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Props to the Cops but Seriously, You Gotta Stop Leaving Your I-Phone or any other Electronics in your Car

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

This evening around 530pm two undercover officers from the Fourth District Vice Unit were working as part of an ongoing effort to address Robberies and Theft from Auto’s in the Fourth District. The officers were in the area of the 800 block of Rock Creek Church Road. The officers were observing a group of about eight to ten young males who they determined were looking to engage in criminal activity. The Under Cover Officers watched the suspects as they kept walking in the area of a park vehicle in the 800 block of Rock Creek Church Road. Three of the suspects approached the car. Two of the subjects began to forcible try and get the vehicle open. The officers alerted other units in the area that the suspects were attempting to break into a vehicle. Within seconds the suspects got the vehicle doors open and the third suspect reached into the car and removed an object from the vehicle.

The subjects then all spilt up and went into opposite directions. The undercover officers radioed for the members of the Vice Unit to stop the subjects. The Vice Officers located the subject who had gone into the car walking down Georgia Avenue. When he saw the officers he took off running. The Officers gave chase and after a brief foot chase he was apprehended. The suspect was found to be in possession of a stolen I-Phone from inside the vehicle. The other suspects were also located and stopped as well. The undercover officers were able to positively identify the three suspects and all three were placed under arrest for Theft from Auto and Unlawful Entry into a vehicle. This group was well known to the Vice Unit for breaking into cars.

A Good Start in Addressing the Recent Robbery Spree

By Prince Of Petworth


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Sorry there are so many crime posts today but I feel it is important to share. At least there is some good news as well – From MPD:

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department announced today the arrests of two adult suspects who are believed to be responsible for multiple armed robberies in the District of Columbia.

The robberies occurred on the night of Monday, February 13, 2012 and continued into the morning hours of Tuesday, February 14, 2012. The locations of these robberies were in the Third, Fifth and Seventh Districts in the 1400 Block of First Street NW, 1900 block 11th Street NW and the 3700 block Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE respectively.

The suspects’ vehicle was a grey 1995 Lincoln Town car bearing DC tags. During the robberies, the suspects took US currency, cell phones, clothing and other property from victims.

On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, police arrested 27-year-old Aaron Walker and 24-year-old Shadonna Fate. These arrests follow two significant arrests of additional suspects who were both apprehended within the last five days in connection with multiple armed robberies and car jackings.

Anyone who has information regarding these crimes should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

Props to the Cops – Homicide Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth


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This is the incident that occurred outside Heritage India. From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Departments Homicide Branch have announced that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting which occurred in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.

On Sunday, November 27, 2011, at approximately 2:34 am units from the Second District responded to a call for a shooting in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. Upon arrival, they located three gunshot victims and two victims suffering from stab wounds, all adult males. A third adult male stabbing victim was later discovered at an area hospital. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene and transported all victims to local area hospitals. One of the gunshot victims identified as 34-year-old Jhonte Coleman of Suitland, MD, later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

On Monday, February 13, 2012, at approximately 8:15 am, members from the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 29 year-old Brandon Terry, of Riverdale, MD, pursuant to an arrest warrant and charged him with Murder Two while Armed in the homicide of Jhonte Coleman.

Props to the Cops – Armed Carjacker Arrested

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Shortly before 8:30 this morning a women was confronted by a gunman as she exited her vehicle in the 100 block of G St SW. The assailant demanded the victim’s car keys, she complied and the suspect fled in the victim’s vehicle. Thankfully the victim was not injured. The first MPD unit arrived on the scene quickly and broadcasted a lookout for the vehicle. The vehicle was almost immediately spotted and a pursuit was initiated. There was a lengthy pursuit of the vehicle through DC and PG County that involved units from US Capital PD, PG County PD, MPD and the US Park Police helicopter. This chase culminated in the apprehension of a suspect in the Sixth District.

The apprehension of this dangerous felon was possible due to the cooperative efforts of multiple agencies and outstanding police work by multiple officers. The teamwork of these officers resulted in the recovery of the victim’s vehicle and arrest of a suspect, all accomplished without injury to anyone. I particularly want to recognize the work of the Sixth District officers who assisted in this apprehension.

Sounds Like it’s From a Movie, Sadly, This Really Happened

By Prince Of Petworth

At least they were caught. From MPD:

Shortly after 3 AM on February 5, 2012, three complainants were driving in the 1400 block of Park Road, NW, when they were cut off by three vehicles. Four people exited one of the vehicles and approached the complainants. Two of the suspects produced handguns and pulled one of the complainants out of the driver’s seat. The suspect attempted to take the complainant’s car, but the other two occupants fought the suspect off. The suspect took the complainant’s property, exited the complainant’s vehicle, and fled in the suspect vehicle.

The complainants chased the suspect vehicle onto Georgia Avenue, NW, when they observed a Fourth District patrol unit and reported the robbery/attempted carjacking. The Fourth District unit located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 7000 block of 9th Street, NW. Two of the suspects were apprehended, but two additional suspects fled from the vehicle on foot. The two suspects who fled were apprehended a short time later in the 400 block of Butternut Street, NW. An identification procedure was conducted, at which time the complainants identified all four suspects as the ones who had robbed and attempted to carjack them. The suspects were placed under arrest.

Congratulations go out to Fourth District for apprehending these dangerous criminals and bringing a swift closure to this robbery!

Props to the Cops – Major Narcotics Unit

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

Based on an ongoing narcotics investigation in the Third District in the areas of Spring Road and Place, Perry Place, Meridian Place, Oak Street, Holmead Place and the 3300-3600 blocks of 14 Streets, Northwest , the Third District Vice Unit in coordination with other MPD Vice Units and the Major Narcotics Unit executed 10 search warrants in different areas in the city.

As a result, numerous arrests were made. Additionally, various narcotics, US currency, other evidence, and a firearm was recovered.

Thanks to the community for your continued support in making your neighborhoods safer.

Dear PoP – Props To MPD 3D

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota

“Dear PoP,

If you missed it, 3D commander Kishter announced three – count ’em three – immediate crime closing arrests tonight on the MPD 3D list serve. This is the type of proactive policing everyone says they want. While there’s know way of knowing if this is a trend or coincidence, it’s sure a great start for the Third Districts new Commander!”

Following are the three arrests from last night from MPD:

“At approximately 7 pm this evening a cab driver was robbed at Georgia Ave and Hobart Streets, Northwest.
After a swift police response by officers in the area a subject was stopped.
Subsequent to the stop the subject was identified as the suspect who committed the robbery and he was arrested.

and

At approximately 7:30 pm this evening a subject was observed by our plain clothes Tact unit break in to a car on the 1400 block of S Street,NW.
The Tact has been deployed to combat robberies and Theft from Autos.
After a brief foot pursuit the subject was apprehended and placed under arrest.

and

At approximately 9:15 pm a victim was robbed in the 2800 block of 15th Street, NW.
The robbery Tact unit who were in the area located a subject fitting the description that was provided by the victim. After a brief foot pursuit the suspect was located in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, NW, and was arrested without incident.”

Nice work, MPD!

CRITICAL MISSING PERSON: DIANA NOIMI CORONADO

By Prince Of Petworth

From a reader via MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person identified as 14-year-old Diana Noimi Coronado. Ms Coronado was reportedly last seen in the 3100 block of Warder Street, NW on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. As of this time she has not returned home.

Ms. Coronado is described as a light-complexioned Hispanic female with long black hair and brown eyes, 5’5” to 5’6” in height, weighing approximately 85 to 90 pounds. There is no clothing description for Ms. Coronado at this time.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Diana Noimi Coronado is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099.”

Hungry? MPD is Grilling a BBQ on Grant Circle (from Wayan)

By Prince Of Petworth

Wayan writes:

“Its a hot summer day and you’re hungry. Want burgers and hot dogs served by DC’s finest? Then check out the impromptu BBQ going on a Grant Circle and Varnum Streets NW right now (1-3pm). Free food with the neighbourhood cops. Not a bad way to spend a Friday.”

MPD All Hands On Deck

By Prince Of Petworth

Mad presence out at 7th and Taylor. I chatted with the cops, a bit, who were super nice and friendly. I still have to wonder if this is the best use of MPD resources. It seemed like they were mostly just checking to see if folks were wearing their seatbelts. I don’t know about you but I’d rather split these folks up and have them distributed on patrols throughout neighborhoods with trouble spots – especially in the evenings instead of the daytime. But I do have to emphasize that the cops standing out there in the freezing weather were super nice. I just wish they were used a bit more thoughtfully.

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