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Props to the Cops – Arrests in Recent Robberies

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Listed below are recent robbery arrests made within the last week.

First District

· Sunday, December 29, 2013 at approximately 9:55 pm, a complainant was in the 700 block of D Street, NE when two suspects assaulted her and took her property. An adult male and a juvenile male were arrested for Robbery Force and Violence.

· Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at approximately 9:30 pm, two complainants were in the 200 block of 8th Street, SE when they were approached by two suspects. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and announced a robbery. They took two purses and fled the scene. Two juvenile males were arrested for Robbery While Armed. (more…)

Props to the Cops – Arrests in Recent Robberies

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“Listed below are recent robbery arrests made within the last week.

First District

· Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at approximately 8:13 pm, a complainant reports that while inside an establishment located in the 400 block of 8th Street, SE, a suspect entered the establishment, grabbed the register which contained an undetermined amount of US currency, and fled. An adult male was arrested for Robbery of an Establishment. (more…)

Arrest Made in Homicide: Unit Block of Hamilton Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting which occurred in the unit block of Hamilton Street, Northwest.

On Monday, May 27, 2013, at approximately 7:50 pm, units from the Fourth District responded to the unit block of Hamilton Street, NW for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, the adult male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 22-year-old Rhett Gelb of Takoma Park, Maryland.

On Tuesday, December 24, 2013, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 41-year-old Roger St John of Northeast, Washington, DC pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with First Degree Felony Murder while Armed in connection to the shooting death of Rhett Gelb.”

Props to the Cops – Robbery Arrest, BB Gun Recovered

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“At approximately 11:43 P.M., a citizen was robbed at gunpoint by two juvenile suspects at 15th and T Streets, N.W. The suspects obtained the victim’s cell phone and fled. The victim immediately called 911 to report the offense. Moments later, officers assigned to the Third District stopped two juveniles a short distance away. Pursuant to a preliminary investigation, both juveniles were subsequently arrested and a black BB gun was recovered from the scene.”

Another Alleged Package Thief Caught – “The package/gift is apparently a gift from the child’s grandparents”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Today [Friday] First District Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person suspected of stealing packages in the area of 11th & Constitution Ave NE. Officers canvassed the area and later located a subject at 11th & PA Ave SE, who matched the description of the suspicious person. When the Officers contacted the person, they recovered a package and contents, which appeared to be a gift for a child. There was no address label found, so we cannot yet identify the owner of the package. The package/gift is apparently a gift from the child’s grandparents. If anyone in the community learns of a theft of a package that is similar to this, please email me directly at daniel.hickson(at)dc.gov.”

Props to the Cops – Arrests in Recent Robberies

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“Listed below are recent robbery arrests made within the last week.

First District

Monday, December 16, 2013 at approximately 5:35 pm, a complainant reports that while in the 100 block of 17th Street, NE, he was approached by seven males who demanded his property. The complainant refused and was assaulted. A juvenile male was arrested for Assault with intent to Rob.

Thursday, December 19, 2013, at approximately 8:01 pm, two complainants reported that while in the 700 block of 7th Street, NE, two suspects approached them, brandished a knife and assaulted one of the complainants. Taken was an iPhone. Two adult males were arrested for Robbery while Armed. (more…)

Props to the Cops and Alert Neighbors – Burglary Suspect Arrested

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On Monday, December 16, 2013, at approximately 1120 hours, a neighbor witnessed two suspects looking into windows in the 900 Farragut Street, Northwest. The suspects entered a resident by forcing the front window. The neighbor called the police when they observed the suspect going through the window. Fourth District Officers arrived on the scene, and captured was a black male 18 year of age, with property belonging to the home. A second suspect fled and was captured; after a brief foot chase. This arrest occurred because neighbors were looking out for neighbors. As this investigation continues, the Fourth District remains committed to reducing crime and violence in our communities. Anyone with information about this crime or any other is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).”

Props to the Cops – Three Suspected Package Thieves Arrested

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The First District has seen an increase in package thefts the past few years around the holiday season. First District Officers are aware of the historic trend and are giving special attention to residential areas. Within this past week, we have made three arrests of individuals regarding separate package thefts. In two of these incidents, the Officers were initially alerted by concerned neighbors who called 911 to report suspicious activity. I would like to thank the citizens who reported the activity and request the assistance of the entire community in being vigilant and reporting to 911 anytime they observe suspicious activity or persons. In each of the below incidents, the stolen property was also recovered.

· On Friday November 29th, at about 6:45 pm, a 19 year old male was arrested for a package theft from the 200 block of 11th Street SE

· On Saturday November 30th, at about 9:30 am, a 50 year old was arrested for the theft of a package from the 600 block of A Street SE

· On Thursday December 5th, at about 7:30 pm, a 25 year old male was arrested for the theft of a package from the 1200 block of Independence Ave SE

In addition to your vigilance, we also like to ask that you consider having packages delivered to an alternate site (work place or friend’s home) where someone would be present to accept delivery.”

Props to the Cops – Arrest Made in Indecent Exposure Offenses near Lafayette Elementary School

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“In the past month, members of the Second District along with several community members have worked together in an attempt to identify and arrest a suspect who has been seen in the area of Lafayette Elementary School who has been involved in several indecent exposure incidents.

With the help of several officers, detectives assigned to the Second District and residents of the community a suspect was identified in the case. After several interviews and the continued diligence from the investigators involved in the case an arrest warrant was obtained for the suspect.

[Last week] members of the Second District arrested William Russell Kirkpatrick of Washington DC for the offenses which involved the indecent exposure incidents as described.

We would like to thank the community for their patience and work throughout this entire process.”

Arrest Made in Stabbing Death Outside Macombo Lounge Last Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing which occurred in the 5300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.

On Friday, November 15, 2013 at approximately 2:16 am, police officers from the Fourth District responded to the 5300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest for the report of a traffic accident. Upon their arrival, they located an unconscious adult female suffering from an apparent stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim was later transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, pending an autopsy.

The decedent is identified as 40 year-old Candance Reed of Northwest, Washington, DC.

On Thursday, November 21, 2013, at approximately 11:50 am, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 36 year-old Michael Anthony Coleman of Northeast, Washington, D.C. He was charged with Murder Two while Armed in connection to the homicide of Candance Reed.”

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