nyiah Courtney, illustrates how far we still must go to address the brazen shooters in our neighborhoods.

As the Council requires that we report monthly on police overtime usage, and as you begin your summer recess, I write to notify you that I am directing the Metropolitan Police Department to use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs. (more…)

“I witnessed a Cava dining emergency!”

By Prince Of Petworth


6th and H Street, NE

Sarah sends just before 11am: “I witnessed a Cava dining emergency! This police car drove the wrong way down 6th street with lights on and then parked and went in for a grain bowl! I saw them order. I waited to see if they were responding to something inside before I went in.”

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