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Props to the Cops – But Really Just Park Your Car and Take Your Keys Before You Run Into 7-11

Published July 30, 2013 at 11:00AM

From MPD:

“At approximately 8:05 pm, at 1759 Columbia Road, NW, a complainant left his vehicle running while he ran into the 7-11. A suspect jumped into the complainant’s vehicle and drove off.

A short time later, the stolen vehicle was spotted at the McDonalds at Georgia Avenue, NW, and Barry Place, NW. The male suspect was seen leaving the stolen vehicle and walking into the McDonalds, by a Third District officer. Third District officers surrounded the area and the suspect was captured.

The male suspect was positively identified by the complainant and arrested and charged with Theft 1 Stolen Auto.”

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault of a a Juvenile: 7th and H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 29, 2013 at 11:00AM

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth Investigation Division have announced that an arrest has been made in connection to the Sexual Assault which occurred at 7th and H Street, NE.

On Friday, July 26, 2013, between 12:30 and 12:45 pm, a juvenile female was walking in the area of 7th and H Street NE, when she was approached from behind by an unknown adult male and sexually assaulted.

On Friday, July 26, 2013, 27 year-old Demetrius Littlejohn of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Child Sexual Abuse.”

Props to the Cops and a Brave Citizen – Robbery Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 18, 2013 at 11:00AM

From MPD:

“Wednesday at approximately 2:20 PM, officers from the First District received a report of a Robbery that occurred in the 1200 Block of D Street, Northeast. The complainant was approached by two suspects who robbed the complainant of his property. A citizen in the area observed suspicious activity, followed the suspects, and reported their observations to responding officers. Following an on scene investigation by First District Detectives and the Officers, two Juvenile suspects were placed under arrest for the Robbery. The complainant’s property was recovered and returned to him.

The victim and citizen did an outstanding job of assisting the police, and the officers were right where they needed to be at the right time to bring this to a good conclusion.”

Props to the Cops – “subject had a loaded MAC 11 with an extended magazine in the waist band area” Gun Recovery and Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 10, 2013 at 3:15PM

From MPD:

“Third District officers assigned to work an anti-burglary detail observed a suspicious male in an alley in the 2200 block of 13th Street, NW. The officers made contact with the subject and noticed a metallic object and corresponding bulge in the subject’s waist area. Further investigation revealed that the subject had a loaded MAC 11 with an extended magazine in the waist band area. The subject was placed under arrest and charged with multiple weapon related charges.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department on (202) 727-9099.”

Arrest Made in Assault of “a male performer who was dressed as a woman” inside Manny and Olga’s at 14th and T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 3, 2013 at 11:00AM

From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced an arrest has been made in an assault that occurred in the 1800 block of 14th Street, NW.

On Sunday, June 23, 2013, at approximately 3:15 am, a male performer who was dressed as a woman was assaulted by two women while inside of an establishment in the 1800 block of 14th Street, NW.

On Tuesday, July 2, 2013, one of the women, 28 year-old Raymone Harding of Gaithersburg, MD, was arrested and charged with Simple Assault. The case remains under investigation.

There is brutal video from a questionable website on youtube here.

A fundraising site has been set up for the victim here.

Props to the Cops – Armed Carjacking Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 2, 2013 at 8:19PM

Around 6:15pm I got a series of emails and tweets. @Sandi tweeted:

“15+ cop cars just sped past @TheWonderlandDC going north. Know what’s happening?”

Update from MPD:

“At approximately 610 pm a citizen was carjacked by an unidentified male displaying a gun at Georgia Avenue and Harvard. Minutes later, a 3d officer got behind the vehicle taken and a short pursuit began. Additional officers were able to respond to the area and the pursuit ended in the 1500 block of Ogden Street with the arrest of the wanted subject and a recovery of the car and handgun believed to have been used in the crime.. There were no injuries to anyone and as a result of the great actions of the officers and civilian witnesses, tonight we have one less criminal on the streets. Thank you…..”

Props to the Cops – Arrest Made in Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed and Burglary: 2400 Block of 2nd Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 2, 2013 at 10:30AM

From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced an arrest has been made in connection with the Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed and Burglary that occurred in the 2400 block of 2nd Street, NE.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at approximately 4:00 am, two suspects entered a residence and produced a handgun and a knife. One of the suspects sexually assaulted an adult female before taking property and fleeing.

On Saturday, June 29, 2013, 18-year-old Tayvon Barber of Northeast DC, was arrested and charged with Burglary One while Armed and Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed, following an investigation by the detectives of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Props to the Cops – Package Thief and Purse Snatching Arrests

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 1, 2013 at 1:30PM

From MPD:

“At approximately 1240 pm, plain clothes officers assigned to PSA 303 were conducting patrols related to the recent package thefts and burglaries in the area. While on patrol they observed an individual acting suspicious and looking into buildings. They followed the individual into the 2000 block of Kalorama Rd, NW where he entered the foyer of a condominium building and stole a package that was addressed to one of the building residents.

As the individual was opening the package the officers stopped him and placed him under arrest for theft. The Third District Detective’s Office is investigating any links between this suspect and the other package thefts and burglaries in the area.

If anyone has information related to this incident they are asked to contact MPD at 202 727-9099.”

“On June 29, 2013, at approximately 11:55 P.M., a citizen was accosted by several suspects in the 1800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. The suspects demanded the victim’s property, but the victim fled and was able to escape.

A short time later, the same group of suspects approached a second citizen at New Hampshire Avenue and T Street, N.W.. The suspects snatched the victim’s purse and fled east on T Street, N.W.

Third District police officers were in the area when they received the radio assignment for the attempted robbery. The officers quickly located and apprehended three suspects who were observed fleeing from the vicinity of the second robbery. The second victim’s purse was recovered by the officers. Pursuant to an on-scene investigation, all three suspects were arrested and charged with Attempt Robbery and Robbery Snatch.

Anyone with information related to these crimes is urged to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

Props to the Cops – Gun Recovery in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 20, 2013 at 8:30AM

From MPD:

“At approximately 2121 hours [June 19th], an officer conducting high visibility patrol in PSA 308 conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of 9th St., NW. During the course of the stop the officer noticed suspicious movement from both the driver and the front seat passenger. The occupants were removed from the vehicle and the officers discovered a fully loaded handgun located on the front seat. Two individuals were arrested for Carrying a Pistol Without a License (CPWL).”

Arrest Made in Forest Hills Attempted Sexual Assault and Burglary, Suspect knew the Victim

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 13, 2013 at 11:30AM

Update from MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced that an arrest has been made in connection to the Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed and Burglary I which occurred in the 2700 block of Chesapeake Street, NW.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at approximately 10:00 am, a subject entered a residence, produced a Taser, and attempted to sexually assault an adult female before fleeing. It has been learned that the suspect knew the victim.

On Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 58-year-old Paul Mannina of Ashton, Maryland, was charged with Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed and Burglary I while Armed.