3300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW

DC Fire and EMS quote tweeted Andrew Leyden: “The crash / overdose on Connecticut Avenue is now a fatality despite a huge effort by @dcfireems to save this victim. Likely overdose as car accident was a minor fender bender.”

then reported: “DC Fire and EMS transported 2 other patients from this tragic event. Read More

via google maps

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2153 hours in the 3100 block of 16th Street, NW. No lookout information.”

via MPD “It has been my greatest honor to serve as the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department.” -Chief Robert J. Contee III

The Washington Post reported Chief Contee told colleagues: “he was leaving for a role as an assistant director with the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement.”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Robert J. Contee III will retire from the Metropolitan Police Department and released the following statement: Read More

Thanks to Terry for sending from Adams Morgan: “Large police presence on 18th Street.”

From MPD: “This morning, 18th Street NW between Kalorama Road NW and Florida Ave NW will be closed for the final salute for MPD K-9 Roc

Please seek an Alternate Route(s) > Watch for MPD directions > Street Closures are subject to change. More information about K-9 Roc is forthcoming.”

Eric writes: “Massive police presence on 18th btwn Kalorama and Wyoming to honor a police dog being put down at the Adams Morgan Animal Hospital. Read More

900 block of Florida Avenue, NW

A reader reports at 9:20am: “20+ cop cars, Trellis House block just north of the Florida Ave Whole Foods”

Update from a reader:

“He got into my apartment (I wasn’t there) and jumped off my balcony to the unit below. The cops broke door my door trying to get in. Didn’t so much as leave a note or business card. Had to cobble together a story from my neighbors and the leasing agent. He’s in custody now.”

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense.

Kenneth Phillips, pictured below, is described as a 22-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 210 pounds with a light brown complexion.

Phillips was previously arrested on November 16, 2021, and held in DC Jail on Carjacking and Burglary charges. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, DC Department of Corrections (DOC) staff transported Phillips to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment. At approximately 0830 hours, Phillips was able to escape from DOC staff and fled the hospital on foot. He is currently wanted pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He was last seen wearing the clothing in the photos below. Read More

photo by Eric P.

From a press release:

“D.C. Councilmember Vincent C. Gray introduced legislation to retain high quality police officers and enhance efforts to recruit new police.

Gray’s legislation, the “Police Officer Recruitment and Retention Act of 2023,” is multi-faceted and seeks to address numerous issues that have resulted in a steep decline in the number of sworn officers employed by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

At present, MPD employs 3,386 sworn officers. In 2013, the number was 4,010. Alarmingly, a precipitous decrease of nearly 500 officers since 2018 has coincided with an increase in homicides to levels not seen in 20 years.

Gray’s legislation will: Read More

Ed. Note: L shared yesterday: “This happened to us in Adams Morgan today, almost fell for it and gave them all our Pepco info. Be safe out there!”

From MPD:

“Residents have voiced concerns about individuals knocking on their doors soliciting about their company and requesting to view your utility bill. Many of these groups are third-party entities not affiliated directly with the company they represent. They are often temporarily hired through marketing agencies and have no connection to your current utility company. Please be mindful that you do not have to open your door or engage with any subjects. Read More

Thanks to AJ for the update around 10:30am: “Crime scene tape removed/some police departing” Read More

photo by Elvert Barnes

From MPD:

“Tuesday afternoon Third District officers observed a female walking down the street essentially following a Fed Ex truck. This raised their suspicions. As the officers came back around, they observed the same female leaving the front walkway of a residence carrying a package. Read More

photo by ZE

From DC Police Traffic:

“MPD Investigation at 3100 B/O Mount Pleasant St, NW
3100 – 3200 B/O Mt. Pleasant St, NW btw Irving St & Lamont St, NW > Both Directions > No vehicular traffic
Seek an Alternate Route or Watch for MPD directions > Closures are subject to change”

ZE writes at 4:39pm: “From 5 min ago, word on street is some sort of deescalation is trying to take place between cops and individual who may or may not be armed inside this building I believe or the one next to it”

Other readers reported: “SWAT team right at the corner of Irving.”

More photos from the scene (thanks to all who emailed and messaged us): Read More

Thanks to a resident for passing on: “Wild times in Navy Yard”