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…)
13th and Missouri Ave, NW
Thanks to C. for sending yesterday (Sunday) from Brightwood/Brightwood Park.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the recapture of Christopher Haynes, the man wanted after he escaped police custody in September. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro Transit Police in coordination with U.S. Capitol Police will conduct a full-scale law enforcement exercise on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Capitol South Station. The exercise will simulate a real-life security threat to test operational coordination, communications, and response between law enforcement agencies.
During this time, the Capitol South Station will be closed from opening until approximately 2 p.m. Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW. (more…)