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Props to the Cops – Belt Buckle Brandishing Bike Thief Arrested

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On November 4, 2013, at approximately 11:30PM while at 14th and Oak Street, Northwest, the complainant reported he was riding his bicycle northbound when the suspect brandished a belt buckle and struck the complainant with the buckle and took the complainant’s bicycle. The complainant chased the defendant and recovered the bicycle when the defendant fell off it. The complainant flagged down Fourth District officers and advised them of the assault and theft. A canvass was conducted and officers were able to arrest the suspect. The suspect was charged with Robbery Force and Violence. The complainant suffered minor injuries.”

Props to the Cops – Package Thief Caught in the Act

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“At approximately 2 PM today in the 2800 block of Ontario Pl., Northwest, a member of the Third District while on patrol observed a subject lying on the porch of a home in the block as to not be seen by the home owners.

The subject was observed reaching out and stealing a package and walk west in the block.

The subject was stopped immediately and placed under arrest. The adult male of Northwest DC will be questioned about other similar cases in the district.”

Arrest made in First Degree Sexual Assault: 700 block of 12th Street, SE

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced an arrest has been made in connection with the First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed that occurred in the 700 block of 12th Street, SE.

On Sunday, October 27, 2013, at 8:30 pm, an adult victim was walking in the area when she was approached by an unknown male. The suspect produced a knife and forced the victim to the 700 block of 12th Street, SE, where he sexually assaulted her.

The suspect was stopped a short time later and positively identified and placed under arrest. Arrested was 26-year-old Darius Nelson of no fixed address, and charged with First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed.”

Props to the Cops (MPD and Capitol Police) – Armed Robbery Arrest including Gun Recovery

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On Saturday October 26, 2013 at about 9:20 PM, an adult male was the victim of an Armed Robbery in the 300 block of A Street NE. The victim was approached by three suspects, one who displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. After obtaining various items from the victim, all three suspects fled south on 3rd Street. Within moments, both MPD and US Capitol Officers arrived on the scene and a lookout for the suspects was obtained and broadcasted. Several minutes later, two 1D Officers spotted three suspect who matched the description in the 600 block of PA Ave SE. After a brief foot chase, all three were stopped. Two of the subjects were identified by the complainant and placed under arrest. The victim’s property was recovered, as well as the weapon used in the offense.

This case was closed due to the efforts of all Officers involved, resulting in the arrest of the perpetrators and the recovery of both the weapon and victim property. I also want to acknowledge the assistance of US Capitol Police, who not only assisted with the initial report but also worked with MPD for hours as we searched for the weapon.”

Arrest Made in Shooting of Howard University Student Killed in July at Georgia and Fairmont St, NW

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 shooting which occurred in the 700 block of Fairmont Street, NW.

On Thursday, July 4, 2013 at approximately 11:29 pm, patrol officers from the Third District responded to the 700 block of Fairmont Street, NW for the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 22 year-old Omar Sykes of Northwest, Washington, DC.

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at approximately 9:45 am, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 26 year-old Rasdavid Lagarde of Northeast, Washington, D.C. He was charged with First Degree Felony Murder While Armed in the shooting death of Omar Sykes.”

Props to the Cops – Carjacking Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announced an arrest has been made in the unarmed carjacking which occurred in the 2000 block of 10th Street, NW.

On Monday, October 14, 2013, at approximately 12:49 pm, an unarmed carjacking occurred in the 2000 block of 10th Street, NW. A suspect got into the driver’s seat of a victim’s vehicle and drove away. A look-out was provided, and a short time later, members of the First District observed the vehicle being involved in a traffic accident in the 1300 block of A Street SE. The suspect fled from the vehicle on foot. However, the First District officers quick action resulted in the apprehension of the suspect.

Arrested and charged with the unarmed carjacking which occurred in the 2000 block of 10th Street, NW was 19 year-old Walter Goodman of Northeast, Washington, D.C.”

Props to the Cops – Armed Robbery Arrests

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On Saturday at approximately 1:23 AM, PSA 104 officers were flagged down by a citizen who advised that he was just robbed. The citizen reported that he was approached by two male suspects in the 700 Block of F Street, Northeast. He stated that one of the suspects produced a gun and demanded his property. Both suspects ran from the area after obtaining the citizen’s property. The first Officers on the scene quickly obtained a lookout and broadcasted it to other officers on patrol in the PSA. Within moments the officers apprehend two suspects that were hiding under a deck of a house in the 700 block of 7th Street NE. The citizens property was recovered and both suspects were placed under arrest for Robbery.”

Another Taser/Stun Gun Robbery Reported – This Time With an Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Shortly after 2 AM on October 2, 2013, two complainants were in the 4000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, when they were approached by three black male subjects. One of the suspects demanded the complainants’ property and bicycles. When the complainants’ refused, suspect # 2 grabbed one of the complainants and went through his pockets. The third suspect produced a stun gun and threatened the complainants with it. The three suspects then took the complainants’ bicycles and fled the scene.

Moments later, MPD units were flagged down in reference to the robbery. The units broadcast a lookout for the suspects. Two individuals matching the descriptions of the robbery suspects were stopped. An identification procedure was conducted, at which time the complainants positively identified the two stopped as two of the suspects who had robbed them. Both suspects were placed under arrest for Armed Robbery.”

Props to the Cops – Burglary, Robbery and Carjacking Arrests

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On today’s date [Tuesday], at approximately 1:35PM, First District personnel were dispatched to the 800 block of C Street, SE, in reference to a Burglary in Progress. Within minutes of receiving the call, the officers responded to the location, and apprehended a subject inside the bathroom of the residence.

The subject was then placed under arrest and charged accordingly.”

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“Just after 1:30 pm today [Tuesday], units were called to Eastern Ave and Quackenbos St NE for an assault. Responding officers quickly determined a complainant had been assaulted and robbed of property in the 6100 blk of Eastern Ave NE. The suspects fled to a residence in the area.

During the on scene investigation, the suspects were located and positively identified as the subjects that committed the robbery. Both suspects, adult males, were placed under arrest for robbery and one of the suspects was found to have an outstanding warrant for an unrelated matter.”

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“Last night [Monday], just before midnight, units received a call for a robbery at Georgia Ave and Randolph St NW. Upon arrival, a complainant reported after parking his vehicle, he was approached by two suspects one of which brandished a gun. The suspects demanded property of the complainant to which the complainant complied. The suspects then attempted to steal the complainants vehicle but were unsuccessful. The suspects fled the scene on foot.

After responding officers broadcast a lookout, two subjects were observed several blocks away. One subject stopped as police approached, the other fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the fleeing subject was apprehended.

After further investigation, it was determined these subjects were responsible for the robbery/carjacking. As the investigation into this matter continued, earlier today, a search warrant was executed at a residence which yielded a gun.

Both suspects, adult males, have been arrested and charged with armed robbery/carjacking.”

Props to the Cops – Suspect Arrested that has been tied to 5 Armed Robberies

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“It is with great pride that the Metropolitan Police Department announces the apprehension of a dangerous felon, James Davis, on an outstanding Arrest Warrant from Prince Georges County, Maryland for the Robbery of a United States Postal Facility.

Last week, Prince Georges County Police along with Detectives from the Fourth Police District, executed a Search Warrant in the 700 block of Quebec Street, NW, in reference to an Armed Robbery which occurred in Prince Georges County, Maryland on Tuesday,

September 17, 2013. Arrested was Ricardo Beatty for Felony Possession of a handgun.

During the course of this investigation, a second suspect was developed, James Davis, who was linked to a series of Armed Robberies of business establishments within the Fourth and Fifth Police Districts as well as in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Metropolitan Police Detectives John Hamer and Detective Jose Morales worked tirelessly following up on leads in open criminal investigations that James Davis was suspected in. These Detectives were were able to establish a direct nexus and probable cause in a number of Armed Robbery cases and charged Davis in all of those criminal investigations.

As a result, James Davis was charged in the following Armed Robberies (more…)

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