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.”
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.”
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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…)
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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).”
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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.”
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.”
5335 Georgia Ave, NW
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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From MPD:
“Seventeen people were arrested today following their indictments on federal charges in connection with an ongoing investigation by the FBI/Metropolitan Police Department Safe Streets Task Force into a network that trafficked heroin, cocaine, and marijuana from Texas to the Washington, D.C. area. The drugs were then distributed in the Washington, D.C. area.
In addition to the arrests today, in the Washington, D.C. area, two defendants already were in custody. Seven others were apprehended in McAllen, Texas on Nov. 18, 2013.
The arrests and charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr., Valerie Parlave, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office, and Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
The defendants are among those named in two indictments returned on Nov. 7, 2013, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The indictments, partially unsealed, charge the defendants with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. Some of the defendants also are charged with conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. Both indictments also include a forfeiture allegation seeking all proceeds derived from the crimes, as well as assets used to commit the offenses. If convicted, the defendants face a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison.
The FBI’s Washington Field Office and MPD were joined in the law enforcement action this week by the FBI San Antonio Field Office’s McAllen Resident Agency; the U.S. Park Police; the U.S. Marshals Service; the U.S. Bureau of Prisons; the Prince George’s County, Md. Police Department; the Hidalgo County, Texas Sheriff’s Office, and the San Juan, Texas Police Department.
A total of 17 locations and four vehicles locations were searched today in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Authorities seized 18 guns, heroin, PCP and cash. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Saturday, November 16, 2013 at approximately 9:45 PM, a complainant reported that he was the victim of a Robbery. The complainant reported that while on a Metro bus in the 1200 block of H Street, NE. A suspect approached him, produced a knife and demanded his property. After obtaining the complainant’s property the suspect left the scene. The complainant observed an Officer in the 1200 block of H Street and advised him about what had just happened. The officer immediately gave a description of the suspect to other officers in the PSA. Within moments a suspect was stopped and after an investigation by Detectives from the First District the suspect was placed under arrest for Robbery.”
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Sent by MPD yesterday:
“Officers and Detectives have been investigating a series of burglaries occurring in various areas in the Fourth District. A burglary arrest warrant was issued for an adult male and he was located and apprehended in the 1200 blk of Taylor St NW this afternoon.
Fourth District Detectives are currently reviewing recent cases for a possible connections for Fourth District burglaries.
Thanks to all who worked and continue to work diligently on this case.”