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Shooting just before 10pm in Mount Pleasant last night, also MPD Chief Robert J. Contee announces resignation

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2153 hours in the 3100 block of 16th Street, NW. No lookout information.”


via MPD “It has been my greatest honor to serve as the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department.” -Chief Robert J. Contee III

The Washington Post reported Chief Contee told colleagues: “he was leaving for a role as an assistant director with the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement.”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Robert J. Contee III will retire from the Metropolitan Police Department and released the following statement: (more…)

About that Big Police Presence on 18th Street “the final salute for MPD K-9 Roc”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Terry for sending from Adams Morgan: “Large police presence on 18th Street.”

From MPD: “This morning, 18th Street NW between Kalorama Road NW and Florida Ave NW will be closed for the final salute for MPD K-9 Roc

Please seek an Alternate Route(s) > Watch for MPD directions > Street Closures are subject to change. More information about K-9 Roc is forthcoming.”

Eric writes: “Massive police presence on 18th btwn Kalorama and Wyoming to honor a police dog being put down at the Adams Morgan Animal Hospital. (more…)

About that Huge Police Presence by Whole Foods on Florida Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


900 block of Florida Avenue, NW

A reader reports at 9:20am: “20+ cop cars, Trellis House block just north of the Florida Ave Whole Foods”

Update from a reader:

“He got into my apartment (I wasn’t there) and jumped off my balcony to the unit below. The cops broke door my door trying to get in. Didn’t so much as leave a note or business card. Had to cobble together a story from my neighbors and the leasing agent. He’s in custody now.”

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted for an escape offense.

Kenneth Phillips, pictured below, is described as a 22-year-old black male, 6’0” in height, weighing approximately 210 pounds with a light brown complexion.

Phillips was previously arrested on November 16, 2021, and held in DC Jail on Carjacking and Burglary charges. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, DC Department of Corrections (DOC) staff transported Phillips to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment. At approximately 0830 hours, Phillips was able to escape from DOC staff and fled the hospital on foot. He is currently wanted pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He was last seen wearing the clothing in the photos below. (more…)

Councilmember Gray “Introduces Legislation to Increase Number of Police Officers”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

From a press release:

“D.C. Councilmember Vincent C. Gray introduced legislation to retain high quality police officers and enhance efforts to recruit new police.

Gray’s legislation, the “Police Officer Recruitment and Retention Act of 2023,” is multi-faceted and seeks to address numerous issues that have resulted in a steep decline in the number of sworn officers employed by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

At present, MPD employs 3,386 sworn officers. In 2013, the number was 4,010. Alarmingly, a precipitous decrease of nearly 500 officers since 2018 has coincided with an increase in homicides to levels not seen in 20 years.

Gray’s legislation will: (more…)

“Scamming Alerts and personal safety”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: L shared yesterday: “This happened to us in Adams Morgan today, almost fell for it and gave them all our Pepco info. Be safe out there!”

From MPD:

“Residents have voiced concerns about individuals knocking on their doors soliciting about their company and requesting to view your utility bill. Many of these groups are third-party entities not affiliated directly with the company they represent. They are often temporarily hired through marketing agencies and have no connection to your current utility company. Please be mindful that you do not have to open your door or engage with any subjects. (more…)

Police Situation in Mount Pleasant started just before 4pm

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by ZE

From DC Police Traffic:

“MPD Investigation at 3100 B/O Mount Pleasant St, NW
3100 – 3200 B/O Mt. Pleasant St, NW btw Irving St & Lamont St, NW > Both Directions > No vehicular traffic
Seek an Alternate Route or Watch for MPD directions > Closures are subject to change”

ZE writes at 4:39pm: “From 5 min ago, word on street is some sort of deescalation is trying to take place between cops and individual who may or may not be armed inside this building I believe or the one next to it”

Other readers reported: “SWAT team right at the corner of Irving.”

More photos from the scene (thanks to all who emailed and messaged us): (more…)

About that huge police presence in Adams Morgan this morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Chae wrote: “It was service dog funeral right outside of the animal hospital”

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) regrets to announce the passing of K9 Rocket, a long time explosives detection dog assigned to our Special Operations Division. The seven-year old Malinois Shepherd was found deceased by his handler inside of a marked MPD K9 vehicle on late Monday morning. The vehicle was parked, secured and idling in the 2800 block of New York Avenue, Northeast. This tragic incident is currently under investigation to determine the circumstances that led up to the dog’s death. (more…)

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