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From MPD: “Shooting Investigation in the 200 block of Upshur St, NW. Lookout for 3 males, B/M, 20’s, blue jacket, blue jeans. B/M gray jacket and blue jeans. B/M, wearing mask, black jacket and black pants L/S in a 2016, Mazda with VA tag UDX6927 dark tinted windows and a bike rack on top.”
Updates when/if more is released.
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“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to warn the other young women of the Dupont Circle/ lower AdMo area (approx. New Hampshire and Riggs) of a man that assaulted me, and other women in the area over the weekend.
He came up from behind me on foot, grabbed my butt, tried to grab under my jacket, feeling around for my belt line/waist area. It lasted all of about 45 seconds before I started screaming loud enough that people noticed and he walking off by foot. (more…)
Thanks to Joseph (and Christy) for sending from Hill East: “Outside The Roost on 14th and Penn SE. despite the note in the windshield you’ll see the city showed no mercy and ticketed anyways.” (more…)
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Ed. Note: WUSA9 reported this occurred inside the Busboys and Poets.
Initial report from MPD: “Alert: Armed Robbery Investigation in the block of 400 K Street NW. Lookout for (3) B/M 5’5-6’0″ wearing all black and armed with riffles and handguns. Last seen in a Black sedan (possibly a Buick) Eastbound on K Street NW.”
Full release from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in the 400 block of K Street, Northwest.
At approximately 9:29 pm, the suspects entered an establishment at the listed location. One of the suspects approached an employee and demanded money while brandishing a firearm. Two additional suspects also produced firearms. (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
Update on the D Light Cafe fire from DC Fire and EMS:
“#DCsBravest Fire investigation Unit has made an arrest related to an incendiary fire Jan. 27 at 1875 18th St. NW, a commercial establishment. A joint investigation with @DCPoliceDept led to the identification of the subject, who is charged with arson.
#DCsBravest thank the community for assistance with information that led to the identification of this individual. Arson is a dangerous crime that can cause serious injuries and death, as well as major property damage.”
Ed. Note: Thanks to all who contributed to their fundraiser.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, DC Police Chief Robert J. Contee III, and Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz announced enhanced efforts to combat recent regional carjacking offenses. The cross border initiative between DC and Prince George’s County will focus on greater communication and public awareness around carjackings. There will be an increase in investigative support with additional detectives on the carjacking task force and an expansion of intelligence sharing to address the uptick in carjackings. (more…)
Thanks to John for sending: “Right in front of The Roost on Pennsylvania Ave SE.
Is it sad that what’s most shocking to me is that it was not a Honda?”
It had been 10 days since our last stolen wheels report.
MPD reported: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1813hrs in the intersection of 33rd St NW and M St NW. Lookout for a B/M with a beard, wearing a black jacket.”
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 31, 2022, in the 3200 block of M Street, Northwest. (more…)
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MPD reported: “Shooting investigation in the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant St, NW. (more…)
photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District and Amtrak Police announce an arrest has been made in reference to Display of Certain Emblems and Defacing Private/Public Property Offenses that occurred in the First District.
Display of Certain Emblems: On Friday, January 28, 2022, at approximately 12:45 am, the suspect spray painted swastikas on the pillars and building in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast. (more…)