“Dear PoPville,
I live in Shaw near 9th and U, and I’ve absolutely had it with the off-road, ATVs, Polaris’, etc. that are PURPOSELY roaming the streets to cause a disturbance.
I don’t know exactly what their mission is, but all I really know is that it’s at a level beyond my wit’s end. (more…)
From the Office of Council Member Charles Allen:
“In response to a request for $11 million for additional funding for police officers from Mayor Bowser, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, are proposing a compromise package of investments, with support from a majority of the Council.
The package was circulated today by Chairman Mendelson in an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to the budget legislation to be considered at tomorrow’s final vote.
The changes would revise the Executive’s requested $11 million enhancement for sworn police officers to instead reduce gun violence by investing in both traditional law enforcement and public-health based programs. (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged us about last night’s shooting in Shaw: “heard about 10-15 quick gunshots near 8th and O NW”
“Another shooting, 8th and O st NW. cops searching for bullets. A seemingly simultaneous car accident at 9th and O”
Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the 700 block of O Street, Northwest.
At approximately 11:15 pm, members of the Third District were in the area of the listed location when they heard the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead. A second adult male victim sought treatment at a local hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The decedent has been identified as 31 year-old Kervin Sanches, of Northeast, DC. (more…)
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From MPD:
“At approximately 1:00 AM on July 31, 2021, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 600 block of Quebec Place, Northwest, for the report of gunshots. (more…)
Developing: Cailin reports: “Reported bomb threat between H Street bridge and G + 2nd St NE. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center is largely evacuated. Heavy police presence. Station House residents have not been given any notification but are not permitted to enter the apartment building.”
Update from Elizabeth:
“Just passed the area on 3rd street NE and they’ve evacuated the hospital onto the sidewalks. A doctor who I asked what was going on indicated that the bomb threat was directed towards the SEC (who Kaiser shares a building with)” (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her plan to add an additional 170 officers at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 and through Fiscal Year 2022. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On July 30, 2021 at approximately 12:40 am the Fourth District was working a shooting in the 1400 block of Decatur Street NW. An adult male suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to a local hospital. One male suspect was taken into custody. The case is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office. If you have any information please contact 2027279099”
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Dave Statter covered public safety in the District of Columbia and the region as a reporter for WTOP Radio & WUSA-TV. His website, STATter911.com, focuses on fire, EMS and 911 issues and videos. Dave currently runs STATter911 Communications in Arlington, VA.
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Between the pandemic and the wave of violence in the District of Columbia, no one wants another reason to fear for their health and safety or for the well-being of their family. But there’s another crisis. One that’s mostly being ignored by political leaders and the news media. DC 911 is in desperate shape.
Handling almost two million calls each year, there’s no other local public safety agency in the region with more impact on our health and safety than DC’s Office of Unified Communications (OUC). Right now, the person in charge of OUC is struggling to get staff to show up for work and making sure those who do, put in a full shift. And with Covid cases rising among the unvaccinated, this 911 staffing problem may soon get much worse. OUC is the DC agency with the lowest percentage of vaccinated workers – less than 35%. (more…)
6 year-old Nyiah Courtney via MPD
From MPD:
“MPD is thankful to all who helped us make an arrest in the senseless homicide of 6 year-old Nyiah Courtney that occurred on 7/16 in the 2900 blk of MLK Jr. Ave, SE.
We will not tolerate the reckless actions of any individual that puts our community in jeopardy.”
Public safety briefing video: (more…)
Thanks to M for sending from the 200 block of 17th Street, SE.
It had been 28 days since our last stolen wheels report.