Crime

“a condominium building in Ward 4 (Petworth) where construction was so faulty that the building physically sways on windy days”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the DC Office of the Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced successful outcomes in two separate appellate cases in which the District sought to hold landlords and developers accountable for harm they caused to DC residents. In one case, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a decision upholding a Department of Buildings order that requires a developer to fix faulty construction that caused a Ward 4 condo building to sway in the wind, endangering unit owners and the community. In another case, OAG won a decision upholding the validity of rent refunds for 2,500 tenants at Marbury Plaza (now re-named Langston Views), a Ward 8 apartment building where landlords severely neglected the building, endangered residents, and refused to make court-ordered repairs. (more…)

“Stray Bullet Enters Capitol Hill Home”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We thought readers should be aware: Wednesday night around 11pm a bullet came through the window of our house on the 900th block of Constitution Ave NE on Capitol Hill. By some miracle, the bullet stopped at the wooden blinds or it would’ve entered our living room: (more…)

“Juvenile Curfew Zone in U Street Corridor” Tonight through Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street corridor.

The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.

The perimeter of the U Street Corridor Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)

Shooting in Shaw just around 6pm in front of the Kennedy Recreation Center Last Night (Tues.)

By Prince Of Petworth


1401 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Cordell for sending last night:

“Person shot outside the Kennedy Rec Center (7th between O and P NW) just before 6PM Tuesday. Large number of Police units still on scene as of 7:30; MPD confirmed shooting investigation just before 7PM.”

From an MPD report:

“At around 1800 hours, aforementioned officer heard sound of gunshots coming from around the Kennedy Recreation Center located 1401 7 ST NW Washington DC, 20001. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the incident occurred outside the Rec Center Building and the aforementioned officer located V-1 inside the location suffering from a gunshot wound on her right buttock. V-1 was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment.”

NoMa: “Two Suspects Arrested in an Armed Kidnapping – drove the victim to multiple ATMs, demanding the victim withdraw cash”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Field Office, announce two arrests have been made in an armed kidnapping that occurred in Northeast.

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 4:28 a.m., the victim was approached by two suspects in the 200 block of K Street, Northeast. The suspects assaulted and forced the victim into a vehicle. The suspects then drove the victim to multiple ATMs, demanding the victim withdraw cash. After taking the victims’ property, (more…)

“Curfew for all youth age 17 and under goes into effect at 11 p.m. every night through August 31st.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 took effect on July 7, 2025. An 11:00 p.m. curfew is now in effect citywide every night for all persons age 17 and under though August 31, 2025.
What does the law say?

The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 states that persons age 17 or younger cannot remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the District of Columbia during curfew hours, unless they are involved in certain exempted activities.

The law gives the Chief of Police the authority to establish Extended Juvenile Curfew Zones and allows the Mayor of the District of Columbia to authorize an Emergency Juvenile Curfew.
What are the curfew hours?

Now through August 31, 2025 : (more…)

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