A reader sends from Marion and Q St, NW around 9am: “Stolen black Mercedes ran stop sign at very high speed and hit other vehicle. Occupants of Mercedes fled on foot”
Thanks to Kubi for sending from Logan Circle 6pm last night: (more…)
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Crime
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if anyone else has experienced in Dupont, but our apartment building (which just recently replaced the door) was broken into last night (Tuesday) between 11:10 and 11:22pm, and a thief not only made off with a bunch of packages across both hallways and a downstairs unit, but cut through bolted bikes in the building. (more…)
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34th and Macomb Street, NW
Readers report: “anyone else hear a dozen gun shots in Cleveland park around 1:40?? Lots of sirens around macomb and 34th area…”
“police and Secret Service have a whole section blocked off by John Eaton School.”
Update from MPD: “Shooting in the 3400 block of Macomb Street N.W. No look out”
From Alert DC “MPD reports the intersection at 34th and Macomb Streets NW is closed due to police activity until further notice. Please seek an alternate route.”
More from MPD: (more…)
Ed. Note: You can read the recent response from the National Park Service about helicopter noise here.
From the office Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), co-chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus, today said the response from the Department of Defense (DoD) to her February 26 letter requesting limits on helicopter flights over District of Columbia due to noise is a good step forward. DoD expressed enthusiasm for continued collaboration with Norton and assured adherence to considerate airmanship, stating that “all DoD aircrews are expected to ‘fly neighborly’ with regard for the safety and comfort of persons on the ground at all times.”
“In my letter, I requested that helicopters fly at higher altitudes, limit nighttime flights, limit flights over residential areas, and provide advance notice of prolonged training missions in a particular area as the noise affects the daily lives of residents in D.C.,” Norton said. “I am pleased to hear of the DoD’s commitment to working with me on this issue, and I look forward to future work with them.”
The response from DoD follows. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I guess it’s a good PSA more than anything…
Last Thursday I was one of several people robbed at the Shell Station at 12th and Otis St NE in Brookland. I unlocked my car to switch credit cards, since the one I was planning on using was not able to be read. Unbeknownst to me, a kid had snuck around my passenger side and opened the door, such that it was not able to be locked again. When I finished pumping gas and went to get in, the kid was inside my car, with my purse in his hands, rifling through other things in the car to take. In addition to my purse, he got my car/house keys, iPhone and my wallet with my ID containing my address. I stupidly chased the kid but he got into a waiting black, Mercedes crossover with MD temp tags and they sped north on 12th St NE. About 10 minutes after the theft, I started getting fraud calls to my Apple watch from the Walmart on Riggs Road. They were able to make about $4000 in purchases between all of my cards in my wallet. (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW via Gogi Yogi
Lots of folks wrote in about shots fired (scroll to bottom of link) in Shaw on Sunday around 7pm. I missed the following from Gogi Yogi:
“Normally we post things that are fun or yummy, but tonight it is of the stray bullet that hit Gogi Yogi. Fortunately, no one was hurt this time, but the trend of criminality & lawlessness in Shaw is destroying businesses and lives. (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Machete) offense that occurred on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in the 500 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 3:00 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a machete and threatened to stab the victim. The suspect then made derogatory comments towards the victim and fled the scene. No injuries were reported.
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, a 13 year-old juvenile male, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Machete). (more…)
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14th and P St, NW photo by Petty Davis
Thanks to Petty for sending around 3:43am: “Someone crashed their car into the bus stop at 14/P NW”
Update from MPD: “Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit announce an arrest has been made in a traffic fatality involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in the 1500 block of 14th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:14 am, a Honda Civic mounted the ride side of the curb at the listed location. The vehicle then struck a pedestrian on a sidewalk at a Metro bus shelter. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.!–more–> The driver of the Honda Civic remained on scene.
The decedent’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, 29 year-old Gerald Lewis, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Murder II, Driving Under the Influence, and Reckless Driving.”
Thanks to Tori and yung for sending this morning:<
“something happened at 14th and P… forensics on scene”
“the 14th and P bus stop obliterated. Hopefully everyone is okay. Avoid area.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a weapon that occurred on June 12, 2021, at approximately 4:05 pm in the 900 block of Longfellow Street NW. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Fourth District at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”
and from MPD at 12:12am:
“Shooting at 5th & Kennedy St, NW. No lookout.”
A reader reported: “We heard like 8 shots at midnight…”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in the 4100 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 12:08 am, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:
Anyone who can identify this individual or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”
Updates on any and all if more info is released.
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A reader reported around 3:30pm: “Lots of gunshots at the corner of 14th and Ogden (approximately). I was 2 blocks away and heard them. Looks like someone got hit.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 14th Street and Oak Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:27 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle at the listed location. The suspects discharged firearms then fled the scene in the vehicle. An adult male victim was struck by the gunfire. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The suspects and vehicle were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is currently investigating an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) that occurred on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in the 4100 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 12:22 am, members of the Fourth District responded to the 4100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)