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…)
At DC Harvest March 3rd “Broken into again. Upstairs kitchen door kicked & frame destroyed. Office trashed again. Cash & many bottles stolen. 3rd breakin in 10 weeks.”
Broken into again. Upstairs kitchen door kicked & frame destroyed. Office trashed again. Cash & many bottles stolen. 3rd breakin in 10 weeks. Arthur & I are just numb.https://t.co/AYCk2fwHIP pic.twitter.com/8v0ezOEYds
— DC Harvest (@DCHarvest) March 3, 2021
From MPD:
“On 3/11/21, 1D officers and detectives made an arrest closing out four recent burglary cases in the H Street NE corridor. The adult male suspect has been charged with Burglary (2nd Degree) related to establishments in the 400, 500, 1100 and 1200 blocks of H Street NE from February 25th to March 11th. First District detectives are continuing to investigate these events as well as any links to other crimes in the area. A press release with additional information will be forthcoming once the suspect has been presented in DC Superior Court.”
Photo by Bradley Joines
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the creation of a task force to address the increase in carjackings, auto thefts, and unauthorized use of vehicle offenses across the District of Columbia. The taskforce consists of a team of detectives specialized in robberies and violent crimes. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
As if we needed more evidence that the DC police budget is extremely inflated and misdirected…this scene from Columbia Rd NW between 18th and 16th on the evening of 2/6/21. A small group of peaceful protesters (30-40 people tops; I’m guessing racial justice-focused based on their chants, but I do not know the organizing group nor do I speak for them) walked down Columbia Rd while a disproportionately large police presence preceded them AND followed them. In the attached image, the only group NOT circled is the protestors.
Police escorting large protests/marches to maintain traffic safety is one thing, but this is excessive and clearly intimidating. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in reference to a First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, Northwest. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, DC Health announced that beginning the week of January 25, in-person staff, including teachers and support staff, at DC Public Schools (DCPS) and DC Public Charter Schools will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
This week, DCPS teachers and staff who are already reporting in-person, or who will return for in-person instruction in Term 3, will receive an email outlining the process for scheduling a vaccination appointment. Vaccinations will begin next week and will take place at Dunbar High School. DC Health and DCPS are partnering with Children’s National Hospital to vaccinate DCPS staff. Appointments will be scheduled directly with Children’s National Hospital.
DC Public Charter Schools will receive guidance from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding the vaccination program expected to start on January 25 for teachers and staff who are reporting in person.
Starting on January 25, other workers necessary for the preservation of societal functions will begin vaccinations, such as other public school staff and members of the Metropolitan Police Department. In addition, “Continuity of District Government” personnel will start their vaccinations next week with Kaiser. (more…)
4400 block of Connecticut Ave. NW at Yuma
Thanks to Wendy and Chris for sending starting around 4:30pm: “this is a sample of the large police presence and unmarked cars at Days Inn in Van Ness”
Update from Kristen: “I was there dropping off an Avis car out back- the Avis guy said they found some suspicious items in a car (he specifically mentioned gas masks)”
Thanks to Rich Pliskin for sending from “Behind the Capitol and Supreme Court.”
photo by Idil
Thanks to all who messaged us @PoPville and emailed us at [email protected]
Idil writes about the photo above “Feel like this is DC in a nutshell at the moment.”
photo by Lee Gerston
More photos from the weekend: (more…)
Photo by Libbey Castle
Libby sends the above from the Hopscotch bridge at H Street, NE around 8am.
FYI: Additional Road Closures for 2021 59th Presidential Inauguration event…
* H Street, NE 'Hopscotch Bridge' between 3rd Street and North Capitol Street, NE in both directions— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) January 15, 2021
Photo by Reema Hibrawi
Reema writes at 8:55am: “So…this just happened. Lots of police on horses passing the Omnishore hotel in Woodley headed towards the Capitol I’m guessing”
And the video of the Guard this morning is something: (more…)