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Props to the Cops – Multiple Arrests Made in Carjackings and Stolen Auto Cases

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has announced that on Thursday, February 12, 2015, four persons were arrested in connection with numerous carjacking’s and stolen autos which occurred throughout the District of Columbia. The case numbers, offense, address, date, and district of occurrence are included below.

20 year-old Will Smith, of Northwest, was arrested and charged in connection with following three Carjacking’s and three Theft I Stolen Autos:

· 15-021-485 Carjacking 900 FL Ave NW 2-12-15 3D
· 15-020-644 Carjacking 1900 9th St NE 2-10-15 5D
· 15-020-645 Carjacking Unit Blk FL Ave NE 2-10-15 5D
· 15-014-713 Theft I Stolen Auto 600 F St NE 1-30-15 1D
· 15-014-213 Theft I Stolen Auto 600 F St NE 1-29-15 1D
· 15-016-086 Theft I Stolen Auto 900 Brentwood Rd NE 2-1-15 5D

A juvenile female was arrested and charged in connection with following Carjacking:

· 15-021-485 Carjacking 900 FL Ave NW 2-12-15 3D

18 year-old Dekirra Timmons, of Northeast, was arrested and charged in connection with following three Carjacking’s:

· 15-020-644 Carjacking 1900 9th St NE 2-10-15 5D
· 15-020-645 Carjacking Unit Blk FL Ave NE 2-10-15 5D
· 15-021-485 Carjacking 900 FL Ave NW 2-12-15 3D

A juvenile male was arrested and charged in connection with following three Carjacking’s and three Theft I Stolen Autos:

· 15-021-485 Carjacking 900 FL Ave NW 2-12-15 3D
· 15-020-644 Carjacking 1900 9th St NE 2-10-15 5D
· 15-020-645 Carjacking Unit Blk FL Ave NE 2-10-15 5D
· 15-014-713 Theft I Stolen Auto 600 F ST NE 1-30-15 1D
· 15-014-213 Theft I Stolen Auto 600 F ST NE 1-29-15 1D
· 15-016-086 Theft I Stln Aut 900 Brentwood Rd NE 2-1-15 5D”

Kitten Thief Caught! Unfortunately Kittens Have Not Yet Been Located

By Prince Of Petworth

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Two 3 month old kittens stolen from Petco in Columbia Heights on Monday

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announced an arrest has been made in connection with the theft of two kittens. The offense occurred on Monday, February 9, 2015, at approximately 10:45 am, in the 3100 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

On Thursday, February 12, 2015, a juvenile male was arrested and charged with Theft II.

The kittens have not been located. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099.”

Police Involved Shooting near U Street 11:35pm Last Night – “Suspect May Have Turned Gun on Self”

By Prince Of Petworth

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UPDATE from MPD:

“MPD Investigating a Fatal Police Involved Shooting: 1400 block of Swann Street, NW

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a police involved shooting that occurred in the 1400 block of Swann Street, NW. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 11:35 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2015, officers from the Third District were in the area of the 1400 block of Swann Street, NW when they interrupted a robbery in progress. While trying to detain the male suspect, he produced a handgun and fled. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who continued to flee. The suspect was located suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1500 block of Caroline Street, NW. Preliminary information indicates the suspect may have turned the gun on himself.

The suspect’s identity is being withheld until positive identification is made.

No injuries were sustained by the MPD officers. The investigation continues. Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

UPDATE – More details from ANC 2B09 – Commissioner Noah Smith:

“One or more armed robberies occurred near 14th St last night after 11pm. Police were chasing a suspect through the neighborhood on foot including on 15th Street and T Street and the surrounding alleys. Gunshots were exchanged in the chase. The suspect eventually died on Caroline St and the circumstances of the death are still under investigation.”

Eyewitness report from the scene last night:

“Craziness on 15th at nw between Swann and T tonight…At least 10 gunshots, I looked out the window because I thought a rock had hit our window. Two bicycle police had dropped their bikes and had drawn their guns facing down the alley on the other side of the street, looking toward 14th St. I assume they were exchanging gunfire with the suspects, although I don’t know who was firing. Crime scene tape now enclosed our street entirely” (more…)

Remington Shotgun and Ruger P-95 semi-automatic handgun Recovered during two Traffic Stops in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On February 7, 2015 PSA 303 Nightlife officers conducted multiple traffic stops for motor vehicle violations on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. During one of the traffic stops, officers recovered a Remington Model 1100 shotgun with eight rounds of ammunition. During a second traffic stop, officers recovered a Ruger P-95 semi-automatic handgun.

Thanks to the careful attention and thorough investigation of the PSA 303 Nightlife Officers, two weapons were taken off of the streets of Washington DC to assist in ensuring the safety of numerous residents and visitors in the Adams Morgan Neighborhood.”

Props to the Cops – Arrest Made in Brazen Shooting in Truxton Circle and Juveniles arrested for Assault and Mayhem in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from The Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division have announced an arrest has been made in connection to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun.)

On Friday, January 9, 2015 at approximately 10:10 pm, a victim of an assault exited a building located in the 200 block of N Street, NW, and fired several shots at subjects with no rounds taking effect, but striking a parked vehicle.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 21 year-old Steve Tyrone Gantt of Northwest, Washington DC, was arrested pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announced several arrests have been made in two cases from the Columbia Heights area.

On Thursday, January 22, 2015, at approximately 6:50 pm a group of approximately ten juveniles assaulted an adult female in the 3200 block of Hiatt Place, NW.

On Friday, January 30, 2015, a juvenile male was arrested and charged with Assault with Significant Bodily Injury. On Monday, February 2, 2015, three juvenile females were also arrested and charged with Assault with Significant Bodily Injury and Mayhem.

On Friday, January 23, 2015, at approximately 6:20 pm, a juvenile male was robbed at 14th and Irving Streets, NW.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, the juvenile male who was arrested in the assault case which occurred on Thursday, January 22, 2015, was also arrested and charged with Robbery Fear in connection to the robbery.”

Serious crime on Metro remains at a five-year low also snatch theft down 52%, Bicycle theft down 22% and sexual harassment complaints down 13%

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Serious crime on Metro remains at a five-year low, Metro Transit Police announced in its 2014 annual security report. In 2014, Part I crime was down 27 percent or about 5.2 crimes per million riders compared to the same 12-month period in 2013.

Transit Police attributed the reduction – which includes Metrobus, Metrorail and parking lots – to multiple factors, including increased customer awareness and outreach, data-driven officer deployment tactics, improvements in technology and intelligence sharing with law enforcement partners.

The drop in serious crime overall continues to be driven by significant reductions in three areas:

Snatch theft of mobile devices – down 52 percent
Bicycle theft – down 22 percent
Robberies – down 35 percent

Additionally, sexual harassment complaints were down 13 percent in 2014.

“I am pleased that our efforts last year resulted in a significant reduction in crime,” said Metro Transit Police Chief Ronald Pavlik. “While we must still remain vigilant and never forget that one crime is one too many, it is important to thank our officers for their hard work, as well as Metro’s employees and customers for being part of the solution.”

In the last 12 months, MTPD’s Criminal Investigations Division has successfully closed several major cases, including: (more…)

Props to the Cops – Arrest made in Attempted Armed Robbery in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“On Friday, January 30, 2015, shortly after midnight our victim attempted to enter the 7-11, in the 1700 block of Columbia Rd NW, when two males approached him; preventing him from entering the store.

One suspect brandished a knife and demanded money. A witness called 911 and the suspects fled the scene on foot. Nothing was obtained from the victim and the victim was not injured.

The witness provided a detailed description for both of the suspects involved. Officers immediately converged into the area and they were able to locate the suspects and take them into custody. Both suspects were arrested.

Again, this is another example of officers being on their beat and maintaining professionalism. MPD is determined to apprehend and prosecute those who commit these violent acts. Thank you for your support.”

Props to the Cops but Good Lord – “the complainant refused to pay the money at which time the defendant produced a machete”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The complainant reports that his Ipad was stolen from his place of business. Several days later he was contacted by the defendant who stated that he would return his property in exchange for cash. The complainant agreed and when he met the defendant and another suspect at the location, the complainant refused to pay the money at which time the defendant produced a machete and threatened to assault the complainant. This case was closed with 2 arrests.”

“arrest has been made in an assault with intent to commit first degree sexual abuse” in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announced an arrest has been made in an assault with intent to commit first degree sexual abuse, involving an adult female victim, which occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at approximately 1:30 am, in an alley in the 2400 block of 18th Street, Northwest.

On Sunday, January 25, 2015, 54 year-old Mickey Crawford was arrested by members of the Third District on the scene and charged with Kidnapping and Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse.”

Props to the Cops – Arrest for Attempted Theft – Auto

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“On today’s date [Wednesday?], at approximately 20:45 hours, members of 3-D VICE Unit were conducting covert operations in the area of 1200 Clifton Street, NW when they intervened in an “Attempted Theft-I Stolen Auto” in progress.

Investigation revealed a 15 year old male suspect had destroyed a vehicle window, entered the vehicle and quickly broke the vehicles steering column and ignition switch in an attempt to hot-wire the vehicle. Members of 3-D VICE were able to catch the juvenile suspect in the act and he was subsequently arrested.

During a search incident to his arrest, the juvenile suspect was found to be in possession of a book bag containing numerous screwdrivers, suspected to be implements of the crime for which he was arrested.

Reminder: Vehicle Theft Prevention

1) Utilize an Alarm System
2) Park in Well Lit Areas
3) Lock your Car
4) Do Not Leave Valuable Visible

Look Out for Your Neighbors…”If You See Something…Say Something!”

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