“Dear PoPville,
The Honda Civic airbag theft is back– 8th and Taylor NW in front of the Petworth Community center early morning of 07/03.” (more…)
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Update from the U.S. Capitol Police: “This afternoon the United States Capitol Police took two Molotov cocktails, and the suspect in possession of them, off the streets.
Around 3:30 p.m., two USCP patrol officers received a report that someone had Molotov cocktails along Massachusetts Avenue, NW, just west of North Capitol Street.
According to the officers, the suspect threw one of the Molotov cocktails at the officers while the suspect was trying to light it. The suspect tried to get away, but the officers stopped him. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force announce an arrest has been made in reference to a series of Armed Robbery (Gun) and Armed Carjacking (Gun) offenses that occurred in the District.
Armed Carjacking (Gun): (more…)
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photo by washingtonydc
Update: “At this time, we can report that an adult male suspect has been arrested for the stabbing that took place on the corner of First and Massachusetts Avenue NE at approximately 2:20pm today. All closures that were in place around the scene have reopened.” (more…)
“garage – so hot it melted the siding of the house, too.”
Ed. Note: Haven’t seen any arson alerts from DC FEMS or MPD as of 2pm Thursday.
“Dear PoPville,
Over the last several night (since Friday), an arsonist has been setting fires in dumpsters/trash cans in alleys (Conn and Legation/Livingston, behind Stabucks and Parthanon), but last night he/she took a step further and torched a garage. (more…)
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Thanks to Zachary and T. for sending: “Another shooting around Georgia Ave/Petworth metro station.”
From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, NW between New Hampshire Avenue and Quincy Street, NW is closed in both directions until further notice due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“The Metro Transit Police Department will equip officers with body worn cameras (BWC), adding a new tool to MTPD’s crime fighting initiatives. The program is designed to create an additional layer of transparency for sworn officers who protect Metro customers and employees.
MTPD is in the initial stages of developing the program, supported by a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of approximately $905,000. (more…)
“Looks like it was outside Sutton plaza apartments, that whole section of 13th further down by the circle shut down”
A reader reported: “heard 12 shots near logan circle at 8:54 this morning. called 911 and officers responded.”
From MPD: “Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of 12th Street NW. (more…)
A reader reported: “8 or so shots around 3:55pm today on 15th St SE between Mass and C. Bunch of shell casing on the street. Very loud and scary!”
Another reader reported: “Children were put in lockdown after multiple gunshots were fired early afternoon on 6/27. One of the bullets struck the daycare facility.”
From MPD: (more…)
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12:21am 800 block of Quincy StreetPlace, NW
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 800 block of Quincy Place Street, NW.”
800 block of Quincy Street, NW
“drive by shooting last night that hit 3 people”
and (more…)