Crime

“MPD Searching for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 3-year-old Girl”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a suspect in the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect has been increased thanks to contributions from our partners at the FBI Washington Field Office and U.S. Marshals Service.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:03 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. Officers located a 3-year-old girl suffering a gunshot wound to the upper body. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the girl to an area hospital, where she received treatment for critical injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at least one suspect began discharging a firearm in the block, striking a parked vehicle where the girl was seated alongside family members.

On Monday, July 7, 2025, the victim succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle, of Southeast, DC. (more…)

“increased reward for information in the homicide of an intern working for a member of the United States House of Representatives”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an increased reward for information in the homicide of an intern working for a member of the United States House of Representatives. The reward has been increased thanks to a contribution from our partners at the FBI Washington Field Office.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported all three victims to area hospitals.

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after all lifesaving measures failed, the adult male victim succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. The decedent has been identified as 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, of Granby, Massachusetts. (more…)

“MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting of 3-year-old Girl”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting that occurred early Saturday in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast as a homicide.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:03 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. Officers located a 3-year-old girl suffering a gunshot wound to the upper body. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the girl to an area hospital, where she received treatment for critical injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at least one suspect began discharging a firearm in the block, striking a parked vehicle where the girl was seated alongside family members. (more…)

15 Year Old Shot in Navy Yard around 8:20pm on July 4th, Police Looking for Suspect. Over the course of the 4th, MPD Made 18 Arrests for “Unlawful Activity in Navy Yard”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance to identify and locate a suspect involved in a shooting in Southeast.

At approximately 8:19 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025, First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Half Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, a 15-year-old juvenile male, was located conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)

“MPD Arrests Suspect in Fire Extinguisher Convenience Store Robberies” Wait, What?

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who robbed several convenience stores in Northwest and Northeast.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a result of the detectives’ investigation, a D.C. Superior court arrest warrant was issued for 42-year-old Rahman Barnes, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was held in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for unrelated crimes.

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Barnes was extradited to Washington, DC, where he was charged for the below offenses: (more…)

Three People Shot at 7th and M St, NW Monday Night including 21-year-old, innocent bystander, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym (intern in a congressman’s office) killed

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in Northwest.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

17 Year Old Arrested and Charged in Fatal Hit and Run Crash at 12th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


stock photo from our archives

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s announces the arrest of a suspect in a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash in Northwest.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 12th Street and U Street, Northwest for the report of a crash. On scene officers located an adult male lying in the roadway unconscious and not breathing after being struck by a vehicle. (more…)

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