photo by Jeff Vincent
“Dear PoPville,
For awareness-
Had my home broken into on 15/R. Basement condo. They broke the window latch and came in. Just wanted to spread awareness of a potential concern especially if others are affected.
A second break in occurred (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From the Office of the DC Attorney General:
“Continuing his focus on holding dangerous drivers accountable for repeated, illegal conduct on DC streets, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced four new lawsuits, including three lawsuits against Maryland drivers and one lawsuit against a Virginia driver who have amassed more than 1,000 traffic infractions among them. The vast majority of the citations accumulated by the four defendants were for excessive speeding, and in total, the drivers owe the District more than $340,000 in unpaid fines, penalties, and fees. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in the Petworth neighborhood.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 800 block of Taylor Street, Northwest and the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
WMATA GM Randy Clarke posted yesterday:
“Thx you @CMBrookePinto @AnitaBondsDC @CMFrumin @CMWendellFelder & @MayorBowser for supporting legislation to improve safety on @wmata.
Safety is a core value at Metro and while crime is at a 7 year low and we have had a significant reduction in fare evasion on rail. There is still more work to do, especially on bus.
The number one request we hear from frontline staff & customers is to have more security on Metro, specifically on buses. Council Member Pinto’s bill supported solutions that address these concerns.
We are disappointed and confused that there is not universal agreement and support to make Metro safer. Our team will never stop working to improve Metro for our customers and staff.”
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 (Union of 15,000 transit workers) posted: (more…)
Thanks to Alex for sending:
“This is getting a little crazy. Walgreens @ Connecticut Avenue and Florida.”
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking on the MBT between V & W St (Saturday) around 4pm when a couple of teenagers on bikes approached from the opposite direction. They looked to be about 14 or 15. One of them rode in front of me and hit me in the chest as he passed by. I think the main intent was (more…)
A. sends the photo above around 11:15am.
Alan Henney reported:
“CRITICAL SHOOTING, LAW ENFORCEMENT RELATED– 6th St at L St NW. USMS task force reported shots fired. Police found an unconscious man shot several times.”
Updates as more is learned/released.
photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of the suspect who destroyed property and defaced private property in the District.
On June 2, 2025, at approximately 7:42 p.m., Second District officers responded to the report of destruction of property in the Unit block of Dupont Circle, Northwest. The suspect destroyed rainbow colored cloth that was wrapped around light poles. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arriving. CCN: 25082529
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 7:58 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a disorderly in the 600 block of Maine Avenue, Southwest. The suspect defaced private property with graffiti spraying offensive language. CCN: 25083229
Detectives located video and photos in both offenses and worked to identify the suspect. (more…)
From MPD at 11:30pm:
“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 1900 block of 13th Street, NW. Preliminary: One juvenile male located suffering a gunshot wound, transported to a hospital conscious and breathing. Officers have one subject stopped in the area. Updates to come.”
and at 3:30am: (more…)
From MPD around 8pm:
“A shooting has occurred in the area of Dupont Circle. Preliminarily, one male has been injured.
Crowds around the circle MUST disperse.”
From WMATA: (more…)