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From MPD:
“On February 14, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., MPD’s Criminal Apprehension Unit arrived in the 5000 block of Hanna Place Southeast to execute an arrest warrant.
Officers attempted to make contact with an individual inside the residence to execute the arrest warrant.
The individual refused to come outside.
As officers attempted to gain entry, the individual opened fire on them. (more…)
975 I Street, NW
Thanks to Fred for passing on from WJLA: “Robbers use fire extinguisher in DC Chanel store heist, security guard fires shots”
From MPD Sunday: “MPD is on the scene of a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.
Update: Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy provides an update regarding the discharge of firearm, by a Special Police Officer, during a robbery in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
DCPS police force?
new to me…says the parent of two dcps kids (since 2015…)”
Cousins of these guys…
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Pamela A. Smith were joined by local and federal law enforcement partners to announce MPD’s new Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). The RTCC will serve as a new dedicated space that will be staffed 24/7 with local, regional, and federal law enforcement agencies to monitor and respond to criminal activities in real time. (more…)
Great news from MPD: “Hendrix has been located and reunited with their owner!”
Update from MPD: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I had a run in with this lady back in June on the 1800 block of Columbia Road NW at the entrance of Kalorama Park.
It was at about 10pm and I was taking my dog out. She was walking on the street and kept staring at us. Then she walked across the street and kept staring then started walking toward us. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
1800 block of Biltmore St, NW at noon, third district commander Jim Boteler made the actual arrest of an individual doing smash and grabs out of cars with a side of physical assault. The commander noticed that he had a bag in which there was a clearly visible gun, arrested the man and K9 found the gun Thrown away down the street.“
photo by Ron Cohn
From the US Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: Sunday, November 19 – starting at 4:00 a.m., we will be conducting a training exercise with our military partners on Capitol Grounds. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles.”
From MPD:
“Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s New H Street Bike Unit arrested a man for stealing multiple packages.
On November 15, 2023, (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Readers report: “Death being investigated on Florida Ave in front of Manhattan building between 14th St and 13th St. (more…)