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Props to the Cops – Package Thief and Purse Snatching Arrests

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.”

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“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

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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

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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.

Props to the Cops – Robbery Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

On today’s date [May 31st] at approximately 5:06PM, First District personnel responded to the 1400 block of C Street, NE, in reference to a reported robbery. The investigation revealed that (3) subjects approached a citizen riding a bicycle from behind and began punching and kicking him about his body, eventually knocking him off of his bike. Thereafter, (3) subjects, described as black males, 5’6″, teens, white shirts, khaki pants, one with dreadlocks, robbed the victim of his bicycle and a cell phone, and fled eastbound in the block.

The victim, who refused medical treatment, sustained facial bruises as a result of the assault.

While canvassing for the suspects in the robbery, a First District officer was flagged down by a citizen and informed of a second robbery in the 1500 block of C Street, NE, that took place moments earlier. The victim in the second robbery reported while in the 1500 block of C Street, NE, he was approached by (3) subjects who began kicking and punching him, and then robbing him of a bicycle, cell phone, and U.S. Currency. The second victim was not injured.

As First District personnel were interviewing the victim, (2) suspects matching the description of the robbery suspects were observed in the block. One subject was riding the first victim’s bicycle, and the second suspect was following him on foot.

Both subjects were stopped and positively identified in reference to both robberies. The third suspect involved in this offense fled the area via Metro.

This case is currently being investigated by the First District Detectives Office.

Props to the Cops – “subject who had pointed a gun at a crowd of people” arrested, gun recovered

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD re “Police Activity in the area of 900 K Street, NE”:

This evening [Thursday] at approximately 7:36PM, Sixth District officers engaged in a vehicular pursuit of a subject who had pointed a gun at a crowd of people from a burgundy vehicle in the 4200 block of Benning Road, Northeast. The pursuit terminated within the confines of the First District in the 900 block of 9 Street, Northeast, where the driver and two occupants bailed out of the vehicle. An immediate canvass by First District and Sixth District personnel, and the MPD K-9 unit led to the apprehension and arrest of all occupants of the vehicle, and the recovery of a firearm.

Stolen Kitten has been Found by MPD!

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Washington Humane Society:

Five days after her disappearance from the Washington Humane Society (WHS) New York Avenue Adoption Center, eight-week-old kitten, Callista, is safe and sound.

In the frenzy of a busy adoption day, Callista the kitten was stolen from the WHS adoption center located at 1201 New York Avenue, NE on Sunday, May 26. WHS released the story on Monday, May 27, and what followed was nothing short of amazing. The community responded in outrage, shocked that someone would think of committing such a crime, by helping to get the word out quickly about her theft.

At approximately 5:30 pm last night, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) came to Callista’s rescue, retrieving the kitten from a residential address in DC and promptly returning the kitten to WHS. MPD launched a thorough investigation after viewing video surveillance footage from the adoption center which documented suspicious activity in the area where she was housed. Callista’s case is now a matter for the courts. Additional information will be released as it is available for the public.

WHS is urging the courts to prosecute the offender to the fullest extent of the law.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the Metropolitan Police Department. They took this case seriously for what it was, a theft and a criminal act,” Lisa LaFontaine, WHS President & CEO stated, adding, “We can rest easy knowing that Callista will continue to get the care she needs as she awaits adoption into a responsible and loving home. And our community can rest assured that all animals in our care are precious members of our family, regardless of size, species, or age – and we will do everything possible to protect them.”

And adopted she will be. Since the release of the story, WHS has received numerous calls from individuals interested in providing her with a safe and loving home.

Props to the Cops – Armed Robbery Apr. 24th, Arrest May 13th

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

On April 24, 2013, in the 800 Block of 9th Street NE, a citizen reported that he was approached by two individuals, one of which produced a weapon and stole money from him. There were no injuries reported.

Today (Monday) at approximately 12:01 PM, an Officer from PSA 104 was flagged down by the citizen who was robbed on April 24th, who spotted one of the suspect’s in the area of 8th and H Street NE. The officer immediately gave a description of the suspect and within moments the suspect was stopped by members of the First District Mountain Bike Unit. After an on scene investigation by Detective and Officers, the suspect was placed under arrest for Robbery.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411. Additionally, please call 911 if you observe suspicious persons or activities.

Props to the Cops – Four Arrested for Robbery at 9th and H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Last night at approximately 9:15 PM, officers from the First District received a report of a Robbery in the area of 9th and H Street NE. The complainant was walking in the block, when he was approached by a group of Juveniles, who assaulted him and stole his property. Officers were on the scene within moments and quickly broadcasted a lookout for the suspects. In the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, Officers from the Powershift unit stopped several suspects. After an on scene investigation by First District Detectives and the Officers, four Juvenile suspects were placed under arrest for Robbery Force and Violence. The complainant sustained minor injuries.

Props to the Cops – Arrest Made in 2011 Homicide: 3000 Block of Sherman Avenue, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest in the triple shooting which resulted in a fatality that occurred in the 3000 block of Sherman Avenue, NW.

On Saturday, February 19, 2011, at approximately 7:00 pm, units from the Third District were dispatched to Sherman Avenue and Columbia Road NW to investigate the sounds of gunshots. Upon their arrival, three gunshot victims were located. A female victim was located in front of a residence in the 3000 block of Sherman Avenue, NW. Two adult male victims were located in the 700 block of Harvard Street, NW. Personnel from the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported all three victims to local hospitals. The female victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Lucki Nancy Pannell of the 3000 block of Sherman Avenue, NW.

On Friday, April 26, 2013, at approximately 8:30 pm, 21-year-old Deangelo Williams of Northwest, DC was arrested by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with First Degree Murder While Armed in the shooting death of Lucki Pannell.

Props to the Cops – Specifically 5D Officers Anselmo, Buck and Rosario

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

The Fifth Police District Command Staff, under the leadership and direction of Commander Solberg, wish to again share with you another example of the hard work, dedication and effort put forth by our Officers and Detectives protecting and serving you, our community.

Early this morning a radio run was dispatched for an Armed Robbery that had just occurred in the 2100 block of Queens Chapel Road NE, Washington, DC. Fifth District Officers and Detectives responded to the scene to investigate. Upon their arrival on the scene they interviewed a victim who reported that a Gold colored Chevy pulled up in front of him and individuals got out of the vehicle, three of which produced handguns and one a metal stick as they proceeded to searched him. Taken was his cell phone, wallet, check card, drivers license and approximately $120 dollars in US currency.

At approximately 12:19 AM a second Armed Robbery occurred in the 2700 block of Sherman Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Two victims reported that a Gold colored Chevy bearing DC registration pulled up and individuals emerged from the vehicle armed with handguns and demanded their property. Taken was approximately $60 dollars in US currency, a wallet, a cell phone and a bank card. The suspects drove away in the Gold colored Chevy and one of the suspects fired off one shot not taking effect.

At approximately 12:56 AM Fifth District Officers Anselmo, Buck and Rosario located the Gold colored Chevy and pursued this vehicle into the 3300 block of East Capitol Street NE where the vehicle came to an abrupt halt and all suspects bailed out, attempting to escape.

Three of these suspects were stopped and identified by the victims as those involved in the two Robberies. Victims also identified the Gold colored Chevy used as the get-a-way vehicle.

Search incident to arrest revealed 13 bags containing a white powdered substance field tested positive for cocaine base. Two handguns were also recovered, a metal baton and property taken in the Robberies.

All three Defendants were transported to the Fifth District for processing and members of the Fifth and Third District Detectives Units will be coordinating efforts with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia concerning the prosecution of these dangerous individuals.

The significant arrests made by members of the Fifth Police District Patrol and Detective Units relating to these Armed Robberies are another example of the efforts made to relentlessly follow up on information, intelligence and look outs provided. It further reinforces our commitment to excellence and our commitment to serving you.

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