From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her plan to add an additional 170 officers at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 and through Fiscal Year 2022. (more…)
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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…)
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…)
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…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“On Saturday June 26, 2021 at approximately 3pm, the Metropolitan Police Department received information for a potential large gathering in the 300 block of Van Buren Street NW. There will be an increase in police presence and activity.”
From MPD:
“On Monday morning, June 7, 2021, the U.S. Capitol Police will have a training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see or hear low flying helicopters. During this time, emergency vehicles and personnel may be seen moving around the grounds.”
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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.”
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if anyone knows more of what happened with the police stand-off in the housing complex on Park and Hiatt NW on Monday? I live on Park and wasn’t allowed to leave my building from about 3pm on. I walked past the building today and the damage is pretty apparent…”
In response to an email inquiry MPD tells me: “The incident was resolved early Tuesday morning with the suspect in custody. No injuries were reported.” (more…)
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9th and N Street, NW
Update 2:27pm residents report: “They just removed the guy from his apartment, he came out with his hands up. Looks like they will be leaving soon.”
Readers report:
“There’s a huge police presence in the colonel apt building on 9th and N, including at least six cops with a riot shield and a chopper circling overhead. I heard them knock on a door in the bldg and yell “come out with your hands up” but no one has come out yet.” (more…)
via GoFundMe
Thanks to all for passing on the GoFundMe for Officer William “Billy” Evans’ children:
“On April 2, 2021, 18 year veteran United States Capitol Police Officer William Evans (Billy) paid the ultimate sacrifice while working his regular post outside the United States Capitol.
Billy was a loyal friend, loving son and brother, and above all, a beloved Dad. Billy’s two young children, Logan and Abigail, were his entire world. (more…)